Christmas Lights Switch-on

Thieves Kitchen is switching on its Christmas lights on Thursday 12 November, from 5:00pm to 11:30pm. It's a free family event, and they're billing it as the official kick-off of the festive season, so if you're looking for a sign to start the holiday run, this is a good place to find one. The whole point of the night is simple: the lights go on, and you get to grab a hot mulled wine or a crisp cold pint while you're at it.

For those who haven't spent much time there, Thieves Kitchen is a Greene King pub on Warwick Street that dates back to the 1800s. It's a proper old seaside pub, with low ceiling beams, upholstered seating, and bricked fireplaces that make it a decent spot to hunker down when the weather turns. There's a beer garden for the warmer days, but by mid-November, you'll likely be sticking to the inside.

Beyond the festive side of things, the pub has plenty to keep you occupied if you're staying for more than just the lights. There are pool tables, shuffleboard, and interactive darts, along with karaoke nights and screens showing TNT Sports and Sky Sports for match days. So if you're bringing the kids or a group of friends, there's a fair bit to do around the edges of the main event.

It's a free family event, running from 5:00pm to 11:30pm on Thursday 12 November at Thieves Kitchen, 16 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11.