The magic of christmas and switch on of Barrow christmas lights

Experience the magic of Christmas and feel the excitement come alive in Barrow Town Centre when the Christmas lights are switched on on Saturday 19th November by Councillor John Murphy, Mayor of Barrow-in-Furness and guests.

Taylor’s Amusements will have children’s roundabouts and funfair stalls on Dalton Road.

The switch on itself will be hosted by Tony “Cooky” Cookson and Danny Matthews of Bay Radio. The Bay live stage will be feature The Steps Experience, the UK’s leading tribute act to Steps and also tribute act Jessie Jay. Festivities will commence at 3.30 pm, the lights will be switched on at just after 5 pm and music will continue until 5.30 pm.

For safety reasons Duke St from Schneider Sqr to its junction with Market St will be closed from 4-6pm. Lawson St and Market St will be open to access to Market St car park only. All bus services coming off Walney and Barrow Island will be diverted at Schneiedr Sqr roundabout to Cornwallis St bus stops.

Ann Taylforth, Barrow Town Centre Manager commented “We are very grateful to BAE Systems Community First Aid Team who are providing first aid cover on the day.  I am also very grateful to Barrow Rotary Club, Furness Rotary Club, Furness Peninsula Rotary Club and Barrow Submariners Association for helping us to steward this event."