Rayleigh Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Rayleigh!

Get excited, Rayleigh! Our holiday guide is here to help you make the most of the season. Whether you're a local or a traveler, our guide unlocks the festive treasures of Rayleigh. One highlight of the season is the enchanting Barleylands Christmas Experience, offering families a chance to explore a winter wonderland filled with delightful activities and festive cheer. The Audley End Miniature Railway also features a magical ride through a beautifully illuminated garden, perfect for creating lasting memories. And the Father Christmas at Audley End House and Gardens is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it provides an idyllic setting for children to meet the man in red himself. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

Find the best Christmas events in Rayleigh this year!

Rayleigh Christmas Events

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Marsh Farm Father Christmas Experience in South Woodham Ferrers

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📍 South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, GB

(3.3 mi from Rayleigh)

Marsh Farm Father Christmas Experience

Magical North Pole journey with Father Christmas and ice skating

When

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Event Details

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💰 Budget: $$

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⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Embark on a truly magical Christmas journey at Marsh Farm's Father Christmas Experience. This enchanting adventure includes a guided tour to the North Pole, where you'll become an honorary elf, meet Mother Christmas, and visit Father Christmas in his grotto. Children can create their own teddy bear and receive a special gift. The experience also includes access to a real ice skating rink and festive farm rides, making it a perfect start to the holiday season.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

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Near Rayleigh

South Benfleet Christmas Events

Festive Dinner & Disco Christmas Party Night in Hadleigh

Hadleigh

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Festive Dinner & Disco Christmas Party Night

Dinner and disco party nights with resident DJ

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 2.0 miles from Rayleigh

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Wickford Christmas Events

Meadow Croft German Market & Christmas Fair in Battlesbridge

Battlesbridge

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Meadow Croft German Market & Christmas Fair

Over 30 artisan stalls with handcrafted German gifts and decorations.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 4.0 miles from Rayleigh

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RHS Garden Hyde Hall Christmas Gift Fair in Creephedge Ln

Creephedge Ln

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RHS Garden Hyde Hall Christmas Gift Fair

Christmas gift fair with independent traders at a renowned garden.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 5.8 miles from Rayleigh

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Canvey Island Christmas Events

Canvey Island Mini Christmas Market in Canvey Island

Canvey Island

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Canvey Island Mini Christmas Market

Mini Christmas market with live carols and BBQ

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 4.4 miles from Rayleigh

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Canvey Island Christmas Event in Long Rd

Long Rd

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Canvey Island Christmas Event

Annual Christmas celebration by the Town Council

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 4.6 miles from Rayleigh

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Southendonsea Christmas Events

Rochford Christmas Festival in Rochford SS4 1AL

Rochford SS4 1AL

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Rochford Christmas Festival

Festive market with Santa's Grotto and live entertainment

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 4.4 miles from Rayleigh

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Victorian Festive Christmas Market at Scotts of Southend in Rochford SS4 1LQ

Rochford SS4 1LQ

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Victorian Festive Christmas Market at Scotts of Southend

Victorian-themed Christmas market with artisan vendors

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 5.2 miles from Rayleigh

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Basildon Christmas Events

Summerhill Garden Centre Christmas Wonderland in Pipps Hill Rd N

Pipps Hill Rd N

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Summerhill Garden Centre Christmas Wonderland

Award-winning Christmas Wonderland department

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.1 miles from Rayleigh

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Billericay Christmas Events

Barleylands Father Christmas Experience in Barleylands Rd

Barleylands Rd

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Barleylands Father Christmas Experience

Meet Father Christmas and receive a gift

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.8 miles from Rayleigh

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Dream Circus Christmas Parties at Barleylands in Barleylands Rd

Barleylands Rd

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Dream Circus Christmas Parties at Barleylands

Sultry Montmartre-themed burlesque Christmas party experience

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.8 miles from Rayleigh

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Stanfordlehope Christmas Events

Christmas Mini Tea with Wreath Making in Upminster RM14 3SR

Upminster RM14 3SR

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Christmas Mini Tea with Wreath Making

Festive wreath making with afternoon tea.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 10.5 miles from Rayleigh

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Orsett Hall Christmas Events in Orsett

Orsett

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Orsett Hall Christmas Events

Festive dining and entertainment for Christmas and New Year.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 10.9 miles from Rayleigh

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Maldon Christmas Events

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Christmas Craft Fayre in Chelmsford CM3 6RJ

Chelmsford CM3 6RJ

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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Christmas Craft Fayre

Christmas craft fayre at a historic Great War aerodrome.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 5.9 miles from Rayleigh

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White Elm Garden Centre Christmas in Danbury

Danbury

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White Elm Garden Centre Christmas

Festive shopping village and petting farm

📷📷📷📷📷 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 7.6 miles from Rayleigh

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Chelmsford Christmas Events

Christmas Open Estate Day at Hylands House in Chelmsford

Chelmsford

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Christmas Open Estate Day at Hylands House

Festive market and Santa's workshop at a historic estate.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 11.3 miles from Rayleigh

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Enlightened 2024 at Hylands Estate in Writtle

Writtle

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Enlightened 2024 at Hylands Estate

Sell-out illuminated light trail with new installations.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 11.3 miles from Rayleigh

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Brentwood Christmas Events

Brentwood Festive Shenfield in Brentwood

Brentwood

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Brentwood Festive Shenfield

Free family fun days with rides, sports, and crafts.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 12.4 miles from Rayleigh

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Lighting Up Brentwood in UK

UK

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Lighting Up Brentwood

Christmas light switch-on with Santa Parade

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.0 miles from Rayleigh

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Last updated: 10/9/2025