AN evening of festive activities will be held to herald the festive season in Barnard Castle.

The town council’s Christmas tree lights switch-on event will be held in the town centre, on Friday, at 6pm.

BBC Tees radio presenter Neil Green will host the event, which includes the Town Crier, carol singing with No Added Sugar, a Santa’s grotto, face-painting and storytelling.

Town Mayor, councillor Frank Harrison, said: “We hope the event will get everyone in the Christmas spirit.”