Last updated: November 11, 2024
Unwrap the festive magic of Stanford-le-Hope with our detailed event guide. Whether you're a Stanford-le-Hope expert or a novice, this guide unlocks the city's festive secrets.
One of the highlights this season is the enchanting Lakeside Christmas Wonderland, where visitors can experience a dazzling array of lights and festive attractions. Another entertaining option is the Christmas Dinner Dance featuring an Abba tribute and a resident DJ, perfect for those looking to enjoy a meal and dance the night away. And the George Michael tribute & Resident DJ is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a chance to celebrate with the music of this legendary artist. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Hands-on wreath-making activity with a delicious tea selection.
Join us for a delightful Christmas Mini Tea with Wreath Making, featuring a selection of sandwiches, scones, and tea, along with the opportunity to create your own festive wreath.
Where: Stanford-le-Hope | More Info: Christmas Mini Tea with Wreath Making
Unique blend of local produce and handmade gifts in a bustling town centre setting.
Braintree Christmas Street Market offers a variety of local produce, handmade gifts, and seasonal items in the town centre, with traders set up in Great Square, High Street, New Street, and Bank Street.
Where: Braintree | More Info: Braintree Christmas Street Market
Offers a variety of handcrafted gifts from local artisans.
A cheerful setting filled with delightful stalls offering handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and seasonal beverages. Local artisans showcase their creations, ranging from jewellery to decorations, providing a perfect opportunity for unique holiday shopping. The atmosphere buzzes with music, laughter, and the aroma of fresh food, making it a welcoming destination for friends and family alike.
Where: Stanford-le-Hope | More Info: Christmas Market
Interactive dinner with live music and dancing.
Join us for a Christmas Dinner Dance featuring an Abba Tribute and Resident DJ, with a three-course meal and half a bottle of house wine.
Where: Stanford-le-Hope | More Info: Christmas Dinner Dance Abba Tribute & Resident DJ
Live music tribute to George Michael.
A tribute to George Michael with a live performance by a Resident DJ, featuring a selection of his iconic hits.
Where: Stanford-le-Hope | More Info: George Michael tribute & Resident DJ
Unique blend of classic tale and modern pantomime elements.
Snow White, a fun and fresh new version of the classic tale, features back-chatting mirrors, evil stepmothers, kind princes, singalongs, jokes, and silliness. Expect a whole forest of fun as friendships and love face off against evil.
Where: Chelmsford | More Info: Snow White Pantomime
Classic pantomime with local favorites Jimmy Burton-Iles and Ben Parsley.
Join Dick Whittington on his journey through panto land as he seeks fame and fortune, facing the wicked King Rat and his rat horde threatening global chaos. This year's 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
West End singers and swing band perform over 30 Christmas hits.
A fantastic cast of West End singers and the superbly talented swing band, the Jazz All-Stars, perform over 30 best-loved Christmas hits in a warm and delightful style reminiscent of the famous Andy Williams Christmas Shows. Featuring hits like "Baby It’s Cold Outside," "The Christmas Song," and "White Christmas," this evening is packed with festive favourites and swing arrangements of Christmas hymns and songs.
Where: Southend | More Info: Christmas Crooners
Meet Santa and ride a miniature steam train.
Meet Santa at the Museum of Power, enjoy a miniature steam train ride, and explore indoor Christmas stalls.
Where: Langford | More Info: Christmas Fair & Santa
Largest ice rink outside of London under a giant igloo.
Lakeside Christmas Wonderland offers a variety of activities for the whole family, including live music, games, rides, and food. The event features the largest ice rink outside of London, located in a giant igloo where you can skate in all weather.
Where: West Thurrock | More Info: Lakeside Christmas Wonderland
Interactive Christmas activities with Santa and animal encounters.
Join Hopefield Animal Sanctuary for a festive event featuring Santa's grotto, Christmas trail, arts and crafts, a miniature Christmas village, and more. Enjoy free gingerbread, warm squash, and mulled wine. General admission to the sanctuary is included.
Where: Brentwood | More Info: Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield
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. Meet Father Christmas, who greets everyone with a special gift. After the train ride, explore the illuminated woodland walk, create reindeer food, write your Christmas wish list, and enjoy interactive storytelling and festive activities.
Where: Saffron Walden | More Info: Audley End Miniature Railway Santa Experience
Free pass to visit Father Christmas for children buying event tickets.
Join the Christmas Train to Wickford for a fun-filled journey to the Christmas Fayre. Each child buying an event ticket gets a free pass to visit Father Christmas in the grotto. The train departs from Southminster at 1.05pm, with tickets available for £5 adults and £3 children.
Where: Southminster | More Info: Christmas Train to Wickford Christmas Fayre
Hands-on wreath making with expert guidance and festive refreshments.
Learn to create your own traditional Christmas wreath from scratch with all materials and decorations provided, including a welcome drink and a delicious Tiptree cream tea or cheese tea.
Where: Tiptree | More Info: Christmas Wreath Making
Create your own 16-inch Gingerbread Man or Snowman.
Join Little Monsters House of Fun for a special Christmas party with Father Christmas and his elves, featuring Rudolph and Olaf. Make your own 16-inch Gingerbread Man or Snowman, decorate a gingerbread man, enjoy a photo opportunity with Santa and his guests, and participate in festive soft play activities.
Where: Great Dunmow | More Info: Little Monsters Santa Grotto