The date has been revealed for a town’s Christmas lights switch on with crowds expected to flock to the town centre.

Marlborough Town Council has confirmed that the town’s Christmas lights will be turned on for 2024 during an event on Friday, November 29.

The council is yet to reveal the full details of the event at the time of writing but promised visitors an “illuminated night of wonder and Christmas spirit.”

A spokesperson said: “Get ready for the official countdown to Christmas, starting on Friday the 29th of November.

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“Save the date now, for an illuminated night of wonder and Christmas spirit.

“Keep a look out as more information will be released soon.”

The exact timings of the display have not yet been confirmed and are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

However, the town council has applied to temporarily close the High Street to traffic for the switch on between the hours of 4pm and 9pm, indicating that the event will take place during this period.

Previous editions of the celebration have seen crowds of visitors treated to live music and market stalls.