Upcoming events
Elloughton-cum-Brough Christmas Lights Switch-On – Sunday 29 November 2026
Join us on Sunday 29 November 2026, from 4pm to 8pm, at Main Street, Elloughton as Elloughton-cum-Brough comes together to celebrate the start of the festive season at our annual Christmas Lights Switch-On!
We're looking forward to welcoming families, friends and visitors for an evening of Christmas fun, festive entertainment and community spirit.
There will be plenty to enjoy, including:
Christmas Market – browse a fantastic selection of local stalls, gifts and festive treats.
Food and Drink – enjoy a range of delicious food and refreshments.
Christmas Entertainment – enjoy live performances and festive entertainment throughout the evening.
Children's Activities – fun for younger visitors, with plenty to keep little ones entertained.
Santa's Grotto – a chance to meet Santa and share some Christmas wishes!
Fairground Ride – enjoy traditional fairground fun.
Christmas Lights Switch-On – join us for the highlight of the evening as we light up Elloughton and Brough for Christmas!
We'll also be announcing the winner of our annual Christmas Card Competition, who will have the very special job of switching on the Christmas lights!
Event details
Date: Sunday 29 November 2026
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Elloughton and Brough town centre, around Elloughton Crossroads and Main Street.
Important parking and road closure information
Please be aware that road closures will be in place around the event site to ensure everyone's safety. Parking restrictions will apply within the closure area, and we ask residents and visitors to make alternative parking arrangements.
Further information about road closures and access arrangements will be shared ahead of the event.
Come and celebrate with us!
Whether you're joining us for the Christmas market, bringing the children to meet Santa, enjoying the entertainment or simply coming along to watch the lights come on, we look forward to seeing you there.
Let's make it a wonderful start to Christmas in Elloughton-cum-Brough!
Past Events
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Heritage Trail Launch Event
We’re excited to invite you to the official launch of the Heritage Trail, celebrating the rich history of our community!
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Easter Egg Hunt 2026
4th April 2026
Yet another EGG-cellent event within the community, with nearly 500 chocolate Easter eggs given away as prizes! See you next year!
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Feel Alive in 2025 !
R-Evolution Bike Day
Thank you to everyone who came along to take part in this great initiative. Including workshops and maintenance sessions, an opportunity to get your own bike checked over and guided rides around the town! See the link below for more activities being brought to you every month in 2025!
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Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Our fabulous annual Christmas Lights Switch On Event held on Sunday 30th November 2024. We look forward to seeing you again at this year’s event on Sunday 29th November 2026!
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Community Clean Up 2026
Fantastic community effort led by the Brough Litter Pickers to tidy up Elloughton and Brough as part of the nationwide Great British Spring Clean event.
Christmas Tea Dance
Come along for an afternoon of festive fun, refreshments and dancing at the Elloughton-cum-Brough Christmas Tea Dance!
Entertainment and music provided by the fabulous DJ Paddy O'Kaye and a free welcome drink, you're bound to get into the festive swing!
Thursday 12th December, 2pm until 4pm at Blackburn Leisure
Tickets £5 Available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/elloughton-cum-brough-town-council
Physical tickets can be purchased from Blackburn Leisure, The Petuaria Cafe and the Town Council Office, 44, Elloughton Road, Brough.
Elloughton-cum-Brough Christmas Lights Switch On
Get ready for a Christmas to remember in 2024!
Our fantastic annual Christmas Lights Switch On event will be held on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 at The Half Moon Pub, Elloughton. As always, we'll be bringing you lots of festive cheer, delicious food options, handmade crafts and fabulous local entertainment.
Stay tuned for details!
Remembrance Day Service
A Service of Remembrance will be held by Reverend Becky Allright on Sunday 10th November at 3.00pm at the War Memorial, Brough Crossroads. All welcome!
Elloughton-cum-Brough Haunted House Contest 2024
Halloween is coming to Elloughton-cum-Brough and we'd love you to make it as spooooooooky as can be! With sweet prizes to be won, the most ghoulishly, scarily decorated house will be crowned our 2024 Haunted House winner!
To also be included in our 'Olde Town Map' , please enter before Tuesday 29th October and ensure you have added your address:
Simply decorate your own house (gardens too, if you should so wish), in the most gruesome, grizzly, scary or even glamourous or cute 'Halloween manner'.
Fill in our entry form, including photographs of your creation
Wait patiently until Judgement Day - Thursday 31st October, Halloween!
Rise as the Grand Haunted House Contest Winner of all of Elloughton-cum-Brough, proud in the knowledge that your efforts have been justly rewarded and recognised and walk as tall as Jack Skellington, as our very own 'Pumpkin King or Queen'! Plus some sweet treats. If you win anyway!
To enter, please fill in the form below:
HAF School Holiday Activities
Kids’ Summer Fun - *Free activities available across Elloughton-cum-Brough during the six week school holidays!