Market Place

Monday to Friday, 3.30 - 6.30pm

Saturdays, 11am - 3.30pm

20 & 21 December, 11am - 6.30pm

Take a stroll through our magical Winter Wonderland as a Market Place building is transformed into a walkway of surprises and trees decorated by the local community. Santa will also be making an appearance at the Big Switch On, Karol-oke and on selected days.

Entry will be £1 per child with all proceeds going to charity.

There will be fun for all the family as we're joined by the stars of Peter Pan at the Lighthouse Theatre, including Darren Day, to light up the town centre for Christmas.

Further entertainment includes:

- Opening of our Winter Wonderland

- Headline act - Infuzion

- Starlight Dance School's Christmas Showcase

- Rock Voices

- K-Factor winner, Charlie Botting

- Reindeers and Donkey

- Hosted by Gregg Nunney

- Local Market Sellers

View our Christmas events timetable here

Bring your best singing voice and plenty of festive spirit to join local schools and choirs for a Christmas singalong on the Market Place. A Lantern Parade will also run through the town centre, starting from the William Knibb Centre at 5.30pm

Also including:

- Starlight Dance

- Local Schools

- Choir groups

A festive fairground experience visits the Market Place for the first two days of the school Christmas holiday.

Entertain the whole family with the Train Ride, Cups and Saucers, Toy Set and Traditional Sweet Trailer.

Each ride costs £1 per go.