Explore Knowsley Safari’s magical Christmas lights trail with glowing animal displays and festive street food

Magical footage - filmed on the opening night of Knowsley Safari’s Christmas lights trail Enchanted - shows visitors enjoying the park’s glowing animal installations and thrilling rides.

Enchanted, which opened on November 22, and will run until December 23, features a trail of shimmering lights, animal displays that come alive after dark, crackling fire pits, toasted marshmallows and festive street food, family rides and attractions and a chance to meet Santa in his grotto.

Helena Berry, Head of Marketing and Sales at Knowsley Safari, said: “It's been a few months in the preparation, so we've been busy doing all the finishing touches this week.

“It's wonder, you know, like sparkling lights gets people feeling festive and Christmassy and I think for a lot of families it's that beginning of their festive traditions so it's always great when you walk around the trail and you see kids like big eyes, like, “Wow, this is amazing”, which is really nice.

“Every Christmas is a real treat and we have lots of people coming back to experience the magic of Enchanted.”

Tickets start from £9.50 and can be purchased online here.