CHRISTMAS lights were switched on in Haworth and Steeton.

CHRISTMAS lights were switched on in Haworth  as local villages gear up for the festive season.

The first-ever Haworth switch-on was hailed a great success by local business people who organised the family event last Saturday.

Crowds flocked to watch the official switch-on at the Christmas tree at the bottom of Main Street by BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration.

Spokesman Josie Price, who runs Weavers Guesthouse, said: “The switch-on exceeded all our expectations in terms of attendance, and feedback has been really encouraging. Harry Gration was super, a real gentleman. You could tell his fondness for Haworth, which resonated with the mainly local crowd. Look for beautiful pictures on this page keighleynews-christmas-lights