THE Lost Gardens of Heligan’s legendary Night Garden winter celebration will make a spectacular return from Friday, November 13.

Among the highlights on this year’s new mile-long trail is Singularity, an eight-metre-wide sphere of light and movement by internationally acclaimed artist collective Squidsoup, which will transform Heligan’s Flower Garden into a spectacle of colour and energy.

Featuring more than 20,000 individual LEDs, the installation creates an ever-changing world of light, rippling and pulsing in hypnotic waves. Inspired by the mysteries of the universe, Singularity blurs the boundaries between art, science and technology in a captivating display.

All this is in addition to the garden’s wildlife-inspired lanterns. Heligan’s festive, red-breasted robin, tawny owl and distinctive kingfisher will be among the magical installations making a return.

This year they’ll also be joined by debut appearances from rare-breed sheep, a colourful jay and the humble garden snail.

A familiar face will return to the Heligan Night Garden as Father Christmas opens his new grotto in the heart of the Heligan estate, where he'll welcome families for meet-and-greet experiences alongside his trusty elves.

For daytime visitors, Heligan will also introduce new brunch and afternoon tea experiences with Father Christmas, combining festive treats with the opportunity to meet the man himself.

The Heligan rollerskate rink returns to the estate in a new location for 2026 and will be open during every Night Garden evening, as well as selected daytime hours.

Heligan’s festive food village will serve up winter food and drink, featuring an collaboration with Big Green Egg alongside the return of the Verdant Brewing Co. bar.

Night Garden’s much-loved fire pits will also return, inviting visitors to gather around the flames and toast marshmallows.

Heligan Night Garden will open on selected dates from now until January 2. A relaxed session providing a quieter atmosphere is also available on December 16.