ENTERTAINERS will turn back the clock for an evening of festive fun in Victorian fancy dress.

Chimney sweeps, barrel organists, hot chestnut sellers and an escapologist will take part in the fifth Swanley Christmas festival on Friday.

Oliver, Fagin and the Artful Dodger will roam the streets and revellers will be treated to fire breathers and jugglers.

A lantern parade will leave St Mary's Church hall, St Mary's Road, at 6pm and travel to the nativity scene in the town centre for carol singing and bell ringing.

Father Christmas will be on hand and there will be collections to raise money for Cancer Research and Mind.

For more information about the event, which runs from 5pm until 8pm, call Ann O'Reilly on 01322 665855.