Last updated: 11 November 2024
Celebrate the joy of the season in Redruth with our holiday guide. From Redruth insiders to outsiders looking in, this guide ensures you embrace the festive spirit.
One notable highlight is the enchanting Christmas at Eden, where the Eden Project transforms into a winter wonderland filled with lights, seasonal treats, and festive activities. You'll also find the Truro BIG Christmas Market, showcasing unique gifts, delicious local food, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a day out. And the Cornwall Christmas Fair is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a variety of handcrafted gifts and festive entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Redruth Holiday Light Displays
Christmas at Eden
- What to Expect
- Immersive light and sound experience in a tropical setting.
- Description
- At Christmas at Eden, the biomes are transformed into a twinkling night-time spectacle with astonishing lights and sounds. Ice skating and Father Christmas encounters add to the festive atmosphere, making it a memorable experience for all.
- Where
- St Austell | More Info : Christmas at Eden
Falmouth Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Community-led festive parade and performances.
- Description
- Join Falmouth for a vibrant Christmas celebration as school children parade through the town, followed by performances from local schools and the Rock Choir. The evening culminates with the switching on of the Christmas lights at 7pm.
- Where
- Falmouth | More Info : Falmouth Christmas Lights
Festive Friday
- What to Expect
- Live music and light switch-on ceremony.
- Description
- Truro's Christmas Lights Switch-on event features entertainment starting at 5pm, presented by Johnny Cowling and Lucy Start, culminating in the lights being switched on at 7pm.
- Where
- Truro | More Info : Festive Friday
Truro Christmas Lights Switch-on
- What to Expect
- Live entertainment leading up to the city's festive lights switch-on.
- Description
- Truro's Christmas Lights Switch-on features live entertainment by Johnny Cowling and Lucy Start, culminating in the grand lighting of the city's festive lights at 7pm.
- Where
- Truro | More Info : Truro Christmas Lights Switch-on
Trenance Heritage Cottages Christmas Event
- What to Expect
- Immersive Christmas light display with live performances.
- Description
- Trenance Heritage Cottages presents a spectacular Christmas light display accompanied by festive performances and activities, creating a vibrant winter atmosphere.
- Where
- Newquay | More Info : Trenance Heritage Cottages Christmas Event
Redruth Holiday Markets and Shopping
Truro BIG Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique artisanal goods and festive atmosphere.
- Description
- Truro BIG Christmas Market at Lemon Quay features beautifully crafted local goods, handmade gifts, and delicious seasonal treats, showcasing Cornwall's artisanal talent amidst festive lights and music.
- Where
- Truro | More Info : Truro BIG Christmas Market
Cornwall Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Immersive light and soundscape experience with ice skating and Father Christmas encounters.
- Description
- The Cornwall Christmas Fair at the Eden Project features 70 independent stalls offering a wide range of gifts, home accessories, clothing, and local produce. The event includes an immersive light and soundscape experience, ice skating, and Father Christmas encounters.
- Where
- St Austell | More Info : Cornwall Christmas Fair
Fowey Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Extensive collection of handmade, locally produced gifts and food.
- Description
- Fowey Christmas Market showcases original gifts from independent artisans, locally made produce, and winter-warming foodie treats. The event features a diverse collection of coffee shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, as well as fantastic boutique stores selling high-quality jewellery, clothes, and unique items.
- Where
- Fowey | More Info : Fowey Christmas Market
Healeys Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly Christmas market with local produce and crafts.
- Description
- Healeys Christmas Markets at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm offer a festive atmosphere with mulled cyder, hearty food, Christmas songs, and crafts. The event transforms the farm into a fairy tale setting, perfect for family gatherings.
- Where
- Truro | More Info : Healeys Christmas Market
Charlestown Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of local crafts and live entertainment.
- Description
- The Charlestown Christmas Market offers a variety of beautiful gifts, entertainment, and food in a dry and warm environment. With a brilliant selection of stalls and live music, it provides a lovely atmosphere for all visitors.
- Where
- Charlestown | More Info : Charlestown Christmas Market
Morrab Library Christmas Event
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of local crafts and refreshments.
- Description
- The Morrab Library Christmas Craft Fair features a record number of stalls from West Cornwall's local makers, offering second-hand books, historic photographs, and delicious home-made treats. It's a perfect opportunity to start Christmas shopping while supporting the library.
- Where
- Penzance | More Info : Morrab Library Christmas Event
Tremayne Hall Community Centre Christmas Event
- What to Expect
- Unique gifts made by local craftspeople.
- Description
- The Mylor Christmas Gift Fair at Tremayne Hall Community Centre offers a wide variety of high-quality, locally made goods including plants, wreaths, artwork, ceramics, and more. Over 20 stalls feature unique items such as silver jewellery, drinks, foods, automata, prints, textile bags, basketry, and stained glass. Delicious refreshments are available throughout the day, and the venue is accessible and family-friendly.
- Where
- Mylor Bridge | More Info : Tremayne Hall Community Centre Christmas Event
Redruth Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Event
- What to Expect
- Live music and donkey-themed festivities.
- Description
- The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Event features live music, Christmas carols, and donkeys, accompanied by mince pies and mulled wine.
- Where
- Penryn | More Info : The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Event
Redruth Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Family Prize Bingo
- What to Expect
- Interactive bingo game with family-friendly prizes.
- Description
- Join us for a fun-filled evening of Christmas Family Prize Bingo, where families can gather and compete for exciting prizes while enjoying quality time together.
- Where
- Redruth | More Info : Christmas Family Prize Bingo