A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
Tue 8 Dec · 15:00
Paycocke's House and Garden
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens runs on many dates at Paycocke's House and Garden in Colchester. The event features the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge set within the atmospheric surroundings of Paycocke's Great Hall. Participation is free to attend.
The event presents a performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, telling the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas. It takes place in the Great Hall at Paycocke's House and Garden.
This is a limited seating performance with only 30 seats available. To attend, you must secure tickets in advance, as the show frequently sells out at larger venues.
Tickets are offered at no cost. Attendees will have access to mulled wine and mince pies during the performance, which is accompanied by a blazing log burner.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens takes place on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 15:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 9 December 2026.
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens is held at Paycocke's House and Garden in Colchester (25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex).
Entry to A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Paycocke's House and Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
A Christmas Carol is performing at A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens.
Tickets for A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, commonly known as A Christmas Carol, is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. It recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. In the process, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens runs on many dates at Paycocke's House and Garden in Colchester. The event features the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge set within the atmospheric surroundings of Paycocke's Great Hall. Participation is free to attend.
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The event presents a performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, telling the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas. It takes place in the Great Hall at Paycocke's House and Garden.
This is a limited seating performance with only 30 seats available. To attend, you must secure tickets in advance, as the show frequently sells out at larger venues.
Tickets are offered at no cost. Attendees will have access to mulled wine and mince pies during the performance, which is accompanied by a blazing log burner.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Paycocke's House and Garden. Searching near 25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex; check-in Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
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WherePaycocke's House and Garden
25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens?
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens takes place on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 15:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 9 December 2026.
Where is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens taking place?
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens is held at Paycocke's House and Garden in Colchester (25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex).
How much are tickets for A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens?
Entry to A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Paycocke's House and Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens?
A Christmas Carol is performing at A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens.
How do I get tickets for A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens?
Tickets for A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Wednesday, 9 December 2026
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25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex
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