Road closure warning ahead of Barnsley Christmas lights switch on

Cllr Ken Richardson will kick-off the fun in front of the town hall from 5pm on Wednesday, 20 November.

The switch-on is aimed primarily at young families, but kids big and small are invited to join in the fun.

The town centre will be illuminated at 6pm, followed by a fireworks display from the top of the town hall. There will also be children’s rides and late night shopping until 7.30pm.

The event will call for road closures to be in place from 9.30am to 10pm at

Church Street (from Eastgate to Shambles Street), Sadler Gate (full length) and St Mary’s Gate (full length).

A diversion will be in place along Old Mill Lane, Harborough Hill Road, Westway and Shambles Street.

Kendray Street (from Midland Street to Eldon Street), Eldon Street (full length) and Market Hill (full length) will also be closed between 6pm and 6.25pm.