Nothing says Christmas like a light trial, and Windsor Illuminated is up there with the best.

Now in its fifth year, the stunning display in Windsor’s Great Park's Savile Gardens sees visitors walk a 2.2km loop through ancient forests enjoying the Windsor Express Train, Snowball Elves, Woodfest, a dazzling Water Show and ‘Frosty Fred’ - the world’s first outdoor LED screen snowman. It takes between one and a half and two hours to complete.

Dog friendly, the trail has ample stops for little legs - and thirsty adults alike - with cosy alpine bars serving mulled wine and open fires to toast marshmallows lining the route. Organisers warn that some areas as unsuitable for pushchairs but there were many families giving it a crack when I visited with seemingly relative ease.

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At one point, owls fly out of the trees as deer scatter, escaping a hungry wolf that stalks through the forest - all projected on huge screens.

Another section sees guests walk through a magical tunnel of snow but the most incredible part came at Woodfest - a stage buried in the woodland featuring cute performances from animals.

Setting the scene was a bubble machine, but these aren’t regular bubbles. Reaching out to pop one, it disappeared in a puff of smoke. My confusion soon turned to amazement. Magic! The only problem was that I couldn't get my four year old to leave.

There’s a traditional funfair featuring a carousel, heater skelter and big wheel that my son convinced me to go on. He loved every second. I’m scared of heights and did not.

We finished off with a stop at the cosy outdoor bar where we tucked into hot chocolate around the fire pit. A lovely festive treat for all the family.

The trail runs until January 3 with a family ticket for two adults and two children starting at £56.10. For more information, visit https://www.windsorilluminated.com/.