Festive artworks are set to light up the night as part of a Christmas trail in the North East next month.

Visitors can see the magical Snowflake Park exhibition at the National Trust's Gibside estate, near Gateshead, between from December 1 until New Year’s Day.

The new trail has been designed by international artist and designer Christina Ottonello and includes 20 sparkling snowflakes in various shapes and sizes shining in gold, silver, pink and blue hues.

The Northern Echo: Gibside Chapel Gibside Chapel (Image: National Trust)

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Friends and family can make memories wandering between the artistically chosen illuminations, all to a soundtrack of Christmas classics.

People can pause at the mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden and glimpse Father Christmas along the way.

As well as the new snowflake installation by Christina Ottonello, a Pealit Tree wrapped in a thousand lights and Green Laser Garden are just some of the curated light installations to thrill visitors of all ages.

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We are hugely excited by the plans for this year’s trail, with artists creating beautiful, new installations which will provide even more ‘wow’ factor for 2022.”

The Northern Echo: Tree Stars by Culture CreativeTree Stars by Culture Creative (Image: Richard Haughton)

Tasty treats await visitors at the end of the trail with independent street food vendors offering food to warm people up.

Visitors can also enjoy a spiced winter warmer or hot chocolate shared with friends and family and toast marshmallows over an open fire.

The trail is designed for visitors of all ages and is accessible for all to enjoy.

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