Top Festive Events in Cornwall

A Cornish Christmas — Top Festive Events & Days Out

Cornwall Christmas Market (Wadebridge, Royal Cornwall Showground)

Looking for a big festive market? The Cornwall Christmas Market runs 12–14 December 2025 at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge. It features a giant Christmas tree, reindeer, festive food & drink, carol singers, street performers — and over 130 independent traders selling handmade gifts and crafts. Cornwall Christmas Market+2Orange Roofs+2

Truro Christmas Market (Lemon Quay, Truro)

From 21 November – 24 December 2025, Truro city centre transforms into a festive market village at Lemon Quay. Expect wooden chalets full of local crafts, seasonal food and drink, twinkling lights and a cosy, traditional Christmas atmosphere — great for a stroll, shopping, or a warm drink. Classic Cottages+2The Valley+2

Healey’s Christmas Markets (Cornish Cyder Farm)

Held on weekends from 8 November – 14 December 2025, Healey’s turns into a winter wonderland. It’s a festive mix of mulled cyder, local food, crafts, and family-friendly fun — ideal if you enjoy a relaxed, countryside festive outing. Healeys Cyder Farm+1

Padstow Christmas Fayre (Padstow Harbour & Town)

From 4–7 December 2025, this seaside town hosts Padstow Christmas Fayre: a four-day event with artisan markets, local food and drink, live music, lantern parade, carols, and even a fireworks display — all with a Cornish coastal vibe. Cornish Secrets+1

Falmouth Festive Weekend (Falmouth)

On the first weekend of December (6–7 December 2025), Falmouth hosts a fun-filled festive weekend: including a Christmas market, live music, an artificial ice rink, and festive decorations. It’s a family-friendly event and a lovely day out by the coast. CRW Holidays

Christmas at The Eden Project (The Eden Project, Cornwall)

From 21 November 2025 – 4 January 2026, The Eden Project offers a winter light-experience, a Christmas market, and festive activities including ice skating and visits with Father Christmas. Perfect as a weatherproof, indoor-friendly option for a magical festive outing.