IN PICTURES:Alnmouth's Lights Fantastic!

Crowds turned out to fill the village with festive fun, join in the carol singing and enjoy the great displays staged by the Christmas lights team - and Santa called in to give his seal of approval too at the annual switch-on ceremony.

By The Newsroom
Saturday, 1st December 2018, 7:24 pm
Updated Saturday, 1st December 2018, 7:30 pm
There's a great variety of displays to enjoy throughout the village

We hope you enjoy these images, taken by our photographer Jane Coltman, at the switch-on of Alnmouth's Christmas lights - they can be ordered from the Buy a Photo section at the bottom of this website.

Lily and Lucas Pringle had the honour of switching the lights on
Carol singers were in good voice.
Three of the McIlroy girls in their fantastic festive hats...
Fun for the whole family - pets included!
All aboard the Alnmouth Express....
Ho, Ho, ho.......
Collecting to raise funds for next year's display has already started
The first visitor on Santa's sleigh who arrived with some help from Alnwick Lions.
Wrapped up warmly for a night of family fun.
Keeping warm with a cuppa!
Thee was a great turnout by villagers who supported the event.
The switch-on was a popular occasion for many village families.
Festive fashionistas!
Lots of people strolled through the village to admire the displays.
Father Christmas and his friends from Alnwick Lions.
Let it glow.....