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Niton Lanterns - Lantern Making - Craft Workshops & Parade

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Niton Methodist Church
Newport Road
Niton
Isle of Wight
PO38 2DE

Tel: 01983 700000

Isle of Wight, Things to do, Lantern Parade and Workshops, NITON

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All workshops are free, with a suggested donation of £4 per lantern to cover the material costs. Not for profit, community run event. The Parade is a free community event and open to everyone.

About

Niton Lanterns is an annual lantern parade held in the village of Niton in December.

During November, on every Tuesday and Wednesday, there are craft workshops open from 3:15pm to 7pm. Get involved in this year's Lantern Parade by making colourful illuminated lanterns, big & small, with all the family.

All workshops are free, with a suggested donation of £4 per lantern to cover the material costs. We are a not for profit, community run event. Workshops are run at the Niton Methodist Church during November.

The parade is held on Sunday, December 7th. Meet at the Niton Methodist Church at 6pm with your lantern. We close the roads in the village for the parade. The parade ends at the beautiful church of St John the Baptist, which is illuminated for the evening.

There is a short family friendly church service and The Post Office and The White Lion are open till late for drinks and refreshments.

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Map & Directions

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Opening Times

Workshops (4 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Tuesday	15:15	19:00
Wednesday	15:15	19:00

Parade (7 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Sunday	18:00

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