SOAK up light and colour at Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens' annual illuminations which started in the week and continue until October 30.

Visitors can stroll around as the floodlights illuminate the paths around the Long Walk, the Pavilion and the lily ponds.

And the old wall by the Pavilion will be a breathtaking focal point, with candles blazing in its nooks and crannies.

The walk around the gardens takes about 45 minutes with a shorter route which is also suitable for wheelchairs.

For more information and to buy tickets ring the Abbotsbury Tourism office on 01305 871130.

See abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/gardens/