The town council has praised the "amazing turnout" at last week's Warwick Victorian Evening.

Warwick town centre was packed on Thursday (November 28) evening as the town centre was taken over by food and drink stalls, live music and fairground rides.

The evening also saw Mayor of Warwick Cllr Dave Skinner turn on the town's Christmas lights, with more installed for 2024 than ever before.

Stallholders as well as locals got into Victorian dress for the evening, with Cllr Skinner also on hand to judge the best-dressed competition.

More lights have been installed in Warwick than ever before (image by Nick Scotty)

There was live music in the streets of Warwick (image by Nick Scotty)

And the evening marked the start of the Christmas tree display at St Mary's Church.

Reflecting on the festivities George Palmer, finance and communications officer at Warwick Town Council, said: "What an amazing turnout for our Victorian Evening and Christmas lights switch-on.

"This year we had more lights than ever, and it was brilliant to see people flock to Warwick to see them switched on, marking the start of the festive season in our town.

"We're so grateful to all the businesses who sponsored the lights, and to everyone who took part in a fabulous evening.

"Warwick has proven itself year-in-year-out as a great place to visit over the festive season, and 2024 will be no different, with everything from events to great independent shopping, unique displays and activities at our historic sites, and wonderful food and drink.

"We can't wait to welcome everyone in the coming weeks."

(Image by Nick Scotty)

Image by Warwick Town Council