Andover's Christmas lights switch-on has been hailed as a success by the borough council leader.

On November 22, Andover was bustling with festive cheer as the annual Christmas festival illuminated the town.

Visitors gathered in the High Street, Chantry Centre, Bridge Street, and Town Mills Riverside Park to enjoy the evening's activities and entertainment.

Test Valley Borough Council, InAndover from Andover BID and Andover Town Council organised the event.

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Families enjoyed various Christmas shows, including a snow globe performanceFamilies enjoyed a snow globe performance (Image: Mykola Romanovskyy) Families enjoyed various Christmas shows, including a snow globe performance, storytelling and magic.

Children had the opportunity to meet Father Christmas at the Chantry Centre's Christmas Grotto, for the first for this year.

The night was filled with live music from bands and choirs performing across three stages throughout the night.

The Christmas market was a hub of activity, with shoppers supporting independent businesses by purchasing artisan gifts and sampling a variety of street food and drinks.

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The night was filled with live music from bands and choirsThe night was filled with live music from bands and choirs (Image: Mykola Romanovskyy) Numerous shops in the town remained open late to welcome visitors and join the festivities.

The evening culminated in the official switch-on of the town's Christmas lights, organised by Andover Town Council.

This year's lights can be seen around the High Street, Western Avenue, Town Mills Riverside Park and George Yard car park.

Cllr Phil North, leader of Test Valley Borough Council, said: "The Andover Christmas Festival is always our most popular event of the year, as it has a wonderfully positive atmosphere with lots for everyone to see and do.

"There will be a few more events coming up ahead of Christmas and we’re busy putting together our 2025 programme which will see lots of events and markets coming to Andover next year."

To keep up to date with future events, sign-up to receive the council’s Events Newsletter at testvalley.gov.uk/emails or visit thinkandovertowncentre.co.uk.