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The ultimate festive weekend is happening in Alnwick this month
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Alnwick, with a weekend full of festive events lined up.
The Alnwick Lights Committee has decked the halls and local businesses will be staying open late, to come together to create a Christmas weekend to remember.
This year, Christmas begins in Alnwick is set to be a cracker, and as the saying goes, the more, the merrier – so they invite you to join in the celebrations.
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this festive weekend in Alnwick.
ALNWICK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Friday 22nd November from 4pm
It’s officially Christmas when the traditional Alnwick Christmas light switch on happens in the historic Market Place. Activities start off at 4pm, with festive cheer, children’s rides, food and drink and live music from the Playhouse Concert Band. At 7pm, the Duchess of Northumberland will turn on the lights, bringing Alnwick’s streets to life with unique Christmas lights made by a dedicated team of volunteers.
These handmade displays, supported by local businesses, add a charming, quirky twist to the town’s cobbled streets, making it a truly special sight every year. Right after the switch on, Santa will arrive on his sleigh, thanks to Alnwick Lions, bringing extra Christmas magic for the little ones.
DRUM AND LIGHT PERFORMANCE BY SPARK!
Saturday 23rd November at Market Place from 6pm
This year, Alnwick will be lit up as the incredible Spark! illuminated LED drummers will put on an electrifying performance on stage in the Market Place. The Alnwick Allstars Choir will be warming the crowd up, performing Christmas songs on stage, before SPARK! enter the Market Place to get the festivities started. You won’t want to miss this evening of performance and Christmas cheer.
Are you a business owner in Alnwick? Download and sign up to the Visit Northumberland App to list your business details, events and seasonal offers in time for the festive season.
Rachael Ellis
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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