Last updated: 11 November 2024
Experience the festive cheer in Harwich! Our guide has all the exciting holiday events and activities. From Harwich natives to holiday tourists, this guide is your key to the city's festive season.
Join in the magic at the Audley End Miniature Railway Christmas, where charming miniature trains whisk visitors through a winter wonderland adorned with twinkling lights. Colchester Zoo Christmas offers a delightful experience, featuring magnificent animal illuminations and the chance to meet Santa Claus himself. And the Christmas in Harwich event is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing local crafts, festive treats, and community spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Harwich Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas in Harwich
- What to Expect
- Classic tale of redemption through ghostly visitations.
- Description
- A production of Charles Dickens' classic tale, "A Christmas Carol," presented by the Cape Cod Theatre Company and Harwich Junior Theatre. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through this transformative journey, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder and gentler man.
- Where
- Harwich | More Info : Christmas in Harwich
Harwich Other Holiday Activities
Audley End Miniature Railway Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas experience with Father Christmas and festive activities.
- Description
- 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. 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
Colchester Zoo Christmas
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- Colchester Zoo transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with festive activities, animal encounters, and stunning light displays. Visitors can meet Santa, feed the elephants, and explore the zoo's beautifully decorated areas.
- Where
- Colchester | More Info : Colchester Zoo Christmas