Glow Marwell is set to return with its most dazzling light trail yet.

The illuminated experience at Marwell Zoo will run from November 28 to January 3, transforming the zoo into a glowing winter wonderland.

Visitors can explore a reimagined light trail, meet Father Christmas, and enjoy festive treats under the stars.

Laura Read, chief executive at Marwell Zoo, said: "Last year’s event was truly magical, so we can’t wait to see how visitors react to the new, reimagined Glow Marwell with its wonderfully creative wildlife displays and dazzling light shows.

Father Christmas greets children inside historic Marwell Hall’s festive grottoFather Christmas greets children inside historic Marwell Hall’s festive grotto (Image: Marwell Zoo) "We’re also very excited that Christmas is back at Marwell Hall, with a new family grotto experience and lots of adorable Pesky Penguins."

This year’s Glow Marwell features illuminated animal sculptures, immersive light displays, and a 45-minute family grotto experience inside the Grade I listed Marwell Hall.

The grotto includes a Merry Christmas Zoo story read by Santa’s elves, craft activities, a chance to post letters to Santa, and a visit with Father Christmas himself.

Glow Marwell has been redesigned by illuminated trail specialists Culture Creative and promises to be more spectacular than ever.

New highlights include willow and recycled metal animal sculptures, UV-lit endangered animal displays, and high-energy light installations.

Visitors can toast marshmallows over fire pits, walk through a tunnel of neon string lights, and take photos under giant LED hearts and snowflakes.

Father Christmas and his elves will greet families in the grotto, and children will receive a gift to take home.

The Christmas experience at Marwell Hall will run every Thursday to Sunday until the school holidays begin, after which it opens daily throughout the Christmas period.

More details and tickets are available at marwell.org.uk.

Tickets to Glow Marwell or the Christmas grotto include free entry to the zoo.

A quieter Glow Marwell experience will be held on December 4 for guests who prefer a more relaxed evening.

For those who want to visit during a calmer time without the full Glow experience, Quiet Christmas will take place on December 1.