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Lantern Festival

Wrap up warm and join us for a candle-lit Lantern Parade, followed by NIGHTWATCH, our spectacular light projections in the Market Place.

Lantern Parade
Friday 4th December from 5pm

NIGHTWATCH
Friday 4th December after the parade, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December, 4:30–9pm

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All about Lantern Festival

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*SUBMISSIONS CLOSED* Summer Art Exhibition 2026

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