Christmas lights switch-ons across Isle of Man

The Christmas lights will be officially lit up throughout the capital on 21 November

Christmas lights are being switched on in towns around the Isle of Man this month, with festive events organised around the occasion.

Below is a guide to the switch-on events taking place around the island.

Douglas

In the island’s capital, the lights will be switched on at the Winter Wonderland on North Quay.

Free events begin at 17:30 GMT on Thursday, with the lights being illuminated at 19:00.

An outdoor cinema, fire show and Santa’s grotto are all included.

Council leader Clare Wells said: "We know that thousands of people come from all over the Island to see the lights and experience the Douglas atmosphere."

Ramsey

The light switch-on in Ramsey will take place at the town’s courthouse at 17:00 on Friday.

There will also be late night shopping, children’s rides and crazy golf, Father Christmas on his sleigh and a performance by the Roc Vannin choir at 18:50.

Pyrotechnical street performances are returning to the Douglas event this year

Onchan

The “Night of light” event in Onchan will be held on 27 November in Onchan Park, with the lights being illuminated at 18:00.

There will also be free children’s entertainment such as a treasure hunt, Santa’s grotto and face painting.

Christmas films will also be playing at an outdoor cinema from 18:15.

Peel

The lights in the western town of Peel will be switched on at 16:15 on 30 November.

The lighting up at Market Place will be centred around stalls, dancing and live music, from 14:00.

Castletown

Christmas lights will be lit up at 18:00 in Castletown on 7 December.

In the Market Square there will also be stalls from 10:30 onwards and entertainment from 15:30.