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Morpeth Christmas Light Switch-On

An afternoon of funfair rides, live performances and a visit from Santa in Morpeth town centre, ending with the Mayor and Santa switching on the Christmas lights.

Saturday, 14 November 2026From 12:00 PM, lights on at 5:00 PMBridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NLNot stated; see Morpeth Town Councilby Morpeth Town Council

About This Event

Bridge Street hosts an afternoon of festive family entertainment, with funfair rides, face painting and a snow globe photo opportunity. A visit from Santa is part of the day, and the stage programme is hosted by Matt Bailey of BBC Newcastle, with local school choirs and dancers, Rock Choir, The Overthinkers and the Ellington Colliery Brass Band. At 3pm Rutherford & Co reveal their Christmas window, and at 5pm Santa and the Mayor light up the town. Morpeth's Elf Door Trail also runs around the town centre until 18 December.

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