Christmas Light celebrations for 2016 in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Sunday November 20, 2016
The Big Switch on will run until around 6pm and the lights themselves will be turned on at 5pm in Market Square. There will be entertainment throughout the day with community performances from local dance, music and theatre groups. There will also be entertainment in the Lion Yard, Grand Arcade & Grafton Centre throughout the afternoon.
Ely, Cambridgeshire
Friday November 25, 2016
Ely Market Place. Live acts, stalls and a craft fair.
Acts start at 4pm and the lights are turned on at 6.45pm.
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Sunday November 27, 2016
The Harpenden Christmas Carnival. The event is held in conjunction with the monthly Farmer’s Market. Acts on stage from 12 noon. Procession runs along the High Street at 3pm, and the lights are switched on at 5pm.
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Saturday November 19, 2016
Santa and Hagrid will appear at Hatfield’s Christmas lights event. There will be fun fair rides, street entertainers and the chance to meet Father Christmas. The fun, in Hatfield town centre, starts at 1pm and the lights will be switched on around 5pm.
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Friday November 25, 2016
Market Place. 4pm-8pm. Switch-on at 6.15pm.
Various entertainment will also be put on during the day, from bands playing music to stalls for people to do their Christmas shopping.
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Sunday November 20, 2016
Taking place at Market Square, Huntingdon Community Radio FM will be linking the various activities and introducing local acts. Children can visit the stable and feed the animals, plus browse stalls and enjoy fairground rides. The event takes place from 1pm-5.30pm.
Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Sunday December 4, 2016
Outside the Town Hall
5pm - 8pm. Lights switch-on 5-6pm.
The switch-on in Godmanchester will include a Christmas market, Harmonia Singers, carol singing, fund and games, mulled wine, cakes and hot refreshments and more.
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Saturday November 26, 2016
Letchworth Town Centre
3pm - 8pm
Enjoy live performances, a Christmas market and get to meet Santa. There will also be a fireworks display.
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Saturday November 19, 2016
1pm - 7pm
Cathedral Square
A packed programme of entertainment is planned. The switch-on will take place at 5pm.
Saffron Walden, Essex
Friday December 2, 2016
8.30am-8.30pm
Market Square
Late night shopping and charity stalls will take place in the square at 5.30pm-8.30pm. The lights will be switched on at 6pm.
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Sunday November 27, 2016
The Christmas lights switch-on is the culmination of an afternoon of entertainment starting at 12 noon. Local groups and acts will be performing live on the stage throughout the afternoon. There will also be a small market with traders selling festive and seasonal goods and a food arena with local restaurants and professional caterers providing festive feasts. Families can also visit Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto.
Ramsey, Cambridgeshire
Saturday November 26, 2016
9am-6.30pm
There will be a whole host of entertainment from local groups, schools, including charity stalls and a Christmas Fayre. A children’s party will take place between 2.30pm-4pm and the evening entertainment will start at 5.30pm. The lights will be switched on at 6.30pm.
St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Sunday November 27, 2016
12noon-6pm
Market Square
There will be a Christmas market, children’s craft area, and a fireworks finale. Guests can also enjoy a fun fair and live performances from local bands and performance groups. Lights will be switched on at 5pm.
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Thursday November 24, 2016
The main event starts at 4pm. Lots of Hertfordshire talent will be a part of the event, with Heather Small headlining. Lights are switched on at 6.30pm.
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Thursday, November 17, 2016
The lights will be switched on outside the steps from the Howard Centre entrance. There will be lots of fun for the family with music and entertainment on offer. Festivities start at 3pm with the lights switch on at 6.30pm.
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