Winchester landmarks were lit up over the weekend as the city attempts to beat the post-Christmas blues with its festival of light.
Winchester – Lights in the City started on Saturday (January 30) and is running until February 6.
People enjoyed the giant tulip illuminations in Abbey Garden on The Broadway which were lit up in vivid red and green.
The theme of the event is ‘Winter into Spring’ and coloured lights will show the changing of the seasons as visitors follow the lights through the centre.
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The project has been funded by the Government’s Reopening High Street Safely and a European Regional Development Fund programme.
It has been organised by the council with Winchester Business Improvement District (BID), Play to the Crowd, Hampshire Cultural Trust and Winchester Cathedral.
Residents and visitors will be able to see the lights from 4pm until midnight every day until February 6.
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