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Newbury Christmas Light Switch On takes place this Saturday with an all day extravaganza




Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Newbury this weekend with Visit Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On Festival.

The town is embracing the spirit of Christmas with open arms, with a number of events and activities planned by Newbury BID, the not-for-profit organisation behind Visit Newbury.

Countdown to the Christmas light switch on last year in Newbury
Countdown to the Christmas light switch on last year in Newbury

And they are now inviting everyone to put Saturday, November 18 in their diary, as the Christmas season kicks off in style with a one-day extravaganza in the town centre.

Warwick Heskins, chairman of Newbury BID, said: “We are so excited to welcome families and visitors to this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On Festival.

“This is an incredibly important event for the town, officially marking the start of Christmas in Newbury.”

Newbury last Christmas
Newbury last Christmas

The festivities include an all-day Christmas market on Northbrook Street, with stalls selling food and gifts, and a children’s fun fair in Bartholomew Street.

Throughout the town centre, you will also encounter a host of surprises, including free festive workshops and meet-and-greet sessions with Frozen’s Princesses Anna and Elsa and their beloved snowman friend Olaf.

There’s a chance to meet Santa Claus at his Grotto and experience the charm of a Living Nativity Animal Farm, while also enjoying the live music and performance hubs.

The lights go on last Christmas
The lights go on last Christmas

Be on the lookout for the enchanting Ghost Caribou, “roaming the streets at dusk with their spectacular lantern-like illuminations, part mystical spirit, and part mesmerizing spectacle”.

And don’t forget to keep an eye out for the bouncing Christmas elves who will be bringing a smile to everyone’s faces.

To see the day’s full list of events, head to www.visitnewbury.org.uk/newbury-christmas-lights-switch-on

The magic begins at 10am and the day of festivities culminates in the eagerly anticipated Christmas Lights Switch On, scheduled for 6pm in Market Place.

West Berkshire Council has planned a day of free bus travel to coincide with the Christmas Lights Switch On Festival, with local bus operators throughout the district offering free fares on Saturday.



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