Essex County Christmas Fair

13–15 November 2026 | Boreham House, Chelmsford

The Ultimate Christmas Shopping Experience in Essex

Discover the ultimate Christmas shopping experience at the Essex County Christmas Fair, returning to the magnificent Boreham House from 13–15 November 2026. Across three festive days, more than 150 carefully selected independent businesses will present an exceptional collection of gifts, handcrafted products, Christmas decorations, fashion, homeware and artisan food and drink.

This is Christmas shopping at its most inspiring. Explore heated, hard-floored marquees and outdoor stalls filled with original products you will not find on every high street. Whether you are searching for a thoughtful stocking filler, a special gift for someone you love or something beautiful for your own home, you will find quality, choice and plenty of fresh ideas.

When it is time to pause between purchases, enjoy seasonal food and warming drinks alongside live music, Father Christmas, the Ferris wheel and spectacular festive performers. Join us for atmospheric late-night shopping on Friday or make a full festive day of it over the weekend. Book online in advance for reduced-price tickets and fast-track entry.

Gifts Worth Giving

Shop 150+ carefully selected stalls

Discover distinctive gifts, handcrafted pieces, festive decorations and artisan food and drink from independent businesses.

Christmas fair visitor buying from an independent food stall

A Full Festive Day Out

Shopping, food and entertainment

Meet Father Christmas, ride the Ferris wheel and enjoy live music, seasonal food, festive treats and spectacular performers.

Father Christmas with festive singers at the Essex County Christmas Fair

Christmas at Boreham House

An elegant setting near Chelmsford

Enjoy the warmth and atmosphere of Christmas in the beautiful grounds of Boreham House, one of Essex’s finest country estates.

Boreham House, venue for the Essex County Christmas Fair

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.