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9 November 2026
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Christmas light switch on

Harpur Suite adorned with Christmas lights as festive crowds look on. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Christmas lights, live music and festive markets to fill Bedford town centre and beyond this winter

Bedford Borough Council has announced a packed programme of festive family events, starting with the Christmas Light Switch-On in Harpur Square on Saturday 22 November and continuing...
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Christmas Lights in Bedford town at night

Everything you need to know about Bedford’s Christmas lights switch-on

This Saturday (19 November) officially marks the start of the festive season in Bedford as the town centre lights up for Christmas. Throughout the day on Saturday...
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Christmas light switch on cancelled in favour of COVID-safe festivities

Council officials have taken the decision to pull this year's big Christmas light switch on, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). With infection rates increasing and..
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Your Bedford Weekend starts here: 22 – 24 November 2019

Christmas is officially coming to Bedford this weekend, with the annual lights switch on and fabulous festive fireworks - on a Sunday for the first time...
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