A visit to The Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail is a Christmas tradition for hundreds of households across the North East and it brings joy to so many people across the UK who visit the region to take in the wonder.
This year, Northern Powergrid is set to support the illumination of one of the most recognisable and iconic installations - the Oldest Tree.
The Oldest Tree has been at The Alnwick Garden since its inception and is one of the most recognised parts of The Garden. It has been hit by lightning twice which caused it to warp and regrow branches in a different way but it's still standing proud after nearly 300 years and impressing all who visit it.
Much like the tree, Northern Powergrid’s teams face the elements, whatever the weather, and its network is a key part of the region’s history. Growing over the past 125 years, it branches into communities to power people’s everyday lives and works to support a greener energy future.
Delivering power safely and reliably to 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses, Northern Powergrid's network has more than 63,000 substations and 60,000 miles of overhead power lines and underground cables, spanning some 9,650 square miles.
Today (Thursday) the two institutions are celebrating their partner sponsorship and encouraging people from all over the region to book early to secure their visit to the Winter Light Trail this Christmas.
The Alnwick Garden are offering people the opportunity to visit the award-winning Winter Light Trail and Lilidorei, two for the price of one, throughout the duration of the festive period.
Jodie Coe, Director of People and Change for Northern Powergrid, said "Being part of such an iconic Christmas tradition like The Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail makes us proud.
"Our teams are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, and they work to grow and improve our network so we can safely power people’s lives whether it’s being able to pop a cuppa on when you get home from work, or helping people light up their festive season and enjoy the incredibly creative light installations at The Alnwick Garden.
"We can't wait to see what people think of the installation. Being part of the trail also means our teams can meet people from across our region, share free advice about being prepared for winter, help them get extra support through our free Priority Services if they or a family member needs it, and show how our £2.8bn investment plan helping light up their community and enable a greener future.”
Lauren St Hilaire, Senior Partnerships Manager for The Alnwick Garden said “We’re delighted to be supported by Northern Powergrid, and their kind sponsorship will allow us to continue our charitable mission of helping people in the community who need it most.
“Our stories are incredibly aligned, and the oldest tree is a fitting representation of Northern Powergrid’s resilience, history and dedication to the community.
“We can’t wait to launch the Winter Light Trail alongside their wonderful team in November.”
The Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail runs from 18 November 2024 until 31 December 2024.
You can find more information about the light trail on The Alnwick Garden’s website.
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