CHRISTMAS came early to Walton with a night full of festive fun.

The Walton Christmas Festival had a host of entertainment on offer for young and old last night for the annual festive lights switch-on.

Organiser Liz Harper, of Walton Forum, said: “This is something we have been

organising for many years now and everyone always has a great time.”

For more pictures from the event, see Thursday's Clacton, Frinton and Walton Gazette.