CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON

17 Nov 2023

On Friday 17th November Fox Valley in Stocksbridge will start the official count down to Christmas with the return of its popular Christmas lights switch on event.

There will be live entertainment from 5pm in the centre’s fountain area including some top local performers and some festive classics.

Following the entertainment, Laura and Becky of The Laura and Becky Show will then move on to the official countdown bringing the Stocksbridge community together to join in the 6pm switching on of the stunning Christmas lights.

An eye widening performance from Spark Drummers will provide the grand finale closing the event.

Alongside the live entertainment a festive market will be running from 4pm until 8pm with local traders selling baked goodies, sweets, handmade Christmas gifts and trinkets.

Complementing the market, a street food area will also be running and will include woodfired pizza, crepes, snow cones, Greek Gyros and a BBQ unit.

There will also be a bar on the centre for visitors to enjoy a mulled wine with the entertainment as well as traditional fairground attractions for children to enjoy.