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Blue badge holders offered drive-thru Christmas lights experience in Ipswich

Blue badge holders will be able to view Ipswich's Christmas lights from their vehicles during a special drive-thru event on December 1.

Why it matters: The initiative makes the town's Christmas lights display accessible to those who might find it challenging to view them on foot through the pedestrianised town centre.

Christmas lights and performance outside the town hall in Ipswich
Christmas lights and performances in 2021(Alamy)

The big picture:

  • Free ticketed access will be available between 18:00 and 21:00.

  • Vehicles must follow a set route through the town centre.

  • A 5mph speed limit will be in force.

  • Early evening slots are already fully booked, but tickets remain available for the 19:30-20:30 time slot.

Details:

  • The route runs from Major's Corner, along Carr Street, Tavern Street and Westgate Street.

  • One ticket per vehicle is required.

  • Blue badges must be displayed on the front windscreen.

  • Vehicles will not be permitted to stop along the route.

Worth noting: The main Christmas lights switch-on event takes place on Sunday, November 17, between 16:00 and 19:30.

The bottom line: You can book your tickets at https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-lights-blue-badge-drive-thru. But be quick, there's not many left.

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