On Saturday (November 22) the town hosted an all-day Christmas market with funfair and rides as well as events inside the shopping centre - culminating in light switch on at the bandstand.
Fun and festive children's activities included writing a letter and posting it to Santa, lego building, reindeer food making, circus skills as well as Christingle making . There were also community performers, street performers and a visit from the cast of Fareham Live’s panto Beauty and the Beast.
Pictures: Alec Chapman
9. Fareham Christmas lights switch on
Pictured is The Garrison family. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
10. Fareham Christmas lights switch on
Pictured is Santa and helpers. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
11. Fareham Christmas lights switch on
Pictured is Christmas Fair Performer. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman
12. Fareham Christmas lights switch on
Pictured is Christmas Fair goers. Pictured by Alec Chapman | Alec Chapman