Warwick’s market square getting new era of festive sparkle with new curtain lights thanks to generous funding

Warwick Town Council said the much-loved curtain of light, which has illuminated Warwick’s market square each Christmas season since 2015, reached the end of its life.

The iconic feature was first installed thanks to the fundraising efforts of then-Mayor Mandy Littlejohn.

The Warwick Christmas Lights team had been working closely with businesses and organisations to find a way to replace it.

Now, the team has announced that the Warwick Schools Foundation has agreed to fund the cost of a new curtain of light in time for Christmas.

Warwick Town Council said the new display will be “bigger, brighter, and more spectacular than ever before”.

George Palmer, finance and communications officer at Warwick Town Council said: “We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to Warwick Schools Foundation for their incredible support.

"Their generosity means we can continue this much-loved tradition and bring even more festive joy to the community this year.

Richard Nicholson, Warwick Schools Foundation principal, added: “The Christmas lights in market square are a true hallmark of the festive period in our town, and for many in the community, the iconic lights switch on event signifies the beginning of their Christmas celebrations.

“We are therefore delighted to support the continuation of this tradition for this year and those to come, helping to bring joy to our community during this much-loved time of year.”

The town’s Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Thursday (November 27) at 7pm.

The Warwick Christmas Lights team said it would like to thank the Warwick Schools Foundation and everyone in the community who continues to support and celebrate Warwick’s Christmas traditions.