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13

Oct 2024

Owls by Candlelight
13 October 2024 - 26 January 2025
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

29

Nov 2024

Enlightened 2024
29 November 2024 - 4 January 2025
04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

15

Dec 2024

Christmas Open Estate Day
15 December 2024
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

23

Dec 2024

Beauty and the Beast Christmas Panto
23 December 2024
11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

18

Sep 2024

Little Acorns
18 September 2024 - 16 July 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

2

Nov 2024

Join the Magic at Santa’s Cabin this Christmas
2 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Grays
Lakeside Shopping Centre

16

Nov 2024

The Father Christmas Experience at Marsh Farm
16 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
South Woodham Ferrers
Marsh Farm

22

Nov 2024

RHS Glow 2024 at Hyde Hall
22 November 2024 - 28 December 2024
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

23

Nov 2024

Magic of Christmas at Colchester Zoo
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
09:30 AM
Colchester
Colchester Zoo

23

Nov 2024

Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Epping
Epping Ongar Railway

23

Nov 2024

A Magical Christmas Experience at Clacton Pier
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Clacton on Sea
Clacton Pier

27

Nov 2024

Havering Christmas Land 2024
27 November 2024 - 1 January 2025
04:30 PM
Hornchurch
Havering Mind

29

Nov 2024

Father Christmas Experiences at Barleylands
29 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Billericay
Barleylands

30

Nov 2024

Santa on the Pier
30 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Southend on Sea
Southend Pier & Railway

30

Nov 2024

Magical Christmas Experience at Hopefield
30 November 2024 - 22 December 2024
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Brentwood
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

30

Nov 2024

Enchanted - Trail of Light 2024
30 November 2024
Colchester
Colchester Zoo

30

Nov 2024

Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle
30 November 2024 - 22 December 2024
10:00 AM - 04:40 PM
Colchester
Colchester Castle Museum

30

Nov 2024

Santa Specials at Colne Valley Railway
30 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Castle Hedingham
Colne Valley Railway

1

Dec 2024

Christmas at Riverside
1 December 2024 - 3 January 2025
10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Chelmsford
Riverside Leisure Centre

1

Dec 2024

Christmas Walking Trail at Southend Pier
1 December 2024 - 24 December 2024
10:15 AM - 04:30 PM
Southend on Sea
Southend Pier & Railway

6

Dec 2024

Kentwell Hall – The Enchanted Garden Light Walk
6 December 2024 - 22 December 2024
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall and Gardens

7

Dec 2024

Step into a Dickensian Christmas at Kentwell Hall
7 December 2024 - 15 December 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall and Gardens

8

Dec 2024

Ingatestone Christmas Market
8 December 2024
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Ingatestone
Ingatestone Rotary

11

Dec 2024

Christmas Open Evening at Colchester Castle
11 December 2024
03:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Colchester
Colchester Castle Museum

14

Dec 2024

Day Out With Thomas 2024
14 December 2024 - 15 December 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

21

Dec 2024

Day Out With Thomas 2024
21 December 2024 - 22 December 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

31

Dec 2024

New Year's Eve Family Party at Orsett Hall
31 December 2024 - 1 January 2025
07:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Orsett
Orsett Hall

31

Dec 2024

New Year’s Eve Seafront Fireworks
31 December 2024 - 1 January 2025
06:00 PM - 12:15 AM
Southend on Sea
Southend BID

23

Jan 2025

Rapunzel
23 January 2025 - 25 January 2025
07:30 PM
Romford
Dragon Theatre Company

15

Feb 2025

Half Term History Makers at Audley End
15 February 2025 - 23 February 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saffron Walden
Audley End House and Gardens

8

Mar 2025

Viola & Pansy Festival 2025
8 March 2025 - 16 March 2025
Wickford
Meadow Croft Garden Centre

Little Acorns

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
18 September 2024 - 16 July 2025 , 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM
2024-09-18 2025-07-16
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Join the Education Team for Little Acorns, RHS Garden Hyde Hall's monthly pre-school garden and craft club, which aims to engage children aged 2 – 5 years with the natural world around them.
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Join the Magic at Santa’s Cabin this Christmas

Lakeside Shopping Centre
West Thurrock Way, Grays, Essex RM20 2ZP - Map Directions
2 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-02 2024-12-24
Visit Santa in his magic cabin at Lakeside between November 2nd and Christmas Eve! Children will receive a special gift from Santa himself.
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The Father Christmas Experience at Marsh Farm

Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5WP - Map Directions
16 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-16 2024-12-24
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A wondrous journey awaits you, but before you can embark on your enchanted adventure, you’ll need to be granted special access to the North Pole!
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RHS Glow 2024 at Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
22 November 2024 - 28 December 2024 , 05:00 PM until 09:00 PM
2024-11-22 2024-12-28
Let it Glow! Bring all the family for an unmissable after-dark spectacle of lights at the RHS Gardens this festive season. Selected dates between 22 November – 28 December 2024.
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Magic of Christmas at Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL - Map Directions
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024 , 09:30 AM
2024-11-23 2024-12-24
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Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day on 23rd & 24th November, 30th November & 1st December, 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th and 19th to 24th December 2024.
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Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex CM16 6BT - Map Directions
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-23 2024-12-24
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Bring the family to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials!
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A Magical Christmas Experience at Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier
1 North Sea, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1QX - Map Directions
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-23 2024-12-24
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Clacton Pier brings the festive spirit to life this year with a magical Christmas event for families.
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Havering Christmas Land 2024

Havering Mind
Harrow Lodge House, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1JU - Map Directions
27 November 2024 - 1 January 2025 , 04:30 PM
2024-11-27 2025-01-01
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A spectacular Christmas lights trail, where thousands of dazzling lights and festive decorations will create an enchanting experience for all ages.
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Father Christmas Experiences at Barleylands

Barleylands
Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD - Map Directions
29 November 2024 - 24 December 2024 , 09:30 AM until 05:30 PM
2024-11-29 2024-12-24
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Choose from 3 exciting experiences this year! All experiences include entry to the farm park for the whole day.
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Santa on the Pier

Southend Pier & Railway
Southend Pier, Western Esplanade, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1EE - Map Directions
30 November 2024 - 24 December 2024 , 10:30 AM until 04:30 PM
2024-11-30 2024-12-24
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Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa is returning to Southend Pier this festive season! Book your little one's ticket for a magical experience like no other.
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Magical Christmas Experience at Hopefield

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sawyers Hall Farm, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9BZ - Map Directions
30 November 2024 - 22 December 2024 , 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2024-11-30 2024-12-22
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Get in the festive spirit as we welcome you to Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield! Weekends from 30th November 2024. Pre-booked timeslots between 10am - 3pm.
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Enchanted - Trail of Light 2024

Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL - Map Directions
30 November 2024
2024-11-30 2024-12-30
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Join us for a magical journey after hours for our Enchanted Trail of Light on 30th November, 4th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 28th and 30th December 2024.
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Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle Museum
Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TJ - Map Directions
30 November 2024 - 22 December 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:40 PM
2024-11-30 2024-12-22
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Colchester Castle’s enchanting grotto returns for 2024! This December, Father Christmas and his Castle helpers will bring Christmas joy to the children of Colchester and hand out some very special festive gifts.
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Santa Specials at Colne Valley Railway

Colne Valley Railway
Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Essex CO9 3DZ - Map Directions
30 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-30 2024-12-24
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Santa is getting ready for his visits to us again this year. You will have a train ride before you meet Santa and then visit the workshop for children to choose their present.
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Christmas at Riverside

Riverside Leisure Centre
Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1FG - Map Directions
1 December 2024 - 3 January 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:30 PM
2024-12-01 2025-01-03
Come and skate in our magical winter wonderland at Riverside ice rink this Christmas!
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Christmas Walking Trail at Southend Pier

Southend Pier & Railway
Western Esplanade, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1EE - Map Directions
1 December 2024 - 24 December 2024 , 10:15 AM until 04:30 PM
2024-12-01 2024-12-24
This festive season, bring the family down to Southend Pier for a magical Christmas trail, for just £3 per child*!
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Kentwell Hall – The Enchanted Garden Light Walk

Kentwell Hall and Gardens
High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA - Map Directions
6 December 2024 - 22 December 2024 , 05:00 PM until 07:00 PM
2024-12-06 2024-12-22
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Kentwell Hall announces a captivating illuminated experience round the Hall’s Gardens, open on selected nights throughout December 2024. A mile-long walk promises a magical journey, offering an unforgettable evening for the whole family!
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Step into a Dickensian Christmas at Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall and Gardens
High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA - Map Directions
7 December 2024 - 15 December 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-12-07 2024-12-15
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Experience the magic of a traditional Victorian Christmas at Kentwell Hall!
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Ingatestone Christmas Market

Ingatestone Rotary
7 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9ED - Map Directions
8 December 2024 , 12:00 PM until 06:00 PM
2024-12-08 2024-12-08
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This year's Ingatestone Christmas Market with Brentwood Connected will take place on Sunday 8 December from 12-6pm.
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Christmas Open Evening at Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle Museum
Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TJ - Map Directions
11 December 2024 , 03:00 PM until 08:30 PM
2024-12-11 2024-12-11
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As a special festive treat, Colchester Castle’s FREE Christmas Open Evening returns for 2024 from 3pm – 8.30pm. Soak up the festive atmosphere whilst seeing over 2,000 years of amazing history.
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Day Out With Thomas 2024

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
14 December 2024 - 15 December 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-12-14 2024-12-15
Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into the station and he’s bringing loads of bubble fun to Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour across the weekends before Christmas, you can also meet Santa and receive a present!
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Day Out With Thomas 2024

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
21 December 2024 - 22 December 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-12-21 2024-12-22
Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into the station and he’s bringing loads of bubble fun to Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour across the weekends before Christmas, you can also meet Santa and receive a present!
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New Year's Eve Family Party at Orsett Hall

Orsett Hall
Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, Essex RM16 3HS - Map Directions
31 December 2024 - 1 January 2025 , 07:30 PM until 12:30 AM
2024-12-31 2025-01-01
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Countdown to the New Year with a celebration that's fun for all ages! Join us for an evening filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
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New Year’s Eve Seafront Fireworks

Southend BID
Marine Parade, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 2EN - Map Directions
31 December 2024 - 1 January 2025 , 06:00 PM until 12:15 AM
2024-12-31 2025-01-01
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Southend is set to sparkle with the city’s first-ever New Year’s Eve seafront fireworks displays! Two dazzling, free displays will light up the night sky on Tuesday 31st December 2024.
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Rapunzel

Dragon Theatre Company
Havering Road Methodist Church Hall, Moray Way, Rise Park, Romford, Greater London RM1 4YD - Map Directions
23 January 2025 - 25 January 2025 , 07:30 PM
2025-01-23 2025-01-25
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The Dragon Theatre Company presents a 'hair-larious' traditional pantomime that’s crammed full of fun!
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Half Term History Makers at Audley End

Audley End House and Gardens
Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JF - Map Directions
15 February 2025 - 23 February 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-02-15 2025-02-23
Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands on shenanigans at Audley End this half term.
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Viola & Pansy Festival 2025

Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex SS11 7QU - Map Directions
8 March 2025 - 16 March 2025
2025-03-08 2025-03-16
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The Viola & Pansy Festival is returning for a week full of festival favourites and this year it is bigger and better than ever!
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