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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River of Light 2022

Unexpected Twist

Went to see the River of Light last night with Jo and her dog Dexter. A 10 night light exhibition that happens each year in Liverpool. Last night was the last of the 10 nights.

There's was 10 different illuminated artworks that were doted around the waterfront from local, national and international artists. Some artworks were new to Liverpool and some were never-seen before, brand new commissions. It was both light and sound.

We started at Liverpool one by the sugar hill steps

RAINBOW ACCORDION

These played music if you stood on the foot prints.

Then the next was up on Chevasse Park

AFFINITY

Dexter's too small to get in our selfie!

Next was to Exchange Flags behind the Town Hall

EVANESCENT

Then it was to the waterfront

LIGHT LOOPER

This sounded like a computer game

ELECTRIC DANDELIONS

CONTINUUM

Then to the strand in front of the Liver Building

KINETIC PERSPECTIVE

This was cool and spun round. Think this was my favourite

Then inside Mann Island

DANCING RIBBONS

Dexter wasn't allowed in the box but the security guard said he could go if we carried him.. Yeah ok.. Jo get his head and I'll get his bum.. He weighs probably the same as me, so no chance!

Then next towards the Dock

BEAM

TURN THE LIGHT ON, IT'S DARK IN HERE

I enjoyed it and thought it was good. There's always a mix of good and bad ones. November is a rubbish time to have it though as we were lucky it didn't rain when we went out but started to once we got to the last one on the way back. It was cancelled on Wednesday night as the weather was too bad so that was one night lost. I thought it was going to be really busy but it was alright. It's something I try and go to every year and people live it so looking forward to seeing what next year will be like!

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