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21/11/2025

Everything you need to know for the Colchester Christmas Light Switch On TOMORROW! (Saturday 22nd November).

Actual Radio is the home of Breakfast with Tony & Emma, plus the Latest News, Sport & Weather. Across Essex on DAB and on Smart Speaker Play Actual Radio.

21/11/2025

Everything you need to know for the Colchester Christmas Light Switch On 2025

Actual Radio is the home of Breakfast with Tony & Emma, plus the Latest News, Sport & Weather. Across Essex on DAB and on Smart Speaker Play Actual Radio.

20/11/2025

If you could time travel, but only choose one direction, would you go forward or back in time and why?

19/11/2025

Mother Goose officially lands at the Mercury Theatre Colchester in just a few days:

🌟🥚 Mother Goose officially lands at the Mercury in just a few days, and we wanted to give you a quick heads-up on what’s still available.

If you’re coming into town for the Christmas Light Switch On, why not make it a full festive day out? We’ve still got great availability for the 7pm show this Saturday.

You can also take advantage of our off-peak performances, with tickets starting from £10 - perfect for families looking for a festive bargain.

Don’t miss out! Book now and snap up these egg-cellent deals before they fly away: mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/mother-goose

17/11/2025

As always we start the Christmas songs on Actual Radio on 1st December.

15/11/2025

We are really looking forward to hosting the Colchester Christmas Light Switch On in Lion Walk Shopping Centre next Saturday 22nd November. It’ll be great to see you there!

On Saturday 22nd Nov, Lion Walk becomes the heart of Christmas in Colchester!

🎄 From 5.30pm, lights on at 7pm! 🎄
🎤 Big Sing Choir
🎭 Goldilocks & the Three Bears
❄️ Elsa, Anna & Olaf
🎆 Fireworks & lasers
🎅 Santa vs Grinch showdown
🔥 Live music, late shopping & LOADS more

11/11/2025

Which Celebrity would you like to see play Traitors next?

11/11/2025

Come and meet Santa at the Lion Walk Shopping Centre in Colchester from the 22nd November.

11/11/2025

Do you own or run a business in Colchester?

Advertising your business on Actual Radio works, but don't take our word for it, check out our fantastic customer testimonials.

Send us an email to see what we can do for you: [email protected].

07/11/2025

The Colchester Christmas Light Switch On 2025 is coming up on the 22nd November at Lion Walk Shopping Centre. Hosted by Actual Radio you can expect fantastic entertainment for the whole family, a visit from Santa himself and of course the amazing light switch on itself.

For the latest visit: www.actualradio.com/news/local/colchester-set-for-stunning-christmas-lights-switch-on-2025/

Colchester’s Lion Walk Courtyard gears up for its biggest ever Christmas Lights Switch-On celebration.

04/11/2025

Advertising on Actual Radio works! But don’t take our word for it.

Here’s Martin Leatherdale from Lion Walk Shopping Centre Colchester to tell us more about his experience working with our team at Actual Radio.