There will be plenty going on in Brighouse in the run-up to Christmas as the town’s BID launches a new campaign to to encourage people to visit.

Brighouse BID, the organisation which represents all shops, venues and businesses in the town centre, has organised the Christmas events in the town.

The message for the town’s residents and those further afield across West Yorkshire is that everyone will find more than they think when they visit Brighouse in the next few weeks.

The Christmas Market and Tree Switch-On will take place on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29.

The street market will have gifts, crafts and food and many of shops, venues and businesses will be open throughout the weekend.

Santa will be welcoming children and families at the Overgate Furniture shop on Park Street; and, on Saturday, there will be the turning on of the Thornton Square Christmas Tree.

On Thursday, December 10 there will be Christmas Late Night Shopping in the town centre which will see many of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and businesses stay open into the evening.

Between Saturday, November 28 and Monday, December 14 there will be extra sparkle in Brighouse town centre with a Window Wonderland competition.

Shops, venues and businesses have signed up to decorate their windows and visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite.

For more details of what is coming up in Brighouse are available at www.visitbrighouse.co.uk/christmas

Helen Holdsworth, project manager for Brighouse BID, said: “We’ve had quite the year in Brighouse, and we really need the support of those nearby and further afield this Christmas which is why we’ve invested in this new campaign to showcase our amazing town.

“Our message is simple - whether you’re meeting friends, shopping for something special or simply fancy a change, Brighouse is the place to be this Christmas with independent shops packed with great finds, cafés perfect for a catch-up, great food worth making time for, and events and activities for everyone to enjoy.

“We look forward to seeing many visitors – familiar faces and new arrivals – in the weeks ahead.”