The Christmas countdown has begun and with only a few weeks left to purchase gifts, drinks, food and festive decorations, why not shop local? With a number of Christmas markets to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Padstow Christmas Festival

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This is one of the county’s leading festivals, running from 3 – 6 December. With over 100 stalls to browse, a Santa fun run, chef demonstrations and amazing firework displays, this is one for the whole family.

Penryn Christmas Market

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Filled with stalls, local traders and crafts on 5 December between 5pm & 9pm – the town will be celebrating Christmas in style, with the addition of the official lights switch on to enjoy too! The children will be kept happy with activities including a Santa Lucky Dip.

Fowey Christmas Market

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Started in 2005, this market has grown into one of the biggest in Cornwall. Set over two sites – the Leisure Centre and Town Quay – there’ll be a huge choice of traders from all over Cornwall, Devon and beyond. Running on the 5 and 6 December from 10am to 5pm.

Truro Victorian Christmas Market

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This hugely popular Christmas market is back for its eleventh year, with over 70 exhibitors dressed in full period costumes! Taking place undercover on lemon Quay from 8 – 13 December, you’ll be spoilt for choice with food and drink, arts, crafts and gifts. There will be plenty of entertainment too including choirs, singers and a special guest…

Outlaw Christmas Market – Falmouth

This market takes place from the 10 – 12 December from 9am – 6pm. Showcasing the very best Cornish gifts, crafts and food and drink, you’ll be sure to tick some presents off the list.

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Jubilee Wharf Christmas Fair 

Taking place on the 12 and 13 December between 10am and 5pm, this fair will have a great range of stalls selling beautiful items – perfect for Christmas presents. Choose from jewellery, food and drink, home ware and textiles.

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Heartlands Christmas Market Weekend

With over 50 local crafters and producers booked to attend on the 12 and 13 December, 11am – 4pm, don’t miss the Christmas Market Weekend at Heartlands. Entrance and parking is free and the Red River Café will be open as usual.

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