From fireworks to panto characters and treasure trails, the details of Gorleston's Christmas lights switch-on have been revealed.

This year's event will be held in the town's High Street on November 17. 

From midday to 6.30pm, the shops will be open and additional vendors will line the road selling a wide range of handmade crafts, gifts, food, drinks and sweet treats.

Local artists will perform live music to crowds, being supported by Harbour Radio and its setlist of festive favourites.

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More entertainment is planned at The Vault, including the festive Elf Trail which will offer prizes including tickets to the Palace Cinema and the Gorleston Pavillion's Cinderella pantomime. 

The Mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Paula Waters-Bunn, will be joined on stage by special guests - including some of the Cinderella characters - for the official light switch-on at 5pm with fireworks following at 6pm.

Councillor Daniel Candon, Great Yarmouth Borough Council's portfolio holder for economic development and growth, said: "The Christmas lights switch-on in Gorleston is always a huge success and we hope it is the same again this year.

“The Christmas event is designed as a free-to-attend event to mark the start of the festive shopping season and encourage hundreds of extra families and shoppers into Gorleston."