✨ Village of Light returns; let’s Light Up Loftus! ✨

Over two March evenings Coronation Park will be transformed into an illuminated lantern village created by local people working with handpicked artists, alongside light art, storytelling and family friendly creative fun. All FREE to enjoy – just drop in!

And as dusk falls across Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March, wander through a trail of lanterns inspired by the natural landscape, wildlife and seasonal rhythms of the coast. You might spot familiar birds, imagined creatures or glowing forms that seem to appear only once night settles in.

Each evening will include:
📖 Storytelling sessions that bring imagination to life – cosy, captivating tales that will delight children and grown-ups alike.
🎪 Roll Up, Roll Up by Hannah Fox – get ready to let your imagination run away with the story book circus.
🐦 Loved Ones by Lou Chapelle – an illuminated installation of beautiful cheeky holographic robins playfully brightening up the park.
🎨 Drop-in creative workshops with artists – create light-inspired creations to take home.
💡And the star of the show; a Loftus lantern village brought to life by local schools, families and community groups, all working alongside brilliant artists to create glowing, handmade lanterns for the event.

Village of Light is free and open to all ages.

Village of Light is organised by Stellar Creates and supported by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Borderlands Creative People & Places and North York Moors National Park.

Photography by Kev Howard