Bexhill gearing up for Christmas lights switch-on and festive market - all you need to know

The event takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 3pm to 7pm in Western Road and Devonshire Square.

Bexhill Lions Club is organising the event in partnership with Bexhill Town Council.

Businesses, traders, charities and community groups are invited to showcase their products at the Christmas market.

Organisers say they welcome a fantastic variety of stalls, including crafts, artwork and photography, seasonal gifts and decorations, jewellery, books, pet supplies, as well as children's toys and clothes.

Pitch fees are £10, organisers added.

Traders can book a pitch by emailing [email protected].

Last year the Christmas market hosted 28 traders offering a wide range of products, as well as a selection of food stalls.

A variety of performers provided entertainment for residents and visitors, including The Royal British Legion Band, Culbaba Theatre, Diana Freedman School of Dance & Performing Arts, Kevin Terrell, and Bexhill Musical Theatre Choir.

Market organiser, Brian Comber, said: “The market plays an important role for the community by creating a festive atmosphere and giving everybody the opportunity to browse and purchase local and artisan products, all in a traffic-free environment. All the proceeds will help us continue our support of good causes and community activities.”

Little Common is also holding a Christmas market and lights switch-on on Sunday, December 6 from 3.30pm.

Entry is free and there will be Santa's grotto, crafts and market stalls, live music, a laser lights show, Rye Rebellion Drummers, Little Common Primary School Choir and Ruxleys Crew Morris dancers.

The lights switch-on will take place at 5.30pm.