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The 1.5-mile trail will wind its way along Torquay's iconic waterfront. It will start from Abbey Park, through the Tunnel of lights. It will then go up over the curly bridge, across the seafront promenade and end at the harbourside. You can follow the route in whichever direction you prefer.

It is free and accessible. The Bay of Lights promises a sensory extravaganza that will delight everyone. The trail runs daily from 4:30pm, with sound elements until 9:30pm and lighting displays until 11pm.

We want The Bay of Lights to become a firm family festive favourite. We hope to encourage visitors to make a weekend of it here in the English Rivera this Christmas.

The Bay of Lights will include Paignton and Brixham. Both towns will be hosting 12-metre-high pixel mappable Christmas Trees. These will provide a spectacular digital sound and light show. These will also run daily from 4:30pm, with sound elements until 9:30pm and lighting displays until 11pm.

Come together with family and friends this Christmas. Enjoy some glittering Christmas magic!

The Bay of Lights Illumination trail is an intrinsic part of the Bay of Lights initiative. Funded by Torbay Council, SWISCo and the English Riviera BID Company, the 2023 trail is also supported by a range of generous organisations and businesses including Torbay Business Forum, Big Wave Marketing and Torre Abbey.

The Bay of Lights incorporates everything from the Illumination Trail at Torquay, Brixham Lanterns, Lights & 'Luminations, to the Christmas Train of Lights in Paignton, and seasonal illuminated events at popular local destinations.

The Illumination Trail forms part of the Bay of Lights initiative that incorporates everything from the Brixham Lanterns, Lights & ‘Iuminations, the Christmas Train of Lights from Paignton as well as seasonal events at local attractions including Torre Abbey, Kents Cavern, and the Model Village.