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Windows become winter wonderlands for city trail

News imageRyan Stanikk Man wearing glasses and a dark beanie hat behind a window where he is creating a snowscape artwork.Ryan Stanikk
Tom Baker uses white snow spray and a variety of tools to create the spectacular snowy scenes

Windows in a city centre have been turned into snow scenes for a festive walking trail.

More than 20 windows in Southampton have been turned into magical wintry scenes, inspired by the city's landmarks, winter wildlife, nature and festive characters, created by artist Tom Baker, from Sandhurst, Berkshire.

The Snow Windows trail has two routes - a 1.6-mile (2.5km) Snowflake Route, which takes about 40 minutes, and a 25-minute Star Route, covering 0.7 miles (1.1 km).

Each hand-painted window includes a quiz question themed around either the Hampshire city or the winter season.

News imageRyan Stanikk Man with green jacket with his hands in his pockets standing outside by a window decorated with an image of Jane Austen sprayed with fake snow.Ryan Stanikk
Mr Baker's wintry designs can be seen on more than 20 windows throughout the city centre for the free trail

The snow scenes grace the windows of 22 venues, including The University of Southampton, SeaCity Museum, John Hansard Gallery and the Marlands Shopping Centre.

A portrait of Hampshire-born author Jane Austen will be displayed at Southampton Solent University's Sports Complex to mark the 250th anniversary of her birth.

The free trail runs from 29 November to 4 January and trail maps can printed or viewed on a phone or picked up from a number of venues in the city centre.

News imageSnow Windows Man with yellow and white top wearing a beanie hat to the right of a window sprayed with decorative show - he is working on a snow scene with trees.Snow Windows
Mr Baker travels around the country creating spectacular displays
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