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Christmas in Colchester is go! 2023 has been a historic year in Colchester as we celebrated our 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 2023 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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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Colchester's much-loved Panto returns to the Mercury Theatre
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Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGColchester
A spectacular light trail is coming to Colchester Castle Park this Christmas.
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Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
FREE Open Evening at Colchester Castle!
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Colchestr Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Colchester Castle’s magical grotto is back for 2023!
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East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Wakes Colne, Colchester
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. Don't forget Santa too!
There will be lots to…Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic, with musical accompaniment by Jamie Cunliffe.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
An extra special evening of Christmas music, performed by film and TV animation composer Jason Frederick and his musicians.
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A stage production of this early years favourite
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Ghostly Nonsense at Colchester Arts Centre
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Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Join Father Christmas and his elves at Colchester Castle for a fun packed evening of craft, games, and Christmas magic!
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Festive Family Puppetry at Colchester Arts Centre
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
An extra special evening of Christmas music, performed by film and TV animation composer Jason Frederick and his musicians.
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The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra head to Charter Hall, Colchester for their festive spectacular - it's time to Swing Into Christmas!
This is a Christmas celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreate the music of Nat 'King'…
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
After the success of last year’s ‘MydWynter’ tour and dark seasonal album, the classical chart-topping choir will be weaving its story-telling magic once again this Christmas.
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
A modern and fun twist on an old-fashioned afternoon tea dance
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High Woods Country Park, High Woods Country Park, Colchester, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Join us in the woods for a morning of fun, making winter wreaths form natural material found out in the woodland. Suitable for age 4 +
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Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Local poets of some repute peform their annual Christmas show. The hottest ticket in town!
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Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
NEW for 2023! This year Colchester Castle have set aside three dates for nursery groups to come and meet Father Christmas.
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High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Follow the map around High Woods Country Park looking for pictures to solve the trail sheet.
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Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Layer Marney
George Frederic Handel's wonderful Messiah performed at Layer Marney Tower
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