It's starting to look a lot like Christmas, and from this week onwards towns across Cumbria will have the decorations and lights to match. Here's our guide to the county's big switch-ons taking place over the next few weeks.

<u>Ambleside</u>

With Father Christmas Cruises, family fun zone, stalls, entertainers, lantern parade & firework display

Where: Whole town

When: Saturday, November 21, 10am-5.45pm

<u>Barrow</u>

An afternoon of music with The Bay Roadshow, headlined by girl group Stooshe

Where: Town Square, Barrow

When: Saturday November 21, from 4pm

<u>Brampton</u>

Santa, his reindeer and some camels will lead a procession through the town, followed by the Christmas light switch-on

Where: Brampton Town Centre

When: Sunday November 22, lights at 5pm

<u>Carlisle</u>

An afternoon of exciting live entertainment on stage outside the old town hall. Featuring Collabro and Lucy Spraggan.

Where: Carlisle City Centre

When: Sunday November 15, from 1pm

<u>Cockermouth</u>

Fun fair, Santa’s grotto, live music, dancers and street entertainment from 2pm.

Where: Cockermouth Town Centre

When: Sunday November 22, lights at 5pm.

<u>Dalton</u>

Ceremonial lights switch-on

Where: Tudor Square

When: Sunday November 29, 5pm

<u>Grange</u>

Father Christmas will arrive to meet the children then the Mayor of Grange will switch on the lights

Where: Yewbarrow Terrace

When: Saturday December 5, 6pm

<u>Kendal</u>

With Father Christmas riding in his sleigh pulled by reindeers, Christmas markets and Festive food

Where: Kendal Market Place and Finkle Street

When: Sunday November 15, lights at 4.45pm

<u>Keswick</u>

BBC Look North’s coverage of Children in Need comes live from Keswick

Where: Market Square

When: Friday November 13, 6pm

<u>Kirkby Lonsdale</u>

Santa's Grotto, Christmas lights switch on, festive shopping, food and drink

Where: Market Square

When: Sunday December 6, 2pm

<u>Penrith</u>

Penrith will be illuminated during the Winter Festival, with even more festive sparkle

Where: Penrith town centre

When: Saturday November 28, 3.30pm

<u>Silloth</u>

Fairground, stalls and music plus lights.

Where: The Green

When:  Saturday November 28, 4pm to 6.30pm

<u>Ulverston</u>

The lights will be switched on to coincide with the Dickensian Festival weekend.

Where: Throughout the town

When: Saturday November 28

<u>Whitehaven</u>

Entertainment from 1pm with lights switch on about 5pm.

Where: Whitehaven Town Centre

When: Sunday November 15, 5pm

<u>Wigton</u>

Santa will be setting up his grotto, X Factor 2013 finalist Luke Friend will be performing

Where: Wigton Town Centre

When: Sunday November 29, early evening

<u>Workington</u>

Lanterns will be used for a special evening parade that takes place during the Workington Winter Wonderland Festival

Where: Throughout the town

When: Saturday November 28, procession begins at 5.15pm

Askam

Switch on of Christmas lights with light parade at 5.15pm, followed by a firework display. There will also be a Christmas Fair in the community centre from 3pm and a Santa/fancy dress fun run starting at 3.30pm. 

When:  December 13 

Lindal

Switch on of village Christmas tree on The Green at 6pm, with a Christmas Fair in Buccleuch Hall.

When:  November 27