Spectacular lantern features in The Festival of Light at Longleat have been damaged during Storm Bert meaning the Wiltshire attraction is staying closed for a second day.
Silks have been ripped and some lanterns have toppled over which, with some trees down, meant it was not safe to open.
Scott Ashman, head of operations, said: “We know it is disappointing for people who have booked but our priority has to be guest safety.
“We had hoped to be able to reopen today as the picture last night was very different. However, an early morning inspection showed lots of lantern damage, which even if the wind dropped as forecast, and we opened later in the day it wouldn’t have been a good experience for people attending.
“When the weather improves, we have crews on standby to clear the grounds of tree debris and fix the lanterns so we are keeping everything crossed that we can reopen on Monday but will update guests later today.
“We have ensured automatic refunds for all who have booked, and we are grateful people have been understanding. We hope the majority can be accommodated on other dates as the event runs until 5 January.”
For the latest information please visit www.longleat.co.uk
Entertainment Swindon 
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