

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ashington's Christmas Lights Switch-On
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ✨? Ashington Christmas Light Switch-On &amp; Lantern Parade Returns! ?✨

Ashington Town Council is delighted to invite you to a magical community celebration on Thursday 13th November 2025, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, right in the heart of the town along Station Road and at the Masonic Hall. 

This event is part of the Animating Ashington Autumn/Winter Festival. Funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North East Combined Authority, with the North East Combined Authority as lead authority.

? What’s On:
? Free Family Fun (3:00–5:00 PM)
Join us at the Masonic Hall for hands-on lantern making workshops and festive activities – perfect for little ones to get creative before the parade.

? Live Entertainment
Enjoy an afternoon of music and festive cheer, with community carol singing led by the much-loved Ashington &amp; District Male Voice Choir.

?‍♀️ Fairies &amp; Elves Lantern Parade (from 5:00 PM)
The evening’s highlight – a sparkling Fairies and Elves themed parade!

✨ Children are encouraged to dress as fairies or elves.
✨ Prizes for the best dressed in each category.
✨ Every child taking part will receive a certificate and keepsake.

The lights won't be turned on until after 6:30pm.

? The Festivities Continue…
Don’t miss the 12 Days of Christmas Market on Friday 14th November (11:30 AM – 7:00 PM) – with stalls, festive fun, and a special appearance by Mrs Claus!

? A Community Celebration
This year’s events are proudly supported by the Ashington Cultural Events Grant Scheme, with funding from Northumberland County Council – a true investment in bringing our community together.

Cllr Mark Purvis, Business Chair of Ashington Town Council, said:

"The Christmas Light Switch-On and Lantern Parade represents the very best of our community spirit. From free family fun to wonderful performances, this event showcases what makes Ashington such a special place to live."

? Join us to welcome the festive season in style!
? Station Road (one-way section) &amp; Masonic Hall, John Street
? Thursday 13th November 2025 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

? For more information visit www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
 or call 01670 624521.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashington/ashingtons-christmas-lights-switch-on/200029009036808
- **Event Categories**: christmas-lights, christmas, parades, christmas-parades, festivals, workshops, music, entertainment, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 135

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029009036808?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ashington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ashington
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: NE63 8RX Ashington, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 55.17493
- **long**: -1.54756
- **full address**: NE63 8RX Ashington, United Kingdom, 20 Lichfield Close, Ashington, NE63 9RX, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ashington Town Council (https://allevents.in/org/ashington-town-council/20601284)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** NE63 8RX Ashington, United Kingdom, 20 Lichfield Close, Ashington, NE63 9RX, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ashington Town Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** christmas-lights, christmas, parades, christmas-parades, festivals, workshops, music, entertainment, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ashington's Christmas Lights Switch-On ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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