The Cratchit’s Christmas Cracker
Details: The Cratchit family is having a party and you’re all invited. Join Mrs Cratchit, cousin Edith and uncle Hugo as they celebrate Christmas with a marvellous mix of festive songs, stories and parlour games.
The Cratchits’ Christmas Cracker! is a festive feast of seasonal silliness, a merry mixture of Yuletide foolery, created and performed by Mary Woodvine, Craig Johnson and Jenny Beare, who between them have decades of theatrical experience with Kneehigh, Wildworks, the Minack, o-region, the RSC, the National Theatre…and Nancledra village hall.
For adults and children 10+
Address: Mawgan Porth Village Hall, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, UK
Date: Thu 4th December, 2025
Day of the week/time: 7.30pm
Website: The Cratchit’s Christmas Cracker | Carn to Cove
Christmas Crafts - Festive Crafts for ages 7 and up
Details: Come and get festive every Friday in a fun and friendly setting as we get creative with different crafts and artistic projects every week!
From wreath making to chocolate making, crackers, clay ornaments and wrapping paper - this run up to Christmas is going to be fun!
So come and learn some new skills, chill out and get creative and let the festive vibes flow.
Suitable for ages 7 and up
Running for 6 weeks £8 per week, early bird discount available.
Address: Leek Seed Hall, 2 St Austell Road, St Blazey Gate, Par, PL24 2EE
Date: 5th, 12th, 19th Dec
Day of the week/time: 4pm - 5pm
Website: Christmas Crafts | Cornwall Creative Arts CIC
Time2 Move 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.
The Activity Clubs in St Austell will run every Monday during Term Time in the Autumn Meeting/Drop-off Point: Please use the car park by the Sports Hall. DT Sports coaches will meet you by the gateway into the facilities.
Clothing & Footwear: Please ensure suitable clothing and footwear is worn for sporting activities and that all loose jewellery is removed.
Address: Trevarthian Road, St Austell, PL25 4BZ
Date: 1st, 8th, 15th Dec
Day of the week/time: 4pm - 5pm
Contact: Email: clubs@dtcoaching.co.uk Phone: 01872 306730
Accessible Sessions with Father Christmas
Details: Father Christmas brings festive magic to the stable yard this December, where he’ll tell a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick. Once the storytelling has finished, he’ll hand out a small gift at the end to each child.
On 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 December join Father Christmas for a relaxed storytelling session in the stable yard at 3.30pm.
This is an accessible session aimed at providing Trelissick’s ‘An Audience with Father Christmas’ as a more relaxed and calmer Father Christmas experience. With reduced noise levels and crowds, we hope to create a less stressful environment with Father Christmas.
The festive story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick will last approximately 20-30 minutes with time at the end to receive a small gift from Father Christmas.
A limited number of ear defenders and sensory toys will be available for use in the relaxed sessions on the day and an access statement is available from our website.
If you have any additional questions regarding this event, please contact us at trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tickets cost £6 per child, £4 per adult. All adults attending An Audience with Father Christmas are required to have an adult ticket. We are unable to process refunds.
Please note that normal admission charges to Trelissick apply, admission for a family including 2 adults and up to 3 children, is £42.50. Admission is free for National Trust members.
Only assistance dogs are permitted at this event.
If you’d like to bring an education group to meet Father Christmas, please contact the Trelissick property office for more information trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk
Address: National Trust, Treslissick, Truro
Date: 6th Dec, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st Dec
Day of the week/time: 3:30pm
Website: A relaxed audience with Father Christmas at Trelissick
Santa Run Eden
Details: Don your festive fancy dress and walk, jog or run our sponsored 2k, with 4 Christmassy stops along the way. Make special memories this Christmas while raising vital funds for families supported by our 3 hospices, including Little Harbour. We ask each participant to commit to raise £30 as an individual or £86 as a family.
Free entry into The Eden Project for the whole day. Santas on the Run isn’t a timed race, it’s for everyone to complete at their own pace.
Christmassy stops include snow station, selfie with the elf, sweets and treats and festive songs in the biome.
Competitions for the best fancy dress; dig out your favourite festive outfit or pyjamas, dress as your favourite Christmas character or even create your own costume.
There are just 400 places available per wave. Unfortunately, spectators and dogs are NOT permitted within the event village or during the race. Join our Santas on the Run Eden Project Facebook event to keep up to date with all the latest event news and updates.
Address: Eden Project, St Austell
Date: 7th Dec
Day of the week/time: 9:30am
Website: Santas on the Run Eden Project 2025
Festive Family Pottery Painting
Details: Pop in with the kids and have a festive family pottery painting session
There will be a choice of items for children and adults to paint ranging from ornaments to tree decorations. You will be set up with the paints and directed on how best to apply them, then you can have fun and get creative.
You will produce: A uniquely painted creation, a perfect gift that will be food safe and dishwasher safe. It will be clear glazed and fired in our kiln.
Equipment & materials: Earthenware bisque, glazes and equipment provided.
Collection/delivery: Your item will usually be ready within 10 to 20 days. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Level: All abilities, from any age welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Workshops duration: Approximately 1 hour drop in session.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Price: Prices start from £6.00 up to £30.00 depending on piece chosen.
Postage & packaging: £4.50 per item.
Address: Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Date: 7th Dec
Day of the week/time: 11am
Website: Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Make your own Christmas Decorations
Details: Before you know it Christmas will be here so why not get prepared and have a go at making your very own decorations, perfect for a gift or just to treat yourself.
You will get to have a go at making something festive whether a tea light holder, ornament or a decoration for the tree. You will then get to paint your decorations with a selection of coloured slips. Once dry, they will go off to be fired in our kiln, then a clear glaze will be applied and fired again. Your work will be ready in time to collect before Christmas. No experience necessary as all guidance will be given, just a willingness to try.
Equipment & materials: Clay, coloured slips and tools are provided. We recommend that you bring an apron along and a snack as this workshop runs over lunch.
You will produce: Either a tea light holder or an ornament, and a decoration to hang on the tree.
Collection/delivery: Your item will be ready to collect before Christmas. You can either collect your item from Wheal Martyn or we can post it to you. If you would like it posted please select this option when you book online.
Combine with a visit: If you are not an annual pass holder but would like to combine your workshop with a visit to the museum you can purchase a reduced price admission ticket at the point of booking.
Level: Beginners, from age 10 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 5 hours (end time may vary slightly).
Address: Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Date: 4th Dec and 10th Dec
Day of the week/time: 11am
Website: Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Budgeting Workshop
Details: Would you like help to manage your money more effectively? Join us for practical advice and support at our free bugeting workshop. 1st Wednesday of the month.
Address: Light and life centre, Brunel Business Park, St Austell
Date: 3rd Dec
Day of the week/time: 12:45 - 2:45
Contact: andy@staustell.foodbank.org.uk
Christmas at the Eden Project
Details: Take a mesmerising journey through our all-new Christmas Lights Experience – a shimmering paradise of seasonal sparkle and hidden surprises. Meet Father Christmas and his playful Elves in a spellbinding new interactive theatrical family adventure. And no Christmas is complete without a twirl around our glittering ice rink. Eden is Cornwall's most magical Christmas day out.
Address: Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall, PL24 2SG
Date: 21st Nov 4th Jan
Website: Christmas at the Eden Project
Little Reindeer Sensory Story Trail
Details: The festive Sensory Story Trail follows Little Reindeer on her adventure as she sets off from her woodland home to find the lost presents. It is a story told using a combination of words and sensory experiences to bring the story to life. You will find things to touch and feel, to smell, to listen to and to look at inquisitively - perfect for little ones and bigger ones who love the festive spirit!
Address: Wheal Martyn, St Austell, PL26 8XG
Date: 29th Nov to 23rd Dec
Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00
Website: Little Reindeer Sensory Story Trail | Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Falmouth Festive Weekend
Details: Discover live music, an artificial ice rink, giant snow globe, curling lane, market stalls and much more at Falmouth's Festive Weekend.
Address: Various locations throughout Falmouth
Date: 6th - 7th Dec
Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00
Website: Festive Weekend | Falmouth
Festive celebration - Falmouth Art Gallery
Details: Join us at the Gallery for a free day of festivities, including all-day family workshops and self-led card making. There will be 20% discount in the Gallery Shop for those looking for gifts, and cake and refreshments available from 2pm.
Address: Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 2RT
Date: 6th Dec
Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:00
Website: Festive Celebration at the Gallery | Falmouth Art Gallery
Baby Paint - Falmouth Art Gallery
Details: Babies strip down to their nappies. It’s time to paint!
Address: Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 2RT
Date: 3rd Dec
Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 11:30
Website: Baby Paint | Falmouth Town Council
Baby Jam - Falmouth Art Gallery
Details: Come along with your pre-crawling baby for a sensory experience!
Address: Falmouth Art Gallery, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 2RT
Date: 2nd Dec
Day of the week/time: 13:30 - 14:30
Website: Baby Jam | Falmouth Town Council
Healeys Christmas Markets
Details: Our markets run across selected weekends in November and December, with something magical happening every time — from family activities and seasonal storytelling to festive farmyard fun.
Address: Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm, Truro, TR4 9LW
Date: 8th Nov - 14th Dec
Website: 2025 Healeys Christmas Markets
Truro Christmas Markets 2025
Details: Truro comes alive at Christmas with a fantastic choice of Christmas Markets taking place across Our Great Little City.
Address: Lemon Quay, Boscawen Street and Truro Cathedral
Date: 22nd November - 24 December
Day of the week/time: See visit Truro website for times
Website: Truro Christmas Market 2025 | Visit Truro
Christmas Creatures at The Poly
Details: Join artist Emily Luke, for a fun and creative collage workshop, running alongside the Poly’s amazing Christmas Craft Fair.
Address: The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG
Date: 6th and 7th December
Website: Christmas Creatures | The Poly
Ice Skating at Watergate Bay
Details: This winter, we’re bringing a 360-square-metre real ice rink to Watergate Bay for the very first time. Set against the Atlantic with sea views, festive lights and crisp coastal air, it’s skating, reimagined right on the shoreline. Skate by the Sea.
Address: Watergate Bay, Cornwall, TR8 4AA
Date: Open until 11th Jan
Website: Ice Skating at Watergate Bay