The Best Festive Activities in Cornwall!

 

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Christmas at Eden Project | Selected Dates until 4th Jan

Embark on a magical wander through our brand-new Christmas Lights Experience, where shimmering displays and delightful surprises await around every corner. Step into a charming, interactive family adventure with Father Christmas and his merry band of Elves, and of course, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a glide across their sparkling ice rink. Discover why Eden is Cornwall’s most enchanting festive day out.

 

Cornwall's Heligan Night Garden Promises More Magic Than Ever This Winter - CornishStuff

Night Garden at The Lost Gardens of Heligan | Selected Dates until 3rd Jan

The award-winning Heligan Night Garden is back, bringing another season of wonder and enchantment. Wander through our magical garden trail, where woodlands and gardens glow with stunning light installations and lanterns. Encounter sparkling tunnels, trees illuminated from within, and whimsical, larger-than-life wildlife lanterns that celebrate the beauty of Heligan gardens and estate.

Along the trail, indulge your senses with delicious hot food, winter warmers, sweet treats, and rich hot chocolate. Gather around roaring fire pits to toast marshmallows, sip mulled wine, and listen to the serene melodies of winter in nature.

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Charlestown Christmas Markets | 20th – 21st December

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day at our Christmas market, to enjoy artisan makers and producers, festive music and plenty of food and drink. Expect plenty of festive cheer and a jolly good time!

 

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The BIG Christmas Market in Truro | Until 24th December, Lemon Quay 

Cornwall’s Biggest Christmas Market! Truro Christmas Market transforms the city into a festive wonderland until 24 December 2025, with Lemon Quay filled with charming wooden cabins where local artisans sell handmade gifts, seasonal treats, crafts and Cornish produce. Around the city centre, a rotating programme of food stalls, street-food, live music, and family entertainment – including a giant snow-globe for photos and a jolly atmosphere with twinkling lights, makes it a full festive experience, not just a market. On Wednesdays and Saturdays (plus an extra date on 22 December) a complementary street market on Boscawen Street adds even more artisan gifts, street food and local crafts, making it a great place for Christmas shopping, or a relaxed seasonal stroll.

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