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Christmas Lights in Herts

Sophie Hewitt
15th November 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Christmassy events will soon be here. From sparkling trees, glistening in the streets to festive food markets with delightful treats. It’s time to get your woolly hats out and decorate your Christmas dinners with the all-important sprout. Prepare yourselves kids as the towns are embellished in red, soon to be twinkling with lights to help Santa navigate his sled.

Yes, Christmas light switch ons will soon land in Hertfordshire and we have got the rundown of all the best events to get you into the Christmas spirit. So grab a warm hot chocolate and journey with us as we uncover the best festivities in town…

St Albans Christmas Cracker

You are cordially invited to attend the most anticipated party of the year. St Albans City Centre will be dressed in its festive best with music, street food, a fairground, street performers and of course the all-important Christmas light switch-on. As the night draws in, the the streets will be illuminated in a magical Christmas glow, so be sure not to miss this show.

Your ‘presents’ is requested…

Hatfield Lights Up

Enter a winter wonderland in Hatfield and join in the celebration on November 27th and enjoy live entertainment, food stalls and music. Better still, Santa will make a guest appearance, and whilst you’re waiting for the big switch on, you can always indulge in some warming mulled wine.

‘Yule’ love it…

Stevenage Switches On

Have you heard? The Stevenage Christmas light switch-on takes places this November and it is shaping up to be the best Christmassy night yet, filled with merry music and yuletide entertainment. Expect dazzling dancing, scrumptious food, Santa sightings and big old Christmas lights being turned on.

Shake it like a ‘pole-oriod picture…

Hertford Christmas Gala

The Christmas Gala to crown all Christmas Gala’s has arrived! Hertford’s annual festive extravaganza returns for another year and this year it will sport an impressive fairground, street entertainment, markets, live performances and much more! And, let’s not forget the Christmastide light turn on. Be sure to be here on 26th November.

It’ll ‘sleigh’…

Tring Christmas Festival

Dig out your Reindeer jumpers and blast out Michael Bublé on the radio because Christmas is just around the corner in Tring. From beautifully decorated market stalls and gin tents to hog roasts and excellent entertainment, Tring has it all. Be sure to give Santa a visit as he may give you an early present!

Get ‘Santa-mental’…

Lights at Letchworth

Experience the very best in family entertainment this festive season at the ‘My Christmas in Letchworth’ event on 27th November. Enjoy a whole host of jolly entertainment such as live music, cabaret, Christmas markets, street food, fireworks and so much more! 

Best in Snow…

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