Details of Warwick's Victorian Evening 2023 have been announced, as the district gets ready for Christmas.

The popular community event returns on Thursday 23 November, offering locals the chance to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas.

Starting from 3pm with a Victorian market in Market Place and rides and entertainment around the town centre, the performances will get underway on the stage at 5pm, with the lights being switched on at 7pm by the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Oliver Jacques.

Parking will be free in all Warwick District Council off-street car parks in Warwick from 3pm on Thursday 23 November to support the event. On-street parking charges will still apply.

Warwick's switch on event will come after a series of events in Leamington Spa.

A celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, will be held outside the Town Hall in Leamington on Sunday 29 October at 6.30pm as the town comes together to switch on the 'Happy Diwali' light and unite together as a district to celebrate.

Leamington will be illuminated on Sunday 19 November for the Big Lights Switch On, with the festivities forming part of the Diwali and Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab celebrations in the town.

The fun starts with a Christmas market from 10am. The stage outside the Town Hall will feature live music, a Kirtan and a reading for Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab.

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The chair of the district council, Cllr Sidney Syson, will light the Myton Hospice Tree of Light outside the Town Hall at 4pm, with the main lights being switched on at 5.30pm by the Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa Cllr Alan Boad, and special guest Moosa Mostafa, local actor and star of Netflix's Addams Family series, Wednesday.

Cllr Ella Billiald, portfolio holder for arts and economy said: "We're delighted to be once again hosting these events, where friends and families come together to celebrate and mark the start of the festive season.

"Not only do these events provide a sense of community, but they are also a great support for our local businesses. We look forward to welcoming you to our town centres for a special celebration."