Gainsborough’s kicking off the festivities with a Christmas Lights Festival from Friday 18th November to Sunday 20th November. This coincides with the switching on of the lights the town centre on the Friday and Marshall’s Yard will be hosting a packed programme of live entertainment over the three days.
Open from 11.00am to 7.00pm on the Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm on the Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm on the Sunday, there will be a Christmas food and craft market on Market Street, a free ice rink in Gainsborough Market Place and a free traditional carousel in Marshall’s Yard.
You can also meet Santa, enjoy a programme of entertainment, get involved in free children’s activities and meet live reindeer on the Friday and Saturday. For more information and timings see www.marshallsyard.co.uk.