12 Days of Christmas in Cornwall
11th September 2017
Looking for a reason to visit Cornwall this Christmas or looking for inspiration for what to do? You’re in luck. Here’s how we do the 12 Days of Christmas in Cornwall, by Beach Retreats. Book your Christmas break with Beach Retreats online or call our team on 01637 861 005.
1. Ice skating at the Eden Project
Our favourite festive activity is back at the Eden Project from 14 October until 18 February. Get your skates on and book your spot here.
2. Outlaw Christmas Market
Not your usual craft event, the Outlaw Christmas Market will come to Falmouth town centre in December (dates to be confirmed). Celebrate handmade and artisan gifts this Christmas.
3. Padstow Christmas Market
Cornwall’s favourite festive family market is back for its eighth year from 7-10 December. With more than 100 crafts folk and producers, 40 star chefs, fireworks, santa fun run and lots more, it draws a crowd of 45,000 and an electric atmosphere.
www.padstowchristmasfestival.co.uk
4. Mousehole Lights
Visit the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole on 16 December at 7pm for the big ‘switch on’ of the iconic Cornish illuminations. Or visit them in your own time until 6 January.
5. Christmas Day swims
©Mike Moyles via Flickr
For the brave – or mad – only. From Penzance’s promenade, Hayle’s and Gwithian’s golden sands to Sennen Cove or Polzeath. There will be an organised Christmas Day swim somewhere near you.
6. Watch a show
From the creative team that brought you hit shows Dick Whittington and his Mousehole Cat! and Jack and the Beanstalk, Hall for Cornwall are proud to present its own home grown production to enchant and entertain adults and children alike. Edward ‘Kernow King’ Rowe and Granville Saxton return in this year’s Christmas show Sleeping Beauty, the final chapter in a trilogy of adventures featuring our much loved Cornishman, Kenwyne and his extended family.
Purchase your tickets here.
www.hallforcornwall.co.uk/sleeping-beauty
7. Boxing Day walks
Blow away the cobwebs with a Boxing Day walk on your favourite Cornish beach. The perfect family activity and antidote to one too many sherries and mince pies on the big day. Here’s some inspiration.
8. Montol Christmas Festival
A six day arts and community festival in Penzance celebrating the midwinter solstice and Cornish traditions of the past, culminating in the main event on Montol Eve on 21 December. There’s a main parade, lantern making, storytelling, carol singing and more, take a look here.
9. Reindeer Parade
Meet Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of the herd in November as as they parade through Truro starting from Victoria Square. A magical experience for children. Dates to be confirmed.
10. Cotehele decorations
Visit the father Christmas of all Christmas decorations at Cotehele – the famous 60-foot garland made with tens of thousands of flowers grown in the gardens of the National Trust estate. Gawp above and then stick around to eat, shop and sing with various happenings from November through to December.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele
11. Pick your Christmas tree
Search for your favourite Christmas tree among hundreds in Cedar Croft Nurseries near St Tudy. Tie your personalised ribbon around your chosen tannenbaum and it will be cut fresh for whenever you want it.
12. Shop Cornish at Christmas
From coal and logs for a roaring fire, to mince pies and mistletoe, fine wine and fantastic food, Cornish Food Market have everything you need. All delivered in time for a proper Cornish Christmas.
Book your Christmas break with Beach Retreats online or call our team on 01637 861 005.
