FURIOUS families have told how they forked out £40 for a “disaster” light show – but had more fun while queuing at Tesco.
Residents in Scarborough have blasted the admission prices for the Winter Lights Trail in Peasolm Park.
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A family of two adults and two children costs a whopping £35 – along with a £3 booking charge.
There is also an additional suggested donation of £2.50 – however locals are also picking up the electricity bill with their council tax.
They’ve been left less than impressed with the price – and the show itself.
Leanne West wrote on Facebook: “Everyone is moaning about the lights in Peasholm. Well, you’ve very right to.
“If you want to see multi-coloured lights just put your tree up now or pop some on YouTube. You even have to give the lantern back halfway round.
“Now I have got a fuming eight-year-old who got more enjoyment waiting in the queue at Tesco.
“I understand they are trying to try something new but we are paying the leccy bill.”
Other families have been gathering from the public road to get a free glimpse – as they can’t afford the pricey admission.
Susie Bell, 46, told MailOnline: ‘It is too much. We came down because we thought it would be free.
“The music is very sombre. There are so few people that maybe they will learn they should not charge. It would have cost us about 35 quid.
“We came around yesterday day time to see what was on offer while it was all turned off. It really has caused outrage on social media.”
Another disgruntled local added: “It wasn’t worth it. The ironic thing is I can see half the lights from my flat window and Blackpool illuminations is free so why aren’t these?
“The problem with Scarborough is they hype up things and reality does not measure up.”
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Council said the light show is a “truly inspiring event” that has already “captured the imagination of the thousands of residents and visitors”.
Meanwhile Cllr Simon Myers said: “We are delighted with the numbers of people who have, so far, bought tickets and attended the events.”
He added: “We are acutely aware of the financial pressures that so many people are facing, so we are bringing an event that offers a range of events, installations and pricing.
“We truly believe that Scarborough Lights does offer real value for money and the chance to witness a memorable event in the town, which we are pleased to see is already becoming a high-profile addition to Yorkshire’s arts and culture calendar.”
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