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Thursday, December 08, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Mini Keeper Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Keepers need to know about the birds and mammals to be cared for at Paradise Park.

Do our quiz, test your knowledge, and once completed claim your special badge!
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.

Friday, December 09, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Mini Keeper Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Keepers need to know about the birds and mammals to be cared for at Paradise Park.

Do our quiz, test your knowledge, and once completed claim your special badge!
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Come and celebrate the lead up to Christmas.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Christmas - Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

Christmas at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

SANTA IS COMING TO THE FARM
- Each child will get a stocking to fill from Santa
- Meet and feed our animals
- Get creative in Santas workshop
- Warm up with a nice beverage in our onsite cafe/shop
£15 per child (incl entrance to farm) - £4 per adult

10th & 11th, 17th & 18th December

10:00am-11:30am, 11:30am-1pm, 2pm-3pm

Booking essential
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Book now and make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to see Santa's magical grotto at Paradise Park.

The dates are… weekends 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th and then Monday 19th through to Saturday 24th December 2022.

Santa’s assistant elf or fairy will meet you and take you into his magical grotto. Santa will greet the children, have a little chat and give them their gift - have your camera ready for this lovely experience.

The cost is £11.95 per child including a gift. Select a 30-minute time period when you book online, and when you arrive at the Park you will be allocated a 5-minute time slot within this.

You can book up to 3 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.

For more info and to BOOK your SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS please click HERE.

Santa and his assistants are very popular and do not like to rush things, so will spend several minutes with each family. We keep to our booking slots as much as possible but you may have to wait for your turn. You are welcome to sit in the decorated area outside the grotto, pose for photos in Santa’s sleigh, and use the gift shop and cafe areas while waiting, or if you have booked the Park and JungleBarn, we will call you over the speaker system. Thank you for your understanding and rest assured when it is your turn your family will also enjoy the same quality time with Santa.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Come and celebrate the lead up to Christmas.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Christmas - Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

Christmas at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

SANTA IS COMING TO THE FARM
- Each child will get a stocking to fill from Santa
- Meet and feed our animals
- Get creative in Santas workshop
- Warm up with a nice beverage in our onsite cafe/shop
£15 per child (incl entrance to farm) - £4 per adult

10th & 11th, 17th & 18th December

10:00am-11:30am, 11:30am-1pm, 2pm-3pm

Booking essential
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Book now and make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to see Santa's magical grotto at Paradise Park.

The dates are… weekends 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th and then Monday 19th through to Saturday 24th December 2022.

Santa’s assistant elf or fairy will meet you and take you into his magical grotto. Santa will greet the children, have a little chat and give them their gift - have your camera ready for this lovely experience.

The cost is £11.95 per child including a gift. Select a 30-minute time period when you book online, and when you arrive at the Park you will be allocated a 5-minute time slot within this.

You can book up to 3 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.

For more info and to BOOK your SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS please click HERE.

Santa and his assistants are very popular and do not like to rush things, so will spend several minutes with each family. We keep to our booking slots as much as possible but you may have to wait for your turn. You are welcome to sit in the decorated area outside the grotto, pose for photos in Santa’s sleigh, and use the gift shop and cafe areas while waiting, or if you have booked the Park and JungleBarn, we will call you over the speaker system. Thank you for your understanding and rest assured when it is your turn your family will also enjoy the same quality time with Santa.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Monday, December 12, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas shanty sing-along and Christmas shopping - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Join Kesvarner, a local shanty group, for a Christmas and shanty sing-along at Wheal Martyn. Our shop and café will be open from 6.00pm to 8.00pm for a chance to do some Christmas shopping or enjoy a mulled drink and festive cakes.
Arrive for 6.00pm, sing-song from 6.30pm. All welcome.

Time: 6.30 to 8.00pm
Price: FREE, donations encouraged
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Friday, December 16, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Come and celebrate the lead up to Christmas.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Christmas - Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

Christmas at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

SANTA IS COMING TO THE FARM

Each child will get a stocking to fill from Santa
Meet and feed our animals
Get creative in Santas workshop
Warm up with a nice beverage in our onsite cafe/shop
£15 per child (incl entrance to farm) - £4 per adult

17th & 18th December

10:00am-11:30am, 11:30am-1pm, 2pm-3pm

Booking essential
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Santas Grotto at Newquay Zoo - Newquay Zoo

Santa will be in his magical grotto at Newquay Zoo every day from Saturday 17th to Saturday 24th December

GROTTO TIMES: 10.45am to 4pm (grotto closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve)

PRICE: £9.50*/child (up to 15 years) to include a gift

All children can enjoy our FREE reindeer food making activity while they are at Newquay Zoo

*Grotto tickets do not include entry to Newquay Zoo, if you are NOT a Newquay Zoo member you will need to book an admission ticket for the day of your grotto booking.
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Come and celebrate the lead up to Christmas.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Christmas - Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

Christmas at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

SANTA IS COMING TO THE FARM

Each child will get a stocking to fill from Santa
Meet and feed our animals
Get creative in Santas workshop
Warm up with a nice beverage in our onsite cafe/shop
£15 per child (incl entrance to farm) - £4 per adult

17th & 18th December

10:00am-11:30am, 11:30am-1pm, 2pm-3pm

Booking essential
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Santas Grotto at Newquay Zoo - Newquay Zoo

Santa will be in his magical grotto at Newquay Zoo every day from Saturday 17th to Saturday 24th December

GROTTO TIMES: 10.45am to 4pm (grotto closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve)

PRICE: £9.50*/child (up to 15 years) to include a gift

All children can enjoy our FREE reindeer food making activity while they are at Newquay Zoo

*Grotto tickets do not include entry to Newquay Zoo, if you are NOT a Newquay Zoo member you will need to book an admission ticket for the day of your grotto booking.
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Monday, December 19, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Santas Grotto at Newquay Zoo - Newquay Zoo

Santa will be in his magical grotto at Newquay Zoo every day from Saturday 17th to Saturday 24th December

GROTTO TIMES: 10.45am to 4pm (grotto closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve)

PRICE: £9.50*/child (up to 15 years) to include a gift

All children can enjoy our FREE reindeer food making activity while they are at Newquay Zoo

*Grotto tickets do not include entry to Newquay Zoo, if you are NOT a Newquay Zoo member you will need to book an admission ticket for the day of your grotto booking.
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artists in Cornwall have come together to create work exclusively for our new exhibition, ‘Rooted’, inspired by the history and atmosphere of the china clay works.

The exhibition is on display in the Roger Preston Gallery, and also around the grounds, from 22 October to 20 December.

The ceramics-focused exhibition includes a mixture of sculptures and vessels (both hand-built and thrown), collaborations between ceramicists and jewellers, sound, film, and painting and photography inspired by the industrial site.

Some pieces will also be available to purchase.

A dedicated Instagram page (@rooted.cornwall) houses a selection of the artists’ current work, to allow those interested to follow the process.

Entry to the exhibition is included within normal museum admission.

For more information, call 01726 850362.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Santas Grotto at Newquay Zoo - Newquay Zoo

Santa will be in his magical grotto at Newquay Zoo every day from Saturday 17th to Saturday 24th December

GROTTO TIMES: 10.45am to 4pm (grotto closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve)

PRICE: £9.50*/child (up to 15 years) to include a gift

All children can enjoy our FREE reindeer food making activity while they are at Newquay Zoo

*Grotto tickets do not include entry to Newquay Zoo, if you are NOT a Newquay Zoo member you will need to book an admission ticket for the day of your grotto booking.
Breakfast with Santa - Newquay Zoo

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see Santa, and for the first time ever, we’re inviting children to come and enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Newquay Zoo.

Join Santa and his elves for a magical morning in Cafe Lemur where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast, craft activity and receive a gift from Santa.

DATE: Tuesday 20th December 2022

TIME: 9.30am to 10.15am

PRICE: £11/child

There will be a selection of refreshments available for adults to purchase.

Children must be accompanied by an adult – adults DO NOT need to purchase a Breakfast with Santa ticket.

You do not need to purchase an admission ticket to Newquay Zoo. Everyone attending Breakfast with Santa will leave Newquay Zoo once the event is over.

BOOK HERE
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Join Superworm and friends on their brand new adventure at Cardinham Woods with the Superworm Activity Trail.

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

This self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask (available to purchase from the Ranger's Office).

The Superworm trail is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs and should keep little ones entertained for around an hour, leaving plenty of time to explore the wider forest.
Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Come and celebrate the lead up to Christmas.
Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall!

Journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour possible!

Walk through an entire world of beautifully wrapped glittering presents, wander through Candy Land, explore our Shipwreck as snow falls all around you and take a pit stop at our very own mini German Christmas Market.

Pause along the way for some fun Christmas Crafts that the whole family can take part in.

Finally, follow Santa’s footsteps through our glittering North Pole to walk amongst hundreds and thousands of twinkling lights in the UK’s longest tunnel of indoor festive lights on dazzling display!

And new for 2022 – Step into our Giant Snow Globe and take a picture with your friends and family in our very special Yuletide scene*

Festive goodies and hot drinks will be served all day.

Find out more and book online by clicking here.

*The Yuletide Snow Globe is an additional cost and not included in the TOL: This is Christmas general admission.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Come and enjoy the wonder and magic of Lappa Valley during the festive time.

Meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where he has a present for every child.

Take a nostalgic steam train ride through the wooded valley into Lappa, where you’ll find lots of festive fun.

All families will be greeted at the Lappa Valley ticket office, where our elves will allocate you a time slot to visit Santa.

All children will receive a specially chosen gift when they meet him! When you disembark, you’ll be able to enjoy music from a traditional fairground organ - as well as all the usual fun of our woodland railway, crazy golf and our adventure play areas while you wait to see Santa.

Adult tickets will include a seasonal refreshment.

These dates always sell out early, so find out more and book online here.
Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Explore Wheal Martyn’s historic grounds and woodland trails to discover our sensory reindeer trail, and inside, discover and vote for the best dressed community Christmas tree.
Daily, no booking required.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: Included with normal museum entry/annual pass
Santas Grotto at Newquay Zoo - Newquay Zoo

Santa will be in his magical grotto at Newquay Zoo every day from Saturday 17th to Saturday 24th December

GROTTO TIMES: 10.45am to 4pm (grotto closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve)

PRICE: £9.50*/child (up to 15 years) to include a gift

All children can enjoy our FREE reindeer food making activity while they are at Newquay Zoo

*Grotto tickets do not include entry to Newquay Zoo, if you are NOT a Newquay Zoo member you will need to book an admission ticket for the day of your grotto booking.
Breakfast with Santa - Newquay Zoo

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see Santa, and for the first time ever, we’re inviting children to come and enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Newquay Zoo.

Join Santa and his elves for a magical morning in Cafe Lemur where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast, craft activity and receive a gift from Santa.

DATE: Tuesday 20th December 2022

TIME: 9.30am to 10.15am

PRICE: £11/child

There will be a selection of refreshments available for adults to purchase.

Children must be accompanied by an adult – adults DO NOT need to purchase a Breakfast with Santa ticket.

You do not need to purchase an admission ticket to Newquay Zoo. Everyone attending Breakfast with Santa will leave Newquay Zoo once the event is over.

BOOK HERE
Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Join us to celebrate Christmas as only the Eden Project can, with an all-new immersive music and light experience, on selected dates from 2-30 December.

In celebration of the festive season, our Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience, featuring modern versions of some of our favourite Christmas tunes. We’ll have 11 live musicians across multiple stages throughout the Biome, weaving their sounds together to produce a harmonious and joyful sensory experience.

In the Rainforest Biome, see our spectacular plants and flowers as you never have before and follow a mystical journey through an enchanted wonderland. Marvel at breath-taking new light displays, featuring sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fibreoptic illusions, plus much more.

Our Outdoor Gardens will also be beautifully dressed for the festive season from the moment you step onto site. Don’t forget to visit the Plane Tree Steps to see our incredible light display, and don’t miss the return of our Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building.

Complete your Christmas visit to Eden with a trip to meet Father Christmas and his newest helper Elfie, and don’t forget to book a session on our glittering ice rink.

*Our music and lights will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4 and 9-11 December. It will then run daily 15-23 December and 27-30 December. Our Father Christmas experience will run on selected dates and times between 2-24 December. Ice skating is available to book every day we're open. Visit our opening times page for full details.

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.
Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

JUST TURN UP, PAY & PLAY

Only £5.00 Per Person*

Let your Christmas Adventure begin!

1st – 31st December 2022
The festive feeling has taken over the Woodland Adventure Golf Course.

Weave your way through the festive scene, past reindeer and penguins for a family fun day out!

With 18 holes of exciting crazy golf to conquer, streams to tackle and magic trees to avoid, China Fleet Adventure Golf, in Saltash, Cornwall, near Plymouth, Devon is the ultimate day out for all ages, family and friends.

Test your skills, enjoy rounds of laughter and friendly competition.

FREE Parking
Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary this season for some festive fun! From our wreath-making workshop to our magical Christmas Nature Story Walk, there's plenty to see and do. Pup season is now well underway, too, which means you'll be able to see our vital rescue, rehabilitation and release work in action! With a number of pups on site, it's the perfect time to see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about.

To view our Christmas events, click here.
Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

A cracker of a wildlife quiz for you to enjoy! Once completed claim your special Christmas gift!

Next 14 days >>

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Mini Keeper Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Friday, December 09, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Mini Keeper Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Christmas - Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Christmas Special - Helston Railway

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Christmas - Alpaca Trekking Cornwall

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Monday, December 12, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

Rooted: An Emotional Response to China Clay - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Father Christmas at Lappa Valley - Lappa Valley

Reindeer Trail and Community Christmas Trees - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Christmas shanty sing-along and Christmas shopping - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Christmas at the Eden Project - Eden Project

Christmas Adventure Golf - Adventure Golf

Christmas at the Sanctuary - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Christmas Cracker Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Superworm Activity Trail - Cardinham Woods

Tunnel of Lights: This is Christmas! - Charlestown Shipwreck Centre