Dalton Christmas Lights Switch-On Set To Bring Festive Fun And Family Activities
Dalton-in-Furness is preparing for a day of Christmas celebrations on Sunday, 15 November, culminating in the switching on of the town’s festive lights.
Activities will begin at 10am, giving families plenty of time to enjoy the entertainment and seasonal attractions planned across the town. Free lantern-making workshops, organised with BarrowFull, will run from 10am until 4pm.
Mountain bike stunt shows featuring Danny Butler and his team are scheduled for 11am, 1pm and 3pm outside Dalton Castle. The performances will offer visitors an additional attraction during the daytime celebrations.
Children will also have the opportunity to visit a free Santa’s grotto in Market Place. It will be open from noon to 1.30pm and again between 3pm and 4.30pm.
The evening programme will include a lantern procession, setting off from Market Place at 5pm before making its way through the town. The Christmas lights will then be switched on at 6.30pm in Tudor Square.
Live music and performances will take place on the Tudor Square stage, featuring Dalton Town Band, Sam Charnley, Joe Metcalfe, Soloman, Jack Dale, Ash Nelson and The Gears. A Teddy Swims tribute act is also included in the entertainment programme.
Other attractions will include the opening of Dalton Castle to visitors and opportunities for families to meet alpacas and take part in creative workshops organised by local groups. A vintage bus will also stop at several locations, including Bank Corner on Market Street, Dalton Castle, The Newton Inn and Dalton railway station.
A temporary pump track will be available on land beside Dalton railway station throughout the weekend, on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, giving riders an opportunity to use the facility beyond the main switch-on day.
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead, as several roads will be closed on Sunday between 9am and 9pm. The affected areas include Castle Street, Market Place and Tudor Square, as well as Broughton Road between the car park and Tudor Square.
Closures will also affect sections of Market Street and Ulverston Road between Dale Terrace and Station Road. A separate temporary restriction between Market Place and Station Road will be introduced for the lantern procession.
With activities taking place throughout the day, the event is expected to bring residents and visitors together for a festive celebration in the heart of Dalton.
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