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.

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.