Ilkley Christmas lights

Ilkley is getting ready to kick off the festive season with its annual Christmas Lights Switch-On on Saturday 21st November.

A full day of festive entertainment is planned along The Grove, including a Christmas market, live musical performances, gymnastics and dance displays, and the much-loved community lantern parade.

Families will also have the chance to meet Father Christmas at his grotto at Christchurch, which will be open from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. Visits are free but must be booked in advance.

The lantern parade will gather at Ilkley's Memorial Gardens from 4.20pm, setting off at approximately 4.40pm.

Father Christmas will then be in the paddock outside Christchurch from 4.30pm, ahead of the big moment when he'll switch on Ilkley's Christmas lights at 5pm.

It's a lovely opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy some festive fun in the heart of Ilkley!