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Alongside access to the Keep Festive Illuminations Trail, the Christmas Market of gifts, food vendors, music and a special visit from Santa will be a memorable event for all members of the family.

Give your Children an authentic encounter with St Nicholas that transcends time. Must purchase tickets separately for Santa and Light Trail.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Free	Free

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Only 1.5 hours from London, 45 mins from Cambridge and Colchester it is located on the B1058 (1 mile off A1017) . Follow the brown signs from 5 miles away.

Public Transport Directions

We are between two railway stations. Sudbury and Braintree, which are about 7 miles away. There is a limited bus service and lots of local taxis.

'Keep' Christmastide Market and the Dwelling of St Nicholas

Type:Food and Drink Event

Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJ

Website

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Tel01787 460 261

Opening Times

Season (18 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Friday	16:00	- 22:00

Season (19 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday	10:00	- 22:00

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