Chelmsford
12 Stops of Christmas
1–24 December 2026 12 festive experiences Chelmsford city centre
A festive lunch, drinks with friends or a little friendly competition. Discover what Chelmsford’s local venues have planned for your Christmas get-together.
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12 Stops of Christmas ran from 1 to 24 December 2026.
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6 restaurants
Eat together
Festive menus, long lunches and time to catch up.
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Christmas catch-ups at Bill’s
All-day dining
Make time for a Christmas meal on Bond Street. Bring friends, family or colleagues together around the table.
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Caribbean food at Dub Kitchen
Caribbean
Celebrate over Caribbean food and cocktails at this independent kitchen on New London Road.
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Dub Kitchen
New London Road
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Festive dining at Las Iguanas
Mexican & South American
Get together over Latin American food and drinks at Bond Street. Make it your Christmas lunch or an evening out.
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Pizza nights at Moto Pizza
Woodfired pizza
Bring everyone round the table for woodfired pizza on Baddow Road. Good food and plenty to catch up on.
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An Italian Christmas at Prezzo
Italian
Book a festive get-together over pizza and pasta. Find Prezzo on Bond Street, close to the shops and cinema.
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Gather round at Smoke & Dough
Barbecue & grill
Share a meal around a table-top grill on Springfield Road. Make dinner the centre of your Christmas plans.
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Smoke & Dough
Springfield Road
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4 bars
Drinks & catch-ups
Meet after work, catch up with friends or find a new favourite spot.
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Christmas cocktails at Be At One
Cocktail bar
Get your friends together for cocktails on Moulsham Street. Make a date for the catch-up you’ve been promising.
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Christmas at The Courtyard
Bar
Bring your Christmas get-together to The Courtyard on Baddow Road. Explore the venue while the festive programme takes shape.
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Festive catch-ups at Thirst
Coffee & cocktails
Meet under the railway arches for coffee, cocktails and a catch-up. A local spot for getting together this Christmas.
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Thirst Drinks Syndicate
Viaduct Road
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Christmas evenings at Voodoo Keller
Craft beer & cocktails
Discover craft beer, cocktails and live music at Voodoo Keller. Find your next festive night out just off New Street.
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Voodoo Keller
New Street / Waterloo Lane
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2 games venues
Games & good times
Swap the usual plans for bowling and games. Check each venue’s age rules before you book.
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Christmas games at BOOM
Games & bar
Take on your friends or colleagues at BOOM BATTLE BAR. Choose a game and make your Christmas get-together a little different.
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Under-18s must be with an adult. Over-18s only after 7pm. Activity age limits also apply.
BOOM BATTLE BAR
Bond Street
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Christmas bowling at Kingpins
Bowling & games
Get your friends or family together for bowling on Market Road. Book a lane and bring a little friendly competition to Christmas.
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One city coming together
12 Stops of Christmas is brought together by Chelmsford For You, the city centre’s Business Improvement District, with the local venues taking part.
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