Two Christmas trees have been put up in Coalville Town Centre - one in Memorial Square, the other in the newly-refurbished Marlborough Square.

North West Leicestershire District Council's deputy leader, Cllr Michael Wyatt, says the trees this year are better quality and £200 cheaper.

They will be at the heart of Saturday's Christmas in Coalville event.

Cllr Wyatt posted on social media and said: "This year we have a different species of tree. 

"We now have Nordmann Trees which are far better than the previous trees which the council used to install 

"Over the next few days, the lights will be installed. 

"I was determined to make sure the trees the council installed are better quality than in previous years. 

"I decided this year we would try the Nordmann Trees which do look much better, and were £200 cheaper."

The tree in Memorial Square, Coalville. Photo: Cllr Micahel Wyatt

Saturday's Christmas celebrations will see an all-day event come to Coalville.

Taking place across Marlborough Square, Belvoir Shopping Centre, and Needham's Walk car park, this community event promises a day filled with holiday cheer, family-friendly entertainment, and unforgettable seasonal activities.

By popular demand, the Living Snow Globe (from 2022) will return this year after the entertaining performances in the past. 

Capture memories inside the - new for 2024 - Photo Snow Globe and create your own take-home snow globe craft at Marlborough Square.

The heart of the activities will be hosted at the newly refurbished Marlborough Square, here the main stage will host a lineup of live performances, including popular local band Whiskey Chasers, community choir groups like Singing for the Soul Choir and Coalville Christ Church Community Choir, as well as Thornley Dance Academy and Century Theatre Academy. 

There will be performances by local schools Belvoirdale, St. Clare's RC, and Whitwick St John the Baptist CE Primary School. The Leicestershire Co op band will also be performing.

A special appearance by the National Elf Service will be interacting with everyone and keeping the whole family entertained.

The day's events will be rounded off by a breathtaking fire show and snow cannon finale.

Santa, courtesy of the Coalville Belvoir Rotary Club, will make a special appearance in Marlborough Square, making Christmas wishes come true.

A funfair in Needham's Walk car park, a children's funfair in Belvoir Shopping Centre, and various street performances, such as stilt walkers, will keep the holiday spirits high.

Over 25 festive stalls will be scattered throughout Belvoir Shopping Centre and Marlborough Square, featuring handmade gifts, holiday treats, and crafts by local artisans.

Belvoir Shopping Centre will host the satellite stage where there will be performances from Thornley Dance Academy and Century Theatre Academy. John Finney barrel organ will be playing as well as the Leicestershire Co-op band.

Parts of the event have been kindly sponsored by award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active.