Wickford Other Christmas Activities 2026

Skaters can take to the ice in a festive wonderland setting at Lakeside Shopping Centre. The rink offers late-night disco sessions under the stars complete with dazzling lights and upbeat music. Skaters looking for a calmer experience can attend quieter...

Participants create a personalized festive door wreath to take home during a hands-on session designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Each guest receives a welcome drink, with options including mulled wine or hot chocolate, and additional festive snacks can...

Visitors step into a traditional Victorian Christmas with costumed parades, live street entertainers, readings, and guaranteed snow. Hands-on Dickensian-themed workshops and roaming characters bring Charles Dickens' stories to life. Guests can also browse a Christmas market, enjoy a funfair in...

The parade begins at the Mercury Theatre and travels through the city centre along Colchester High Street. Spectators can enjoy dazzling performances by local schoolchildren, illuminated costumes, giant festive characters, and stilt walkers. The procession brings the city together with...

Visitors can experience a festive atmosphere across the zoo with seasonal activities, including Santa's Present Trail, letter posting at Santa's Post Office, and music and dancing during the Wild Vibe Crew party and parade. Guests can stop by to see...

Visitors explore an outdoor lights walkway in the Secret Garden featuring thousands of sparkling lights, decorated festive scenes, and numerous photo opportunities. The historic Harrow Lodge House is illuminated for the occasion, and nightly refreshments include mulled wine, German beer,...

Visitors journey through a decorated Christmas Barn and a miniature Christmas Village before enjoying festive entertainment with Mrs Claus. Children meet Santa in his grotto to receive a gift and craft their own bear to take home at the Toy...

Visitors walk through a festive grotto to meet Santa's elves and explore themed scenes. Children can complete grotto games to earn a sweet treat before heading into Santa's lounge to chat and receive a gift.

Families can celebrate the snowy season dancing to disco, acid house, and techno tunes spun by DJ HiFi Sean inside a Grade I-listed warehouse. The celebration includes bubbles, balloons, foam, confetti, a parachute dance, a snow-themed sensory room, and hands-on...

Visitors follow a pathway lined with decorated Christmas trees in Keep Hall to meet Santa in person. Each visiting child receives a chosen gift to take home.

Participants create their own version of a colourful Christmas tree painting under the guidance of a professional artist. The session provides step-by-step instruction on various painting techniques, and all necessary art materials are supplied for attendees to take their finished...

Guests participate in a Christmas wreath-making workshop accompanied by a festive mini tea. The food selection includes sandwiches such as egg and cress, smoked salmon and cream cheese, and turkey and cranberry, alongside a sausage roll and a pig in...

This classical concert series is designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their carers. Performances feature professional musicians playing a range of musical styles and instruments in a family-friendly setting.

Participants learn hands-on bookbinding techniques to design and assemble a customized special-edition book. The session covers skills needed to rebind books from your own collection and accommodates both beginners and experienced crafters. All crafting materials are supplied, and attendees can...

Participants design and hand-paint their own Christmas bauble and mulled wine glass in an in-person workshop setting. Attendees can sip their choice of drink while working on their glassware projects. The session requires no prior painting experience.

Children learn how to turn drawings into moving sequences using classic frame-by-frame animation methods. Under the guidance of animation artists, participants design characters, draw simple storyboards, and work with lightboxes, pencils, and paint. Each participant creates animation miniclips to take...

Visitors choose from four one-hour creative workshops, booking either a single session or a full day pass. Between classes, guests can browse a selection of craft stalls and enjoy included tea and cake. No prior crafting experience is required.

Guided by independent florist Bloom of the Block, participants design and assemble a bespoke festive wreath. Crafters work with a pre-mossed wire frame, fresh pines, firs, and mixed greenery, customizing their piece with ribbons, dried fruits, cones, and decorative accents....

Set within a historic 18th-century courtyard, visitors can ice skate beneath a spectacular 40ft Christmas tree in the heart of London. Off the ice, guests can enjoy rinkside views from the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, browse seasonal gifts at the Shelter...

Visitors glide across the ice rink beneath a towering Christmas tree surrounded by twinkling lights, festive tunes, and falling snow. Off the ice, guests can visit the East Court Café to enjoy seasonal treats including mince pies, mulled wine, and...

Families embark on a silly adventure to help three elves—Perky Treacle Pot, Figgy Jingle Berry, and Ellie Pickle Pants—remind Father Christmas who he is after a jet pack mishap. The experience features performances by Hoopstar Theatrical and a holiday finale...

Passengers ride through the heart of the city on an open-top bus to see London's landmarks sparkle with festive displays. The route passes the illuminated stars of Oxford Street, decorated storefronts along Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, and the giant Christmas...

Led by expert guides, visitors explore London's iconic wooden 'O' and discover how Christmas was observed in Shakespeare's day. The tour covers folk traditions practiced to welcome winter, including wassailing, the winter solstice, kissing boughs, and traditional mince pyes.

Passengers embark on a circular sightseeing voyage along the River Thames to take in scenic views of historic riverside sights. The journey includes live or recorded commentary provided by the crew. Guests can take in the sights from an open...

Visitors take part in a lively family celebration filled with games, dancing, and hands-on crafty activities led by performer Len Blanco. The session encourages children and their families to come together, express themselves, and create art alongside artists. It offers...

Guided walkers explore the London streets that inspired Charles Dickens's famous story A Christmas Carol, following the footsteps of Scrooge, Marley, and the Cratchits. Along the route, guides share warming seasonal stories of Victorian Christmas puddings, turkeys, mince pies, pantomimes,...

Participants spend an evening exploring their creativity while listening to sweet festive tunes, guided step-by-step by professional artist Virginia Sutton. Each guest is provided with an easel, palette, canvas, and a set of paintbrushes to work with throughout the session....

Children get the chance to craft their very own wooden car alongside the Elite Transformation team. After building their creation, young racers can test out its speed on a specially designed race track. The festive workshop provides hands-on creative fun...

Visitors spend a calm and crafty morning creating their own holiday card or collage under the guidance of professional artist Virginia Sutton. The workshop provides all necessary art and crafting materials while playing festive tunes to celebrate the season. It...

Celebrate the end of the year with a friendly, inclusive social dance session. Participants join dancers for a dance workshop followed by open social dancing. The event features seated adaptations and movement alternatives designed for every body, welcoming attendees of...

Led by guide Ann, this walking tour explores the stories and traditions behind classic British holiday dishes, from turkeys that walked to London to the chequered history of the sprout. Participants hear about historical pudding recipes, workhouse festive fare, and...

Gather your team to test your general knowledge skills at this festive pub quiz. Teams compete across trivia rounds with a winner-takes-all outcome.

Visitors can take a ride on the miniature railway to meet Santa in his Grotto and browse stalls at the indoor Christmas market. The event features family entertainment along with open access to the Astaria model village and the Steam...

Marsh Farm's Father Christmas Experience offers activities for children, including an Elf Academy, meeting Father Christmas, decorating gingerbread, and creating teddy bears. The event includes shows, visits to Mother Christmas's kitchen, a gift from the Elf Emporium, and access to...

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Rochester Cathedral's Dickens Festival Carol Services. Join in traditional carol singing during this special event, with free services offered on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the holiday...

Step into a winter wonderland at Barleylands for their enchanting Father Christmas Experience. Children can visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto and receive a special gift, creating lasting holiday memories. The farm park offers a delightful setting for festive...

Experience the solemn beauty of the Advent Carol Service and Procession at Rochester Cathedral. This traditional service marks the beginning of the Advent season, inviting all to gather and reflect. Immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere of the cathedral, a...

Experience the magic of the Christingle Service at Rochester Cathedral. This family-friendly event invites all to join in traditional carols as the cathedral is illuminated by candlelight. Each child receives a symbolic Christingle, featuring an orange for the world, a...

Experience the festive spirit at the Canvey Island Christmas Event, hosted by the Canvey Island Town Council. This community celebration promises a delightful time for all, marking the joyous holiday season with local charm and seasonal cheer.

Join the Wisdom Hospice Lights for Love Service at the historic Rochester Cathedral. This special event offers a poignant opportunity to dedicate a light in memory of someone dear this Christmas. The service is preceded by an atmospheric lantern procession,...

Create unforgettable Christmas memories at The Mast & Rigging in Chatham with their Breakfast with Santa events. Santa will be visiting to bring a magical morning filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and heart-warming moments for the whole family.