CHRISTMAS A Sackful of
Christmas Lights Switch On
Thursday 16th November from 4.30pm
Get the celebrations off to a glowing start with the annual lights switch on, hosted by Rother FM.
of cheekiness arrives with the Mischievous Elves. Having escaped from Lapland for the day, Santa’s impish elves have ditched their toy- making tools for balloons, creating extravagant balloon sculptures for their friends.
There are also lots of free activities to take part in, with Christmas crafts, face painting and an inflatable snow globe and snow machine.
Plus, what better excuse to finally start your Christmas shopping than with all the independent shops in the town centre. As part of Small Business Saturday, a team of helpers will be lending a hand with their free gift wrapping service.
Kick off the festivities on Thursday 16th November at 4.30pm with energetic, live performances by former X Factor band, Yes Lad, and international dance artist, Soraya Vivian, who will get the stage rockin’ robin.
During the evening, there will also be a festive market bringing all the fun of the fair, plus, Father Christmas will be dashing by, joined by Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club. And as darkness arrives, get ready to illuminate the skies as Mayor Eve Rose Keenan counts the crowd down to pressing the big button that will light up the town at 6pm.
Festive Wonderland Saturday 2nd December
10.30am-3.30pm
Before his Christmas rush begins, Santa has just enough time to stop off in Rotherham town centre with his Good o Meter to visit all the good little boys and girls who are coming to his All Saints’ Square grotto on Saturday 2nd December. Brace your elves as a whirlwind
A Victorian Christmas Saturday 9th December
10.30am-3.30pm
Free Weekend Parking this Christmas
Step back in time on Saturday 9th December as a variety of classic characters will be taking us back to the good old days. All aboard the H.G Wells style time machine as Professor Wart and Miss Weft take you back to 1888 to experience what Christmas was like for them. Or join the magical Great Alakazam and his Victorian Varieties.
Bring on the trumpets with the Dickensian Ding Dong and his musical pram as he performs roaring renditions of those old chestnuts. And keep an eye out for the hilarious duo Dizzy and Dotty as they warble our favourite carolling classics throughout the town. There will also be the popular monthly Rotherham Crafters market along with a Victorian market with crafts, mulled wine and Victorian dancers.
In Rotherham Town Centre in all Council owned off-street car parks and on-street metered parking bays. Maximum stay still applies.
Starts Saturday 18th November to Saturday 30th December inclusive* *Free Sunday parking all year round.
2 HOURS FREE WEEKDAY PARKING in Forge Island Car Park – RED ZONE ONLY
70 BAYS AVAILABLE IN RED ZONE ONLY
in Rotherham Town Centre Fun
This Christmas, head on down to Rotherham town centre for a calendar bursting with free, festive and fun family events brought to you by Rotherham Council.
Magical Reindeer Parade
Saturday 16th December 10.30am-3.30pm
(parade from 12.45pm)
It’s that special time of year again when the tissues come out at the magical sight of Santa’s real reindeers as they make their way through the town on Saturday 16th December. Led by the City of Sheffield Pipe Band, the procession starts at 12.45pm with a chance to meet them and Father Christmas until 3pm.
Thorpe Hesley Brass Band will be sounding out the festive cheer, with a gift market on Effingham Street, plus a giant snowglobe and Christmas tree stilt walkers will be
keeping the kids entertained in the outdoor market.
And as you stock up on your festive fayre from the markets, the Rotherham Town brass band will be playing in the outdoor market on Saturday 23rd December.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Find out more at:
www.rotherhamtowncentre.co.uk @RothTownCentre
Rotherham Town Centre
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