THE countdown to Barnsley's Christmas light switch on has begun - and so we have created this handy guide to tell you all you need to know.

The event - on Wednesday November 18 - will feature princesses and superheroes and will kick off with a sing-a-long at 5pm. The planned firework display has been cancelled due to forecast high winds.

Henry Gallagher - who appeared on Britain's Got Talent - will also perform

The light switch on will happen at 6pm outside the town hall by the princesses and superheroes.

ROAD CLOSURES

9.30am to 10pm - Church Street from St. Mary’s Gate to junction with Market Hill and Shambles St

Regent Street between Church Street and Eastgate

Sadler Gate

4pm – 7pm Church Street (full length)

Regent Street (full length)

Eastgate

Eldon Street

Market Hill

St Mary’s Place

Church Lane

Royal Street

Hanson Street

Regent Street South

5.55pm – 6.15pm Shambles Street

The following on street parking bays in the town centre will be suspended from 9am

Regents Street

Church Street

St Mary’s Place

Sadler Gate