Derbyshire Christmas Lights and Late Night Shopping 2012

It's that time of year when Derby and Derbyshire light up with Christmas illuminations.

If you want to know when your town's festive lights go on, read on!

Derbyshire will soon be aglow with Christmas lights

Derby: Saturday 17th November

Westfield Centre - events on stage from 2pm followed by the switch on with X-Factor star Stacey Solomon just before 4pm.

£100 OFF + 2YEARS INTEREST FREE CREDIT

Martin & Parker (Derby) Ltd

View details

Print voucher

Orders taken over £2000 , will receive £100 off and the option to take 2 years interest free credit

Terms: £100 off only on orders over £2000 with the option to take 2 years interest free credit , this offer ends bank holiday Monday 27th may 4 pm , this voucher must be printed and presented on ordering .

Contact: 01332 419898

Valid until: Monday, May 27 2013

The festive parade leaves The Spot at around 4.15pm, making its way to the Market Place.

Derby Market Place - Events from 3.30pm. Derby's lights will be switched on at by X-Factor's Carolynne Poole, Derby's pantomime stars and Santa at approx 6pm.

Alfreton: Saturday 1st December

Enjoy carols around the Christmaas Tree and the lights at 4.30pm.

Ashbourne: Saturday 17th November

Ashbourne's 2012 Christmas lights will be switched on at 5.30pm on Saturday 17th December.

Late night shopping on Fri 7th December.

Bakewell: Saturday 24th November

The lights will be switched on at 4.45pm in Bath Gardens as part of the Bakewell Christmas Weekend. Fireworks at 6pm on Bakewell Showground.

Belper: Friday 30th November

Lights switched on at 5.45pm by The Mayor of Belper, and Derby County captain Shaun Barker accompanied by Rammie. Late night shopping follows until 8pm.

Buxton: Friday 23rd November

Events in Pavilion Gardens from 2pm.

Buxton's Christmas illuminations will be switched on at 6.30pm at the bandstand in Pavilion Gardens. With Ruth Madoc.

Chesterfield: Sunday 2nd December

Events in the town throughout the day, including an open-air market from midday.

The Switch-on is in Rykneld Square at 4.45 pm.

Heanor: Monday 3rd December

Events in the Market Place from 5pm. The lights will be switched on at 7pm.

Ilkeston: Friday 30th November

Events in the town centre from 5.30pm, featuring reindeer, traditional bands, carol singing, street entertainers, market, children's funfair and a lantern procession.

Ilkeston's lights will be switched on at 7pm.

Long Eaton: Thursday 29th November

Events in the town centre from 5.30pm, featuring reindeer, traditional bands, carol singing, street entertainers, market, children's funfair and a lantern procession.

Long Eaton's lights will be switched on at 7pm.

Matlock: Saturday 1st December

Matlock Christmas Lights will be switched on at 4.45pm by BBC East Midlands Today weather presenter Anna Church, as part of the Matlock Victorian Christmas Weekend.

Fireworks on Sunday at 5.15pm.

Ripley: Friday 30th November

The lights will be switched on at 6.30pm in Ripley Market Place, followed by carols and late night shopping.

Swadlincote: Friday 30th November

Events in the town throughout the day; evening entertainment from 5pm.

Swadlincote's lights will be switched on in the Delph at approx 7pm, complete with a fireworks display.