FORMER Spice Girl Geri Halliwell switched on this year's Christmas lights at Bluewater.

The switch-on and the launch of Bluewater’s Winter Wonderland took place on November 6.

The celebrations included a fireworks display, followed by an ice-skating performance at the centre’s ice rink.

Father Christmas made a special appearance and children were able to visit him in his grotto.

Miss Halliwell also treated guests to a reading from her latest children's book, Ugenia Lavender.

Fiona Campbell-Reilly, head of marketing at Bluewater, said: “Bluewater’s light switch-on was a great family night out enjoyed by all."