WIMBORNE’S Christmas elves are already busy in the town preparing for the town’s magical Christmas Lights Switch-On Day on November 29.

Work is underway to install over 25,000 LED bulbs and 2,000 metres of string and rope lighting to decorate the town.

A huge real Christmas tree will be arriving soon too to take centre stage in the town square for this much-loved, free annual event which attracted thousands last year.

From 11am the merriment begins with a Christmas Market in the High Street car park, brimming with seasonal treats to eat and drink, gifts galore and plenty of sparkle.

Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas shopping list or just soaking up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to feel the magic.

The grand lights switch on will be at 5pm followed by the chance to warm up your vocal chords and sing some carols.

Picture: Wimborne BID

Wimborne’s famous militia will officially welcome the festive season in with a spectacular gunfire salute on the Minster Green to round off the day.

There will also be a host of entertainment with live music and performances in Wimborne Square throughout the day starting with the rousing sounds of the Quarterjacks of Wimborne marching band at 1pm.

These will be followed by Sweet Charity Choir, Allenbourn Middle School Choir, Wimborne Musical Theatre, Vivamente Voices, Just Sing Choir, Footlight Performance Academy and rounding off with the joyful Love Soul Choir.

Wimborne BID vice chair Sam Devlin said: “This beautiful town really lends itself to Christmas and Wimborne BID is thrilled to support the Lights Switch-On event alongside Wimborne Minster Town Council.”

This annual event signals the start of Christmas festivities in the town with Save the Children Christmas Parade on December 13 and Carols in the Cornmarket on December 19.