PICTURES: Christmas lights switched on in Lutterworth

Christmas lights have been switched on in Lutterworth.

Hundreds gathered in the town to see the lights turned on this weekend.

Following the new Lutterworth Museum in Market Street, the town made the weekend celebration a ‘Victorian Christmas’.

Visitors enjoyed a Victorian display with Mr Edwin Botterill, of Botterill’s Printers, who returned from the past to explain how many Christmas essentials, such as crackers, cards and the introduction of the Christmas tree were ‘pioneered’ by the Victorians.

There was also be a market, scavenger hunt, toy display, Victorian hat shop, fun fair, fireworks and a Christmas Grotto.

Across the two days The Lutterworth Town Band, The Cantorum Choir and The Lutterworth Handbell Ringers provided Christmas music.

A spokeswoman for Lutterworth Town Council said: “Throughout the evening hot mulled wine was enjoyed in Lutterworth Christmas mugs while there was also an opportunity to do a spot of late night Christmas shopping in the shops, bars and cafés that had stayed open in the town.

"Lutterworth Town Mayor David Jones was on stage to switch on the Christmas lights, which was followed by the traditional fireworks display. Crowds gathered in the Town Hall square around a beautiful Christmas Tree, gifted to the town by Robinsons of Lutterworth which is celebrating its 50th year of trading.

“We would like to thank all of the local businesses who supported the event and who donated their time and money to ensure the evening was a great success.”