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Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Redruth in Lights - Redruth
Redruth in Lights is the annual event that marks the begiining of the festive season in Redruth.
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Mistletoe Market - Penventon Park Hotel
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at our Mistletoe Market – one of the most magical and highly anticipated Christmas markets in Cornwall! This year marks an exciting milestone as we’re spreading the festive magic over two whole days for the very first time, giving you even more time to explore, shop, and celebrate the holiday season. Our market will be bigger and better than ever, bringing together the very best of Cornwall’s talented makers, creators, and small businesses for a truly special festive shopping experience.
Join us on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th November from 11am, when our venue will be transformed into a winter wonderland filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of Christmas. You’ll be able to wander through stalls from 30+ incredible Cornish suppliers, each offering something unique. From beautiful handmade gifts and locally crafted decorations to cosy winter accessories (for yourself and your four legged friend). Whether you’re looking for thoughtful presents for your loved ones or simply want to enjoy a festive day out, there’s something here for everyone.
Best of all, entry is completely free, making it the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit without breaking the bank. Come along, soak up the joyful atmosphere, support local businesses, and make lasting memories with friends and family at this year’s Christmas market.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Monday, December 01, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Thursday, December 04, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Padstow Christmas Fayre - Padstow
Padstow Christmas Fayre is a new festive food event lighting up the pretty harbour town of Padstow in north Cornwall.
The free to attend, four-day, community-led event is a celebration of Cornish food and drink, and will also fundraise for charities including Hospitality Action, The Fisherman’s Mission and Padstow Lifeboat.
Across the weekend 50 chefs – including Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth, Emily Scott, Mark Hix – will host live demos alongside masterclasses, an artisan market, a firework display, lantern parade, carols, live music and lots more.
For more infomation visit website here.
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Friday, December 05, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Porthleven Christmas Market - Porthleven
This festive season, we’re returning with our magical Christmas Market, in the heart of Porthleven!
Over three days, we’ll be hosting over 50 amazing small businesses and traders selling everything from handcrafted jewellery and pottery to delicious beers, wines and art - and pretty much everything in between!
Along with all the amazing eateries Porthleven has to offer, as well as our in-house cafe and bakery - we will have a couple of the best of Cornwall’s street food vendors to keep you fed while you shop, and we will throw in some entertainment too! Carols will be mandatory!!
Friday 5th Dec: 12 pm–7 pm
Saturday 6th Dec: 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 7th Dec: 10 am–5 pmCoinciding with the light switch on, on the Friday evening it is definitely a date to stick in your diary and make the most of. Come and support all the amazing small businesses Porthleven has to offer, get your Christmas shopping done and treat yourself to some delicious food and drink.
Entry is free for everyone and it’s a great way to kickstart the festive season in style - and we can’t wait to welcome you inWhere: The Shipyard, Porthleven, Cornwall (TR13 9FF)
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Padstow Christmas Fayre - Padstow
Padstow Christmas Fayre is a new festive food event lighting up the pretty harbour town of Padstow in north Cornwall.
The free to attend, four-day, community-led event is a celebration of Cornish food and drink, and will also fundraise for charities including Hospitality Action, The Fisherman’s Mission and Padstow Lifeboat.
Across the weekend 50 chefs – including Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth, Emily Scott, Mark Hix – will host live demos alongside masterclasses, an artisan market, a firework display, lantern parade, carols, live music and lots more.
For more infomation visit website here.
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Saturday, December 06, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Porthleven Christmas Market - Porthleven
This festive season, we’re returning with our magical Christmas Market, in the heart of Porthleven!
Over three days, we’ll be hosting over 50 amazing small businesses and traders selling everything from handcrafted jewellery and pottery to delicious beers, wines and art - and pretty much everything in between!
Along with all the amazing eateries Porthleven has to offer, as well as our in-house cafe and bakery - we will have a couple of the best of Cornwall’s street food vendors to keep you fed while you shop, and we will throw in some entertainment too! Carols will be mandatory!!
Friday 5th Dec: 12 pm–7 pm
Saturday 6th Dec: 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 7th Dec: 10 am–5 pmCoinciding with the light switch on, on the Friday evening it is definitely a date to stick in your diary and make the most of. Come and support all the amazing small businesses Porthleven has to offer, get your Christmas shopping done and treat yourself to some delicious food and drink.
Entry is free for everyone and it’s a great way to kickstart the festive season in style - and we can’t wait to welcome you inWhere: The Shipyard, Porthleven, Cornwall (TR13 9FF)
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Padstow Christmas Fayre - Padstow
Padstow Christmas Fayre is a new festive food event lighting up the pretty harbour town of Padstow in north Cornwall.
The free to attend, four-day, community-led event is a celebration of Cornish food and drink, and will also fundraise for charities including Hospitality Action, The Fisherman’s Mission and Padstow Lifeboat.
Across the weekend 50 chefs – including Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth, Emily Scott, Mark Hix – will host live demos alongside masterclasses, an artisan market, a firework display, lantern parade, carols, live music and lots more.
For more infomation visit website here.
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Sunday, December 07, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Porthleven Christmas Market - Porthleven
This festive season, we’re returning with our magical Christmas Market, in the heart of Porthleven!
Over three days, we’ll be hosting over 50 amazing small businesses and traders selling everything from handcrafted jewellery and pottery to delicious beers, wines and art - and pretty much everything in between!
Along with all the amazing eateries Porthleven has to offer, as well as our in-house cafe and bakery - we will have a couple of the best of Cornwall’s street food vendors to keep you fed while you shop, and we will throw in some entertainment too! Carols will be mandatory!!
Friday 5th Dec: 12 pm–7 pm
Saturday 6th Dec: 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 7th Dec: 10 am–5 pmCoinciding with the light switch on, on the Friday evening it is definitely a date to stick in your diary and make the most of. Come and support all the amazing small businesses Porthleven has to offer, get your Christmas shopping done and treat yourself to some delicious food and drink.
Entry is free for everyone and it’s a great way to kickstart the festive season in style - and we can’t wait to welcome you inWhere: The Shipyard, Porthleven, Cornwall (TR13 9FF)
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Padstow Christmas Fayre - Padstow
Padstow Christmas Fayre is a new festive food event lighting up the pretty harbour town of Padstow in north Cornwall.
The free to attend, four-day, community-led event is a celebration of Cornish food and drink, and will also fundraise for charities including Hospitality Action, The Fisherman’s Mission and Padstow Lifeboat.
Across the weekend 50 chefs – including Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth, Emily Scott, Mark Hix – will host live demos alongside masterclasses, an artisan market, a firework display, lantern parade, carols, live music and lots more.
For more infomation visit website here.
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Monday, December 08, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
Friday, December 12, 2025
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50 Years of Wheal Martyn exhibition - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
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Cornish Christmas Market - Wadebridge
Cornwall Christmas Market at The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
Your traditional, feel good Christmas starts here
Immerse yourself in the charm of a traditional Christmas market that promises your very merriest Christmas yet. Cornwall Christmas Market is a winter wonderland of yuletide fun guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit and fill you with Christmas cheer. With a feast of Christmas food and drink, artisan gifts, a giant Christmas tree, reindeer, carol singers, street performers, and even a visit from Santa himself, there’s so much for the entire family to enjoy.Opening Times:
Friday 12th December 5pm – 8.30pmSaturday 13th December 10am – 7.30pm
Sunday 14th December 10am – 4pm
This event is brought to you by the organisers of Fowey Christmas Market and the Truro Winter Gift Fayre.
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Santa's Grotto - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Santa has added more days this year when he will be visiting Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary to make your child’s Christmas extra special! Book early to avoid dissapointment.
The dates are Sunday 30th November and then December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025.
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 mobile/camera ready for this lovely experience.If you pre book online, it is £13.25 per child and this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). 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. To Pre-book online please click HERE.
You can book up to 4 children together, accompanying adults are free of charge. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your booked session.
We hope you will also add a visit to the Park and JungleBarn to your booking.
DISCOUNT Park and JungleBarn Entry
We are offering a discount of £4.00 per person for visits on 30th November and then from 6th December to 4th January 2026, please use code CHRISTMAS25 at the online checkout or at reception when you arrive. And remember if you go into the Park and JungleBarn, you can then buy great value winter Return Tickets for just £6pp valid for another visit before the 27th March 2025.And while enjoying the Park and JungleBarn, try the Christmas Cracker Quiz and claim your special chocolate reward from 'Nicolas' and 'Walter'!
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 Christmas 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.
To top it all off why not enjoy something delicious, perhaps a hot chocolate with marshmallow topping, turkey and cranberry panini or other tasty treats in the Otter Pool Café, open from 10am to 2:45pm (last hot food order 2pm).
