• Storm Bert bringing high winds and heavy rain
• High winds pose safety risk
• Full event moved to 7 December
Tamworth Borough Council’s Christmas lights switch-on event is postponed until 7 December due to forecast high winds.
Storm Bert is bringing forecast wind gusts of up to 50mph, making it unsafe for the event stage and market stalls. The full planned event will now take place on Saturday 7 December.
Councillor Lewis Smith, portfolio holder for people services, leisure and engagement, said: “Our priority is keeping people safe. Unfortunately, Storm Bert is set to bring us high wind gusts meaning the stage and markets will not be safe for performers, traders, visitors and our staff. So, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event until Saturday 7 December.
“Tamworth’s Christmas lights event is always such a wonderful way to start the festive season, and we hope locals will still come and join the festivities in two weeks’ time at the Holloway end of the Castle Grounds with the fun beginning early afternoon with food, drink festive stalls and performances.”
The lights switch on event will be the same as originally planned, but with a new date of Saturday 7 December. There is a festive gifts market, performances from local acts and the lights being switched on at 5pm by the Mayor of Tamworth and Santa's elves.
Along with the switch on event itself, the 7 December is a big day for all things Christmas in Tamworth.
Also happening on the same day:
Free parking in Tamworth town centre at all council run car parks.
Santa’s Christmas Castle. For a lovely festive experience for all the family, celebrating the magic of Christmas, come to ‘Santa’s Christmas Castle’ experience. Santa will be in residence to welcome visitors and listening to their news of the wonderful things that have happened during their year.
Castle by candlelight. Visit the castle after dark and take a walk through the enchanted candlelit castle, decorated for Christmas. Finish your visit with festive entertainment from the Christmas carollers in the beautifully lit medieval great hall.
Small Business Saturday. Opportunity to shop local and support town centre small businesses and visit a special festive craft market around the town.
St Editha’s Church Christmas fayre, Tamworth Wind Band performing in Ankerside and Children’s Christmas crafts at Tamworth Library.
More information about Christmas in Tamworth and how to book castle events see: Christmas in Tamworth 2024 | visittamworth
Christmas lights event Saturday 7 December
The event takes place at the Holloway end of the Castle Grounds with the fun beginning at early afternoon with food, drink and festive stalls.
Grab some festive gifts at Berts and Gerts Christmas market set up on Holloway road near the Castle Grounds.
Food stalls selling burgers, hotdogs, Indian delights, donuts, pancakes, hot and cold drinks, plus much more will be available.
The change of date means there will be some changes to the performance schedule, and the full timetable will be announced on our social media platforms.