Hinckley Christmas lights switch-on and Tin Hat Fair

The countdown to Christmas will get underway in Hinckley on Friday 20th November, with the town centre set to come alive for its annual Christmas lights switch-on.

The free event will feature live entertainment, festive food and drink, market stalls and late-night shopping, with celebrations getting underway from 4pm in the Market Place.

The town's Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.30pm, while thousands of twinkling lights will also illuminate the trees, pathways and bandstand at Argents Mead as part of the popular 'Lights in the Mead' display.

There'll be plenty for families to enjoy, including a variety of arts and crafts stalls along Castle Street, a food and drink area in Church Walk car park and Santa's grotto.

The Tin Hat Fair will also be returning, bringing a range of rides and attractions to Regent Street.

It will be open from 4pm until 10pm on Friday 20th November, and again from midday until 10pm on Saturday 21st November, weather permitting.

Many town centre shops will also be staying open until 8pm, giving visitors the chance to get s

The festive lights at Argents Mead will remain on every evening until 6th January 2027.

The main Christmas lights switch-on celebrations run from 4pm until 8pm on Friday 20th November, with free entry.