There's always plenty going on in Cornwall over the festive season. Here are our picks for this year.
Truro Christmas Markets, until December 24th
Wooden cabins transform Lemon Quay into a festive village, serving up crafts, gifts and seasonal treats.
Trengwainton Christmas Lights, Weekends from November 29th to December 17th
Trengwainton Garden on the outskirts of Penzance will be hosting a Christmas lights festival with lanterns made by local artists and schools. There will be outdoor food stalls and the shop will be open for Christmas shopping.
Krowji Christmas Open Studios, November 29th to December 1st
From artists to potters, photographers to jewellery makers, Krowji's diverse artists and makers open up their studios for the weekend. It's a great opportunity to see artists at work and pick up some unique Christmas gifts.
Penzance Christmas Market and Christmas Lights Switch-on, December 2nd
Stock up on Christmas gifts and festive food and drink. There will also be street entertainment and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 5.30pm.
Flora Christmas Market, December 7th
Local artists, craft folk, carols, a table decoration workshop and a mince pie making competition. The cafe will be open as usual with a selection of Danish Christmas treats.
Mousehole Christmas Lights, December 12th to January 5th
Mousehole's famous Christmas lights display is always worth a visit. If you're in the village on December 23rd, you can enjoy the celebrations for Tom Bawcock's Eve. The festival commemorates a local fisherman wh,o according to legend saved the village from starvation. Make sure to grab a slice of the famous Stargazy Pie.
Humphry Davy Lantern Parade and All Day Market, December 16th
Celebrate Penzance's most famous son and inventor of the lifesaving Davy Lamp. It's a popular community event with lanterns made by local schoolchildren.
Montol Festival, December 21
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Penzance's Montol festival - a revival of the midwinter and Christmas traditions which were once commonly practised throughout Cornwall.
A Christmas Carol, December 23rd
The Acorn Theatre in Penzance will be hosting David Mynne's acclaimed one-man show of Dickens' famous tale.
Nine Lessons and Carols, Truro Cathedral, December 24th
The traditional Christmas service will take place on Christmas Eve featuring the girl choristers of Truro Cathedral Choir.
St Ives New Year's Eve Fireworks, December 31st
Now home to one of the biggest New Year's Eve fancy dress parties in the UK, St Ives will be seeing in 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display over the harbour.
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