Christmas lights in Gloucestershire

Find out when the 2011 Christmas lights in Gloucestershire will be switched on with SoGlos.com’s guide – including Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury.

The month of November traditionally sees Gloucestershire being lit-up with marvellous illuminations for the first time in the festive season, and 2011 will be no different.

A host of celebrities are expected to join Father Christmas in the switching-on celebrations in Gloucestershire, find out when, where and who will be switching on the Christmas lights near you in 2011, with SoGlos.com’s comprehensive guide.

Christmas lights in Cheltenham 2011

Saturday 19 November 2011

The Brewery's Christmas Lights Switch On - Head to The Brewery in Cheltenham for the Christmas Lights Switch On, when the whole family will be able to enjoy an afternoon and evening jam-packed with festive fun. For more information call (01242) 574378 or visit thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk directly.

Cheltenham Christmas lights switch on –
The Cheltenham Christmas lights this year will feature a festive parade once again in 2011.

Christmas lights in the Cotswolds 2011

Friday 25 November 2011

Cirencester Christmas lights switch on – Cirencester’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on by BBC Points West presenter Alex Lovell this year.

Thursday 1 December 2011

Tetbury Festive Evening – Tetbury’s Christmas lights will be switched on at the Tetbury Festive Evening, with live music and street entertainment.

Friday 2 December 2011

Bourton-on-the-Water Victorian Christmas Evening – Santa will be switching on Bourton-on-the-Water’s famous tree in the river at its annual Victorian Christmas Evening this December 2011.

Christmas lights in the Forest of Dean 2011

Friday 25 November 2011

Coleford Christmas lights – While Coleford is one of the first places in the UK to start putting up its Christmas street lights and decorations, the official switching-on takes place in November.

Saturday 26 November 2011

Newent Christmas lights – The big Newent Christmas lights switch-on will once again coincide with the town’s Christmas market in 2011.

Christmas lights in Gloucester 2011

Thursday 27 October 2011

Gloucester Quays Christmas lights switch on – Making an early start to the festive tradition in Gloucestershire, Stavros Flatley will be switching on the Christmas Lights at Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet.

Sunday 20 November 2011

Christmas lights celebration at Gloucester Cathedral - Christmas isn’t complete without singing a carol or two. Gloucester Cathedral has just the ticket thanks to a special event celebrating the Christmas lights switch on. For more information call (01452) 528095 or visit gloucestercathedral.org.uk directly.

Gloucester Christmas lights switch on – Gloucester’s Christmas lights will be switched on by the one and only Father Christmas, as part of Stars and Angels Christmas Parade.

Christmas lights in Stroud 2011

Friday 25 November 2011

Nailsworth Christkindl and Christmas lights – The Nailsworth Christkindl is back, when the town’s Christmas lights will be switched on, as well as playing host to an evening of festive entertainment for all the family.

Saturday 26 November 2011

Stonehouse Goodwill Evening – The annual Stonehouse Goodwill Evening will supply shopping galore and the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.

Friday 2 December 2011

Stroud Goodwill Evening – As part of this annual event, head to Stroud where the lights will officially be switched on from the town’s Subscription Rooms.

Christmas lights in Tewkesbury 2011

Sunday 27 November 2011

Tewkesbury Festival of Christmas Lights – Tewkesbury’s high street will be closed and transformed into a bustling Christmas market, complete with a switch-on and family entertainment.

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