“"WinterFest is a fantastic opportunity to bring people together during the festive season, support our local businesses and celebrate everything that makes Northampton such a great place. Working with our partners, we're creating a programme that combines exciting attractions, live entertainment and community participation, helping to drive footfall into the town centre and create memorable experiences. We hope WinterFest will become a highlight of the festive calendar and would love schools, groups and organisations from across West Northants to get involved."
“"The town council is delighted to be working with WNC as the principal sponsorship partner of this year’s Winterfest programme, which will officially launch at our Christmas Lights Switch On, set for Saturday, 21 November. The switch on event will bring a magical, festive atmosphere to the town, setting the scene for Winterfest, by illuminating the 40ft Christmas trees located at All Saints’ Piazza, Guildhall Square, Market Square, Abington Square and Becket’s Park, along with our upgraded lighting throughout the town centre and along the Wellingborough Road. We’re also pleased to add two new trees this year, outside the train station on St Peter’s Way, supported by the Northampton Town BID, and on Kingsley Front, at St Matthew’s Church. We’re incredibly excited for Winterfest and the enhanced offer that this partnership approach will bring to Northampton. There will be something for everyone to enjoy and we’re looking forward to seeing the town come alive with Christmas spirit."
“"WinterFest gives businesses across the town centre a fantastic opportunity to make the most of the increased footfall we expect to see in the run-up to Christmas. There is a packed programme of activity planned, and we’re encouraging businesses to get involved, make the most of the opportunities available and give visitors even more reasons to shop, eat, drink and spend time in Northampton. As part of the BID’s contribution, we’ll be running our Golden Ticket giveaway, with four families each having the chance to win £500 in vouchers to spend in participating town centre businesses, alongside Santa’s Grotto at the Grosvenor Centre and a programme of activity around Small Business Saturday. By working together and making the most of the festive buzz, we can maximise the impact of WinterFest and deliver a really positive Christmas for businesses and visitors."
