Services over the 2025 festive period
22 December 2025
Corporate Communications
Over Christmas and New Year, there’ll be some changes to the availability and opening times of Chelmsford City Council’s services.
Praise for Chelmsford Theatre’s “truly wonderful” Aladdin panto
Chelmsford Theatre’s 2025 panto production – Aladdin – has opened and audiences are already calling it “as good as the West End”.
What’s on across Chelmsford this Christmas
Our guide to events happening across the district this festive season, from magical markets to charity runs.
Enjoy a bumper Christmas programme at Hylands this year
Hylands Estate is getting ready for Christmas with a great programme of festive events to enjoy this November and December.
Chelmsford Theatre launches children’s competition to record panto welcome lines
The theatre’s Voice of Panto competition has returned, giving children the opportunity to write and record panto pre-show announcements.
Panto preparations underway at Chelmsford Theatre
It may only be June but panto preparations are already ramping up for this year's Aladdin at Chelmsford Theatre.
Changes to Chelmsford City Council’s services over the 2024 festive period
Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be changes to the availability and opening times of Chelmsford City Council’s services.
First reviews praise bold retelling of Snow White at Chelmsford Theatre
Chelmsford Theatre’s 2024 panto, Snow White, opened its doors to audiences over the weekend.
Celebrate the festive season at Chelmsford Museum
Chelmsford Museum is getting into the festive spirit with varied activities for children and adults to enjoy in the run up to Christmas.
What's On: Festive activities in Chelmsford 2024
Find out what Christmas events are taking place in Chelmsford for the 2024 festive season.
