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Christmas in Colchester is go! 2022 has been a historic year in Colchester as it finally gained modern city status, so we're determined to finish it in style with a fantastic festive programme of cheer and merriment!
We'll have all the details on everything you need to know to make the most of Christmas in Colchester as it's announced, including information on Christmas shopping, Christmas lights, late night shopping events, Christmas events and more.
Colchester does Christmas just like it's meant to be every year and 2022 is no exception. With so much to see, do and shop, you'll be needing somewhere to stay. Check out our accomodation pages to book yourself a festive break!
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Join the Festive Light Parade and walk through the city to watch the Christmas Lights spring to life.- 16 Nov 2022
A spectacular light trail is coming to Colchester Castle Park this Christmas.- 2 Dec 202231 Dec 2022
- The Mercury Theatre's popular and acclaimed Panto returns for 2022, with a new production of Beauty and the Beast.
- 26 Nov 202215 Jan 2023
- Late night shopping returns to Colchester Town Centre for Christmas 2022
- 16 Nov 2022
- 23 Nov 2022
- 30 Nov 2022
- 7 Dec 2022
- 14 Dec 2022
- 21 Dec 2022
Number of results: 20
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join Father Christmas and his elves for a fun packed evening of craft, games and Christmas magic!
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Santa comes to Colchester Castle!
Address
Colchester, CO1 1LXColchester
Join the Festive Light Parade and walk through the city to watch the Christmas Lights spring to life.
Address
Colchester Town Centre, Colchester, EssexColchester
Late night shopping returns to Colchester Town Centre for Christmas 2022
Address
Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGColchester
A spectacular light trail is coming to Colchester Castle Park this Christmas.
Colchester
Settle down at Hollytrees Museum with family and friends to enjoy a festive storytelling session with Father Christmas’s Elves.
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Cowdray Avenue, Colchester
The now legendary East17 embark on their first ever National theatre Tour which promises to be the Christmas Must see show in 2022
Address
Town Hall, High Street, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1PJCOLCHESTER
Festive Market in Colchester's Town Hall
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
The Mercury Theatre's popular and acclaimed Panto returns for 2022, with a new production of Beauty and the Beast.
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
FREE Open Evening at Colchester Castle!
Address
Colchester High Street, Colchester, CO1 9SNColchester
The Colchester Christmas Market is back featuring a pedestrianised High Street, live music, street performers, mulled wine, street food, gifts, Santa and funfair rides.
Address
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FATelephone
01206 863666Colchester
After our sell-out Christmas Shopping Experience last year, we bring back this very special ticket-only shopping event, bigger and better than ever before.
Address
Wivenhoe House, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FATelephone
01206878450Colchester
After our sell out Christmas Shopping Experience last year, we bring back this very special ticket only shopping event, bigger and better than ever before.
Browse our chic selection of 45 local companies offering Christmas gifts inside and outside,…
Address
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FATelephone
01206 863666Colchester
Come along & enjoy a magical day of Christmas princess fun!
Wivenhoe House in association with Glass Slipper Entertainment invites you to a day of magical, fairy tale, festive fun. Come and see some of your favourite princesses including; The…
Address
Langham Community Centre, School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PATelephone
01206123456Langham, Colchester
A stunning selection of locally based makers, artists and designers
Free entry and plenty of parking
Tea and homemade cake
Indoor and outdoor stalls for you to browse
Find us on Facebook & Instagram @langhamhandmadefair
Address
Langham Community Centre, School Road, Essex, England, CO4 5PATelephone
0000000000Essex
Come and visit the 4th Annual Langham Christmas Handmade Fair on Saturday 19th November.
Our stallholders will be showcasing their marvellous makes that you cannot buy on the high street.
It's free entry and plenty of free onsite parking
Tea and…
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
One in a series of talks accompanying the Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft + magic Exhibition
Coggeshall
Annual Christmas Craft Fair featuring a range of quality crafts from makers in the region. Free Entry. Tearoom. Quilling Demonstration.
Address
Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Colchester
Come along and create your own festive stop motion animation, building miniature sets and moulding clay characters.
Address
Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Colchester
Create your own festive stop motion animation in an autism friendly setting, building miniature sets and moulding clay characters.
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