Portishead Christmas Lights

About

Portishead Christmas Lights is run by volunteers who are committed not only to make Portishead as festive as possible, but to be the best in the West in the category of 'Town Christmas Lights'. One day hopefully, we will be regarded as one of the best in the UK ! The Portishead Christmas Lights now represent a ‘Golden Mile’ of festive illumination: through the High Street and now extending up West Hill and the Waitrose Piazza. Its a huge display. The annual cost each year for the lights is around £20,000. We receive an absolutely vital grant from Portishead Town Council but the majority of the monies is met by local fundraising. Over the years many local groups have generously chosen to raise money in various ways for the lights. This is much appreciated and has helped us to pursue a process of continual improvement.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes