THE nights are drawing in and it is safe to say the festive season has arrived (oh, yes it has).

For those of you already thawing out the Christmas jumpers and dusting off your Michael Bublé album, it's time to fill the calendar to the brim with seasonal activities.

As they say in Miracle on 34th Street: "Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind.”

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WOOOO ARE YOUUUU? The caterpillar light display blew bubblesWOOOO ARE YOUUUU? The caterpillar light display blew bubbles (Image: Newsquest) One event that's become increasingly popular over the years is light trails. A walk that promises an interactive, immersive light experience. 

I guess nothing quite says Christmas like enchanting lights.

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To see what the fuss was about and to kick start my festival calendar, I visited The Enchanted Gardens - a Webbs of Wychbold Alice in Wonderland themed trail set to take visitors down the rabbit hole.

And I must admit, it did just that.

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS: Walking into the Queen of Hearts domain.OFF WITH THEIR HEADS: Walking into the Queen of Hearts domain. (Image: Webb's)

How much did The Enchanted Gardens Wonderland cost?

The tickets come in three prices, depending on which day you go.

On the day I went, it was in the medium price range: £18 per adult and £12 for children.

I had no idea what I was getting myself in for, and I was mind-blown by what I saw.

As soon as I walked into the gardens, I was greeted by light-up moving displays, magical music and snow.

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Yes, they managed to make it snow. And yes, my inner child did get emotional. 

RUNNING LATE: Live actors played characters like the White Rabbit.RUNNING LATE: Live actors played characters like the White Rabbit. (Image: Webb's) Fake snow trickled across the gardens as I chased the White Rabbit and followed the Alice in Wonderland adventure. 

Live actors also helped paint this story.

My favourite feature was the caterpillar, who instead of blowing a puff of smoke, blew out an array of bubbles. 

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WOW: Lights swung from the trees and characters glowed in the bushes.WOW: Lights swung from the trees and characters glowed in the bushes. (Image: Newsquest) The experience altogether lasted just over an hour.

That also included unfortunately skipping the Santa Meet and Greet section.

If I am honest, I was unsure how it might look to be surrounded by children while I, a full-grown woman, sat on his lap and asked for some Dior J'adore 30ml perfume (hint, hint). 

A spot of tea, anyone? The Mad Hatters tea party was in full swing.A spot of tea, anyone? The Mad Hatters tea party was in full swing. (Image: Newsquest) Overall, the experience took me back to a time I had long forgotten.

My childhood. When everything about the season was still magical and filled with wonder.

It was a delight seeing the excitement in not just the children's faces but also the adults that accompanied them. 

It's definitely something I will be putting on next year's calendar as a reminder.