Christmas & New Year Breaks in Essex

Christmas and New Year are all about celebrating, unwinding and putting your feet up. Whether you’re after a romantic break, spending time with the family or celebrating with friends, what better way to end the year than with a relaxing getaway.

Here are some of the best places in Essex that are offering special Christmas and New Year breaks. Remember to secure your booking early!

CHRISTMAS GETAWAYS AT WIVENHOE HOUSE

Spending Christmas at Wivenhoe House is a truly magical experience. Soak up the festive atmosphere without having to worry about cooking or cleaning up after your Christmas feast. You can relax and enjoy the holiday without any of the stress that comes with hosting.

With our three night package you can escape to Wivenhoe House this Christmas and make full use of our beautiful hotel and grounds.

Christmas Eve

Welcome Reception: Start your festive holiday with a warm welcome. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine in our lounge.

Christmas Day

8-10am: Breakfast & bucks fizz in the Garden Suite
Three-course à la carte meal at your chosen time, featuring live music by singer Angie Diggens
12pm: Champagne & canapés
12.30pm: Christmas Lunch
Evening buffet served in the main house
Christmas film

Boxing Day

8-10am: Breakfast in Park Brasserie
Three-course lunch at your chosen time
Evening buffet served in the main house
Christmas film

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THE GEORGE HOTEL, COLCHESTER

2/3 NIGHT CHRISTMAS BREAK

from 24th December

Choose from our two or three night Christmas Festive Escape Packages, designed to let you unwind while we take care of every detail. Arrive on Christmas Eve and enjoy a three-course evening meal, followed by breakfast, Christmas lunch and an evening buffet on Christmas Day.

Two-night guests depart after a leisurely breakfast on Boxing Day, while the three-night package includes a further three-course evening meal and departure after breakfast on 27th December.

from £295.50 per person

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The Cricketers Clavering

CHRISTMAS STAY PACKAGE

Make this year’s festive season memorable with our two- or three-night Christmas Stay package. Arrive to a festive welcome drink, check in to a cosy room and settle in for the celebration.

Included in the two-night package:

Two night stay
Christmas Eve supper
Christmas morning breakfast with fizz
Christmas Day lunch
A hamper of goodies on Christmas night
Boxing Day breakfast
Mulled wine on arrival
A Christmas gift

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Three Day Residential Package at Down Hall

A roaring fire, cosy luxurious bedrooms and uninterrupted views of the beautiful Essex countryside makes Down Hall the perfect destination for a Christmas break.

Our three day package includes everything you need to create a magical Christmas leaving you to relax and unwind.

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Christmas Break at Waldegraves Family Holiday Park

Christmas Break

Take the stress and strain out of Christmas this year and escape to beautiful Mersea Island with a stay at Waldegraves Holiday Park! Throughout the festive season, there will be a range of great entertainment on offer to our guests! We only take telephone bookings for festive breaks.

23rd – 27th December 2026

4 nights from £449 per holiday home

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Christmas Stay at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

3-night Christmas Break

Three night stay in a contemporary Club room
Mulled wine, festive treats and entertainment on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day Lunch
Dinner on each night of your stay, including a buffet menu on Christmas Day
Full English breakfast each morning
Festive entertainment throughout your stay
Complimentary use of the poolside facilities at Peake Spa at set times, with Christmas opening times in operation

From £525.00per person

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