Let there be light – Bury Light Night!

Bury is set to buzz with light and action as the third annual Bury Light Night comes to town on Friday 11 October.

Thousands of people are expected to visit once more and see the town centre in a whole new light, with a huge and eclectic mix of arts, music, performance and visual treats lined up.

Unusual and special events for all the family will take place against a backdrop of lit-up buildings and animated public spaces, mostly free, between 6pm and 9pm.

There will also be a tasty array of bustling markets and food and drink on offer, plus late shopping opportunities.

The action will take place across the town centre at the following venues:

* Bury Art Museum

* The Fusilier Museum and Tourist Information Centre

* The Met

* Castle Armoury

* Bury Transport Museum

* The Mill Gate Shopping Centre

* The Rock Shopping Centre

Weird and wonderful happenings can also be expected in the town’s public spaces, such as:

* Kay Gardens (outside the Bus and Rail Interchange)

* Library Gardens (Silver Street)

* Gallipoli Garden (Silver Street)

* Parish Church Gardens 

* Lions Gardens (Crompton Street).

Councillor Jane Lewis, cabinet member for leisure, tourism and culture, said: “Bury Light Night has proved a huge success so far, and everyone is looking forward to a third year of great entertainment and family fun.

“I must thank and congratulate our many partners who have done so much to make Bury Light Night happen. Please come along and enjoy yourselves!”

For all the details, download the Bury Light Programme at www.bury.gov.uk/burylightnight

Printed copies can be picked up at Bury Tourist Information Centre, based in the Fusilier Museum in Moss Street, Bury – call 0161 253 5111 or email touristinformation@bury.gov.uk

You can follow Bury Light Night on Twitter https://twitter.com/burylightnight and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/burylightnight

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Press release issued: 24 September 2013.

Media invitation: All media will be welcome at Bury Light Night – Friday 11 October 2013, 6pm to 9pm.