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East Grinstead Big Reveal and Christmas Lights Switch-On

East Grinstead High Street, East Grinstead · 21 November 2026

21 Nov

East Grinstead Town Council switches on the town's Christmas lights on the High Street, alongside the Rotary clubs' Tree of Lights in the Market Square.

Highlights

  • Christmas lights switch-on
  • Rotary Tree of Lights

Good to know

  • Check the town council page for the full programme nearer the date

Getting there

East Grinstead High Street, High Street and Market Square, East Grinstead

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Checked on 16 October 2026 against eastgrinstead.gov.uk, facebook.com. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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