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🎄 Christmas Markets in Cornwall - Your Festive Guide for 2025

  • carolyn1441
  • Oct 27
  • 3 min read

There’s something truly magical about Cornwall at Christmas. From twinkling harbour lights to the scent of mulled wine drifting through cobbled streets, our towns and villages come alive with festive spirit.

Whether you’re hunting for unique gifts, local crafts, or simply looking for a mug of spiced cider and a mince pie or two, here’s our round-up of the best Christmas markets across Cornwall in 2025.

✨ Truro Christmas Market – The Beating Heart of Festive Cornwall

Location: Lemon Quay, Truro

Dates: 21 November – 24 December 2025

Over 100 stalls fill Lemon Quay with artisan gifts, handmade crafts, festive food and drink, and all things wonderfully Cornish. Expect late-night shopping on Wednesdays, glowing lights above the streets, and live music to keep the mood merry.

Lemon Quay aglow under Truro’s sparkling Christmas lights.
Lemon Quay aglow under Truro’s sparkling Christmas lights.

🌿 Cornwall Christmas Fair at the Eden Project – Festive Giving in the Biomes

Location: Eden Project, near St Austell

Dates: 19 & 20 November 2025

The annual Cornwall Christmas Fair brings together 70+ local stallholders selling everything from handmade decorations to artisan cheeses and wines. Even better, all proceeds support the Cornwall Community Foundation, so you can feel good while you shop.


🎅 Cornwall Christmas Market – Wadebridge’s Winter Extravaganza

Location: Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge

Dates: 12 – 14 December 2025

A three-day celebration packed with 120+ independent traders offering gifts, homewares, local food, festive drinks, and decorations galore. Expect carol singers, a giant Christmas tree, reindeer visits, elf trails, and Santa himself!



🍎 Healey’s Christmas Markets – Cider, Lights & Country Charm

Location: Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm, Penhallow (near Newquay)

Dates: Weekends from 8 November – 14 December 2025

Christmas at Healey's
Christmas at Healey's

Every weekend, Healey’s transforms into a twinkling festive village complete with craft stalls, storytelling, live music, and of course — plenty of cider tastings! A relaxed, family-friendly day out surrounded by rolling countryside and the scent of freshly pressed apples.

🕯️ Cornwall Gold Christmas Market – A Hidden Gem in Tolgus

Location: Cornwall Gold, Tolgus, near Redruth

Dates: 4 – 7 December 2025

A smaller market that’s big on charm, with around 45 artisan stalls plus festive food, craft activities, and Santa appearances. Entry is free, and there’s plenty of parking — making it an easy, cheerful festive stop!


🌟 Other Cornish Christmas Favourites

Fowey Christmas Market: Mid-November (dates TBC) – lantern parade, harbour-side stalls, and festive entertainment.

Made in Cornwall Christmas Fair (Truro Cathedral): Late November – a showcase of Cornish crafts in the cathedral’s stunning setting.

Padstow Christmas Festival: Early December – a mix of markets, food demos, live music, and fireworks.

🎁 Tips for Visiting Cornwall’s Christmas Markets

  • Plan ahead: Some events require tickets – book early.

  • Evening magic: Visit after dusk for the full twinkling experience.

  • Layer up: Cornwall’s winter weather can be brisk, so bundle up!

  • Shop local: Support independent Cornish makers and producers.

  • Make a day of it: Enjoy food stalls, live entertainment, and local attractions.

🎄 Celebrate the Season with Lake View Holidays Cornwall

From bustling market squares to cosy cider barns, Cornwall’s festive markets capture everything we love about this time of year — community, creativity, and that unmistakable Cornish warmth.

Whether or not you choose to come and visit Cornwall, we wish you a joyful, sparkling Christmas season filled with love, tinsel & fairy lights!!

 
 
 

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