Light Up Orpington
Orpington marks the start of the festive season with a pedestrianised High Street celebration between the War Memorial and Homefield Rise. Visitors can browse a variety of stalls, enjoy festive family entertainment, and visit local town centre businesses open as normal. A main stage situated at the foot of Knoll Rise presents a full line-up of live performances.
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan your driving route around the traffic diversion along Gravel Pit Way, which starts at 9am.
- Wear comfortable shoes for browsing the pedestrianised High Street and moving between the stalls and the main stage.
- Wrap up warmly and bring weather-appropriate layers, as the event takes place outdoors along the High Street.
- Leave time to browse the stalls and catch live performances at the main stage near the foot of Knoll Rise.
- If you plan to shop, local High Street businesses are open as usual during the event, alongside the stalls.
Links & Contact
Run by Lollipop Events Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
The High Street is closed to traffic and filled with stalls and festive family entertainment. The main stage at the foot of Knoll Rise has a full line-up of live performances.
Are the shops open during the event?
Yes. Town centre businesses stay open as usual while the High Street is pedestrianised.
Which roads are closed?
The High Street is pedestrianised from the War Memorial to Homefield Rise. Traffic is diverted along Gravel Pit Way from the morning.
Where is the main stage?
At the foot of Knoll Rise.
Who puts it on?
Orpington 1st, the town centre business community.
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