Free Christmas Events: Tree Light Switch-Ons, Santa Visits and Town Gardens Festivities

South Swindon Parish Council is bringing back its Christmas tree light switch-ons across three different neighbourhoods on 17, 18 and 19 November, with each evening running from 5pm to 7pm and the tree lighting itself happening at 6:15pm. Rather than one big event in the town centre, they spread the festivities across three local hubs, so you can head to the one closest to you.

On Sunday 17 November, it's at Broadgreen Community Hub on Salisbury Street, SN1 2AN. Monday 18 moves to Cavendish Square in Park South, SN3 2LZ. And Tuesday 19 is at Badbury Park Community Hub on Homington Avenue, SN3 6FX. All three run on the same schedule, so you've got a few nights to choose from.

Each evening is built for families. There's Christmas crafts to get stuck into, a Christmas Story Time for the younger ones, and face painting. Santa makes an appearance too, alongside local dance groups, youth clubs and choirs, so there's a fair bit of live performance on the night. Food stalls and a bar will be there as well, which is handy if you're staying for the whole two hours.

It's free to attend, and with the switch-on at 6:15pm, you can arrive early for the crafts and stories and still be there when the lights go on. If you're not near one of the hubs, you can just pick the date and location that works best for you.