WHITEHAVEN AT CHRISTMAS: Festive Fun and Fireworks!
WHITEHAVEN AT CHRISTMAS
Festive Fun and Fireworks return to Whitehaven this year!
by Danni Murphy
Whitehaven’s Christmas event this year spans over two separate events with lots going on! November 16th will see the switching on of the lights event take place with live music from 11am, stage competitions and a simulator.
As well as these events, the TEG markets will be returning to King Street on the same day and Eat Street Cumbria will be set up on Tangier Street!
Following this event, December 6th will see the Christmas Market return to St Nicholas Gardens where you can expect a range of locally produced festive treats. The harbourside annual fireworks show will take place on the marina.
Held in St Nicholas’ Gardens, the Christmas Market is filled with over 40 local trader stalls selling a variety of goodies.
From tasty treats to unique handmade gifts – it’s a great place to find some lovely little stocking fillers! The market will be held from 10am – 4pm.
Following the markets, head on over to the marina where the fantastic fireworks display will take place at 5:15pm, this year’s display will be twice as long as last year’s event and is expected to be wonderful to see.
This year the organisers are asking that five minutes before the fireworks, onlookers hold up their phones with the torch light on in the hopes of capturing some beautiful photos of the harbourside all lit up.
Marleen from Whitehaven Town Council said:
“Its going to be wonderful, the market is bigger than ever before and the fireworks are set to be the best yet, we’re expecting a fantastic day.”
Don’t forget Santa’s grotto will be open in The Solway Hall where Santa will be waiting to see all the good boys and girls! No need to book, just pop in.
It’s a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping too as all the local businesses will have their doors open.
The Whitehaven Christmas events are brought to you by Whitehaven Town Council.
www.whitehaventowncouncil.co.uk
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