Plymouth Christmas Lights Switch-On

Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On Event

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The Christmas calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of this year's awesome Christmas lights on Thursday 16 November, adding festive sparkles and colour to the city centre, and highlighting the beginning of late-night shopping.

Join us for an exciting programme of free, family-friendly entertainment to enjoy on stage in the Piazza. There will be lots of festive fun and entertainment, from the Party Princesses to local dance and singing groups. Santa and his Elves will be on stage with special guests, who will be joining the Lord Mayor in switching on the fabulous Christmas lights - marking the start of Christmas in Plymouth!

The evening will finish with a lively performance from the brilliant Ocean City Groove, who will have the crowds dancing and singing along to their ten piece...Read More

The evening will finish with a lively performance from the brilliant Ocean City Groove, who will have the crowds dancing and singing along to their ten piece funk, disco, soul and party band – playing big hits for everyone to enjoy.

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THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Road Directions

Most driving routes will bring you onto the M5, which eventually merges to become the A38 bringing you directly to Plymouth. If you cross the Tamar Bridge towards Saltash then you've gone too far.

We recommend you use Google Maps to plan the quickest route for you.

There is plenty of parking available in Plymouth. Whether it's in the car parks or street parking, both will require a small fee in the city.

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Public Transport Directions

Plymouth Citybus is the main local bus service provider for Plymouth. You can find out which bus you need to catch, where to catch it from and what time it leaves using the journey planner on the Traveline South West website.

Plymouth Train Station is located an approximate 10 minute walk from the city centre, there are also frequent buses which stop outside the station who will bring you to Royal Parade, Visit GWR.
Coach - If you're travelling from within the South West the Stagecoach Falcon service connects Plymouth with Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre. National Express operates daily coach services to Plymouth from departure points across the UK. For coach tickets and pricing visit their coach website.

National Express also offers holidays by coach on their Holidays by National Express website, where you can add hotels and attractions to your coach travel and book your next trip to Plymouth in one package.

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