Barnstaple Christmas lights switch-on
Entry: FREE
Parking is also completely free from 4:00pm onwards at certain car parks for the evening.
Immerse yourself in this festive tradition of lighting the town's Christmas lights,signalling the start of the festive season. Alongside, enjoy live entertainment, food, and drinks, family activities and late-night shopping. Barnstaple Youth House will host its regular youth session from 5:30pm to 8pm, including festive crafts and hot chocolate.
On top of this, you can take a moment to visit Santa’s Grotto in the Guildhall from 5pm-8:30pm, where children can meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus. Entry to meet Santa is only £2, with all of the money raised donated to the Barnstaple Mayor’s chosen charities. The high street and Barnstaple Pannier Market will be open for late-night shopping alongside this, with additional late-night evenings throughout December.
Experience this joyful town tradition and come together to start this very special time of year filled with joy and laughter.