Full details have been announced as residents get ready to step back in time for Warwick's much loved Victorian Evening.

The annual event returned to the town on Thursday 24 November 2022.

It starts from 12pm in Market Square and surrounding streets with a Victorian market, which proved a popular addition in 2021.

The era-themed rides start from 3pm just in time for children finishing school, with the main event starting at 5pm.

The lights will be switched on at 7pm.

And, in keeping with tradition, the Christmas Tree Festival will be taking place in St Mary's Church.

A procession of members of the Warwick Court Leet will make its way to Market Square where the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Parminder Singh Birdi, will turn on the lights along with Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist Lewis Williams.

(image by S Miners Photos)

Visitors are also encouraged to get into the 19th century spirit with the annual competition for the best dressed Victorian, with the winners in both the adult and child categories being announced on stage at 7.30pm.

Prizes include an Annual Family Pass to Warwick Castle, meal vouchers for The Globe and tickets to a race at Warwick Racecourse for the 2022/2023 racing season.

Cllr Birdi said: "Victorian Evening in Warwick marks the beginning of the joyful Christmas festive season, and protects the vitality and viability of our town centre by showcasing independent shops, pubs and restaurants in the town.

"I look forward to seeing many residents and visitors enjoying their time in Warwick."

Full details of what's on and where:

Market Place – Main event area with stage, ride and entertainers. Brook Street – Fire Spinner shows: at 6.45pm and 8pm. Punch & Judy shows at: 5.30pm and 7.15pm

Surrounding Streets – Stalls, rides and entertainers.

St Mary's Church – Christmas Tree Display of over 50 trees and short Carol Service.

Market Hall Museum – Craft Market, kids craft activities, outdoor café selling mince pies and mulled wine.

Acts and Rides Walkabout entertainment - Fire Spinner, Stilt Walker, Victorian gentleman on a Penny Farthing, Punch and Judy, Mid-Victorian Society

Rides - Mini Steam Train, Penny Arcade, two Fairground Organs, Ferris Wheel, Galloper, Chair O'Planes, Striker Game, Helter Skelter, Hook a Duck.

Stage Acts - Ayelsford School Choir, Royal Spa Brass Band, St Mary's Church Choir, plus singer Andi Wolf and Warwick School of Dance.