The Isle of Wight's Day of Christmas in Newport was a sight to behold, on Saturday, November 19 - with a visit to see Santa in his St James's Square grotto among the highlights of the day.

From donkeys (visiting from the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary) to ice skating at Newport's Quay and from music and dancing to The Grinch, there was something for everyone.

The big day culminated in the Christmas lights switch-on.

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Isle of Wight County Press: The crowd at the Newport Christmas lights switch on.The crowd at the Newport Christmas lights switch on. (Image: Pamela Parker.)

Children from Apollo Youth Theatre perform in St Thomas's Square.

Meanwhile, Ryde marks the countdown to Christmas early next month.

Firefighters in the town have put up their tree, ahead of the Christmas Market on December 3 (between 10am and 4.30pm).

The Wight Brainy Bunch will switch the lights on at the end of the market.

Isle of Wight County Press: The crowd at the Newport Christmas lights switch on.The crowd at the Newport Christmas lights switch on. (Image: Pamela Parker.)