Stockton Sparkles

Pop down to Stockton High Street for festive fun and entertainment as Stockton Sparkles returns for another year.

Join us on Thursday 23 November for the launch of Stockton Sparkles.

Presented popular BBC Tees presenter Gary Philipson and Dan Westwood, and our very own Santa and a special festive sets from Loud Noises, Stockton Sings Choir and Apollo House Band ft. Marina Gears. Plus an appearance from Santa’s Elves and Jones and Barnard with a choreographed LED performance and a variety show.

This year’s highlights also include:

Victorian Christmas Fair: Thursday 23 November to Sunday 26 November
Christmas Market: Thursday 30 November to Sunday 3 December
Stories with Santa: Thursday 30 November and Friday 1 December
Mini-Candle Holder Workshop: Saturday 2 December
Lantern Parade – Sunday 3 December

View the Car Parking Map here.

View the Bus Timetable here.

Times

From 5.30pm - 7.30pm
The light switch-on will be at 6.30pm.

Location

Stockton High Street, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, UK

Public Transport Directions

We are expecting there to be high demand for car parking spaces, particularly on launch night when there is a show at the Globe Theatre. However, there are more than 1,000 parking spaces in Stockton, including Wellington Square car park (TS18 1NA). Long stay car parks open to the public include: Skinner Street (TS18 1DY), Thompson Street Car Park (TS18 2BF), Maritime Car Park (TS18 2HD), Parliament Street Car Park (TS18 3SW) and Riverside Car Park (TS18 1TE). There will be the following car park closures: Shambles Car Park - Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 November, 4pm until 11.59pm. Shambles Car Park - Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November, 4pm until 11.59pm. Shambles Car Park - Friday 1 to Sunday 3 December, 4pm until 11.59pm. High Street Car Park North - Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 November, 6pm until 6am. High Street Car Park North - Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December, 5pm until 11.59pm. Visit www.stockton.gov.uk/car-parks for a full list and a downloadable map.