December at Cornwall Gold

Cornwall Gold Tolgus Mill, New Portreath Road, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Enjoy Christmas at Cornwall Gold where you can browse gifts, enjoy festive food and even meet the big man himself. Open seven days a week Cornwall Gold offers the county's largest showrooms of beautiful jewellery and is home to The Cornish Pantry (which serves delicious home-cooked roasts) - a fantastic family day out. Father Christmas […]

Newquay Zoo's Festive Weekend

Newquay Zoo Trenance Park , Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Visit Newquay Zoo for a weekend of festive fun. From meeting Father Christmas and creating tasty treats for the animals with his elves, to meeting Pickle the Penguin and exploring the zoo. Booking is essential for the events.  

Jubilee Wharf Christmas Fair

Jubilee Wharf Commercial Road , Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom

A fantastic range of stalls selling beautiful items, perfect for Christmas presents, including jewellery, food and drink, home ware and textiles.

Mousehole Christmas Lights

Mousehole Cornwall, United Kingdom

The Mousehole lights are an iconic part of Christmas in Cornwall. The tradition started in 1963 by Mousehole-based artist, Joan Gillchrest with just one simple string of coloured bulbs along both quays to make the village a bit brighter at Christmas time. Today the largest set piece ( Merry Christmas, Happy New Year) is approximately […]

Santa on the run in Launceston

Launceston Town Centre Launceston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Fantastic fun for a good claus! Starting at the town square Santa's of all ages can come along on the 2k run which winds its way up Windmill Hill, through Coronation Gardens and back down Race Hill - before making your way back through the Castle Grounds and back towards the Town Square. Dogs are welcome on […]

Christmas open day at The Monkey Sanctuary Looe

Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary Murrayton House, St Martins, , Looe, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Visit The Monkey Sanctuary Looe for their Christmas open day - entrance is just £1 per person, with mince pies, mulled wine and raffle tickets on offer. Plus it will give visitors the chance to do some Christmas shopping from the Sanctuary's ethical and fair trade gift shop.

Mermaids: Women at Sea

National Maritime Museum Discovery Quay , Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom

This fantastic exhibition held at the National Maritime Museum tells the compelling stories of those who have challenged the establishment and made their mark in a male dominated world. From Mary Lang, who joined the crew on the last merchant sailing ships to journey from South Australia to Cornwall; to Dame Ellen MacArthur who claimed […]

Wartime Winter at Telegraph Museum Porthcurno

Telegraph Museum Porthcurno Eastern House, Porthcurno, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Discover what life was like for evacuees during World War II and explore underground WWII tunnels, play traditional wartime games and have a go at make do and mend activities at the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno's Wartime Winter event.

Winter Print Fair at The Exchange

The Exchange Princes Street, , Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

In the lead up to Christmas The Exchange in Penzance is hosing an exhibition of prints for sale by both regional nat national artists including Rachel Nicholson, Luke Frost and Kurt Jackson.

Montol Festival

Montol Festival Various venues throughout the town, Penzance , Cornwall, United Kingdom

The Montol Festival is a fantastic 6-day community festival celebrating the mid-winter solstice - culminating in the main event, Montol Eve on December 21. There's plenty to do and see throughout the week; including lantern and mask making workshops, live bands and carol services - plus late night shopping in Penzance. Many individuals take part […]

The Elvis Years

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production, which brings to life the compelling story of the life of Elvis Presley. Featuring a top line-up of actors and musicians, alongside fantastic costumes, nostalgic film footage and plenty of sparkle - this show follows the highs and lows of Elvis's career. Directed by David Mackay the […]

A winter wonderland in Truro city centre

Truro City Centre Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Truro city centre will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with real falling snow! From 5pm - 9pm enjoy festive food, late night shopping, snow ball throwing zone - and even a visit from the Frozen gang, including Olaf and Elsa, whilst listing to local choirs singing a medley of Christmas Carols and the Frozen theme.