Fox Valley counts down to Christmas
30 October 2023
The countdown to Christmas starts on Friday 17 November at Fox Valley in Sheffield with the return of its popular Christmas lights switch on event.
The event, which attracted record-breaking crowds in 2022, provides a packed programme of festive fun for the whole family marking the start of the festive period.
Sponsored by the centre’s onsite training company, Live & Learn Consultancy, the day will promise entertainment for all ages and tastes leading up to the big countdown and switching on of the centre’s Christmas lights display.
Lisa Kitchen, co-owner of Live & Learn Consultancy, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of this event and to be part of providing something so wonderful for the local community to enjoy. The lights always look stunning at Fox Valley and we’re proud to be based here offering a wide range of training and development packages to improve the skills and performance levels of employees across the UK & Europe.”
From 5pm the centre’s fountain area will transform into the main stage, hosting some top local performers presented by popular podcasters from the Laura & Becky Show.
The official countdown will be at 6pm, bringing the Stocksbridge community together to collectively switch on the centres stunning Christmas lights.
Back by popular demand, Spark LED Drummers will provide the grand finale with their spectacular street theatre performance closing the event.
Claire Biltcliffe, Centre Manager for Fox Valley shopping centre, said: “We are so excited for this year’s Christmas lights switch on event. We want to invite the community to come together and enjoy the free entertainment and festivities.”
“Our stores will also be open late for anyone wishing to carry out some early Christmas shopping.”
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. There will also be a street food area featuring tastes from around the globe including woodfired pizza, crepes, Greek gyros and a BBQ unit.
A bar in the market area will be provided for visitors to enjoy a mulled wine with the entertainment as well as traditional fairground attractions for children to enjoy.
Our on-site restaurants will get booked up fast so we urge people to make their table reservations now.
Keep an eye on the centre’s website www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk and social
media pages to hear more updates on the event and for useful information.
Pictures show: photos from the 2022 event.
For further information, contact:
Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: admin@dransfield.co.uk