Norwich is soon to be lit up with festive spirit as the Christmas lights switch-on is just around the corner - but how will it affect travel around the city?

This year's festive switch-on event will take place on November 14 and run from 5.30pm until 7.05pm.

There will be a special guest to switch on the festive lights – Norfolk comedy star Owen Evans from double act The Nimmo Twins.

While the event goes on temporary traffic restrictions will be in place.

Running from 8am until 11pm, St Peters Street, Millennium Plain and Bethel Street from its junction with Forum Car Park entrance to its junction with St Peters Street will be closed.

From 12pm until 11pm, Brigg Street and Gentleman's Walk will also be closed.

Between 4pm and 11pm, St Giles Street, Gaol Hill, Guildhall Hill, Exchange Street, London Street, Little London Street, Castle Street, Dove Street, St John Maddermarket and Pottergate from its junction with Upper Goat Lane to its junction with Exchange Street will be shut.

During the closures, the taxi rank will also be moved to outside the Waffle House in St Giles Street.