Details have been revealed for the Christmas lights switch-on in Fareham, which is due to take place next month.

Fareham Borough Council will welcoming visitors to its annual Christmas lights switch on event on Saturday, November 23.

Taking place on the pedestrianised area of West Street between 10am and 7pm, there will be a Christmas market with trader stalls, food and drink. 

Other activities on offer include free children's activities including Christingle making, circus skills and arts and crafts, fun fair rides and street and stage performers.

The eventually usually attracts thousands of visitors.

Last year, many of the planned activities and attractions had to be cancelled due to very bad weather.

This year the council has said it will not let the weather spoil the fun, so the Christmas market will be moving under cover into Fareham Shopping Centre.

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The market is brought to visitors by Funyard Events and those interested in being a stallholder, have been told to visit the Funyard website to get in touch.

With the official countdown to the festive lights switch on at 5.30pm under the town centre band stand, the deputy mayor of Fareham, Councillor Louise Clubley, and her deputy mayor's Consort, Jonathan Clubley, will be doing the switch-on honours.

The community stage is sponsored by Rebellion Marketing with performances throughout the day.  

Executive member for leisure and community, Cllr Connie Hockley, said: “The Fareham Christmas Lights switch on event is a real treat for everyone.

"With so much to see and do, I hope residents will come along to do some Christmas shopping, indulge in some of the delicious food and drink and be entertained and amazed by our stage and street performers.

"The indoor market will provide shelter from the elements and the evening’s festivities will close with our Christmas lights countdown, which is a real spectacle."