14 Christmas Markets and Fayres in Cornwall 2024
I love a Christmas market don’t you!?
Time to get all festive with the lights and hand-made crafts, and the smells of hot chocolate (or mulled wine for some).
Here are some of the best markets to check out. I have included some of the smaller markets which are sometimes overlooked and so deserve a shout out.
See the summary at the end of this blog for the key dates – if you’re in a rush!
These are in date order, so you can plan out your shopping accordingly…
1. Healeys Cyder Farm
Every weekend until December 15 – 0900-1700
Around 30 market stalls which changes each weekend, including jewellery, woodcraft, candles, and food. Theres also live music, cookie decorating and kids story time.
Cost: Free entry to the market
2. Truro Christmas Market
November 22 to December 24
Located on Lemon Quay, this 33 day long market showcases local crafts, food, a bar, entertainment and gifts. Open daily until Christmas Eve, with extended hours on Wednesdays.
Cost: Free
3. Fowey Christmas Market
November 22-24
Located throughout the streets and quay of Fowey, with live music, local crafts, and festive foods and activities. This is a big market with almost 100 regional traders.
The market starts on Friday 22nd at 1730 and runs into the weekend.
Cost: Free
4. Museum of Cornish Life Christmas Fayre
November 23 1000-1600
Fayre located in the museum in Helston, featuring craft stalls, a pop up Christmas Café, storytelling. There is also a Santa’s Grotto which runs from 1300-1630 and has to be pre-booked and is £3.50 per child – each child receives a toy.
Cost: Free
5. Bedruthan Hotel, Mawgan Porth, Christmas Fayre
November 23-24 1000–1600
Various craft stalls from artisan makers around the southwest, selling a variety of Christmas gifts such as art, crafts, gifts, jewellery and food and drink and more. There is a Play Space Creche for children but I think this will incur a further fee.
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1, under 5s Free. Price includes parking, shuttle bus to the event and entry.
6. Cornwall Christmas Fair at the Eden Project
November 27-28
This fair in the iconic Eden Project will feature up to 70 stalls selling gifts, artisan food and drink in the food hall, and fashion, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities.
Cost: £32 for the evening fair on 27/ £20 for the day fair on 28
The Fair is not included in the price to enter Eden project (it is not an Eden run event), but entry to the Eden project is free for all Christmas Fair ticket holders attending on 28 November.
7. Jubilee Pool, Penzance Christmas Makers Market
December 2, 1200-1800
This is a small fair at the poolside in Penzance, which includes Cornwall based makers, books, artwork, clothing, candles, bath and beauty, ceramics and food and drink. Their café will be open too. Team this with a walk along Penzance Promenade and you’ll be feeling fresh and festive.
Cost: Free entry
8. Falmouth’s festive weekend
December 7-8 1100-1700
A weekend of festive events including Christmas markets centred around The Moor and Events Square, but also the Poly in town. There will be a land train, Santa’s grotto, live music, children’s rides and the National Maritime Museum will be free entry.
Cost: Free entry
9. Polgoon Vineyard Penzance Christmas Market
December 8 1100-1500
A variety of stalls featuring unique local artisans and makers. There will be carol singers there too, and you can pick up your Christmas wine in the shop!!
Cost: Free entry
10. Carbis Bay Coastal Christmas Market, Carbis Bay Estate
December 7-8 & 14- 15, 1100-1700
Held during the first two weeks of December, featuring more than 40 stalls, Santa’s grotto, and live music along the scenic coast.
Cost: Free entry
11. Cornwall Christmas Market – Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge
December 13-15
This is a large market with over 120 independent traders selling arts, crafts, food, drink and more. There is also an itinerary for entertainment, street performers, a giant Christmas tree, mulled wine, Santa’s grotto and reindeer. Selfie with Santa costs £10 each, see the event website for full details. Kicks off on Friday 13 at 17:30 and runs through the weekend.
Cost: Adult tickets £5, children £3 family ticket of 4 £14 (tickets here)
12. Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre, Torpoint
December 14-15 1000-1530
Set in the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe estate, this fayre offers over 50 artisan gifts and food exhibiters, live entertainment, Santa’s Grotto and family-friendly activities such as Festive Bubble Wonderland. There will also be Alpacas to see!
Cost: £5 adult £3 child – return boat access deal available via Plymouth boats Tickets must be pre-booked.
13. Porthleven Shipyard Market, Porthleven Christmas Market
November 29-30 (1200-2100, 1000-1900), December 1 (1000-1900)
Located by Porthleven’s Harbour in the shipyard market and marquee, with festive stalls and the chance to meet Santa.
Cost: Free entry
14. Trevena Cross Christmas Markets
Every weekend from November 30 – December 22 1000-1600
A range of craft stalls, fine foods and drinks, an opportunity to see Father Christmas (no grotto this year) and other ‘walk about’ characters. Photo opportunities, including one for dogs!
Cost: Free entry
There are so many more Christmas markets! Each market offers a unique festive experience, so make sure to check specific dates closer to the time as they may vary year-to-year.
If you know of any other must-see Christmas Markets, then let me know in the comments.
