Festivals and Events, Outdoors and Nature

Christmas Market and Light Switch-On Event

Love Urmston (powered by Urmston Partnership) is proud to present this year's Christmas Market and Christmas Light Switch-On event.

The Christmas Market opens at noon, with a wide selection of stalls alongside delicious festive food and drinks. There will also be a children’s fairground, face painting, Santa’s grotto, lantern decorating and plenty of entertainment.

Live entertainment starts from 2:30pm, building up to the Christmas light switch-on at around 6pm.

Keep your eyes peeled for a very special visitor from the North Pole! Santa will be stopping by, so come and meet him for a small charge in his grotto and receive your gift. Don’t forget to bring your wish list…

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Rock Choir singers at Urmston's Christmas Market

Photo: Urmston Partnership

Location: Golden Hill Park Car Park
Date: 21 November
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 0-100
Price: Free

Family friendly

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