Last updated: November 11, 2024
Make the most of the holidays in Billericay with our detailed event guide. Whether you're deeply rooted in Billericay or just branching out, our guide helps your festive spirit flourish.
One enchanting experience to explore this season is the Audley End Miniature Railway Christmas Event, where families can enjoy a magical train ride through beautifully decorated landscapes. Additionally, Colchester Zoo Christmas Events features captivating animals alongside festive attractions that bring joy to visitors of all ages. And the Father Christmas Experience at Marsh Farm is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an interactive visit with Santa in a charming farm setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Unique blend of local produce and handmade gifts in the town centre.
Braintree Christmas Street Market offers a vibrant social experience with a variety of locally produced food, handcrafted gifts, and contemporary homeware. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy spiced cider, pizza, and other seasonal treats while browsing the stalls in the town centre.
Where: Braintree | More Info: Braintree Christmas Street Market
Unique gifts and local crafts in a picturesque setting.
Markshall Estate's Christmas Market offers a day filled with artisan gifts, handcrafted decorations, and delicious seasonal treats. Enjoy local businesses, food trucks, and mulled wine in the beautiful surroundings of the estate.
Where: Coggeshall | More Info: Markshall Estate Christmas Market
Interactive Christmas experience with Father Christmas and festive activities.
At Audley End Miniature Railway, embark on a festive journey through ancient woodland near Saffron Walden. Climb aboard the Christmas Express to visit Father Christmas's winter workshop, where Mother Christmas and her elves are busy preparing toys for Christmas Eve. Each child will receive a special gift. Enjoy an illuminated woodland walk, create reindeer food, write letters to Father Christmas, and participate in various festive activities.
Where: Saffron Walden | More Info: Audley End Miniature Railway Christmas Event
Interactive pantomime with audience participation.
Snow White, a fun and fresh new version of the classic tale, features back-chatting mirrors, evil stepmothers, kind princes, singalongs, jokes, and silliness. The story follows Snow White as she flees to a new life in the forest and is tempted by a poison apple. Will friendships and love overcome evil in the end?
Where: Chelmsford | More Info: Snow White Pantomime at Chelmsford Theatre
Classic pantomime with a blend of comedy, music, and adventure.
Join Dick Whittington on his thrilling adventure as he seeks fame and fortune, facing the wicked King Rat and his rat horde threatening global chaos. Starring Harlow favourites Jimmy Burton-Iles and Ben Parsley, this pantomime promises a spectacular blend of everything you've come to expect from a Harlow Playhouse production, ensuring an unmissable treat for all the family.
Where: Harlow | More Info: Dick Whittington Pantomime at Harlow Playhouse
Meet Santa amidst historic steam engines and festive stalls.
Meet Santa at the Museum of Power, Langford, where you can enjoy a miniature steam train ride and explore indoor Christmas stalls.
Where: Langford | More Info: Christmas Fair & Santa at Langford
Traditional Christmas Day Lunch with complementary coffee, mince pies, and petit fours.
Orsett Hall offers a variety of Christmas events, including a Santa's Banquet Bash with entertainment by Moji Children's Entertainer, a Mini Panto, and a Magic Show with Elves. The events feature a three-course festive meal, half a bottle of house wine per person, and DJ entertainment. There are also options for an All-Inclusive Christmas Party Night with unlimited drinks and a Twilight Christmas Party with a special evening atmosphere.
Where: Orsett | More Info: Orsett Hall Christmas Lunch and Dinner
Spectacular blend of traditional pantomime elements with a modern twist.
Join Harlow Playhouse for a dazzling adventure with "Dick Whittington," starring Jimmy Burton-Iles and Ben Parsley. Dick's journey through panto land is filled with excitement as he seeks fame and fortune, facing the wicked King Rat and his rat horde threatening global chaos.
Where: Harlow | More Info: Harlow Playhouse Pantomime
Interactive pantomime with a feisty Snow White.
Chelmsford Theatre presents a fresh and fun adaptation of Snow White, featuring back-chatting mirrors, evil stepmothers, kind princes, singalongs, jokes, and silliness.
Where: Chelmsford | More Info: Chelmsford Theatre Pantomime
World-class performances with elaborate sets and costumes.
Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre offer a diverse range of live entertainment, including ballet, opera, classical music, top-name comedians, and West End musicals. The venues are state-of-the-art entertainment, conference, and hospitality venues located in Southend-on-Sea, providing a family-friendly environment with accessible facilities.
Where: Southend on Sea | More Info: Cliffs Pavillion and Palace Theatre Pantomime
Exclusive themed entertainment with interactive dessert stations and thrilling dodgem rides.
Dream Circus Christmas Parties at Barleylands offer an extravagant and surreal experience with world-class entertainment, themed decor, and interactive dessert stations. Enjoy three courses of festive dining, thrilling dodgem rides, and a glamorous casino. The event features a signature dance floor and silent disco zone, ensuring everyone dances the night away.
Where: Billericay | More Info: Dream Circus Christmas Parties at Barleylands
Interactive journey with elves and festive activities.
At Marsh Farm, the Father Christmas Experience is a family event aimed at children up to 12 years old. The journey begins with special access to the North Pole, where you can learn spells at the Elf Academy and visit Mother Christmas's kitchen. Highlights include the Snow Show, meeting Father Christmas, and making your own teddy bear. The event also includes festive rides, animal encounters, and ice skating.
Where: South Woodham Ferrers | More Info: Father Christmas Experience at Marsh Farm
Family-friendly Christmas celebration with animal encounters.
Join Hopefield Animal Sanctuary for a family-friendly Christmas event featuring Santa's grotto, Christmas crafts, a miniature Christmas village, and general admission to the sanctuary. Enjoy free gingerbread, warm squash, and mulled wine. Activities include letter writing to Santa and a Christmas trail.
Where: Brentwood | More Info: Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield
Holiday celebration with animal encounters and festive activities.
Colchester Zoo offers a variety of Christmas activities, including meeting Santa, visiting the reindeer stables, and participating in festive crafts at the Elves' Workshop. The zoo also features beautiful decorations and special events like the Santa Experience.
Where: Colchester | More Info: Colchester Zoo Christmas Events
Free pass to visit Father Christmas for children.
Join us on a decorated Christmas Train journey to Wickford for the Christmas Fayre. Each child buying an event ticket will receive a free pass to visit Father Christmas in the grotto at Wickford. The train will depart at 1.05pm from Southminster.
Where: Southminster | More Info: Christmas Train to Wickford Fayre
Hands-on wreath-making experience with festive refreshments.
Create your own traditional Christmas wreath from scratch with all materials and decorations provided, along with a welcome drink, Tiptree cream tea, or cheese tea, and a discount voucher for the gift shop.
Where: Tiptree | More Info: Christmas Wreath Making at Tiptree
Personalized Christmas gift from Santa.
Join Little Monsters House of Fun for a special Christmas party with Father Christmas and his elves. Enjoy making your own 16-inch Gingerbread Man or Snowman, decorating a Gingerbread Man, and participating in festive activities. The event includes a Christmas Munch Box, a Santa Hat, and festive soft play.
Where: Great Dunmow | More Info: Little Monsters Festive Grotto
Santa's surprise visit with a special gift for each child.
Join Down Hall for a special afternoon tea experience with Santa, featuring a delightful spread of seasonal treats and a special gift for each child.
Where: Hatfield Heath | More Info: Festive Afternoon Tea with Santa at Down Hall
Interactive Christmas experience with Father Christmas and festive activities.
Barleylands Farm Park offers a variety of Christmas activities, including meeting Father Christmas, making crafts, and enjoying the farm park's usual attractions like animal encounters and play areas.
Where: Billericay | More Info: Barleylands Farm Park Christmas Events
Interactive light show with LED wristbands and festive train journey.
Epping Ongar Railway offers two unique Christmas experiences: Santa's Special Trains and the Epping Ongar Lights Express. Santa's Special Trains feature a festive train journey where children receive a present from Santa, while the Epping Ongar Lights Express is an interactive light show with stunning neon views and LED wristbands.
Where: Ongar | More Info: Epping Ongar Railway Christmas Events
Interactive Christmas activities with Father and Mother Christmas.
Barleylands Craft Village Christmas Fair offers a variety of stalls and entertainment, including meeting Mother Christmas, making crafts, and visiting Father Christmas in his cozy grotto. The event also features a Winter Walkway for photo opportunities and a Toy Factory where children can trade tokens for presents.
Where: Billericay | More Info: Barleylands Craft Village Christmas Fair