- Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On
Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On
Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On 2026 will take place this year on Saturday 28 November between 3:30pm and 7:30pm.
The Christmas Market will be open at The Dora Phillips Hall throughout, and you'll find fairground rides on Iceland car park, Nottingham Road, and Alexandra Street car park.
Eastwood Square
| Time | Event |
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4:30pm |
The Springbank Academy Choir |
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4:55pm |
Paul, Simon and Friends |
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5:20pm |
Eastwood and District Churches Together (First Set) |
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5:30pm |
Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony |
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5:35pm |
Eastwood and District Churches Together (Second Set) |
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6:00pm |
Beggars Belief (First Set) |
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6:30pm |
Firework Display |
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6:35pm |
Beggars Belief (Final Set) |
Santa’s Grotto will be in the Courtyard of The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
Kids can meet the jolly man in red for free, and every child will also leave with a free gift!
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3:30pm-4:30pm - Accessible Prebooked Sensory Session - book your slot (Opens in a New Window).
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4:30pm-6:30pm - Public Session for Walk in
Road closures
Please be aware that some roads will be closed during the event between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.
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Nottingham Road from Junction with A608 Deby Road to its junction with Plumptre Way
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Victoria Street, Eastwood – From its junction with Nottingham Road to its junction with Scargill Walk
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Scargill Walk from its junction with Victoria St
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Wood Street from junction with Grosvenor Rd and junction with Nottingham Road
- Wellington Street and Albert Street – for 10m from the junction with Nottingham Road
The footpath from its junction with Walker Street to its junction with Wellington Place will also be closed from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Please note that due to road closure on 28 November 2026, the following car parks and parking spaces will be affected:
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On street parking along the Nottingham Road will be closed from 4pm to 8pm
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No vehicle will be able to leave the following car parks onto Nottingham Road from 3:50pm to 8pm
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Scargill Walk Car Park (NG16 3AY)
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Victoria Street Car Park (NG16 3AW)
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King Street Car Park (NG16 3DA)
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Oxford Street Car Park (NG163GF)
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The Hollies Car Park (NG16 3BT)
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Alexandra Street Car Park (NG16 3BD) will also be closed from 7pm on 27 Nov 2026 to 11pm on 28 Nov
Toilets
Public Toilet on Nottingham Road will be opened until 8:00pm.
Sponsors
Thank you to Boyes for sponsoring the event and to Eastwood Town Council for their support.