A CRACKER of a Christmas is promised at Haworth.

Several new events are lined up alongside popular old favourites as the village launches its seasonal celebrations.

Attractions range from parades and music to entertainers and markets.

Kicking off the programme over the November 26-27 weekend is Sparkling Haworth.

It will include a new feature for 2022 – a Santa park run in the village's Central Park on Saturday, November 26.

The torchlight procession weekend follows on December 3 and 4. Making its debut will be a Santa's grotto at the park bowling club both days.

Brass bands and more will form part of a Christmas music weekend on December 10 and 11.

And the ever-popular Nativity parade weekend is on December 17 and 18. Both the Saturday and Sunday will include an artisan market in the park.

Late-night shopping – until 8pm – will take place on Thursdays December 1 and 22, and the Bronte Parsonage Museum will also be open late.

Festive craft fairs are being staged in the Old School Room every Saturday and Sunday until December 18.

The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is running a schedule of special services throughout next month, from an Elf Explorer and its carol train to Santa and mince pie specials.

An array of seasonal decorations will once again adorn shops and other premises in the village, including its world-famous Main Street.

A church steps installation is back for a second year, with a new design created by a local business owner.

Ian Park, of the Christmas in Haworth committee, says: "After a difficult few years for everyone, we're delighted to be able to bring a magical festive season to the village once again.

"The fact we're hosting additional events this year is even more exciting.

"The committee wishes to extend a warm welcome and festive cheer to all."

Full details of all the events ­– and timings – can be found at christmasinhaworth.com or facebook.com/christmasinhaworth.

Christmas in Haworth is a voluntary group of traders and councillors which works to raise funds and organise festive initiatives for the village.

The fundraising pays for a range of things from street entertainers, singers, dancers and brass bands to road closures, insurance, lighting up the village and advertising.

The committee says that despite restrictions around the pandemic curtailing its ability to raise money over the past two years, it was committed to delivering the "perfect Haworth Christmas".