Christmas Light Switch on – A Heartfelt Thank You

What an unforgettable night!
On Friday, Newton Aycliffe Town Centre came alive with the magic of Christmas as we hosted our annual Christmas Light Switch-On – and it truly felt like the entire town joined us. From the moment the festivities began, the atmosphere was full of excitement, warmth, and incredible community spirit.

Families filled the Town Centre, children queued with huge smiles for their turn with Santa, little ones proudly showed off their festive face paint, and our elves and street performers kept everyone laughing and entertained. The sound of the choir echoing through the Centre added the perfect touch of Christmas cheer.

And of course, the stars of the show – our amazing reindeers – stole hearts all evening!

When the countdown began for the big switch-on, the crowd was so large and full of energy that our Centre Management team were genuinely overwhelmed. Seeing hundreds of people gathered together – neighbours, friends, families, and visitors – reminded us just how special Newton Aycliffe is.

Thank you to every single person who came along.
Your support, your joy, and your community pride made this night one we’ll never forget. We hope the lights bring a little sparkle to your Christmas season every time you visit the town centre.

A massive thank you as well to our retailers, performers, volunteers, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the event run seamlessly. We couldn’t do it without you.

Here’s to a magical December ahead – and to a community that always shows up with heart.

🎄✨ We truly have Christmas wrapped. ✨🎄