Eastwood and Kimberley Christmas lights switch-ons this weekend
Christmas officially starts in Eastwood and Kimberley this weekend as both towns stage their annual festive lights switch-on events.
First up will be Kimberley on Friday, November 21 with the event taking place from 5pm to 9pm at Toll Bar Square and Victoria Street Car Park with the lights switch-on itself happening at 7pm.
The event will feature Santa’s sleigh procession to Toll Bar Square and Santa’s grotto at Victoria Street Car Park.
There will be music and carols all evening, including a performance by Holy Trinity Children’s Dance Group.
Food and fairground rides will also be available from 5pm on the day and there will be a fireworks display following the big switch-on at 7pm.
The following day – Saturday, November 22 – it’s Eastwood’s turn with a packed programme to enjoy.
The event will feature Christmas markets, fairgrounds rides, food vendors, Santa's grotto, street entertainment, live music and more.
The event starts at 3.30pm when the Christmas market opens in the town.
At the same time, pre-booked sessions at Santa’s grotto at the DH Lawrence Museum on Victoria Street will also begin, with general admission to to public running from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Also at 4.30pm, the fairground will open and the live entertainment in the town will get underway.
The big lights switch-on will be happening at 5.30pm, followed by fireworks at 6.30pm and the event will finish at 7pm.