What's on? East Cornwall

15 - 21st of December

Christmas at Cotehele: The Twelve Days of Cornish Christmas trail

Details: This Christmas, explore Cotehele’s house and gardens to find all the elements of a Cornish Christmas, without a partridge in sight. Prance, dance and sing your way through the trail, and learn some seasonal Cornish phrases along the way. Nadelik Lowen!

Address: Cotehele, St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA

Date:  22nd Nov 2025 - 5th Jan 2026

Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00

Website: Christmas at Cotehele | National Trust


Time2Move - Activity Club - DT Sports Coaching

Details: These Time2Move Activity Clubs are a great chance for Primary School aged children to try multiple new activities in a fun and friendly environment.

These sessions are free to all via funding from Healthy Cornwall. PARKING: Due to limited space in the KBSK Car Park, please could we ask all attendees to part in either Lidl Car Park or Priory Car Park, and then take the short walk over to KBSK. Thank you for your understanding.

Meeting/Drop-off Point: Sports Hall.

Clothing & Footwear: Please ensure suitable clothing and footwear is worn for sporting activities and that all loose jewellery is removed.

Address: KBSK, Priory Road, Bodmin, PL31 2AE

Date: 17th Dec

Day of the week/time: 5pm - 6pm

Contact: Email: clubs@dtcoaching.co.uk Phone: 01872 306730


Golow

Details: This December, join us at The Old Library for GOLOW — a feel-good festive story about finding home, friendship, and the light that guides us there. Told with warmth, music, and a sprinkle of Cornish folklore, GOLOW follows a newcomer who arrives in a coastal village, where a mysterious light at sea, a message in a bottle, and the ringing of a bell spark a journey of connection and belonging.

Address: Into Bodmin, The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX 

Date: 5th - 23rd Dec

Day of the week/time: multiple times 

Website: Golow | Into Bodmin


Santa by Steam  

Details: Join us for a magical Christmas experience aboard the Santa Express, a full size heritage steam train with lots of fun and festive cheer. Meet Father Christmas and his elves in person, and watch faces light up as every child receives a special gift from Santa. Relax in traditionally decorated carriages, or even a private compartment, as you enjoy a nostalgic trip and the most magical journey of the year!

Address: Bodmin General Railway Station  

Date: Weekends in December, plus 22nd, 23rd and 24th 

Day of the week/time: multiple times 

Website: Santa Specials | Bodmin Railway


Quiet Santa Train at Bodmin Railway 

Details: Our Quiet Santa Train offers a peaceful and inclusive experience for guests who may find traditional events overwhelming.

Address: Bodmin General Railway Station  

Date: 21st December 

Day of the week/time: 10am

Website: Santa Specials | Bodmin Railway


Launceston Christmas Storytime Sessions

Details: Join us for hot chocolate and biscuits and listen to Christmas stories. 

Address: Launceston Library, Bounsells Lane, Launceston, PL15 9AB 

Date: 16th Dec  

Day of the week/time: From 15:45 

Facebook: Christmas Storytime Sessions | Launceston Library


Bodmin Jail Kids go free 

Details: Bodmin Jail Attraction is excited to announce a special Kids Go Free offer for two days only this December, giving families the chance to explore Cornwall’s most iconic historic attraction. On 20th and 21st December, children can enjoy free admission with any full-paying adult on Self-Guided Entry, and take part in a fun 

stamp trail scavenger hunt throughout Bodmin Jail. Families can follow clues, collect stamps, and uncover fascinating facts as they 

explore the jail’s original 18th-century cells. Along the way, visitors can also learn about A Christmas Carol through engaging displays 

and projections, making history and literature fun and interactive this Christmas. 

Address: Bodmin Jail, Berrycoome Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NR 

Date: 20th & 21st December   

Website: Bodmin Jail


Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club Kid's Christmas Party

Details: Join us for a fun-filled festive afternoon packed with colouring, music, dancing, party games, and prizes — plus a very special visit from Santa himself! 🎁

🎄 Every child will take home a present! - please let us know if any littles have any allergies or dietary requirements.

🎉 Come dressed up and enjoy some Christmas cheer with us at TMSC!

💷 £3 for members | £5 for non-members 

Adults must stay for the duration of the event.

Spaces are limited – please book early to avoid disappointment!

Let’s make it a magical Christmas afternoon at Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club! 🎄💫

Address: Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club, 7 Marine Drive, Torpoint, PL11 2EH

Date: 20th December

Day of the week/time: 03:00 pm 

Contact: 📞 To book, please call 01752 813508 or pop into the bar.   

Website: TMSC Kid's Christmas Party


Breakfast with Santa & Real Reindeer!

Details: Join us for a magical morning the whole family will love! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet TWO of Santa’s real reindeer, yes actual live reindeer, and get into the festive spirit with plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎄✨


🎁 Children's Ticket Includes:

  • Meet & receive a gift from Santa himself
  • Meet two real reindeer
  • Access to soft play
  • Hot chocolate & squash station
  • Full English breakfast buffet

☕ Adults Ticket Includes:

  • Meet the reindeer
  • English breakfast buffet
  • Unlimited barista coffees & hot drinks

📸 Amazing photo opportunities throughout – don’t forget your cameras!

Limited spots available – book early to avoid disappointment!

A perfect festive start to the Christmas holidays 🎅🎄

Address: The Mill, Torpoint AFC

Date: 20th December

Day of the week/time: 09:00 am 

Website: Breakfast with Santa & Real Reindeer!

22 - 28th December

Golow

Details: This December, join us at The Old Library for GOLOW — a feel-good festive story about finding home, friendship, and the light that guides us there. Told with warmth, music, and a sprinkle of Cornish folklore, GOLOW follows a newcomer who arrives in a coastal village, where a mysterious light at sea, a message in a bottle, and the ringing of a bell spark a journey of connection and belonging.

Address: Into Bodmin, The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX 

Date: 5th - 23rd Dec

Day of the week/time: multiple times 

Website: Golow | Into Bodmin


Santa by Steam 

Details: Join us for a magical Christmas experience aboard the Santa Express, a full size heritage steam train with lots of fun and festive cheer. Meet Father Christmas and his elves in person, and watch faces light up as every child receives a special gift from Santa. Relax in traditionally decorated carriages, or even a private compartment, as you enjoy a nostalgic trip and the most magical journey of the year!

Address: Bodmin General Railway Station 

Date: Weekends in December, plus 22nd, 23rd and 24th

Day of the week/time: multiple times 

Website: Santa Specials | Bodmin Railway


Christmas at Cotehele: The Twelve Days of Cornish Christmas trail

Details: This Christmas, explore Cotehele’s house and gardens to find all the elements of a Cornish Christmas, without a partridge in sight. Prance, dance and sing your way through the trail, and learn some seasonal Cornish phrases along the way. Nadelik Lowen!

Address: Cotehele, St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA

Date:  22nd Nov 2025 - 5th Jan 2026

Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00

Website: Christmas at Cotehele | National Trust


Time2move Holiday Programme - Christmas 2025

Details: Time2Move Holiday Programme for the Christmas period with a wide variety of exciting provision including Forest Schools, Swimming, Cycling and multi activities.  As usual, all of the above are available to all children but only funded for those eligible for benefits related free school meals. Parents/guardians of children eligible can access a unique access code through: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/time2move 

Address: Across Cornwall view website

Date:  22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th Dec and 2nd Jan

Website: Activity Finder | Active Cornwall

29th December - 4th January

Christmas at Cotehele: The Twelve Days of Cornish Christmas trail 

Details: This Christmas, explore Cotehele’s house and gardens to find all the elements of a Cornish Christmas, without a partridge in sight. Prance, dance and sing your way through the trail, and learn some seasonal Cornish phrases along the way. Nadelik Lowen!

Address: Cotehele, St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA

Date: 22nd Nov 2025 - 5th Jan 2026

Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00

Website: Christmas at Cotehele | National Trust


Time2move Holiday Programme - Christmas 2025

Details: Time2Move Holiday Programme for the Christmas period with a wide variety of exciting provision including Forest Schools, Swimming, Cycling and multi activities.  As usual, all of the above are available to all children but only funded for those eligible for benefits related free school meals. Parents/guardians of children eligible can access a unique access code through: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/time2move 

Address: Across Cornwall view website

Date:  22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th Dec and 2nd Jan

Website: Activity Finder | Active Cornwall

5 -11th January

Christmas at Cotehele: The Twelve Days of Cornish Christmas trail 

Details: This Christmas, explore Cotehele’s house and gardens to find all the elements of a Cornish Christmas, without a partridge in sight. Prance, dance and sing your way through the trail, and learn some seasonal Cornish phrases along the way. Nadelik Lowen!

Address: Cotehele, St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA

Date: 22nd Nov 2025 - 5th Jan 2026

Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00

Website: Christmas at Cotehele | National Trust