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Christmas Events and Activities in Essex

It's the most wonderful time of the year - Christmas in Essex is packed full of festive fun and things to do for the whole family.

Santa Experiences

Meet Father Christmas at his grotto where he'll be waiting with a gift for those on the nice list at one of the various Santa experiences across Essex. Hop on the train to see him at Audley End Miniature Railway or head to Colchester Zoo for holiday fun and animal encounters!

Christmas Meals Out

Enjoy delicious food and drink at from three-course Christmas dinners to festive afternoon teas and more in Essex this winter.

Pantomimes

Of course, we can't forget the classic family day out to the theatre for the traditional Christmas pantomime! Choose from one or more of Essex's top theatres including Cliffs Pavilion, Princes Theatre, Mercury Theatre, and Harlow Playhouse for your festive production.

Christmas Markets

What better place to do a spot of Christmas shopping than a Christmas fayre or market? Peruse a variety of stalls selling crafts, food and drink, and other fantastic presents for your loved ones at an array of events taking place across the county.

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Fairytale of New York

Address

Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

Telephone
01206 636849

info@colchester-events.co.uk

Price
Price £28.50 Per Ticket

Cowdray Avenue, Colchester

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

Dates

From:
14 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
Christmas Special at Audley End Miniature Railway

Address

Audley End Miniature Railway, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JB

Telephone
01799 510726

enquiries@aemr.co.uk

Price
Price £23.00 Per Ticket

Saffron Walden

Make memories this Christmas at Audley End Miniature Railway and journey into the magical woods to the grotto. Each child will receive a special Christmas gift.

Dates

From:

21 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 20:00
Braintree Christmas Street Market

Address

High Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1TX

Telephone
01376 552525

streetmarket@braintree.gov.uk

Price
Free

Braintree

Our Braintree Christmas Street Market will be on Saturday 23 November, featuring food stalls, bars, crafts and handmade items, local produce and collectables.

Dates

From:
23 Nov 2024Open 09:00 - 17:30
Christmas Train to Wickford

Address

Southminster Station, Station Approach, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EN

Telephone
+447735216593

esscrp@essex.gov.uk

Price
Price £3.00 to £5.00 Per Ticket

Southminster

Christmas Train
24 November 2024 | 1.06pm
Join us on this Christmas Train decorated and full of fun on the journey to Wickford to the Christmas Fayre in the town.
Adults £5 Children £3

Dates

From:
24 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 18:30
Peake Spa Christmas Event

Address

Stoke by Nayland Resort, Colchester, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO64PZ

Telephone
01206 262836

peake@stokebynayland.com

Price
Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Leavenheath, Colchester

Join us for an evening of pampering and festive fun at our annual Peake Spa Christmas Event!

Dates

From:
27 Nov 2024Open 18:00 - 21:00
Snow White

Address

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG

Telephone
01245 606505

boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk

Fairfield Road, Chelmsford

Snow White and friends glide into Chelmsford for our 2024 pantomime with all the ingredients of a perfect family Christmas treat at Chelmsford Theatre.

Dates

From:

29 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with Hannah Louise at The Tiptree Tea Room

Address

The Tiptree Tea Room, Museum & Jam Shop, Wilkin and Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF

tiptree@trooms.com

Price
Price £75.00 Per Ticket

Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester

Come and learn how to make your own traditional Christmas
wreath from scratch, with all materials and decorations
provided as well as a welcome drink on arrival, a delicious
Tiptree cream tea or cheese tea and a discount voucher for
the gift shop…

Dates

From:
29 Nov 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
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29 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 15:30
From:
30 Nov 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
From:
30 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 15:30
Dick Whittington

Address

Harlow Playhouse, The High, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1LS

Telephone
01279431945

Playhouse.Boxoffice@Harlow.Gov.Uk

Price
Price £22.00 to £24.00 Per Ticket

Harlow

Join us this Christmas on a dazzling adventure at Harlow Playhouse for our 2024 Pantomime, "Dick Whittington,"

Dates

From:

29 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025
Headway Essex Christmas Fayre 2024

Address

Woodland Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO4 6DH

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 845945

fundraising@headwayessex.org.uk

Price
Free

Colchester

Join us for festive fun and meet Elsa and Santa's Elf

Dates

From:
30 Nov 2024Open 10:30 - 14:30
Christmas Fair & Santa

Address

Museum of Power, Museum of Power - Steam Pumping Station,Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QA

Telephone
01621 843183

james.gulleford@museumofpower.org.uk

Price
Price £9.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket

Langford, Maldon

Christmas Fair & Santa

Dates

From:

30 Nov 2024to1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Meet Father Christmas

Address

Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282939

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Price
Price £10.00 Per Ticket

Colchester

Each child gets a few minutes to speak to Father Christmas and enjoy this magical start to Christmas!
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This event is suitable for all ages.

Dates

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30 Nov 2024
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1 Dec 2024
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7 Dec 2024
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8 Dec 2024
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14 Dec 2024
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15 Dec 2024
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21 Dec 2024
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22 Dec 2024
Little Monsters Santa's Grotto

Address

Little Monsters House of Fun, Unit 5 Ford Farm, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HU

info@littlemonsterparty.co.uk

Price
Price £2.50 to £17.50 Per Ticket

Braintree Road, Great Dunmow

FOR CHRISTMAS 2024, Little Monsters will once again create a fantastic festive Grotto, offering a unique personalised Santa experience where you will MEET SANTA IN PERSON.

Dates

From:

30 Nov 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
Festive Fun at Audley End

Address

Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

Telephone
0370 333 1181

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Saffron Walden

Enjoy a family day out at Audley End this Christmas, as you soak up the festive atmosphere.

Dates

From:

30 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Christmas at Ho Ho Hopefield

Address

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZ

Telephone
01277201110

tracy@hopefield.org.uk

Price
Price £4.99 Per Ticket

Brentwood

Join us for a festive event with Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield – perfect for the whole family to create special memories.

Dates

From:

30 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024
Christmas Crooners

Address

Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA

Telephone
0343 310 0030

Southend

Christmas Crooners is jam-packed with festive favourites, and the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and ol' Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.

Dates

From:
30 Nov 2024
Father Christmas at Audley End

Address

Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

Telephone
0370 333 1181

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Saffron Walden

Join Father Christmas at Audley End this December for a magical way to start the festive season.

Dates

From:

30 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Festive Afternoon Tea

Address

Stoke by Nayland Resort, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ

Telephone
01206 262836

sales@stokebynayland.com

Price
Price £24.95 Per Ticket

Leavenheath, Colchester

Enjoy a festive afternoon tea with friends, colleagues or loved ones this December.

Dates

From:

1 Dec 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 15:00
Santa Sunday Events

Address

Stoke by Nayland Resort, Colchester, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO64PZ

Telephone
01206 262836

sales@stokebynayland.com

Price
Price £12.00 to £34.00 Per Ticket

Leavenheath, Colchester

Join us for a very special two-course Sunday lunch with Father Christmas this December.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 15:00
From:
8 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 15:00
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 15:00
Lunch with Santa at 1935 Rooftop Restaurant

Address

Holiday Inn Southend, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XG

Telephone
01702209085

salesmgr@hisouthend.com

Price
Price £19.95 to £34.95 Per Ticket

Southend-on-Sea

Join us for a delicious 3-course Sunday roast in our stunning 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, followed by a meet-and-greet with the one and only Santa Claus!

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 14:30
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 12:30 - 14:30
A Christmas Carol

Address

Layer Marney Tower, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US

Telephone
01206330784

admin@layermarneytower.co.uk

Price
Price £78.00 Per Ticket

Colchester

Enjoy a lovely lunchtime or evening of Christmas traditions and good food in our warm, decorative barn.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
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3 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
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4 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
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5 Dec 2024Open 19:15 - 22:30