TAUNTON Town Council's contractor is putting up the Christmas lights throughout the town centre ahead of the switch-on event that will take place later this month.

The Christmas lights switch-on event will take place on November 24 as part of Taunton Winterfest.

The Winterfest will take place from 10am to8 pm in the town centre.

This festive celebration will feature live music, a Christmas market, funfair rides, and family-friendly entertainment.

The much-anticipated Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm