Christmas Lights Switch-On Update: The Lights Must Go On!
Despite the weather forecast looking less than festive, Weston-super-Mare’s Christmas Lights Switch-On and eat Festivals: Weston Christmas Edition are still happening this Saturday, 23rd November 2024! We’ve made some adjustments to ensure everyone can stay warm, dry, and enjoy the day:
Revised Event Plan:
Christmas Lights Ceremony: The lights will still be switched from 5:00 pm, but the ceremony will now be held inside the Winter Gardens and live-streamed to a screen in the venue.
eat Festivals: Many of the fantastic food and drink producers will now be inside the Winter Gardens (access via the Garden Café entrance). Don’t worry, there’ll still be food trucks outside in the Italian Gardens near The Sovereign.
Weston Brass Band: Catch Weston Brass performing festive tunes in the Sovereign Centre.
Pauline Quirke Academy: The talented performers will take the stage inside the Winter Gardens to bring you Christmas cheer.
Father Christmas: He’ll be out and about all day to spread festive joy – no grotto, so keep an eye out for him!
Extra Festive Perks:
Free Bus Travel: Available on selected routes to make it easy to join in the fun.
Free Parking: From 3:00 pm at the Sovereign Centre.
Weston Town Council Survey: Visit us to share your thoughts on our new lights as part of the “Your Town, Your Voice” winter survey.
Thank you for bearing with us as we adjust to the weather. Wrap up warm and come along for a brilliant day of festive cheer! Let’s make this Christmas one to remember.
Weston-super-Mare to Illuminate the South West with the Region’s First Nordika Christmas Tree –
This festive season, Weston-super-Mare will sparkle brighter than ever as it becomes the only town in the South West to feature the spectacular 8-metre Nordika Christmas tree, a cutting-edge symbol of sustainability and innovation.
Crafted to mimic the beauty of nature with unparalleled realism, the Nordika tree is adorned with an impressive 8,664 pre-installed LEDs, ensuring it will be the stunning centrepiece of Weston’s Christmas celebrations. This investment aligns with the town’s forward-thinking ethos, combining festive tradition with a strong commitment to sustainability.
Blachere Illumination UK the creators of the Nordika tree and the design for the Christmas lights, have designed this magnificent alternative to natural trees in an effort to protect the environment. With a focus on reducing the need for real trees to be cut down, the Nordika is an eco-friendly, pre-lit masterpiece that can be easily assembled, stored, and reused year after year. The tree’s branches are meticulously crafted with attention to detail, creating a lifelike look that rivals the beauty of its natural counterpart.
The Christmas lights switch-on ceremony is set for Saturday, 23rd November 2024 at 5:00 pm, marking the start of the festive season in Weston-super-Mare. The day will be filled with festive cheer, including performances of Christmas songs, and appearances by Father Christmas, Weston Brass. The much-loved EAT Festival will also take place throughout the day, offering visitors an array of delicious local food and drink options.
From our Christmas lights survey we found a Golden light was preferred with a Victorian elegant theme. The environmental impact was also considered important therefore we have worked closely with Blachère who share these values.
The Christmas lights switch-on ceremony is set for Saturday, 23rd November 2024 at 5:00 pm, marking the start of the festive season in Weston-super-Mare. The day will be filled with festive cheer, including performances of Christmas songs, and appearances by Father Christmas, Weston Brass. The much-loved EAT Festival will also take place throughout the day, offering visitors an array of delicious local food and drink options.
From our Christmas lights survey we found a Golden light was preferred with a Victorian elegant theme. The environmental impact was also considered important therefore we have worked closely with Blachère who share these values.
Key Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Time: 5:00 pm (Christmas Lights Switch-On event starts)
Location: Italian Gardens Weston-super-Mare Town Centre
Festivities: Christmas songs, Father Christmas, eat Festivals, and Weston Brass
Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Time: 5:00 pm (Christmas Lights Switch-On event starts)
Location: Italian Gardens Weston-super-Mare Town Centre
Festivities: Christmas songs, Father Christmas, eat Festivals, and Weston Brass