November is here and for many people Christmas is now on the mind.

In Winchcombe shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants will be throwing open their doors on Tuesday 3rd December, for an evening of festive shopping and celebration.

From 5pm to 8pm there will be an abundance of free festive entertainment around the town throughout the evening to keep visitors entertained.

Organised by Winchcombe Together Association, with support from Winchcombe Rotary Club, the evening brings together businesses, traders, charities and community groups to share what makes the town such a great place to live, work and visit in a real show of Christmas spirit.

Phil Parker is coordinating this year’s festival.

He said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming lots of families to enjoy lots of festive fun at this year’s Christmas Festival.

“Winchcombe is a truly welcoming Cotswold town and the Christmas Festival is an opportunity for us all to come together to shine and showcase what our beautiful town is all about.”

Christmas market stalls and hot food stalls will be taking over North Street and Abbey Terrace, and local shops will be opening late to showcase a seasonal selection of fine food and drink and locally made crafts.

Last year saw over 2,000 people attended the festival.

For more information visit www.winchcombe.co.uk/winchcombe-christmas-festival/