It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - at least it is inside Heaton Park anyway. That's because the popular Lightopia lanterns festival is back for another festive season and it's bigger than ever.
The brand new illuminated trail - which this year has taken on A Christmas Fantasy theme - features interactive lights, lanterns and installations for people of all ages to enjoy.
New additions for 2021 include a Magic Circus display, a Future Zone and a Time Travel Zone. READ MORE: The ultimate guide to Christmas events for kids in Manchester There's lots of festive fare up for grabs from the various stalls - both at the beginning and as you make your way round - and there's a fairground too with the likes of dodgems and a Runaway Train.
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