Merry and Bright is our annual winter event in partnership with local community artists and organisations, Ryde Town Council and Ryde Business Association. Audiences are invited to visit Ryde after dusk to discover fantastic lantern creations and popup entertainment on a walking circuit of about one mile around the town.
Our uniquely designed walking trail takes spectators to visit the magical Wildlife Garden in Vernon Square and the Neon Garden St Thomas’s, whilst and marvelling at a collection of beautiful community made seasonal illuminations set in surprising locations. Some shops will be offering late night shopping opportunities and there will be seasonal refreshments available at a number of locations.
Ryde Merry and Bright walking trail maps are created each year to encourage you to download event information or can be collected from various pick-up points in town. This year New Carnival will be animating High Street, Union Street, Cross Street, Town Square, Upper George Street, Minghella Square, Vernon Square and St Thomas Garden.
