Cornwall Christmas Fair
Held between the biomes in the Link Building and Food Hall, this festive charity market features over fifty stalls offering gifts, crafts, fashion, and artisan food and drink. Visitors can browse homemade treats at the cake stand, search for vintage holiday wear, and participate in a tombola and grand prize draw. Admission also includes an allocated meal with wine as well as access to view the illuminated biomes.
What to Expect
Charity festive shopping fair set inside the Eden Project.
Event Details
Duration
Two days.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Bodelva
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Cornwall Community Foundation
Food & Drink
The fair has artisan food and drink stalls and a Christmas cake stand; tickets include supper and a glass of wine at the Preview Evening or lunch and a glass of wine at the Day Fair.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers and friends
Vibe
Festive and sociable
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Preview Evening (Nov 18): £34; includes entry, supper and a glass of wine on arrival. Day Fair (Nov 19): £22; includes the fair and Eden entry, lunch and a glass of wine. – Get tickets
- Hours: Preview Evening: 5pm - 9pm; Day Fair: 10am - 4pm.
- Parking: VIP parking is available in Orange 3 for £10 per car; it can be booked with the ticket purchase.
- Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge, mobility vehicles are permitted, and a Changing Places toilet is located in the Visitor Centre.
- Pets: Dogs are permitted on the outdoor paths at Eden and in the Visitor Centre however are not allowed in the children’s play areas, the biomes or other undercover areas which includes the location of the Fair.
Tips & Advice
- Book VIP parking in Orange 3 when you buy your ticket if you want a guaranteed spot just above the Eden Project Visitor Centre.
- Tickets can't be refunded because the fair raises money for charity, but you can pass yours to family or friends if you can't go.
- Leave time to explore Eden after the Thursday Day Fair, because your ticket includes free admission to the Eden Project.
- Cornwall and Devon residents should bring proof of residency to buy a special-rate Eden Project Locals' Pass.
- Clear out your wardrobe beforehand, because the Rodda's stall takes donations of pre-loved Christmas jumpers and ski wear in advance or at the fair.
Special Events & Promotions
- Wednesday Preview & Shopping Evening with a Cocktail Hour, supper, a glass of wine on arrival and early bird shopping.
- Grand Prize Draw, ticket sold separately: a week's stay at an Atlanta Trevone property for up to six, a Jethro Jackson painting, or a styling session and voucher from Jo and Co.
- Rodda's Pre-loved Christmas Jumpers and Ski Wear Stall is back this year.
- The Coodes Christmas Cake Stand is back, selling homebaked cakes, puddings and festive bakes.
- Eden's Biomes are lit throughout the fair, giving a taster of Eden's festive lights.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Preview Evening and the Day Fair?
Wednesday is the Preview & Shopping Evening. It starts with a Cocktail Hour and includes supper, a glass of wine on arrival and early bird shopping. Thursday is the Day Fair. It includes lunch, a glass of wine and free entry to the Eden Project.
What's on the menu?
At the Preview Evening, choose slow-cooked Kittow's chicken chasseur or a butternut squash and sweet potato curry (VG, GF). Both come with rice, focaccia or naan, and a pudding from Fees Food. At the Day Fair, choose spiced split pea soup or carrot and ginger soup (both VG/GF) with assorted breads. More wine is on sale at the food stations.
What will I find on the stalls?
There are over fifty stalls. In the Link Building you'll find gifts, homeware, fashion, ceramics, jewellery, skincare, art, children's clothes and toys. Artisan food and drink is in The Samworth Brothers Cornwall Food Hall.
How do I get from the car park to the fair?
On the Preview Evening, two minibuses run each way between the Visitor Centre and the fair. People with mobility issues can get help between the car parks and the Visitor Centre.
How can I help out?
Donate pre-loved Christmas jumpers and ski wear at the Cornwall Community Foundation Bodmin offices or at the fair. Bakers can donate cakes, puddings and treats to the Coodes Cake Stand. Wrap them in cellophane, label them with ingredients and allergy information, and drop them at any Coodes office (Truro or St Austell preferred).
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