27–29 Nov
Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas Market
Santa's grotto · Markets & fairs
- Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree
- Ages 0–10
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10 Christmas events in Chelmsford
10 family Christmas events across 10 venues in Chelmsford & Essex. The first is on Friday 27 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas at Ho-Ho-Hopefield
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Hopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood
- Ages 2+
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden Centre
Santa's grotto
- White Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
28 Nov – 23 Dec
Santa Claws Tree House Grotto
Santa's grotto
- Get to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–13 Dec
Santa Express 2026
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–22 Dec
Santa's Grotto 2026
Santa's grotto
- Southmill Arts Centre, Bishop's Stortford
- Age not given
- Indoor
6–24 Dec
Christmas Santa Specials
Santa's grotto
- North Weald & District Miniature Railway, Hastingwood
- Ages 0–10
- Outdoor
18–21 Dec
Christmas Extravaganza with Santa's Grotto
Santa's grotto
- Mace Playce, Chelmsford
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
23 Dec · 3pm
Little Monsters Christmas Party with Santa & his Elves
Santa's grotto · Parties & discos · Days out & festivals
- Little Monsters House of Fun, Dunmow
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Chelmsford & EssexMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning Christmas in Chelmsford
Where can we meet Santa in Chelmsford?
10 Santa's grottos are listed in Chelmsford.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Ho-Ho-HopefieldHopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 2+
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Chelmsford?
9 events in Chelmsford suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas at Ho-Ho-HopefieldHopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 2+
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Christmas markets for families in Chelmsford?
One Christmas market or fair is listed in Chelmsford.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov
What Christmas events are there for babies in Chelmsford?
8 events in Chelmsford welcome babies under one.
- Santa's Grotto at the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens Christmas MarketBraintree & Bocking Public Gardens, Braintree · 27–29 Nov · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa Express 2026Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon · 5–13 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Chelmsford?
One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Chelmsford.
- Santa Express 2026Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon · 5–13 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where are the Christmas parties for kids in Chelmsford?
One Christmas party or disco is on for kids in Chelmsford.
- Little Monsters Christmas Party with Santa & his ElvesLittle Monsters House of Fun, Dunmow · Wed 23 Dec · 3pm · Ages 0–10
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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Chelmsford?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Chelmsford are on that day.
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · Thu 24 Dec · 10:35am
- Christmas Santa SpecialsNorth Weald & District Miniature Railway, Hastingwood · Thu 24 Dec
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Chelmsford?
8 events in Chelmsford are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Christmas at Ho-Ho-HopefieldHopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre, Brentwood · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
- Christmas Grotto 2026 at White Elm Garden CentreWhite Elm Garden Centre, Chelmsford · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
- Santa Claws Tree House GrottoGet to know animals CIC, Waltham Abbey · 28 Nov – 23 Dec
- Santa SpecialsEpping Ongar Railway, Ongar · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Santa Express 2026Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon · 5–13 Dec
