In pictures: Letchworth Christmas lights switch on 2022

The garden city kicked off the festive season with plenty to enjoy for visitors, including live music, delicious delicacies and a festive parade ahead of the big switch on - with Paddington himself doing the honours. 

There was something for everyone at Letchworth's Christmas Lights switch on (Image: Martin Wootton)

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Letchworth BID manager Richard Harbon said: “What an absolutely amazing evening.

"The Love Letchworth Team worked their socks off to put on an event for the whole of Letchworth to enjoy and they certainly came out in their thousands to do just that.

Crowds eagerly await the Christmas lights switch on in Letchworth (Image: Martin Wootton)

"Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to put on this great event, from all the entertainers, the wonderful groups in the parade, the Letchworth and Baldock Lions with their Santa’s sleigh and all their wonderful volunteers, collecting money for Garden House Hospice Care.

"Thank you and a very happy Christmas from all at Love Letchworth.”

Christmas lights switch on and parade, Letchworth 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)

Dancers entertain the crowds in Letchworth (Image: Martin Wootton)

Dancers pose for the camera ahead of the procession (Image: Martin Wootton)

Letchworth Christmas lights switch on 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)

Paddington and Imajica Theatre on stage for the button push (Image: Martin Wootton)

Christmas Lights switch on Letchworth 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)

Mickey and Minnie at Letchworth's Christmas lights switch on 2022 (Image: Martin Wootton)