The Christmas festivities in Greenwich begin with the local school children's handmade lantern procession and the switching on of the Christmas lights in Greenwich Market.

The procession will start at 16.00 in front of the Tourist Information Centre at the ORNC and will wind its way to the Market.

The big countdown at 16.45 will be with our host and characters from this year's Greenwich Playhouse panto. All can join in singing Christmas Carols, meet Father Christmas in his Greenwich Grotto (Durnford Street) and shop late till 17.30.