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Eye Christmas Light Switch On, Eye (2026)

05/12/2025

🎄✨ Eye Christmas Lights Switch-On TONIGHT! ✨🎄

📍 Don’t forget - parking is available at Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DD

A huge shout-out to all our amazing local businesses who will be staying open tonight to welcome you! Supporting our local shops is what keeps our community thriving, and tonight’s event is the perfect chance to come together and do just that. ❤️

And of course, don’t miss all the fantastic street stalls, as mentioned in our previous posts - offering festive treats, gifts, and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎁✨

🛍️ Shops Open Tonight:
• East of England Co-Op (Broad Street)
• Co-op (Church Street)
• Eye Handyman
• The Queens Head
• Tudor Bakehouse
• The Hexagon
• The Bank Arts Centre
• Wash Water
• English & Continental Antiques
• Coco Mama Chocolaterie
• Artizan Tea Rooms
• Fleurs Artisan
• Dunnett Family Butcher
• Green Door Antiques
• Eye Fish & Chip Shop
• Pizza House
• Lee’s Cottage Chinese Restaurant
• New Happy House Chinese Takeaway
• Eye Charity Shop
• Life & Sole

✨ Event starts at 5pm
✨ Lights switch-on at 6pm

Wrap up warm, enjoy the street stalls, support our brilliant local businesses and come along for an evening that truly brings our community together. See you there! 🎅🌟

04/12/2025

🎄✨ The Queens Head is Open for Festive Vibes, Warmth & Laughter! ✨🎄

Looking for the perfect place to soak up the Christmas spirit during the Lights Switch-On? The Queens Head in Eye will be open with the fireplace roaring and full of cosy festive vibes all evening!

Pop in for a drink, enjoy the welcoming local atmosphere and make the most of their pool table 🎱 and darts board 🎯 - ideal for keeping the fun going before or after the lights are switched on!

See you there for festive cheer, good company and a proper local Christmas! ❤️

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04/12/2025

🎄✨ The Pink Trolley Christmas Pop-Up at The Hexagon! ✨🎄

We’re delighted to share that The Pink Trolley will be joining us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On weekend with a special festive pop-up at The Hexagon, Eye!

🛍️ What is The Pink Trolley?
The Pink Trolley is a charity shop with a difference, based in the pretty town of Harleston. They offer a beautifully curated selection of handpicked clothing, Christmas outfits, homeware, gifts and more — all kindly donated by their supporters. Every purchase makes a difference, as all profits go directly to The Blossom Charity.

📍 Find them at:
The Hexagon, Castle Street, Eye, IP23 7AF
📅 Friday 5th December — 2pm to 7pm
📅 Saturday 6th December — 10am to 4pm

Expect:
✨ Specially selected men’s, women’s and children’s winter clothing
✨ Festive outfits
✨ Crafts, bric-a-brac, gifts & a hamper raffle

Pop in during the Lights Switch-On festivities and support a brilliant local charity doing important work in our community. ❤️

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04/12/2025

✨ Come and say HELLO at the Eye Christmas Festival & Light Switch-On! ✨

If you’re out enjoying the festivities this Thursday, pop into Studio 37, Church Street, Eye from 5pm on 5th December.

There’ll be wreaths, cards, art and lots more on display — a perfect chance to browse unique gifts and support local makers while soaking up the Christmas atmosphere.

Everyone’s welcome – we’d love to see you! 🎄⭐

04/12/2025

🎄✨ The Bank Arts Centre is Open for the Christmas Light Switch-On with Live Music! ✨🎄

Looking for the perfect cosy spot to enjoy the festive season? We’re thrilled to share that The Bank Arts Centre will be open for our Christmas Light Switch-On, offering a warm welcome, delicious treats and a wonderful community atmosphere right in the heart of Eye. 💛

Step inside this beautiful not-for-profit arts centre and discover:

🎨 Art exhibitions, creative workshops & community projects

🎶 Live music events and performances throughout the year

☕ A lovely café serving hot drinks, mince pies and a full menu

🍸 A licensed bar for wine, beers, spirits and more

🎮 A brilliant gaming room available to hire for parties & events

🌟 A friendly, creative space for everyone in the community

Join The Bank to welcome in the festive season with The Jazz Buskers this Friday night - a soulful jazz duo performing live.

✨ Free entry

✨ Licensed bar

✨ Open from 5pm

Perfect for unwinding after some festive shopping!

04/12/2025

🎄🍰 We’re welcoming Tini’s Fudge & Cakes to our Christmas Light Switch-On — it’s their first time with us and I couldn’t be more excited to have them join our little festive family. 🎄🍰

They were at the Diss Light Switch On just last Saturday, and WOW… that Fredo brownie was so good I’m still thinking about it. I’m definitely grabbing another — if there’s any left by the time I get there! 😅🤫

If you’ve never visited their stall before… you’re in for a treat. A LOT of treats. Tini’s makes an unbelievable range of different options - freshly baked and perfect for enjoying on the night (they don’t hang around long!).

Here are just some of the goodies you can expect:

🍪 COOKIE PIES – Kinder • Double Decker • Mint Aero • Lotus Biscoff
🍪 COOKIES – Kinder • Smarties • Galaxy • Malteser • Milkybar • Lotus Biscoff
🤤 COOKIE SANDWICHES – Milkybar • Lotus Biscoff • Kinder • Freddo

🍫 BROWNIES – Terry’s • Mint Aero • Galaxy Caramel • Kinder Bueno
🎄 BROWNIE YULE LOG SLICES – Kinder • NEW Ferrero Rocher • NEW Guylian • NEW Baileys • Malteser
🎅 Rudolph Brownies

✨ BLONDIES – Jammy Dodger • Jam Caramel Cornflake
🍫 BROOKIES – Kinder • Wispa Gold

🎁 MILLIONAIRES – NEW Pistachio Lindor • Malteser • Toffee Pecan
💛 BILLIONAIRES – Freddo • Kinder • Guylian • Battenberg

🍰 CAKE SLICES – Old School • Pistachio • Lemon • Red Velvet • Banoffee
🧁 Rudolph Cupcakes

💖 CAKE BALLS – Guylian • Kinder • Ferrero Rocher

🍫 WAGON WHEELS – NEW Guylian • Snickers • NEW Kinder Hippo
🍫 ROCKY ROADS – Malteser • Lotus Biscoff

🎄 Stuffed Gingerbreadman (yes, it’s as good as it sounds!)

With flavours like Lindor Pistachio Millionaires, Kinder, Ferrero, Malteser, Lotus Biscoff, and so many more, there really is something for everyone. 😋💗

So please give Tini’s the warmest welcome - pop by, say hello, and treat yourself while enjoying the lights and festive atmosphere.

Supporting small businesses makes such a difference this time of year, and I promise… you won’t leave empty-handed!

The fun start tomorrow from 5pm 🤗

❤️

03/12/2025

🎄✨ Caféye is joining the Eye Christmas Light Switch On! ✨🎄

Planning to enjoy the festivities this Friday, 5th December? Make sure you pop into Caféye, who will be open throughout the evening and serving their full food menu from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

They’ll also be offering special discounted festive items exclusively on the night – perfect for a cosy warm-up during the event.

Tables are limited, so booking is recommended. Message the team or speak to staff to reserve your spot.

Join Caféye for delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of Christmas spirit 🌲✨

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03/12/2025

✈✨ HONOURING LOCAL HISTORY WITH THE 490th BG LEGACY GROUP ✨✈

We’re pleased to welcome the 490th BG Legacy Group back to this year’s Christmas Light Switch On. This dedicated local team works to preserve the history of the 490th Bomb Group and the stories of those who served at the old Eye Airfield during 1943/1944.

Visit their stall to discover more about this important chapter in our community’s past, explore fascinating displays and learn how their work continues to keep Eye’s heritage alive. 🌟

03/12/2025

One of our most-loved Christmas Light Switch On treats is back this year… and you’ll want to be quick before it sells out 🎄🔥.

We’re delighted to welcome Athelington Hall’s famous Hog Roast to the event, serving up succulent roast pork, perfectly crisp crackling and their delicious apple sauce – a firm Eye favourite every single year 🐖🍏✨.

Nothing beats the smell, the flavour or that first bite on a chilly festive evening. Make sure you stop by their stall early and enjoy a proper winter warmer while soaking up the Christmas magic.

You can find out more about them here: athelingtonhall.co.uk
But trust us… you’ll smell them before you see them.

02/12/2025

Get ready for even more festive excitement at this year’s Eye Christmas Light Switch On 🎄✨. We’re thrilled to welcome L. Grayson’s Fun Fair to the event – bringing all the thrills, lights and family fun you could wish for!

Expect a fantastic selection of rides and attractions for all ages 🎡🎠
From classic favourites to high-energy fun, there’ll be plenty to keep everyone smiling right through the evening. Whether you're after a gentle ride for the little ones or something a bit more exciting for the grown-ups, the fun fair has you covered.

Come along, soak up the atmosphere and make some brilliant Christmas memories with us 🎅⭐

Don’t forget to check out their website to see the kind of fun they bring: lgraysonsfunfair.co.uk

02/12/2025

Get ready to discover something truly unique this Christmas 🎄✨

Sue’s Crafty Bits will be joining us at the Light Switch On with her stunning handmade creations – perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

Expect to find:
• Beautiful resin dragons, coasters and trinket bowls 🐉💫
• Eye-catching bottle-cap artwork and tables, each one totally unique 🍻🖼️
• Gorgeous themed resin pieces, including fairies, frogs and the enchanting Tree of Life 🌳✨
• One-of-a-kind decorative items that add a touch of magic to any home 🎁🏡

If you love handcrafted, quirky and artistic gifts, this is a stall you won’t want to miss. Pop by, say hello to Sue, and pick up something special this festive season 🎅🎨.

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