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South Shields Christmas Lights Switch On takes place on Thursday 23rd November 2017.

If you are staying with us on Thursday 23rd November then you may like to visit The Word at Market Place for South Shields’s Christmas lights switch on.
South Shields Christmas Lights Switch On takes place from 6pm until 7pm and is free to attend.
Entertainment for the Switch On includes X Factor 2015 Reggie ‘N’ Bollie, music from singers Jenn Cherene and Channy, stilt walkers and festive characters who will mix and mingle with the crowd.
An appearance from Dame Bella, Arbuthnot and Puddle from this years pantomime at The Customs House, The Lambton Worm.
Also on Thursday 23rd November is the Winter Lights Night Market – also taking place at Market Place from 3pm until 8pm where you can buy handmade gifts, crafts, prints, festive treats and more.
If you are looking for hotel accommodation near Market Place in South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.
Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.
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