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Christmas Lights Switch-On

Chelmsford For You · City centre

FreeDays out and eventsSpecial event · Sun 15 Nov

When
Sunday. Sun 15 Nov 12:00–17:00. Lights on at 17:00, then fireworks
Ages
Birth to 5 years
Cost
Free. Fairground rides and the fire pit cost extra
Where
Chelmsford city centre: Shire Hall, High Street, Bond Street and Gray's Yard ↗
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The whole city centre, all afternoon. Santa's sleigh in Halfmoon Square, a children's choir on the Christmas Tree Stage, a snow machine in Gray's Yard and the Grinch wandering about. Lights at 5pm, fireworks straight after. The Market Road toilets shut at 4:45pm, so plan nappy changes.

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Last checked Oct 2026. Times change, so check with them before you go.