20 December 2023

Watch: How to make a handheld festive lantern

Learn to make the lanterns that light up Glow Wild, the magical winter light trail at Wakehurst.

By Ellie Wilson

Colourful handheld lanterns at Glow Wild

Learn to make a simple, sustainable handheld lantern to light up your evenings at any time of year.

Katherine Morton, creative co-ordinator for Glow Wild, shows you how to make the handheld lanterns we use every year for the winter lights trail at Wakehurst – Kew’s wild botanical garden in the heart of Sussex. 

This easy craft is perfect for kids and adults to light up your Christmas, summer garden parties, Diwali and all year round.

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