Hi Everyone,
We visited the Festival of Light at Roker Park yesterday evening. We arrived for 5pm which was ideal for us as there was only a few people in the park at that point and we were able to take advantage of the lovely play areas. These parks close at nightfall and we were also able to get on the train ride without much of a queue at all. The train ride is lovely with adults and children both being able to ride. This is free but they do accept donations. The people running the ride are great to.
Even at dusk, the lights are still very bright and vibrant so perfect if you have little ones who don't particularly like the dark. There are lots of food and drink vendors around the park and you can buy flashy lights which were priced between £5-£7. There is a helter skelter inside the park and lots of rides just outside on the sea front. There is definitely plenty to keep you busy. Don't forget to look out for the stilt walkers and characters who are happy to chat and pose for a photo.
As the night drew on the park turned more magical as the lights really came into their own. The park did become a lot busier though.
In previous years there has been a light display in the pond which has been moved this year to include fire as well. This was amazing all set to music and it felt like a show. The display runs every 15mins so it's worth waiting to watch from the begining if you arrive part way through.
We also enjoyed the haloween lights. Great for some spooky photo opportunities!
The roads around the park are closed off for permit holders only but we were able to park without to much trouble. If you park along the coast road you can enjoy the lights as you walk up to the park.
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