A NEW festival is coming to Evesham to coincide with the Christmas lights switch on.

Evesham Light Festival takes place at 4.30pm on Saturday November 25 from Evesham Rowing Club through Abbey Park and up to Market Place for the lights switch on.

During the festival, paper lanterns will be carried along the route, with workshops helping people prepare for the occasion.

Workshops to help people build their lantern will take place at Crafters Companion, The Valley on Wednesday November 1, November 8 and November 15 from 3.30pm until 6pm.

The cost of the workshops is £5 payable on the day to cover materials including a torch.

To book visit: facebook.com/pg/EveshamLightFestival/events/