This Sunday, join fellow Orpingtonians as the town centre is transformed for a festive extravaganza and the countdown to Christmas begins.
On Sunday 20th November, from 2pm - 7pm, Orpington’s Christmas lights event returns to the town centre, brought to you by the town centre business community - Orpington 1st, and supported by Manak Solicitors and The Walnuts Shopping Centre.
The high street will be pedestrianised from the War Memorial end of the High Street to Homefield Rise* to accommodate a range of stalls, fairground rides, and entertainment - including Manak Solicitors' Free Virtual Reality Experience.
The main stage at the foot of Knoll Rise will host a full line up of live performances - including The Renegade Blues Brothers, The Kentones, and Dread Centre - with a second stage at The Walnuts entrance. Santa’s Grotto (2:30pm - 5:30pm) will be inside The Walnuts Shopping Centre, along with the Children’s Business Fair.
Festivities conclude with a countdown to the launch of the fireworks, conducted at the main stage. Build up to this from 6:30pm!
*The High Street will be closed to traffic (Orpington War Memorial - Homefield Rise) from 9am. Traffic will be diverted down Gravel Pit Way. To assist traffic flow, on-street parking is suspended on Gravel Pit Way, on Homefield Rise, and on Spur Road between it's junction with High Street and Gravel Pit Way.
