Welwyn Garden City's popular Christmas lights trail under way

The popular Christmas lights trail in Welwyn Garden City has illuminated the town centre, attracting crowds getting into the festive spirit.

Fixtures include a giant Christmas teddy bear, baubles, ski bear and - popular for pictures - Santa's throne.

The Christmas trail is fully funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre and commissioned by the Welwyn Garden City BID team as part of their business plan and objectives to raise the profile of the town centre and attract more footfall.

Christmas Teddy Bear in Welwyn Garden City (Image: LuisGomes.uk) This year, those exploring and taking snaps of, or with, the installations could be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher for the town centre business of their choice.

Welwyn Garden City's annual lights trail (Image: LuisGomes.uk) The WGC BID team said: "We are thrilled that so many people are enjoying the business-funded Christmas Lights Trail in Welwyn Garden City town centre.

"This free trail will be live until January 5, 2025. It is a great opportunity to explore the lights and capture festive photos with loved ones.

Welwyn Garden City's annual lights trail (Image: LuisGomes.uk) "Why not grab a festive hot drink from one of the coffee shops to enjoy whilst discovering all of the large installations, which include everyone's favourite the Christmas Teddy and Wilfred the dog on the box.

Striking tunnel of lights (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) "This year you can win a £50 voucher for a business of your choice by sharing your photos with us, simply snap, share and tag us using @wonderfulwgc on Facebook and @wonderful_wgc on Instagram.

"You can also send your photos to us at marketing@welwyngarden.co.uk.

Carousel lit up for the Christmas trail (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) "This trail is fully funded by the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre, and we encourage everyone to shop, eat and drink locally this Christmas to say thank you."

Families enjoyed seeing in the festive season (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) The lights trail follows the big Christmas lights switch on that took place in the town centre on November 16.

Wilfred The Dog On The Box (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) Also coming up in the garden city is Santa's story time at John Lewis, from December 5 to 24.

To book, go to https://bit.ly/3NJhuPz.

Families enjoy the big Christmas teddy bear at the Welwyn Garden City lights trail (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) Christmas Teddy Bear in Welwyn Garden City (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) Santa's Throne is a popular fixture in the Welwyn Garden City lights trail (Image: LuisGomes.uk) Christmas Frames perfect for pictures (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography) A gift from the WGC BID team (Image: Zoe Cooper Photography)