Join Newcastle-under-Lyme as they Light Up Castle for Christmas
The Christmas magic returns to Newcastle town centre on Sunday, 24 November as Newcastle-under-Lyme BID hosts their spectacular #LightUpCastle switch-on event. Get ready for a day of free family fun.
6 Towns Radio’s Dan Townley will bring the festive spirit to life from the main stage located outside The Guildhall for an afternoon and evening packed with live entertainment, followed by the big switch-on. The young Your Heroes Awards winners will have the honour of lighting up the town in a dazzling display of Christmas lights followed by a laser display and live music.
Starting at 12pm, the High Street and Ironmarket will be transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday performances from local artists, schools and community groups as well as a poptastic headline performance from The Big Boyband Reunion! Could it be magic? Yes it could!
On the Ironmarket, Castle Artisan Market adds to the festive fun, with stalls offering the very best of local makers, bakers and creators – perfect for finding unique Christmas gifts and opportunity to indulge in street food and drinks from local businesses.
There’s fun for all the family with small fairground rides from Stanworths, free Christmas crafting opportunities, meet and greet opportunities with Santa and Disney Princesses as well as plenty more surprises.
Charlie Machin, the BID's Projects & Marketing Executive, said:
As part of the BID’s annual calendar of events, we can’t wait to Light Up Castle for another year and host the community in the town centre to kick-start the Christmas season! The lights switch-on is always such an incredible day out and a great opportunity to start Christmas shopping or start the festive celebrations with family and friends! As part of the Christmas calendar in the town, we also have the Castle Winter Food and Drink Fest following on 14 December.”
Free parking is available on all Borough Council car parks, courtesy of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, making it easy to join in the celebrations.
Be sure to follow @newcastlebid on social media for more updates, a full schedule of performances and times. Let's make this switch-on the brightest yet!