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Send a taste of Cornwall this Christmas. Cream teas with Rodda's clotted cream and festive Cornish pasty hampers, made and packed in Cornwall by a family business.

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What’s on this Christmas

Christmas in Cornwall 2026

Harbour lights, festive markets, lantern parades and Christmas Day swims. Here’s what’s on across Cornwall this year, town by town.

  • Mousehole Harbour Lights
  • Padstow Christmas Fayre
  • Truro Christmas Market
  • Christmas at the Eden Project
  • Montol in Penzance
  • Tom Bawcock’s Eve
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Mousehole harbour Christmas lights, Cornwall
Mousehole harbour lights. Photo: Tom Corser, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Coming Up in Cornwall

Fireworks, Christmas markets, light switch-ons and family days out happening across Cornwall over the next few weeks.

6NovNewquay Fireworks & Drone ShowNewquay Sports Centre6–8NovMakers Cornwall Christmas FairPenryn Campus13NovHeligan Night Garden opensLost Gardens of Heligan20NovNewquay Lantern ParadeNewquay town centre21NovTruro lights & Christmas MarketLemon Quay, Truro27–29NovNewquay at ChristmasThe Killacourt, Newquay3–6DecPadstow Christmas FayrePadstow harbour10DecMousehole Harbour LightsMousehole

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Explore Cornwall

Your Guide to Things to Do in Cornwall

From the golden surf beaches of Newquay and the art galleries of St Ives to Padstow's seafood, the Eden Project and the wild cliffs of Land's End, Hello Cornwall brings together the best things to do in Cornwall. Explore our guides to Cornwall's beaches, coastal walks, restaurants, family days out and places to stay.

52 Things to Do in CornwallOne idea for every week of the yearBest Beaches in CornwallSurf beaches, family coves and hidden gems50 Best Walks in CornwallCoast path classics and easy family walksBest Restaurants in CornwallFrom Padstow fine dining to seafood shacksWhere to Stay in CornwallHotels, B&Bs and holiday cottagesCornwall with Kids20 family days out kids will loveDog-Friendly BeachesWhere to walk your dog by the seaRainy Day IdeasWhat to do in Cornwall when it rains
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Local guides to Cornwall’s best towns and villages: what to see, where to eat, beaches, walks and tips for your visit.

Things to do in Padstow, CornwallTown guidePadstowHarbour, seafood and the Camel TrailThings to do in Falmouth, CornwallTown guideFalmouthBeaches, maritime history and boatsThings to do in Bude, CornwallTown guideBudeSea pool, surf and the canalThings to do in St Austell, CornwallTown guideSt AustellEden, Charlestown and HeliganThings to do in Fowey, CornwallTown guideFoweyHarbour town and the Hall WalkThings to do in Port Isaac, CornwallTown guidePort IsaacDoc Martin’s fishing villageThings to do in Mousehole, CornwallTown guideMouseholeChristmas lights and coast walksThings to do in Newquay, CornwallTown guideNewquaySurf beaches and family fun

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Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club, Bodmin, CornwallBodminLanhydrock Hotel and Golf ClubCountry hotel and parkland golf course near BodminGolf ClubHotelRestaurantView listing →Beach House Falmouth, Falmouth, CornwallFalmouthBeach House FalmouthRelaxed beachside café and restaurant at GyllyngvaseCafeRestaurantView listing →Hub St Ives, St Ives, CornwallSt IvesHub St IvesBurgers, brunch and harbour views in St IvesCafeRestaurantView listing →The Idle Rocks, St Mawes, CornwallSt MawesThe Idle RocksBoutique waterfront hotel and restaurant in St MawesHotelRestaurantStayView listing →Bosinver Farm, St Austell, CornwallSt AustellBosinver FarmFamily-friendly farm cottages near St AustellAttractionsFamily EntertainmentStayView listing →Hall For Cornwall, Truro, CornwallTruroHall For CornwallCornwall’s main theatre and venue in TruroCafeFamily EntertainmentTheatreView listing →The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, CornwallTruroThe Royal Cornwall MuseumArt, archaeology and Cornish history in TruroActivitiesMuseumTourismView listing →Newquay Surf School, Newquay, CornwallNewquayNewquay Surf SchoolSurf lessons for all ages on Newquay’s beachesActivitiesSurf SchoolTourismView listing →Eden Project, St Austell, CornwallSt AustellEden ProjectWorld-famous biomes and gardens near St AustellActivitiesAttractionsCafeView listing →

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Hello Cornwall is a Cornish family business sharing the best of Cornwall with visitors and locals alike. We publish free guides to things to do in Cornwall, from beaches and coastal walks to restaurants, hotels and hidden gems, and showcase independent Cornish businesses across the county.

Whether you’re planning a holiday, looking for a rainy-day idea or sending a taste of Cornwall to someone you love, you’ll find it here.

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Cornwall FAQs

What is there to do in Cornwall?

Cornwall has over 300 beaches, the South West Coast Path, attractions such as the Eden Project, St Michael’s Mount and Land’s End, pretty fishing villages like Mousehole and Port Isaac, surf schools, gardens, castles and some of the best seafood restaurants in the UK. Our 52 things to do in Cornwall guide is a great place to start.

When is the best time to visit Cornwall?

May, June and September offer warm weather and quieter beaches. July and August are busiest, with all attractions open and lifeguards on the main beaches. Winter is great for coastal walks, cosy pubs and Christmas events.

What are the best towns to visit in Cornwall?

Popular towns include St Ives, Padstow, Falmouth, Newquay, Fowey and Truro, plus villages like Mousehole and Port Isaac.

What can you do in Cornwall when it rains?

Try the Eden Project biomes, the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay, museums and galleries in Truro, Falmouth and St Ives, or indoor play and adventure centres. See our rainy-day guides for Newquay, St Ives and Padstow.

Can I send Cornish food as a gift?

Yes. Our Cornish Christmas hampers are filled with Cornish favourites and delivered across the UK. See the Christmas gift guide.