The countdown to Christmas has started as Loughborough's tree is up

The tree is in Market Place for all to see.

The tree has been put in Market Place and will now be decorated ahead of the light switch-on on Sunday.

The event, which is organised by Charnwood Borough Council, will be a day of festive fun with an arts and craft fair, children’s fairground rides and musical performances.

Festivities take place in the Market Place between 11 am and 7 pm, with the switching on of the lights at 5 pm.

People can also visit The Sock Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair which will be at the Loughborough Town Hall between 11 am and 5 pm.

Councillor Jenny Bokor, the Council’s lead member for Loughborough said: “As last year’s event could not go ahead, it will be great to once again welcome people into the town centre for our lights switch-on. The event is a fantastic way to get the whole family in the Christmas spirit!

“There will be a wide range of things to see and do throughout the afternoon to help keep the family entertained. From live musical performances and fairground rides to the arts and crafts fair in the Town Hall.

“We’re also really looking forward to welcoming the cast of this year’s panto Aladdin who will be switching this year’s lights on!”