This year’s Advent Market and Light Switch On will be held on Saturday 30th November followed by a supersized Advent Market on Sunday 1st December. As before, the large market will be held in the town’s streets with over 200 stalls across the two days, and will run from 10.00-6pm on Saturday and 10.00am -4pm on Sunday 1st December. The Food Plaza will be in the Market Place, featuring artisan food and drink stalls, with tables and benches and additional seating.

The Light Switch On ceremony will be broadcast on 3 big screens on Market Place and West Market Place, instead of the stage, to allow more space for the crowds. Catch the Show between 3.55pm and 4.35pm, followed by a short, low noise firework display to celebrate the strat of Advent.

Santa and his sleigh with helpers will join the family fun as well as hot roast chestnut and marshmallow sellers, and live music performances throughout Saturday.

Road Closures- managed by the AA, will be in place in the town centre from 5.30pm Friday 29th November to Midnight Sunday 1st December. There will be access for residents affected, but deliveries and contractors must be arranged outside the closure times. For more information on road closures https://bit.ly/TownCentreRoadClosures