Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Southend. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those.
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Monday 18th November
Southend Christmas market
1 High Street
Sun 17th November 2024 - Tue 19th November 2024
11.00am - 4.00pm
Our Christmas Market features a range of traders selling locally-sourced and handmade crafts, Christmas shopping staples and delicious food and beverages.
Shoppers: FREE entry
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Tuesday 19th November
Southend Christmas market
1 High Street
Sun 17th November 2024 - Tue 19th November 2024
11.00am - 4.00pm
Our Christmas Market features a range of traders selling locally-sourced and handmade crafts, Christmas shopping staples and delicious food and beverages.
Shoppers: FREE entry
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Wednesday 20th November
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Thursday 21st November
Christmas Market
Hinguar School
Thu 21st November 2024
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Come along for a wonderful festive evening. Browse for Christmas gifts, purchase some tasty festive treats, listen to some live music and enjoy winter cocktails, hot chocolate and mince pies. We will also be holding a fab raffle with prizes donated by our stall holders.
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Friday 22nd November
Festive Friday on Hamlet Court Road
Hamlet Court Road
Fri 22nd November 2024
16:00
Festive lights return to Hamlet Court Road for the first time in years! Sparkling string lights will be wrapped around the lamp posts from 22 November and to celebrate businesses up and down the road will be going festive. There is (fake) snow forecast on the road from 4pm, carols from a community choir and children should watch out for that cheeky Elf on the Shelf as there are reports he'll be paying a visit....
Find out more: Www.hamletcourtcalling.org
Greenways PTA Winter Fayre
Greenways school
Fri 22nd November 2024
6-9
Christmas Fayre with various stalls and refreshments
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Saturday 23rd November
Cake Club Festive Market
Leigh Road Baptist Church
Sat 23rd November 2024
11am - 4pm
Cake Club are hosting our Festive Market on 23rd Nov & we would love for you to join us!
We have some amazing local businesses to help you with your christmas shopping, we will have fundraising activities (including some brilliant raffle prizes), entertainment and refreshments too!
It is at Leigh Road Baptist Church and will be open from 11am - 4pm so please do join us. We may even have some mulled wine for the adults🍷
Christmas time at Canvey Seafront
Canvey Island Seafront
Sat 23rd November 2024 - Sun 24th November 2024
12.00pm - 7.00pm
Join us for a magical two-day Christmas celebration from November 23ᴿᴰ to November 24ᵀᴴ, 2024. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with a dazzling lineup of performances, attractions, and holiday delights.
While all acts are yet to be announced, we're excited to share that a fantastic array of performers will be taking the stage to keep you entertained throughout the festive season. Keep an eye on this page and follow us on social media, as we'll be revealing the acts over the coming weeks. Stay tuned to be the first to know who's joining us this Christmas!
Essex Reindeer Hire
Don't miss the chance to meet Santa's magical helpers! Essex Reindeer Hire will be here on Sunday 24th, 1-5 PM. Pop down to say hello and even feed the reindeer -... Read more
Find out more: visitingcanvey.co.uk
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Sunday 24th November
The Haven Community Hub Christmas Fayre
The Haven Community Hub
Sun 24th November 2024
11am- 4pm
The Haven Community Hubs Christmas Fayre raising money for Age Concern Southend.
With over 30 stalls including dog treats,, African print items, crystal gifts, candles, 3D gifts, crocheted and knitted , books, toys, wooden homeware , and lots more.
We also have a raffle, lucky dips and the biggest teddy tombola ever!
The cafe will be open and serving hot food and drinks .
Find out more: www.ageconcernsouthend.co.uk
Jellyfish xmas market
Jellyfish Hub
Sun 24th November 2024
10.00am
Come and join us for our annual Christmas market. Joint with a selection of amazing local small business stalls.
Christmas Craft Fair
Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall
Sun 24th November 2024
10.00am - 3.00pm
Variety of crafts, stalls and santas helpers!
Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station)
Sun 24th November 2024
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.
Find out more: www.essex-fire.gov.uk
Christmas time at Canvey Seafront
Canvey Island Seafront
Sat 23rd November 2024 - Sun 24th November 2024
12.00pm - 7.00pm
Join us for a magical two-day Christmas celebration from November 23ᴿᴰ to November 24ᵀᴴ, 2024. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with a dazzling lineup of performances, attractions, and holiday delights.
While all acts are yet to be announced, we're excited to share that a fantastic array of performers will be taking the stage to keep you entertained throughout the festive season. Keep an eye on this page and follow us on social media, as we'll be revealing the acts over the coming weeks. Stay tuned to be the first to know who's joining us this Christmas!
Essex Reindeer Hire
Don't miss the chance to meet Santa's magical helpers! Essex Reindeer Hire will be here on Sunday 24th, 1-5 PM. Pop down to say hello and even feed the reindeer -... Read more
Find out more: visitingcanvey.co.uk
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Monday 25th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Tuesday 26th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Wednesday 27th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Thursday 28th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Friday 29th November
Christmas arts and crafts with The Art Ministry
Leigh Community Centre
Fri 29th November 2024
4.30pm - 5.30pm
FREE event
Please prebook by emailing [email protected]
Find out more or book: www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk
Joe Banana Christmas Party
Leigh Community Centre
Fri 29th November 2024
4.30pm - 5.30pm
With special guest Joe Banana
Free entry but please book a space by emailing [email protected]
Find out more or book: www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk
Leigh Lights
Leigh Library Gardens
Fri 29th November 2024
From 4.00pm
Leigh-On-Sea Town Council are so excited to announce the Leigh Lights are BACK 🤩
To start the festival season right the Leigh Lights will be up and twinkling on Friday the 29th of November from 4pm.
Join us at Leigh Community Centre and Leigh Library Gardens to start the Christmas celebrations.
More information to follow
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Saturday 30th November
Christmas Market
Shoeburyness High School
Sat 30th November 2024
3.00PM - 6.30PM
Back by popular demand 🎄🥂🎁⛄
Event: Christmas Market
Date: 30th November 2024 📢NEW DATE📢
Time: 3pm-6.30pm
We can't wait to see you there ♥️♥️ lots of exciting things are already booked in ♥️♥️
Lots of returning stalls from last year
Find out more: facebook.com
Westbourne Lights Big Switch On
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024
5.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Thames Chase Santa Fun Run
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sat 30th November 2024
10am-3pm
Thames Chase Santa Fun Run
10am-3pm
Arrive from 10am - Fun Run begins at 11am - Distance 1.8miles= 1 lap around, 3.6miles= 2 laps around, 5.4miles= 3 laps around
Walk, run, jog or dance your way around! Come and take part in the Thames Chase Community Forest Santa Fun Run. Walk around Thames Chase and help raise money for the charity. You can choose whether you do one, two or three laps around the site.
10.30am we will be instructed in a Zumba warm up with Daryl Branch on our Orchard Meadow. Registration will be from 10am in front of the barn, in the quad area. The event will be opened by Mrs Claus and Jingle the Elf.
Enjoy the beautiful landscape, dress up as Santa, an elf, a reindeer or anything festive and receive a medal at the... Read more
Find out more or book: www.tickettailor.com
Christmas Fayre & Light switch on
Pooles Lane Car Park
Sat 30th November 2024
From 3pm. Lights at 6.30pm
Hullbridge Parish Council in conjunction with Riverside PTA are excited to announce our Christmas Fayre and Light switch.
We are pleased to announce a FREE Santas Grotto.
Lots of outdoor stalls will be open from 3pm, with entertainment from 4.30pm and the grand finale of the Light switch on at 6pm.
Hadleigh Farm Estate Christmas Market
Hadleigh Farm Estate
Sat 30th November 2024
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Hadleigh Farm Estate Christmas Market, Saturday 30th November 12-4pm. A date for your diaries, our fabulously festive Christmas Market is returning to The Hub Cafe at Hadleigh Park! More details to follow.
Find out more: www.facebook.com
Christmas Fayre
Hawkwell Baptist Church
Sat 30th November 2024
11.00am - 3.00pm
Unique christmas gifts, handcrafted items and more
Hockley Christmas Lights Event
Hockley Lights
Sat 30th November 2024
3.00pm - 6.00pm
Stage in spa road with local acts and entertainment/ christmas sing a long
Festive stalls
Light switch on 5.30PM
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Sunday 1st December
Little Elves Early years show
Southend Central Museum
Sun 1st December 2024
11-12pm and 1-2pm
Join us for a sleigh ride through space in this a show specially curated for younger children, as past of Christmas Space Day. A perfect way for all aspiring astronauts and astronomers to begin their exploration of the solar system.
This show lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Prebooking is essential.
This show is suitable for ages 3+. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
Please note that tickets are per person attending the show, not per child. Every attendee will need a ticket.
The Planetarium is on the first floor of Southend Central Museum. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building there is no lift or step free access to the Planetarium.
Find out more or book: www.eventbrite.com
Leigh-On-Sea Brewery christmas market
96 Progress Road
Sun 1st December 2024
11.00am - 4.00pm
This year we are hosting our first Christmas Market, with money raised from stall fees and the raffle going to support a
Aoife's Bubbles - please check out their amazing work on their page.
https://www.aoifesbubbles.co.uk/
We'd love to see as many of you there as possible, it'll be a great place to get some gifts from wonderful small businesses
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Christmas Special at Canvey Miniature Railway
Canvey Miniature Railway
Sun 1st December 2024
10.30 - 3.45
£1 a ride
Find out more: www.cramec.org
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Monday 2nd December
The Twelve Penguins of Christmas
Kent Elms Library
Mon 2nd December 2024
All day
December is just around the corner and we're excited to share our wintry activity coming soon to Kent Elms Library! 🐧 From Monday 2nd December young visitors to the library will be able to earn themselves a sticker and certificate if they can spot all 12 penguins, hiding somewhere in the warmth of the library! ❄ How many will you find?
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Tuesday 3rd December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Wednesday 4th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Thursday 5th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Friday 6th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas Fayre
360 Play Basildon
Fri 6th December 2024
10.00am - 2.00pm
General admission applies
Play and browse stalls
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Saturday 7th December
Christmas Market
Saint Pierre School
Sat 7th December 2024
11.00am - 3.00pm
Free entry
25 local artisan market stalls
Mrs Claus and Santa Paws
Prittlewell Priory
Sat 7th December 2024
11.00am start
Bring your furry friend along to the Priory Visitor Centre this Christmas for a meet, greet and treat with Mrs Claus!
It's a canine Christmas at the priory this December! Join us in the Visitor Centre where your pups will get to meet Mrs Claus for a treat, gift, and family photo. Have they been naughty or nice this year?
Tickets are per dog, human family members can attend for free! Seasonal refreshments will be available to purchase from the Visitor Centre.
Timeslots are arranged in 20 minute sessions. You will be able to see Mrs Claus within those 20 minutes, but we do recommend arriving within the first 5/10 minutes to ensure there is enough time for every dog to see Mrs Claus.
Prebooking is essential for this event, tickets... Read more
Find out more or book: www.eventbrite.com
Needle Felting Snowmen workshop
Garon Park
Sat 7th December 2024
10.00am - 12.30pm
Christmas Crafting Workshops are coming to Wellbeing at Garon Park.
Join us for some fun filled festive craft sessions and get set for Christmas 🎄
Make a Scandi Gnome - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/71644
Mandala Bauble making - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/71645
Needle Felting Snowman - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/71646
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Sat 7th December 2024 - Sun 8th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Sat 7th December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Christmas Fair
Westcliff National Spiritualist Church
Sat 7th December 2024
1pm-5pm
One to one medium readings ( bookable in advance)
Various gift stalls including crystals, wax melts, baked goods, aura portraits, aura photography, Christmas gifts
Christmas Market & Craft Fair
St Laurence Church Hall
Sat 7th December 2024
10am-3pm
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce that we are back in St Laurence Church Hall, Upminster this December
With Christmas just under 3 weeks away we present you with an ideal opportunity to enhance your Christmas Shopping experience..
Get ready to shop small and discover the best of your local craft scene at our Christmas Market & Craft fair, with over 25 stalls both inside and out selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade with love and that you won't find on the high street, such as wax melts, crystals, handmade jewellery, jams & pickles, cards, bags, personalized gifts, handmade wood creations, beautiful resin products, Christmas stalls, sweets, bespoke stone items, clothes, food, cakes and much much more, along with chances to win prizes on the... Read more
Old Leigh Christmas Market
Old Leigh 51 High Street
Sat 7th December 2024 - Sun 8th December 2024
10-5pm
The annual Old Leigh Christmas market is back for the 7th and 8th of December 2024!🎅🏻
We have a variety of local small businesses coming to showcase their hand crafted goods for you all over the space of the two days. Each day we will have a different selection of stalls so there will be something for everybody.
We look forward to seeing you all there
Christmas Bazaar
Rayleigh Methodist Church
Sat 7th December 2024
10.00am - 3.00pm
Santas grotto £5
Face painting
Craft stalls
Entertainment throughout the day
lots more!
Christmas Market of local businesses
The Yoga Factory
Sat 7th December 2024
1.00pm - 5.00pm
Bunny meet and greet
Face painting
Hair braiding for kids
Mindfulness gifts
Tea blends
Massage
Reflexology
Please bring cash for stalls
Trust Links Christmas Fayre
Trust Links Westcliff
Sat 7th December 2024
11.00am - 2.00pm
Enjoy fun festive activities, crafts and gift stalls, live Christmas music, food, visit father Christmas, Raffle and more
FREE event
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Sunday 8th December
Enchanting Christmas Party with Belle
Leigh Community Centre
Sun 8th December 2024
12:00-1:30. & 2:00 - 3:30
Find out more or book: www.ticketsource.co.uk
Magical Christmas Elf Activity morning
Robyn's Place
Sun 8th December 2024
11.00am - 12.30am
Welcome to the Magical Christmas Elf Activities Morning! Join us for a fun-filled morning of festive activities with special visit from one of Santa's Cheeky Elves where they'll be lots of Christmas Magic singing & dancing.
Get ready for a jolly time decorating christmas cookies, making reindeer food ready for christmas eve and enjoying and array of christmas treats, cakes and snacks
Don't miss out on this enchanting experience - reserve your spot today!
£25 per ticket plus £2.80 fee
Find out more or book: www.instagram.com
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas Open day
Runnymede Hall
Sun 8th December 2024
10.00am - 2.00pm
We're hosting another fantastic Open Day at Runnymede Hall!
The day will showcase some of our favourite activities, all with a Christmas feel! Best of all it's FREE to come along!
Check out some of the amazing things we've got planned for the day!
Bouncy Castles
Children's entertainment
A handful of local stall holders
Plus Santa will be walking around to say hello to all the children and there to take photos
Children's party games
Face painting
Feeling creative, why not try our Christmas Colouring Competition too. Maybe, there'll be an early Christmas present too for the winner! There's also £1 swimming all day for everyone too!
Join us for all the festive fun Castle Pointers!
Christmas at Scooty Wootys
Muggeridge Farm
Sun 8th December 2024
Only £15
Book online
Pony rides
Christmas Crafts
Letters to santa
brush Ponies
Themed tattoo transfer
Rosette to every child
Find out more or book: www.scootywootysponyparties.com
Christmas Special at Canvey Miniature Railway
Canvey Miniature Railway
Sun 8th December 2024
10.30 - 3.45
£1 a ride
Find out more: www.cramec.org
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Sat 7th December 2024 - Sun 8th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Old Leigh Christmas Market
Old Leigh 51 High Street
Sat 7th December 2024 - Sun 8th December 2024
10-5pm
The annual Old Leigh Christmas market is back for the 7th and 8th of December 2024!🎅🏻
We have a variety of local small businesses coming to showcase their hand crafted goods for you all over the space of the two days. Each day we will have a different selection of stalls so there will be something for everybody.
We look forward to seeing you all there
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Monday 9th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Tuesday 10th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Wednesday 11th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Wed 11th December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Thursday 12th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Friday 13th December
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Saturday 14th December
ForestTots: Penguins & Polar Bears
Do It Like A Mother
Sat 14th December 2024
09:30, 11:45, 12:30
🐧 Penguins & Polar Bears 🐻❄️
Explore the arctic and play with snow at our festive event for preschoolers: Now on sale!
Find out more or book: Www.ForestTots.uk
Big up Southend Christmas Special
The Victoria Shopping Centre
Sat 14th December 2024
11.00am - 4.00pm
A festive market with local businesses!
Christmas Community Event
Garon Park
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024
4.30pm - 7.30pm
SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 2024.
Imagine the Hive nature school area of the park, all lit up enticing you in and guiding you through a very special Christmas woodland trail.
Along the atmospheric trail you will find Mrs Claus's kitchen with an edible activity for kids and the elves workshop where you can make a Christmas decoration to take home. Hidden along the trail will be our collection of fairy houses, specially decorated for the celebrations - find them all and receive a present!
Hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies and kids treats are included in your ticket price.
The activities that we will be holding include:
Enchanted trail and Quiz
Letter to Santa
Edible... Read more
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas Market & Craft Fair
Chantry Centre
Sat 14th December 2024
11am-4pm
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce that we are back in The Chantry Centre this December.
With Christmas just 10 days away we will once again be showcasing your local crafts people with over 20 stalls selling a wide variety of goods which are handmade with love and that you won't find on the high street, such as wax melts, crystals, handmade jewellery, jams & pickles, cards, bags, personalised gifts, handmade wood creations, beautiful resin products, Christmas stalls, sweets, bespoke stone items, clothes, food, cakes and much much more, along with chances to win prizes on the tombola. (All proceeds from the tombola go to charity).
So why not pop in, say hi, bring your family and friends, have some fun & buy someone special a unique one-of-a-kind gift or... Read more
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
The Waeccar Christmas Fair
The Waeccar
Sat 14th December 2024
1-6pm
Stalls
Music
BBQ
Mulled wine
Games
Christmas Charity Tractor run
Basildon Tractor plant
Sat 14th December 2024
5pm
In aid of Lukes Hospice
We are thrilled to announce that the Basildon Tractor Plant's Christmas Tractor run will be returning on Saturday 14th December. We are starting the route from the Basildon Tractor Plant at 5pm, heading through Pitsea, Laindon and North Benfleet, raising funds and awareness for St Luke's Hospice. St Luke's Hospice is a local charity providing compassion and care to those with incurable illnesses.
Giving page ready for the 14th of December to brighten the streets of Basildon and spread Christmas cheer! This tractor run is free for spectators but there will be donation buckets at the start point.
Bring your family and friends, and let's make this Christmas unforgettable while supporting a wonderful cause. We look forward to seeing you... Read more
Christmas Open day
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre
Sat 14th December 2024
10.00am - 2.00pm
We're hosting another fantastic Open Day at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre!
The day will showcase some of our favourite activities, all with a Christmas feel! Best of all it's FREE to come along!
Check out some of the amazing things we've got planned for the day!
Bouncy Castles
We've got FREE Soft Play sessions in Castle Cove Soft Play areas
Children's entertainment
A handful of local stall holders
Plus Santa will be walking around to say hello to all the children and there to take photos
Children's party games
Face painting
Feeling creative, why not try our Christmas Colouring Competition too. Maybe, there'll be an early Christmas present too for the winner! There's also £1 swimming all day for... Read more
Find out more: castlepointleisure.co.uk
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Sunday 15th December
Christmas Community Event
Garon Park
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024
4.30pm - 7.30pm
SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December 2024.
Imagine the Hive nature school area of the park, all lit up enticing you in and guiding you through a very special Christmas woodland trail.
Along the atmospheric trail you will find Mrs Claus's kitchen with an edible activity for kids and the elves workshop where you can make a Christmas decoration to take home. Hidden along the trail will be our collection of fairy houses, specially decorated for the celebrations - find them all and receive a present!
Hot chocolate, mulled wine, mince pies and kids treats are included in your ticket price.
The activities that we will be holding include:
Enchanted trail and Quiz
Letter to Santa
Edible... Read more
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Essex Fire Museum - Christmas Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station)
Sun 15th December 2024
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come along to our Christmas family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. You can meet Santa also in our Christmas Grotto. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.
Find out more: www.essex-fire.gov.uk
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 15th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Monday 16th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Tuesday 17th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas afternoon tea with Belle
The Laughing Pear
Tue 17th December 2024
4:30-6:00pm
✨🎄 𝑨𝒏 𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 🎄✨
🗓️Tuesday 17th December
⏰ 4.30pm-6pm
📍@thelaughingpear Lower Barn Farm
🎟️ Adult £34.95 Child 14.95
In collaboration with @onceuponatimepartiesx @inspire2workshopsx we invite you to join the Princess for an enchanting afternoon tea 🌹🧁
What's included:
🧁𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔
☃️𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆... Read more
Find out more or book: Www.ticketsource.co.uk
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Wednesday 18th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Wed 18th December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Thursday 19th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Thu 19th December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Little Sisters and Misters Elf Family Disco
LDA Dance Studios
Thu 19th December 2024
10.30-11.30am
Join us for a merry and magical Christmas Tots Disco, the perfect festive family event for you and your little ones! Get ready for a morning filled with dancing, games, and Christmas cheer!
Highlights of the Event:
• Special Guest: A festive Elf on the Shelf will be making an appearance! Capture the moment as the Elf joins in on the fun, dancing and posing for holiday photos with the little ones.
Event Details:
🎅 Date & Time: 10.30-11.30am
LDA Dance Academy- Rayleigh
39 Websters Way, Rayleigh SS6 8JQ ( Next door to Stacey Auction rooms )
🎅In Advance Tickets: • £8 per child (includes one adult)
• £4 for siblings and additional adults (pre-booked)... Read more
Find out more or book: www.tickettailor.com
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Friday 20th December
Little Sisters and Misters Elf Family Disco
Strictly Smartz
Fri 20th December 2024
10.00am - 11.00am
Join us for a merry and magical Christmas Tots Disco, the perfect festive family event for you and your little ones! Get ready for a morning filled with dancing, games, and Christmas cheer!
Highlights of the Event:
• Special Guest: A festive Elf on the Shelf will be making an appearance! Capture the moment as the Elf joins in on the fun, dancing and posing for holiday photos with the little ones.
Event Details:
🎅 Date & Time: 10.30-11.30am
LDA Dance Academy- Rayleigh
39 Websters Way, Rayleigh SS6 8JQ ( Next door to Stacey Auction rooms )
🎅In Advance Tickets: • £8 per child (includes one adult)
• £4 for siblings and additional adults (pre-booked)... Read more
Find out more or book: www.tickettailor.com
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Fri 20th December 2024 - Sat 21st December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Merry Megafest
Megacentre Rayleigh
Fri 20th December 2024
4.00pm - 8.00pm
Soft play, laser tag, Christmas movies, bouncy castle, festive face painting, School choirs, Santas grottos and lots more
Under 1 FREE
Under 4 £9.95
4-13 years - £15.50
Adult £5.50
25% off for annual pass holders
All you have to do is call us on 01268 779100 to book
Find out more or book: www.megacentrerayleigh.co.uk
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Thu 19th December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Saturday 21st December
ZLH Christmas Party
St Michaels and All Angels
Sat 21st December 2024
3.30-5.00pm
Party with Miss Zoe and Tinkerbell
Glitter tattoos
Professional face paint
Dancing
Singing
Party Games
Photo opportunities
£15 per child
Book Via whatsapp
http://wa.me/447710983033
Find out more or book: www.instagram.com
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas with Mickey
Creations
Sat 21st December 2024
9.30am - 12.00pm
Come along to enjoy Christmas arts and crafts, listen to Christmas music, festive face painting, biscuit decorating, disco, bubbles with pass the parcel, christmas gift for every child
Tickets £20
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Fri 20th December 2024 - Sat 21st December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Thu 19th December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Sunday 22nd December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Christmas with the Cheeky Elf
Creations
Sun 22nd December 2024
9.30am - 12.00pm
Come along to enjoy Christmas arts and crafts, listen to Christmas music, festive face painting, biscuit decorating, disco, bubbles with pass the parcel, christmas gift for every child
Tickets £20
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Thu 19th December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Monday 23rd December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Thu 19th December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Christmas at Baby Wonderworld
Baby Wonderworld
Mon 9th December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
10.15 or 12.15
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.facebook.com
Mrs Claus' Kitchen at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Sun 1st December 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!
Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.
Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.
Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.
(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more
Find out more or book: buytickets.at
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
German Market & Christmas Fair
Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Sat 28th September 2024 - Mon 23rd December 2024
9.00am - 5.00pm
Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.
Find out more: www.meadow-croft.co.uk
Tuesday 24th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Magic of Christmas
Colchester Zoo
Thu 19th December 2024 - Tue 24th December 2024
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Wednesday 25th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Thursday 26th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Friday 27th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Saturday 28th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Westbourne Lights
400 Westbourne Grove
Sat 30th November 2024 - Sat 28th December 2024
5.00pm - 8.00pm
A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights
There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Sat 28th December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Wild Forest 2K Bobble Hat Run
Wild Forest
Sat 28th December 2024 - Sun 29th December 2024
10:30
28th & 29th DECEMBER START TIME 10.30AM
BEAT THE POST CHRISTMAS CABIN FEVER & JOIN US FOR A 2K woodland obstacle run, it's a relaxed, fun vibe. Your designated instructor is on hand with top tips to conquer the obstacles and we guarantee muddy feet. Don't forget to bring some marshmallows to toast on the roaring fire pit.
Book as a family, with your buddies or run solo.
All abilities welcome.
FAMILIES/GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE PEOPLE THE 4TH PERSON GOES FOR FREE.
EXCLUSIVE HIRE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE.
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Sunday 29th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Wild Forest 2K Bobble Hat Run
Wild Forest
Sat 28th December 2024 - Sun 29th December 2024
10:30
28th & 29th DECEMBER START TIME 10.30AM
BEAT THE POST CHRISTMAS CABIN FEVER & JOIN US FOR A 2K woodland obstacle run, it's a relaxed, fun vibe. Your designated instructor is on hand with top tips to conquer the obstacles and we guarantee muddy feet. Don't forget to bring some marshmallows to toast on the roaring fire pit.
Book as a family, with your buddies or run solo.
All abilities welcome.
FAMILIES/GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE PEOPLE THE 4TH PERSON GOES FOR FREE.
EXCLUSIVE HIRE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE.
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Monday 30th December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Enchanted: Trail of Light 2024
Colchester Zoo
Mon 30th December 2024
Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.
During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!
After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!
Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Tuesday 31st December
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Wednesday 1st January
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Thursday 2nd January
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Friday 3rd January
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Saturday 4th January
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
Find out more or book: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Sunday 5th January
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 14th December 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Various times
This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more
The Christmas Destination Lakeside
Destination Lakeside
Fri 15th November 2024 - Sun 5th January 2025
Monday - Thursday 3pm-9pm. Friday 3pm - 10pm Sat
The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️
Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls
Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.
Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.
We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more
Find out more: www.thedestinationatlakeside.com
Saturday 22nd March
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 22nd March 2025
12.30pm
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter,
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino's rumbling tummy save the day?
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.
Find out more: queens-theatre.co.uk
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show!
Queens Theatre Hornchurch
Sat 22nd March 2025
3.30pm
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter,
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino's rumbling tummy save the day?
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.
Find out more: queens-theatre.co.uk
Saturday 10th May
Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more
Find out more or book: nuclear-races.co.uk
Sunday 11th May
Family Wave Rush 2025
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
13:00
The Nuclear Races Family Wave is designed to get you all out on course together to enjoy the mud and obstacles as a family. It's a great introduction to Nuclear Races for your Rookies who are nearly ready to take a step up, or younger kids who want to give it a go on the adult course, all the while allowing you to keep an eye on them and help them where needed.
This really is your chance to enjoy everything that our Rush course has to offer as a family for a day out you won't forget. The event is 4k of the 7k Nuclear Rush course but does not include the Deathslide, you will however get the chance to experience some of our other slides together.
GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN (WITH ADDED MUD)
Open to all ages from 10yrs+ including 1 adult over 18years, all levels of fitness & abilities.... Read more
Find out more: nuclear-races.co.uk
Nuclear Fit Storm
Nuclear Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
NUCLEAR FIT STORM
You have 45 minutes to complete as many of the functional fitness stations back to back as you can with zero running involved. Maximum effort required! The winners who complete the most stations in 45 minutes will receive a trophy and bragging rights.
Starting from the main start line you will make your way to station 1 and work your way around the stations in an anticlockwise direction.
You will be given a 5 minute warning before the 45 minutes is up and when time is called you must finish the station you are working and make your way to the finish line.
NEW FOR 2025
Nuclear Fit Storm Doubles - 45 minutes to complete as many of the function fitness stations back to back as you can with your partner.... Read more
Find out more or book: www.nuclearfit.co.uk
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Races Event Village
Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Fit is a high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
6 x 1km trail runs alternating with a unique functional fitness station in between each run. The fitness stations are all located in the buzzing central arena called The Core. The trail run will includes 2 x 4ft hurdle obstacles.
The fitness race format has been given a Nuclear twist, testing physical strength and endurance.
Come and join us as an individual racer or as part of a two-person team or join the pro wave.
If you enter as a team you can join the Nuclear Fit league, have you got what it take to be crowned the League Champions
Find out more or book: www.nuclearfit.co.uk
Rookie Rush 2025
Nuclear Races
Sat 10th May 2025 - Sun 11th May 2025
Various
Nuclear Rookies are fun, pumped-up muddy obstacle courses for 4-14 year old kids of any fitness level
Rookies can test their skills on a specially designed fun 1.5/3km course filled with around 20 kid's sized & guaranteed Nuclear M.U.D! Rookies will climb in & out of the muddiest ditches, scrabble under cargo nets, crawl through tyre tunnels, over ramps, walls & monkey-bars as well as running in woods, on paths & open fields.
Rookies 4-8 years of age complete one lap of the 1.5km course. 9-14 year old Rookies complete the 1.5km lap twice (3km). A grown-up of 4-7 year old's must accompany their child on the course (free of charge & registered at time of booking). Older (9yrs+) & younger children (4-8yrs) can now race in the same wave together.
ETIQUETTE:... Read more
Find out more or book: nuclear-races.co.uk