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It's become quite a tradition to attend a lights trial at Christmas time and there are plenty of them to choose from. Among this year's offering is the brand new Northern Lights , which has arrived at Heaton Park.

We were among the first to step inside the event when it was unveiled on Thursday evening, promising to transform 'the city’s most iconic park into a glittering wonderland of 16 awe-inspiring light illuminations'.

Unlike previous displays which have seen animals lanterns and giant candy canes taking over the park, this one is a bit more of a sedate affair, with light displays in sync with gentle spa-like soundtracks. View 5 Images

It's wonderfully bright and colourful though and each installation offers something new, from the mesmerising, shimmering trees

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