A creative family-friendly festival is returning brighter than ever later this year.

The Lightopia Festival at Heaton Park in Prestwich showcases the magical world of light art, offering captivating illuminations, art installations and mesmerising interactive experiences.

This year, the popular event, held at the park from November 24 to January 2, will have "new and unseen audio-visual displays and follows the story of new beginnings and the circle of life".

Visitors will be transported through displays that celebrate the festive season with the "Mythical Forest" realm and through a woodland-themed display through the "Secret Flower Garden" as well as many other displays that are on offer.

A Lightopia spokesman said: “Get ready to embark on an adventure into an immersive wonderland of light.

“Discover a spectacle of colour and most importantly, imagination. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Lightopia this winter.”

Tickets are now on sale, click here to buy.