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5 Christmas events in Colchester
5 family Christmas events across 4 venues in Colchester & North Essex, 1 of them free. The first is on Saturday 21 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa's Enchanted Grotto Experience
Santa's grotto
- Clacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–23 Dec
Visit Santa by Train
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Colne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham), Castle Hedingham
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
9 Dec · 3pm
Colchester Castle Christmas Open Evening
Santa's grotto
- Colchester Castle, Colchester
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
- Free
Booking quickly across Colchester & North EssexMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in Colchester?
5 Santa's grottos are listed in Colchester.
- The Santa ExperienceColchester Zoo, Stanway · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Enchanted Grotto ExperienceClacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father ChristmasColchester Castle, Colchester · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Santa by TrainColne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham), Castle Hedingham · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Colchester?
5 events in Colchester suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- The Santa ExperienceColchester Zoo, Stanway · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Enchanted Grotto ExperienceClacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father ChristmasColchester Castle, Colchester · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Santa by TrainColne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham), Castle Hedingham · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Colchester?
Yes — 1 event in Colchester is free to go to.
- Colchester Castle Christmas Open EveningColchester Castle, Colchester · Wed 9 Dec · 3pm
What Christmas events are there for babies in Colchester?
5 events in Colchester welcome babies under one.
- The Santa ExperienceColchester Zoo, Stanway · 21 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Santa's Enchanted Grotto ExperienceClacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Meet Father ChristmasColchester Castle, Colchester · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Visit Santa by TrainColne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham), Castle Hedingham · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Colchester?
One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Colchester.
- Visit Santa by TrainColne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham), Castle Hedingham · 5–23 Dec · Ages 0–10
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Colchester?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Colchester are on that day.
- The Santa ExperienceColchester Zoo, Stanway · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa's Enchanted Grotto ExperienceClacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea · Thu 24 Dec
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Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Colchester?
5 events in Colchester are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- The Santa ExperienceColchester Zoo, Stanway · 21 Nov – 24 Dec
- Santa's Enchanted Grotto ExperienceClacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Meet Father ChristmasColchester Castle, Colchester · 5–23 Dec
- Visit Santa by TrainColne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham), Castle Hedingham · 5–23 Dec
