Christmas in Burnham on Crouch
Christmas is a time a great activity in
Burnham on Crouch with events such as Festive Fayre pictured above.
SANTA'S TOUR OF BURNHAM
Santa and Rudolph visits Burnham on the 23rd and 24th December on
his tractor powered sleigh giving out sweets to all children that he
meets.
His visits start at 3.15 and finish at about 7pm each night.
23rd December the visit starts at the Eves Corner area of Burnham on
Crouch and then tours nearby Southminster
24th December the visit tours the remainder of Burnham on
Crouch
CAROL SERVICES AND SINGING
There is no organised door to door carol singing.
All of the churches hold several carol services as do many or the
organisations.
For more details contact the individual church or see the local
press.
All Saints C
of E Church, Creeksea - Burnham
Baptist Church - Burnham
URC Church - St
Cuthberts Catholic Church - St
Mary's C of E Church
FESTIVE FAYRE
High Street , Burnham on Crouch is closed for the Clock Tower
section from the junctions to Chapel Road to the junction with
Riverside Road.
The area is packed with stalls from local organisations and local
traders selling christmas related items, hot drinks, chestnuts and
other seasonal food items with entertainment on stage Plus of course
the chance to meet Father Christmas in his Burnham base in the Clock
Tower.
The event runs from 2.30pm to 6.30pm with free entry. Parking is
also free on street in the surrounding area or car parks.
Festive Fayre is held on the first Saturday in December.
CIVIC CHRISTMAS TREE
The civic christmas tree is found in High Street , Burnham on Crouch
opposite the Clock Tower.
A carol service and lighting ceremony are held annually usually on
the evening before the Festive Fayre.
For details contact the Town Clerk at 01621 783426
SANTA SPECIALS AT MANGAPPS
RAILWAY MUSEUM
Santa specials are held at Mangapps
Railway Museum on the Saturday and Sundays in December plus
Christmas Eve.
Steam trains leave the museum stopping at the North Pole ( otherwise
known as the station at Old Heath) where Santa is waiting.
Booking is essential as the trips are popular
SANTA SPECIAL ON CROUCH VALLEY
LINE
On a Sunday in December ( usually the first Sunday) special trains
leave Southminster stopping at Burnham on Crouch en route to
Wickford.
Santa is on the train and his helpers organise fun and games for the
whole journey.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Burnham URC Church holds a Christmas Tree Festival decorated
christmas trees provide a backdrop to a variety of activities in the
first weekend of July
CHRISTMAS BAZAARS
Christmas bazaars and markets take place throughout November in most halls including St Mary's , St Cuthberts and the URC Churches.
The largest indoor fayre is Burnham Indoor Christmas Craft & Gift
Market which is held at the end of November in the Village Hall.