Crowds flocked in their hundreds to the town centre to enjoy the much-anticipated calendar event.
Festivities were well and truly in the air (along with fireworks), with a fun fair, choir singers and stalls selling crafts and treats from roasted chestnuts to mulled wine and, of course, the big man himself touched down for a meet and greet.
Businesses got involved, collecting for charitable causes, including No12 High Street, while Sweet Sisters hosted its own mini Christmas Market for imaginative youngsters.
9. Lutterworth Christmas Lights Switch-On
John 'the tallest elf in the world', pays a visit to Lutterworth. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER
10. Lutterworth Christmas Lights Switch-On
All the fun of the fair - Natasha Bayliss and Maggie Riley aged two and half. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER
11. Lutterworth Christmas Lights Switch-On
Grotto meet and greet - Maxine Appleton Dolcie aged four with Santa and his elf. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER
12. Lutterworth Christmas Lights Switch-On
Family Butchers Chapman serve up some grub. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER