A Christmas in Cornwall

November 26, 2025
The cold climates and coastal winds are beginning to hit our granite cliffs and what better experience than battling the cold behind a cottage window, fire crackling and a mulled wine to hand. A Christmas in Cornwall can be full of crafty workshops, to create keepsakes for loved ones, and opportunities for redemption at an assortment of Christmas Markets when keepsakes go wrong. From sweet-smelling elations to warm light displays, there is something for everyone. 

Things to do 

 

From castings to glass, ceramics to paint, there are infinite workshops across the county. 

 

National Trust 

 

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop -  Trerice, Newquay Cornwall. Saturday 6th December 11:00. 

Ceramic Candle Holders Workshop - Godolphin, Helston Cornwall. Thursday 11th December 10:00. 

Falmouth Community Gospel Choir -  Trelissick, Truro Cornwall. Wednesday 17th December 13:00 

 

Trebah Gardens 


Wooden Wreath Painting Workshop -  Mawnan Smith, Cornwall. Tuesday 9th December 10:15. 

Stories with Santa - Mawnan Smith, Cornwall. Saturday 6th - Sunday 21st December 10:00. 

 

Eden Project 


Visiting Father Christmas, Ice Skating, Light Experiences. St Austell, Cornwall. December 25 - January 26. 

 

The Poly 


The Poly's Christmas Market. Falmouth, Cornwall. Friday 5th - Monday 8th December 10:00. 

 


Things to see 

 

Treat your eyes to a light dazzling experience as villages come together to create light displays that welcomes all visitors. 

 

Lost Gardens of Heligan 



The Lost Garden. St Austell, Cornwall. Friday 21st November - Saturday 3rd January 2026. 

 

Mousehole Lights 

 

Mousehole Harbour Lights Switch On. Mousehole, Cornwall. Thursday 11th December. 

 

Angarrack Christmas Lights 

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Lights. Hayle, Cornwall. Saturday 6th December. 


Things to experience 

 

Wintery walks across the Cornish coast, perfectly leads to an off beaten track where you can get lost in an idyllic pub. Join the thousands up and down the coast in festive dips, where wetsuits are optional, but Christmas headwear is encouraged. 

 

Theatrical immersions is a must when in Cornwall, whether it is engulfed in an open theatre or find yourself tucked into the centre of Falmouth. Performances can be found for all the family, as well as more intimate viewings. 

 

Falmouth 


Christmas Variety Show. Princess Pavilions, Cornwall. Saturday 13th December 18:00 

Jam First Theatre: Elf..Ish. Princess Pavilions, Cornwall. Sunday 21st December 14:00 

 

Truro 


Aladdin. Hall for Cornwall, Cornwall. Friday 5th December - Saturday 3rd January 2026. 

Nah-Tivity.  Hall for Cornwall, Cornwall. Sunday 7th December 20:30. 

Christmas Movies by Candlelight.  Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. Wednesday 3rd December 19:30 

 

Porthcurno 


Pendeen Silver Band.  Minack Theatre, Cornwall. Sunday 14th December 14:00 

A Christmas Carol. Minack Theatre, Cornwall. Saturday 20th December 15:00. 



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