On Friday 22 November, 5pm to 8pm, Andover town centre will be filled with festive fun as the annual Christmas Festival is set to return.
Look forward to an evening sprinkled with entertainment, which has been organised by Test Valley Borough Council, InAndover from Andover BID and Andover Town Council.
The High Street will be a hive of activity offering fairground games and rides. The Guildhall stage, compered by Luis Wyatt and Alun Grace, will present a jam-packed line up of local acts, from choirs and dance schools to live bands.
At the top of the High Street, you will be enchanted by a mystical Snow Queen in the Living Snow Globe. She will be performing her wondrous act at 5.15pm, 6.15pm and 7.15pm.
Inside the Chantry Centre, look forward to a range of children’s activities. There will be free face painting and interactive storytelling and Christmas magic shows in the unit next to Andover Library.
The centre’s Christmas grotto will also be opening its doors for the first time this year, located opposite Boswell’s seating area. Tickets cost £5 per child and include a festive gift. If you can't visit the grotto on the night, don't worry as you'll be able to come along another time, as Father Christmas and the elves will be coming back to Andover on select dates throughout November and December, details of all dates and times can be found at thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk
At Town Mills Riverside Park, Ben Tuffin from Andover Radio will be hosting live music acts on stage throughout the evening, followed by a Christmas Disco where everyone can join in the fun and show off their best moves.
There will be another opportunity to meet Father Christmas next to the Town Mills car park, and pose for a photo, with any funds kindly donated going to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice.
A range of street food will be available to buy throughout the park, with stalls offering freshly cooked dishes such as crepes, nachos and hot and cold drinks, and Riverside Café will be serving mulled wine and scrumptious mince pies.
Those looking to start their Christmas shopping can head to the night market along Bridge Street, where local businesses will be selling a range of goods such as candles, fudge, handmade jewellery and toys. There will be more live entertainment to enjoy throughout the evening from the Bridge Street stage nearby.
At 7pm the town will be lit up from outside the Guildhall, with the Mayor of Andover Town Council, Cllr Neate switching on the lights with a helping hand from Father Christmas.
Full details about the event, and timings for all of the stages and activities can be found at www.thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk
Friday 22 November, 5pm to 8pm.
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