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Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £50.00 Per TicketColchester
Unwind at Colchester Castle with a restorative evening of cacao, therapeutic gongs, crystal singing bowls and sound healing as the Winter Solstice approaches.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 11 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketColchester
Game after hours at Colchester Castle, with board games, role-playing games, a welcome drink and access to the museum throughout the evening.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206330784Price
Price £71.00 Per TicketColchester
Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop led by our Head Gardener, Claire. Enjoy a glass of fizz and a mince pie as you create your own beautiful Christmas wreath.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
JobServe Community Stadium Events, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 752443Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Join us for our Comedy Night, hosted by our brilliant regular MC Justin Panks.
Dates
- From:
- 13 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
Address
JobServe Community Stadium Events, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 752443Price
Price £20.00 to £22.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Come and enjoy a festive morning fun for the whole family.
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
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- 20 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
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- 21 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
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- 22 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
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- 23 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 11:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £7.25 Per TicketColchester
A magical festive grotto experience for nursery and preschool groups, featuring Father Christmas, storytelling, songs and Christmas activities at Colchester Castle.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 7 Dec 2026to16 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Enjoy a festive evening at Colchester Castle with free entry, Christmas decorations, seasonal refreshments and the chance to meet Father Christmas.
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Dates
- From:
- 9 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketColchester
Enjoy a festive quiz night at Colchester Castle with a guided Roman vault tour, Christmas trivia, drinks, nibbles and exclusive after-hours access.
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Dates
- From:
- 18 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 20:30
Address
Colchester Zoological Society, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206331292Stanway, Colchester
Prepare to be amazed along our magical trail filled with wonder at every turn and all put together by our creative in-house team!
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Dates
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- 27 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026
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- 4 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026
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- 11 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026
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- 18 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026
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- 23 Dec 2026
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- 27 Dec 2026to28 Dec 2026
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Festive wreath making
Join us to make your own beautiful festive wreath using a natural base and plant materials gathered from Beth's garden.All foliage and natural materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own for that personal touch…
Dates
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- 17 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price Free to £8.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Celebrate the festive season with us at the Beth Chatto Christmas Fair!
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Houchins Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO61RTTelephone
01376561448Price
Price £85.00 Per TicketCoggeshall
Come and celebrate Christmas at the Houchins Ski Lodge! Gather your friends, family or colleagues and join us for a fabulous, shared Christmas party night
Dates
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:30
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:30
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- 12 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 00:30
Address
JobServe Community Stadium Events, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 752443Price
Price £24.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Our much-loved ABBA tribute act, Bjorn Illusion, are back for another fantastic night of music! Get ready to sing, dance and relive all the iconic hits, from timeless classics to feel-good favourites. It's time to dig out your dancing shoes and get…
Dates
- From:
- 17 Sept 2027Open 19:30 - 23:45
Address
JobServe Community Stadium Events, Colchester, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206752443Price
Price £2.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Join us at Colchester United's Christmas Fair for festive shopping, unique gifts and local businesses. Exhibitors are still welcome, with stalls available for £50 plus VAT.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Reembrandt Way, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QSTelephone
01206845945Price
FreeColchester
Join us for a fabulous festive day out at our Ho Ho Headway Christmas Fayre
Saturday 28th November 2026
11am–4pm
Philip Morant School and College,
Enjoy:
Wonderful craft and gift stalls – perfect for finding those special Christmas presents!…Dates
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £6.00 to £16.00 Per TicketColchester
See Colchester Castle by starlight and enjoy a festive family visit with Father Christmas, sparkling lights, seasonal treats and a gift for each child.
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Dates
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- 21 Dec 2026Open 17:30 - 19:45
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- 22 Dec 2026Open 17:30 - 19:45
Dedham
Browse festive gifts, food and drink, and handmade artisan goods, with music, Morris dancers and a family Star Trail at Dedham Christmas Market.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Nov 2026Open 12:30 - 16:30
Address
JobServe Community Stadium Events, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 752443Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favourite Christmas hits into a night of non-stop fun!
Dates
- From:
- 9 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00
Address
Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £37.50 Per TicketCowdray Avenue, Colchester
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206330784Colchester
Enjoy a lovely evening of entertainment, Christmas traditions and good food with family or friends.
Dates
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 15:15
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 22:15
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 15:15
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