Petworth sparkles for its Christmas lights switch-on evening

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Dec 2016, 15:37 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 15:40 BST
Petworth Christmas Party, Sat 03-12-16 Pic Steve Robards SR1635336 SUS-160512-103432001Petworth Christmas Party, Sat 03-12-16 Pic Steve Robards SR1635336 SUS-160512-103432001
Petworth Christmas Party, Sat 03-12-16 Pic Steve Robards SR1635336 SUS-160512-103432001
Trees donated by the Leconfield Estates, a sea of white lights and the smell of mulled wine and hot chestnuts combined to create a Winter wonderland at Petworth Christmas Lights switch-on.

From midday to 8pm there was something for everyone. Dotted around the Market Square, in the High Street, up Lombard Street and in the Leconfield Hall were over 40 gift and craft stalls while many of the town’s independent businesses welcomed visitors.

There were festive window displays – live and static - to show Petworth at its creative best. Winners of the static window competition were Spriggs Florist in New Street (‘best dressed’), Red Card in High Street (‘most creative’) and Coco Cafe & Sugar Lounge (‘funniest’).

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Music was provided by schools and bands, choirs from neighbouring communities, Petworth Town Band, a steel band and singers from the Herbert Shiner.