River of Light 2025

 The Science of Light

Went to see the River of Light after the roast on Sunday after La Bistroteca. Which was a really good idea as we were so full.

This year's theme was The Science of Light running from 24 October - 2 November 2025. I went on the last day. I thought it was going to be super busy as it was the last day and the weather had been bad all week and was finally dry and not cold but it actually wasn't busy. Maybe because it was the last day of half term and kids were back in school in the morning people didn't want to go out.

They felt more spread out this year which might also be why it didn't feel as busy as in the past they have been quite crammed in the docks.

We started at Blueprint as we walked down from the Baltic Market.

Blueprint

Spica

Too many people were stood right at the end to get a good photo of it! The lights moved and was like a start shape.

Dandelion

You could walk inside and press lights but didn't bother as people were queuing to get into it.

Within Water

Pendulum

This was also interactive where there was a ball at each end you could swing - again people queuing so didn't bother.

Embrace

Little people holding hands and they changed colour.

Neuron

This moved and changed colour.

Cycle

This was rubbish - you just walked along the top of it

Face Value

Didn't get this one as there was a queue to get to it which moved quick and it took a photo of your face but then it wasn't projecting it on the screen. People were stood waiting for their face to appear but was just the same faces over and over.

Optik

This was quite fun as you could spin it.

It wasn't that good this year but I didn't think it was that good last year either. I wasn't even going to go this year but because I'd won that free roast and was in town I went. If I hadn't had one it I would have missed it this year.

 It is good to get people out and walking around the city and it being free but think most people can't be bothered now as the past few years hasn't been good and it's been too crowded so having them spread out is definitely better and safer. Hopefully it's better next year.

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