Join the festive celebrations in Colchester! Our guide will help you connect with all the events and activities that bring our community together this holiday season. Whether you're a Colchester native or a curious visitor, our guide will show you the city's holiday wonders.
This season, the enchanting "Enlightened 2025" transforms the town with stunning light displays, providing a magical backdrop for your strolls. Experience the charm of "The New Adventures of Peter Pan," where delightful performances bring this classic tale to life for audiences of all ages. And don't forget "Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle," an excellent opportunity for families to create lasting memories. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Colchester
- Firstsite Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market
- Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle
- Tiny Tots Grotto at Colchester Castle
- Starlight Grotto by Candlelight
- An Evening with Father Christmas and Friends
- Colchester Castle Christmas Open Evening
- Live at Christmas with Sara Pascoe
- The New Adventures of Peter Pan
- Colchester Zoo Enchanted Trail of Light (Stanway)
- Colchester Zoo Magic of Christmas
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Colchester Events Events
Firstsite Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market (Colchester) • 0.1 miles
Over 40 local creatives showcasing handmade goods
Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle (Colchester) • 0.1 miles
Enchanting grotto encounter with Father Christmas
Tiny Tots Grotto at Colchester Castle (Colchester) • 0.1 miles
Enchanting grotto experience for toddlers with Father Christmas.
Starlight Grotto by Candlelight (Colchester) • 0.1 miles
Father Christmas's Grotto by Candlelight with festive gifts.
An Evening with Father Christmas and Friends (Colchester) • 0.1 miles
Festive crafts, games, and a visit with Father Christmas.
Colchester Castle Christmas Open Evening (Colchester) • 0.1 miles
After-hours access to historic castle with festive cheer
Live at Christmas with Sara Pascoe (Colchester) • 0.2 miles
All-star festive comedy show with top UK comedians
The New Adventures of Peter Pan (Colchester) • 0.4 miles
A magical journey to Neverland
Colchester Zoo Enchanted Trail of Light (Stanway) • 3.4 miles
A mile-long trail illuminated by over 20,000 lights.
Colchester Zoo Magic of Christmas (Colchester) • 3.4 miles
Enchanted Light Trail and festive zoo activities
Colchester Zoo Enchanted Trail of Light (Stanway) • 3.4 miles
A mile-long trail illuminated by over 20,000 lights in a new tunnel.
Poplar Nurseries Christmas Extravaganza (Marks Tey) • 6.3 miles
Festive showroom with gifts, trees, and decorations.
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