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  • Boreham House, venue for the Essex County Christmas Fair

Essex County Christmas Fair

13–15 November 2026 | Boreham House, Chelmsford

Step into Christmas at the Essex County Christmas Fair, taking place at the magnificent Boreham House from 13–15 November 2026. Discover over 150 carefully selected stalls filled with unique gifts, handcrafted products, artisan food and drink, festive decorations and plenty of Christmas inspiration.

Browse heated shopping marquees and outdoor stalls throughout the beautiful grounds, then enjoy live music, festive performers, tempting food trucks and warming seasonal drinks. Keep an eye out for Father Christmas as he makes his way around the fair, stopping for photographs and spreading a little extra Christmas magic.

Bring your family and friends, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a memorable festive day out in the heart of Essex.

150+ Festive Stalls

The ultimate Christmas shopping experience

Discover over 150 stalls filled with handcrafted products, unique Christmas gifts, festive decorations, artisan food & drink and much more

Christmas stalls at the Essex County Christmas Fair

A Magical Christmas Experience

Festive entertainment for the whole family

Meet Father Christmas, enjoy live music, toast some marshmallows, ride the Ferris wheel and look out for our spectacular stilt performers and so much more!

Live Christmas music at the Essex County Christmas Fair

A Stunning Festive Setting

Christmas at the incredible Boreham House

Experience the magic of Christmas in the beautiful surroundings of Boreham House, with its elegant Georgian architecture, beautiful grounds and rich history

Boreham House Essex

MORE TO DISCOVER

Over 150 shopping stalls

Unique Christmas gifts

Handcrafted products

Heated shopping marquees

Food and drink marquee

Licensed bars and mulled wine

Live music and festive performers

Father Christmas walkabout

Owl Experience and Ferris Wheel

Friday late-night shopping

Covered seating

Free parking

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before you arrive

DATES & OPENING TIMES

Friday 13 November 2026 — 2pm to 8pm

Saturday 14 November 2026 — 10am to 6pm

Sunday 15 November 2026 — 10am to 5pm

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

Visitor parking is at the Boreham Car Boot Sale field

Visitor parking is not at Boreham House. Follow the event parking signs and use the parking postcode below for your sat-nav.

PARKING POSTCODE: CM3 3HJ

Just off the Boreham Interchange (Boss Hoggs Roundabout)

GETTING FROM THE CAR PARK TO THE FAIR

A pedestrian pathway leads directly from the parking field to the event entrance.

A free shuttle bus will be available to assist disabled visitors. Please display your Blue Badge and follow the stewards’ directions to the designated disabled parking area and shuttle point.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking is on grass, which may be uneven underfoot. Please wear appropriate footwear and take care when walking through the car park. Although floodlighting will be provided, some areas may be dimly lit, so we recommend bringing a torch if arriving or leaving after dark.

PLAN YOUR FESTIVE DAY OUT

Book your tickets today or read our Event FAQs before you visit.

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