Castleford Light Switch-On
Visitors can browse a festive market offering early Christmas shopping, street food, and drinks while enjoying a community atmosphere. The main stage features live entertainment from local performers, leading up to the official town light switch-on. Children and families can also enjoy funfair rides and play inside a giant snowglobe.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free event.
Hours
12:00 - 18:00; official light switch-on at 5:30pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Castleford Town Centre
Food & Drink
The event has street food and drinks available at the festive market.
Parking
There are numerous off-street and on-street car parking spaces in Castleford Town Centre. Blue car parking spaces are at nearby Castlefields Car Park and Welbeck Street Car Park.
Accessibility
The site is flat and step-free with an accessible port-aloo on site and assistance dogs welcome in all areas.
Pets
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the event.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Make your way to the main stage ahead of the official light switch-on so you are in place when the town lights come on.
- Get wrapped up warm, as this is an outdoor event on the town centre precinct that carries on into the evening.
- Keep any medicines you need with you, because there is no secure storage for medicines on site.
- Head to Carlton Street first, since it is the main festival site and where most of the activities take place.
- Blue badge holders should aim for Castlefields Car Park or Welbeck Street Car Park, which have the nearby blue badge spaces.
Special Events & Promotions
- The official town light switch-on takes place at 5:30pm.
Links & Contact
Run by Wakefield Council
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
You can browse the festive market and get a start on your Christmas shopping. There is live entertainment from local performers on the main stage, plus street food and drink.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. There are funfair rides and a giant snowglobe for children to play in.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. Castleford train station is about a five-minute walk from the town centre, and Arriva runs bus services into Castleford.
What if I need help or medical attention?
Tell any member of staff or security. Look for Hi-Vis or Wakefield Council uniform with 'EVENT STAFF' on the back. They can show you to the medical tent or call a medic to you.
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