Chelmsford Cathedral Christmas Market
Chelmsford Cathedral, CM1 1TY
Sat 6 Dec 2025 (10 am–3 pm)
Festive stalls with crafts, decorations, handmade gifts, jewellery, gourmet food; pop-up café under the “Tree of Life” mural.
South Woodham Ferrers Pop Up Christmas Market
Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers
Sat 2 Dec & Sat 16 Dec (10:30 am–4 pm)
Handmade gifts, food stalls, festive atmosphere; nice if you want something a bit more local and low-key.
Meadow Croft German Market
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Battlesbridge (near Wickford)
Runs 11 Sept to 23 Dec 2025 (Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun 10–4)
German-style market: bratwurst, glühwein, festive decorations, gifts.
RHS Glow 2025 at Hyde Hall
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon Common / Chelmsford area
21 Nov to 27 Dec 2025.
Garden- and lights-themed festive event + stalls.
Beaulieu Community Centre Christmas Market
Beaulieu Community Centre, Chelmsford
Sun 3 Dec 2025, 11am–4pm.
Handmade cards, eco-friendly gifts, community-oriented market, likely Santa visit.
Fete Gray’s Yard Christmas Market
Gray’s Yard / Chelmsford
Sun 10 Dec 2025, 10am–4pm.
Local handmade goods, festive shopping, possible mulled wine & seasonal treats.
Hylands Christmas Open Estate Day
Hylands Estate, Chelmsford
Sun 17 Dec 2025, 10am–3pm.
Festive stalls, food & drink, carriage rides, live music, seasonal (family-friendly) atmosphere.
Ingates‑tone Festive Fair (Ingatestone)
Ingatestone High Street, Essex
Sunday 7 Dec 2025, 12pm–6pm.
Christmas market, live music, food & drink, toy-trail for kids, indoor community market + Santa grotto.
** Many markets are fairly small — village halls, community centres or local estates — so check timings and event pages before you go.
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