Starbeck Christmas lights switch-on: Timings and what to expect this year

In just over a week's time, Starbeck's brilliant Christmas lights will be switched on - and there's a Christmas fair beforehand, too.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Nov 2018, 16:32 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2018, 16:39 BST
This year's big switch-on is on November 24.This year's big switch-on is on November 24.
This year's big switch-on is on November 24.

Starbeck will be lit up at 6pm when the button is pressed outside St Andrew's Church on November 24.

Build-up to the big moment will start at 2pm, with a Christmas fair inside Starbeck Methodist Church. With more than 40 stalls selling gifts, crafts and Christmas decorations, organisers hope that this year's festive events will be the best yet.

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Children are also invited to enter a best dressed fairy and elf competition, with judging taking place at 3.30pm.

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Chrissie Holmes from the Starbeck Christmas lights committee, said: "There will be a chance for two lucky children to win afternoon tea with Santa, and we will be serving our popular homemade mince pies and refreshments too. There will be something for everyone."