Knutsford is preparing for a sparkling festive season a little earlier than usual this year.
A number of the town’s much-loved festive celebrations will take place this month, to help extend the Christmas shopping period for retailers.
The change is also designed to help manage the high visitor numbers the seasonal events attract.
This year, the annual Christmas light switch-on and Santa parade will take place on Saturday 15th November, two weeks ahead of the town’s Christmas markets.
Christmas light switch on and parade
Saturday 15th November (4pm – 7pm)
Festivities begin at 4pm in Canute Place, with an evening of live entertainment featuring local school choirs and musicians.
Families can also enjoy a Christmas Grotto and a selection of food and drink traders offering seasonal treats.
At 6pm, the Santa parade will set off from outside The Lost & Found, travelling along Princess Street towards Canute Place.
The evening will reach its festive peak at 6.30pm, when the mayor of Knutsford, joined by special guests, will switch on the town’s Christmas lights to officially mark the start of the season.
Knutsford Christmas market
Saturday 29th November (midday – 5pm)
Sunday 30th November (11am – 4pm)
Knutsford Christmas Market returns for a full weekend of festive shopping, with bosses at Knutsford Town Council saying this year’s markets will be bigger than ever.
Traders will be spread across Princess Street, King Street and Silk Mill Street.
Visitors can browse a variety of artisanal food and drink, handmade crafts and unique gift ideas from a range of independent makers.
There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend, and Silk Mill Street will also host an array of hot food traders.
Santa’s grotto
Saturday 29th November (11am – 3pm)
Sunday 30th November (midday – 3pm)
Santa’s Grotto will be hosted by Knutsford Methodist Church, and children will receive a Christmas treat.
Stay tuned to So Cheshire for details of other festive events taking place around the county this year.
