Sefton Christmas Lights Switch-On Guide 2025 - Formby, Netherton, Waterloo, Maghull, Crosby and Thornton
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The festive season is officially underway — and Sefton is lighting up with a series of brilliant Christmas switch-on events across the borough!
Here’s your full guide with every confirmed date, time and event so far which include Formby, Netherton, Waterloo, Crosby, Maghull and Thornton.
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Formby Christmas Lights Switch On:
📅 Thursday 20th November
⏰ 3pm – 8pm
🎠 Fairground rides
🎤 Stage entertainment from 3.50pm
🎅 Santa arrives from 3.30pm
✨ Big switch-on at 7pm
📍 Formby Village
A huge night in the Formby calendar — family fun, festive entertainment and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the village. Please come along and support our local shops.
Netherton Christmas Light Switch-On:
📅 Wednesday 26th November
⏰ 5pm – 8pm
✨ Switch-on at 6.30pm
📍 Feelgood Factory & outdoor area
What’s On:
Santa’s Grotto
Selfie mirror
Toddler inflatable & soft play
DJ, Go-Karts, Crazy Golf
Garden games
Fundraising stalls
A brilliant indoor/outdoor event for families.
Waterloo Christmas Light Switch-On:
📅 Thursday 27th November
⏰ 11.30am – 5pm
✨ Switch-on at 4.45pm
📍 Waterloo Bus Interchange, South Road
What’s On:
Free entry
Market stalls
Entertainment
Free Santa’s Grotto from 1.30pm
A wonderful daytime celebration for all ages.
Crosby Christmas Lights Switch-On:
📅 Friday 28th November
⏰ 3.30pm – 6pm
✨ Switch-on at 5pm
📍 Crosby Village
What’s On:
Entertainment
Fairground rides
Family-friendly activities
Always a brilliant atmosphere in the heart of Crosby.
Maghull Christmas Lights Switch On:
Maghull Christmas Tree Light-Up Event:
📅 Saturday 29th November
⏰ Entertainment from 5pm
✨ Tree lighting at 6pm
📍 Maghull Town Centre
Maghull is gearing up for a wonderful festive celebration as the town’s Christmas Tree Light-Up returns for 2025!
This year’s switch-on will be led by Miss Liverpool alongside Maghull Town Council Mayor Ross Ferguson, who will officially light up the tree for the festive season.
Confirmed entertainment includes:
Ong Dance Company
Wendy Searle Dance Academy
Maghull Wind Orchestra
Plus a special appearance from Miss GB Liverpool
A great family-friendly evening to kick off Christmas in Maghull — come along and enjoy the entertainment, the atmosphere, and a magical community celebration.
Thornton Christmas Fayre & Tree Light Switch-On:
📅 Friday 5th December
⏰ From 5pm
✨ Tree switch-on at 6.30pm
📍 Nag’s Head Pub Beer Garden
What’s On:
Christmas market stalls
Children’s entertainment
Photo opportunity with Santa
BBQ
Mulled wine
Charity stalls
A warm and festive community night to kick off December.
Ainsdale & Birkdale
We’re still waiting for confirmed details for Ainsdale and Birkdale Christmas lights events for 2025.
As soon as official dates and times are announced, we’ll update this guide so nobody misses out.
If you’re involved in organising either event, please get in touch with Sefton Bubble.
More dates will be added as soon as they’re announced — stay tuned to Sefton Bubble for updates!
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