Visitors to the Land of Lights festival at Gulliver’s Land in Milton Keynes took part in a spectacular ‘Glow Walk’ to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
The event saw people dressed in their best glow outfit as they shone their way through the enchanting lantern trail and explored the magical and dazzling displays while helping to raise a whopping £7300 for the worthwhile cause.
There was also the chance for them to see one of the first ever, specially-designed Pudsey Bear lanterns who was lit up and featured as part of the trail.
Darren Hoy, Land of Lights Festival Manager, said: “We are thrilled that so many people took part in our Glow Walk to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
“Our official Pudsey Bear lantern is not to be missed and we were very excited to show him off and for everyone to get their selfies with him!
“The Glow Walk was a really visual way for people to come together and shine bright to raise vital funds to support children and young people across the UK!”
This year, Land of Lights, which runs until 25 February 2024 and features a one-mile-long wonderland of illuminations, is bringing the theme of classic children’s literature to life with a wide variety of installations on display from popular and much-loved characters and scenes including The Three Little Pigs, Dr Doolittle, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan to name just a few.
Thousands of people from across the country are expected to explore the festival’s enchanting installations which includes more than 7,000 individual lanterns and hundreds of thousands LED lights.
Emma Douglas, Head of Fundraising at BBC Children in Need, said: "We’re thrilled that Gulliver’s Resorts have chosen to support BBC Children in Need this year, helping us raise funds to support children and young people across the UK when it is needed most.”
For more information about Land of Lights and to book tickets visit the website.
