Derbyshire company lights up UK’s tallest Christmas tree for a second year
A Derbyshire based company is working with a National Trust Property to light up the UK’s tallest Christmas tree for the second year in a row.
Online lighting retailer LightingLegends.com has supplied the National Trust with lights to dress the Giant Redwood Wellingtonia at Cragside, Northumberland.
The tree stands at 42 metres tall, twice the height of the Angel of the North.
LightingLegends has provided the National Trust Property with over 2,000 metres of lights and 4,000 bulbs to create a beautiful display.
Their best-selling multi-coloured super festoon lights are being used to light up the tree, transforming the space into a festive wonderland.
The tree was lit on Saturday 29th November and will be open to the public for viewing until Sunday 4th January.
Last year over 20,000 people enjoyed the festive season by visiting the UK’s tallest Christmas tree, seeing the spectacular decorations for themselves.
Jon Saeed, managing director of LightingLegends.com said: “We’re so excited to be teaming up with the Cragside National Trust Property for a second year in a row to light up the UK’s tallest Christmas tree.
“This year our multi-coloured super festoon lights were used used to dress the tree which added a gorgeous pop of colour. We’ve supplied the National Trust Property with over 2,000 metres of lights, that’s around the length of 20 football pitches!
Jon continued: “There’s something about multi-coloured Christmas lights that bring a hint of nostalgia and it ties in perfectly with Cragside’s Servants Ball theme. We’re really excited for everyone to head down there and see the tree in person.
“The National Trust does a fantastic job at looking after historic sites and beautiful landscapes across the country and opening them up to the public so they can experience these special places and create their own memories.
“We’re honoured to be partnering with them again and we can’t wait for everyone to visit Cragside to see the impressive tree in all its glory!”
Steve Howard, Cragside Visitor Operations Manager said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Lighting Legends for a 2nd year to illuminate the UK’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree at Cragside. Their creativity and technical brilliance are a perfect match for the scale and spirit of this iconic place.
“Together, we’re creating a festive spectacle that celebrates innovation, heritage, and the magic of Christmas in a truly unforgettable way.”