Santa’s Parade opens the Market. Santa arrives in style at the head of the Parade, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Brentwood, before spending time in his free grotto giving presents to the children.

20,000 people attend each year and visit over 150 stalls including crafts, hot and cold food, clothing, gifts and a farm shop, marking the traditional beginning of the town’s Christmas season.

With two stages, Santa’s parade, fairground rides, a circus toupe, Punch and Judy and flash mobs, there is plenty to entertain visitors at Billericay Christmas Market.