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Coombe Abbey, the Princess and the Gunpowder Plot
In the coming week up and down the country and locally, bonfires will be lit and firework displays will light up the night skies to celebrate Bonfire Night.
Whilst the fifth of November is a time of people coming together for food, drink, bonfires, sparklers and firework pyrotechnics, it is a reminder of one of England’s most notorious acts of treason way back in 1605. The Gunpowder Plot, the failed attempt to kill King James I and his courtiers by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
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Luminate 2023 – 5 great reasons, 8 magical venues
As Autumn is officially upon us, anticipation is building for the return of Luminate this winter.
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Spectacular festive light trail returns to two Midlands venues with new third regional event announced.
The Luminate Winter Light Trails are set to return this year at eight beautiful locations across the UK with a brand new venue confirmed.
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Review: Luminate at Coombe Abbey 2022
If you are struggling to get into the spirit of the Christmas, there is one thing that will definitely perk you up and get you thinking of all things seasonal. Luminate at Coombe Abbey has returned for a second year and it is just as enchanting and captivating as its hugely successful debut last year.
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Great festive days out for the countdown to Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is really on now and the next month will bring a wealth of festivities to look forward to.
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Spectacular Luminate Winter Light Trail now set for eight locations for 2022
Luminate Winter Light Trails are back this year at eight beautiful locations across the UK, including four brand new venues for 2022.
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7 ideas on where to go to get into the Christmas spirit this year
The countdown to Christmas is really on now and the next month will bring a wealth of festivities to look forward to.
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In pictures: Luminate at Coombe Abbey
If you are looking at somewhere to get you into the Christmas spirit, a visit to a new winter light trail near Rugby and Coventry will certainly fit the bill.
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Spectacular Christmas Light Trail opens this month at Coombe Abbey
A spectacular after-dark light trail is opening at Coombe Abbey shortly for this year’s yuletide period, promising to wow its visitors and really get them in the festive spirit.
After being forced to cancel last year due to Covid, Luminate will be running from the 18th November to Christmas Eve 24th December at the historic parkland setting between Rugby and Coventry.
The captivating light trail will weave a one and a half kilometre long route around the lovely park and gardens at Coombe Abbey, starting from the Park’s Visitor Centre. Once on the light trail visitors can expect to see 3D projections, light tunnels, a wishing tree, interactive light elements, a light maze and much more.
Tickets for the light trail are booked on a starting time slot basis, but you can take as long as you like walking the magical trail. Along the trail there will be mulled wine, marshmallows for toasting and tasty hot food in the courtyard.
After missing last year due to the pandemic, Daniel Maycock, one of the organisers said, “We are really looking forward to finally opening at Coombe, it’s been a long time in the planning”.
“It’s a beautiful venue, perfect for an enchanting light trail and we have lots of amazing elements to show off, and with the addition of some amazing new catering opening at the visitor centre. We can’t wait to open!
“We look forward to welcoming people to this captivating event over the Festive period and hope it becomes a favourite family tradition for years to come”.
Tickets for the trail are now on sale at the Luminate website (click HERE) where you can also find more information.
The Landlocked Traveller 