Kew Gardens, Richmond

Every year this UNESCO World Heritage site is inundated with visitors wishing to delight in its renowned collection of flora. However, come winter, visitors flock for an altogether different experience. As the sun sets, the gardens come alive, illuminated by over a million twinkling lights across its vibrant installations and buildings. Projection mapping and video design gives

Kew’s archived botanical illustrations a new life, while a 15-metre-wide dome of light sits on a reflective water pool to create a mirrored illusion, and a clever design in the Holly Walk will illuminate the night sky for over 200 metres overhead, replicating the enchanting aurora borealis. 17 Nov - 9 Jan; entry, adult from £21.50; child from £14. (kew.org)