Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On and Market
Type:Christmas Lights Switch-On
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 1PB
About
Get into the festive spirit as Chesterfield’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns for 2024 with a variety of entertainment throughout the day and a market where shoppers can start their Christmas shopping.
The event takes place from 12noon to 6pm, with the switch on happening at 4.45pm.
Appearances from special guest Bluey™ will take place at intervals in New Square throughout the afternoon.
The stage show will be held in New Square from 3.00pm with the return of the hilarious National Elf Service, Rose Choir and a stunning circus show from Luminosity.
Meet the stars of this year’s pantomime ‘Cinderella’ and get the chance to win some free tickets to see the show.
You can also explore The Festival of Christmas Trees at the Crooked Spire Church and make a day of it exploring Chesterfield and picking up those special gifts from our high street stores and independent shops.
A market will run alongside this event in the Market Square and the Market Hall and café will also be open.
Scroll down to download a copy of the full entertainment programme.
Guide Prices
Free entry
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Cash Point
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South - leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Select left hand lane and take first left (Beetwell Street). Follow road for approx 500 yards (passing Coach Station on left), and turn left down Park Road. Take first left turning into Beetwell Street multi storey car park.
For surface car parks at traffic light controlled roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep in right lane and, at traffic lights turn right (Spa Lane). Take 1st left and car parks on left and right
From East - follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West - follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Lidl on left) select middle lane and take 2nd exit turning left into Rutland Road (surface car parks). Select right hand lane at traffic lights at top of hill and turn right. Take 3rd right turning (Rose Hill East) and turn into car park on left or right.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 15 minute walk away
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre.