Can't wait for holiday excitement in Falmouth? Dive into our guide for all the festive events! For both Falmouth natives and visitors, this guide reveals the season's top activities and events.
Popular during the holiday season, the Truro BIG Christmas Market transforms the town with delightful stalls brimming with local crafts and seasonal treats. Meanwhile, Christmas at Eden enchants visitors with its stunning light displays and beautiful festive decor. And the Falmouth Christmas Lights are something you definitely don't want to miss, illuminating the streets in a warm glow that captures the spirit of the season. Check out the rest of the page for more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Falmouth
- Christmas at Eden (Eden Project)
- Truro BIG Christmas Market (Truro)
- Festive Friday and Christmas Lights Switch-on (Truro)
- Mousehole Christmas Lights (Mousehole)
- Falmouth Christmas Lights
- Nadelik at Pendennis Castle
- Falmouth Festive Weekend
- Santa Fun Run
- Fowey Christmas Market (Fowey)
- Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair
See these and even more events listed below!
Falmouth Holiday Light Displays
Falmouth Christmas Lights
What to Expect:
Community-driven light switch-on event with local school performances.
Description:
Join Falmouth for a vibrant Christmas celebration featuring a parade led by Kernow Pipes and Drums, performances by five local schools, and an energetic Rock Choir performance. The evening culminates with the switching on of the Christmas lights at 7 PM.
Where: Falmouth | More Info: Falmouth Christmas Lights
Christmas at Eden
What to Expect:
Immersive light and sound experience in the Biomes.
Description:
The Eden Project transforms into a vibrant Christmas destination with dazzling lights, an ice rink, and Father Christmas encounters. Enjoy immersive light displays, festive treats, and interactive experiences amidst the Biomes.
Where: Eden Project | More Info: Christmas at Eden
Mousehole Christmas Lights
What to Expect:
Unique display of 7,000 lights in a historic Cornish village.
Description:
The Mousehole Harbour Lights are an annual display of Christmas lights in the village of Mousehole, Cornwall, started in 1963. The lights are illuminated each December until early January, featuring 7,000 bulbs and a 50m x 6m display of Santa and his reindeer. The event is run solely by volunteers and relies on donations for funding.
Where: Mousehole | More Info: Mousehole Christmas Lights
Festive Friday and Christmas Lights Switch-on
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and Christmas market.
Description:
Join Johnny Cowling and Lucy Start for an evening of entertainment in Boscawen Street, culminating in the festive lights switch-on at 7pm. The event also features live music and a Christmas market on Lemon Quay.
Where: Truro | More Info: Festive Friday and Christmas Lights Switch-on
Trenance Heritage Cottages and The Garden Cafe Christmas
What to Expect:
Lantern parade and Christmas lights switch-on in a historic setting.
Description:
Join Trenance Heritage Cottages and The Garden Cafe for an evening of spectacular performance as the Christmas tree is switched on, accompanied by a lantern parade through the illuminated gardens of Trenance Gardens.
Where: Newquay | More Info: Trenance Heritage Cottages and The Garden Cafe Christmas
Falmouth Holiday Markets and Shopping
Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair
What to Expect:
Premier showcase of Cornwall's talented makers and artisans.
Description:
Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair showcases over 70 stalls featuring local designers, makers, and artists from Cornwall, offering a diverse range of crafts, street food, and live music.
Where: Falmouth | More Info: Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair
Truro BIG Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique local artisanal talent and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Truro BIG Christmas Market is a vibrant event showcasing local crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal treats in charming cabins at Lemon Quay. Visitors can explore beautifully crafted local goods, handmade gifts, and delicious seasonal treats, all set against a backdrop of festive lights and music.
Where: Truro | More Info: Truro BIG Christmas Market
Healeys Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique blend of local produce and crafts in a festive farm setting.
Description:
Healeys Christmas Market transforms Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm into a festive setting with mulled cyder, hearty food, Christmas songs, and crafts. The event features a variety of local produce and crafts, making it a delightful experience for families and friends.
Where: Truro | More Info: Healeys Christmas Market
Fowey Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Extensive collection of handmade gifts and local produce.
Description:
Fowey Christmas Market showcases original gifts from independent artisans and locally made produce, offering a diverse collection of handmade items and seasonal food.
Where: Fowey | More Info: Fowey Christmas Market
Charlestown Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and live music.
Description:
The Charlestown Christmas Market offers a variety of beautiful gifts, entertainment, and food in a warm and dry environment. Visitors can find high-quality products and crafts, enjoy live music, and experience a bustling atmosphere with friendly volunteers.
Where: Charlestown | More Info: Charlestown Christmas Market
Falmouth Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Helston Old Chapel Christmas Events
What to Expect:
Over-stuffed stocking of seasonal surprises crammed with puppets, songs, and comedy.
Description:
The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness is a vibrant celebration featuring puppets, songs, and comedy, filled with festive elements like fir trees, fairy lights, and Christmas carols. Join Craig on his quest to find the Twelve Sprouts of Christmas, encountering naughty elves, a wise-cracking snowman, and an over-excited Christmas puppy along the way.
Where: Helston | More Info: Helston Old Chapel Christmas Events
Falmouth Other Holiday Activities
Falmouth Festive Weekend
What to Expect:
Snow globe photo attraction and live music performances.
Description:
Falmouth Festive Weekend offers a variety of activities including a snow globe photo attraction, curling lane, festive land train, artificial ice rink, and live music performances by Falmouth's best artists.
Where: Falmouth | More Info: Falmouth Festive Weekend
Nadelik at Pendennis Castle
What to Expect:
Traditional Cornish Christmas celebration in a historic setting.
Description:
Nadelik at Pendennis Castle is a celebration of Cornish Christmas traditions, featuring festive activities and events within the historic setting of Pendennis Castle.
Where: Falmouth | More Info: Nadelik at Pendennis Castle
Santa Fun Run
What to Expect:
Professionally timed 5K with festive dress code and post-race buffet.
Description:
Join the Santa Stampede 5K in Orleans, MA, for a fun and festive holiday run. Dress in your best Santa attire and enjoy a professionally timed race with swag bags, race t-shirts, and awards for the best dressed. Post-race, enjoy a buffet at The Barley Neck with additional tickets available.
Where: Falmouth | More Info: Santa Fun Run
Boconnoc Christmas Events
What to Expect:
Family-friendly Christmas celebrations with festive activities.
Description:
Boconnoc House is hosting a variety of Christmas events, including a Christmas fun day with decorated house and roaring fires, and a candlelit carols evening.
Where: Lostwithiel | More Info: Boconnoc Christmas Events
Hotel Meudon Christmas Events
What to Expect:
High-class dining experience with live music and scenic views.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas at Hotel Meudon with sumptuous food, live music, and hot chocolate by the fire. Enjoy a six-course lunch, champagne breakfast, and scenic views of the English countryside. The hotel offers luxurious rooms, self-contained cottages, and a variety of activities like wine tastings and falconry.