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Christmas Light Switch On Events

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​Events and the lights switch on

Celebrate the arrival of Christmas in Colchester on Sunday 25th November and revel in a fabulous festive atmosphere to get you in the seasonal spirit.Mark the start of the Christmas shopping season by heading to town, soaking up the festive fun and browsing all your favourite shops, from big name brands to quirky independents. There will be festive entertainment across the town centre with musical and dance acts on the High Street, Sir Isaacs Walk, Eld Lane and Trinity Street. Mingle with stars of Clacton’s Pantomime, Peter Pan, including X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins on a walk around in Eld Lane.

In Culver Square, shoppers can enjoy a variety of performances from 12pm, including Colchester Operatic Society, Rock Choir and Donovan Dance Group, as well as interact with two fabulous Christmas fairy stilt-walkers.

Head to Fenwick for 3.30pm to meet Santa’s reindeer, performers from The Nutcracker, Holly and Ivy stilt-walkers, a live performance snow globe and their magical Christmas showpiece projected onto the front of the store from 4.55pm.

Visitors to Fenwick’s festivities will also get the opportunity to see the ex-TOWIE star turned popstar, Megan McKenna, sing live on stage outside the store at 4.15pm.

Then it’s time for your little ones to get a glimpse of Santa as he makes his way into town on his festive float at 4.30pm and weaves his magic by helping to switch on the town’s Christmas lights with the Mayor of Colchester Cllr Peter Chillingworth and Megan McKenna.


High Street - Town Centre ​& Culver Square
​Sunday 25 November 2018​

Town Centre - High Street -  Culver Square
Come along to Colchester Presents Christmas on Sunday 25th November 2018 for a day of festive entertainment to get you and your family in the seasonal spirit.
  • In Culver Square, shoppers can enjoy a variety of performances from 12pm, including Colchester Operatic Society, Rock Choir and Donovan Dance Group, as well as interact with two fabulous Christmas fairy stilt-walkers.
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Colchester’s Big Christmas Lights Switch-On, so make sure to catch it at 5pm and enjoy the official launch of Christmas in town.

​Culver Square more >
Colchester High Street Christmas Lights Big Switch on
High Street and Culver Square Christmas Lights Big Switch-on at 4.30pm on Sun 25 Nov 2018
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Lion Walk
​& Red Lion Yard
Wednesday 28th November 2018 ​5pm-7pm

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Full details coming soon ...
Lion Walk Lights and firework spectacular takes places on Wednesday 28 November 2018.

​This is also the first night of late night shopping for the town centre.

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the amazing spectacle of Colchester’s Christmas Lights. So expect lots of sparkle and festive cheer as the town’s seasonal celebrations get underway with the Christmas Lights switch-on in the High Street on Sunday 25 November 2018, at 4.30pm.

Culver Square Light Switch On

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Fenwick‘s Festive Showcase 2018

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Sunday 25th November
​from 3.30pm
We’ll be hosting a spectacular festive afternoon to celebrate our big Christmas lights switch on. Join us from 3.30pm for incredible street acts including performers from The Nutcracker, Holly and Ivy stilt-walkers, a reindeer pen, a live performance snow globe and a magical Christmas showpiece projected onto the front of the store from 4.55pm. Plus, Megan McKenna will be singing live on stage outside the store at 4.15pm, and don’t miss Santa riding onto the High Street from 4.30pm to meet the Mayor for the big light switch on at 5pm!


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  • Home
  • Shopping
    • Frippery
    • Colchester IT
    • Minerva Chocolates
    • Gold Sails
    • H Gunton Ltd
    • Inprint Business & Personal Print
    • Reds Hair Company
    • Poplar Nurseries
    • Original Art Shop
    • Red Lion Books
    • White Shine Jewellery
  • Late Night Shopping
  • Community Events
    • Elf Workshop at Red Lion Yard Lion Walk
    • Colchester Chamber Choir Rachmaninoff Vespers
    • Colchester Handmade Festival
    • An Enchanted Christmas Celebration
    • St Helena Hospice Christmas Bazaar
    • Tom Bowdidge Christmas Fayre
    • Gatsby New Years Eve Party
    • Culver Square Events
    • Snow Ball Party Nights
  • Christmas Lights Switch on
  • Where to see Father Christmas
    • The Barn Garden Centre
    • Colchester Zoo Christmas Grotto
    • Grotto at Colchester Castle
    • Fenwick Festive Showcase
    • Santa at Poplar Nurseries
    • Ace Comics and Darth Vader
    • Fenwick Grotto
  • Car Parks & Offers
  • Christmas Markets
  • Entertainment & Magicians
    • Photo Booths
    • Magic Frostie
    • Rob Hill - Close Up magician
    • Rollerworld
  • Where to stay
    • Best Western Rose & Crown
    • Crowne Plaza Colchester
    • Holiday Inn Colchester
    • The George Hotel
    • Wivenhoe House Hotel
  • Places to eat
    • Jacqueline's Tearoom
    • Bills Colchester
    • Vinnys Restaurant
    • Ashiana
    • Crowne Plaza Colchester
    • The Holiday Inn
  • Places to drink
    • Atik Club Colchester
  • Getting Here
  • Sign Me Up
    • List me in Places to Eat
    • List me in Accommodation
    • List my Santa's Grotto
    • List my Retail shop
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    • List my event
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  • Get involved
    • Why, do we need another site ?
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