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Where's Santa in Cornwall 2024
Read on for more on Santa's grottos, opportunities to meet Santa and Santa's workshops in Cornwall in 2024 as they are announced - keep checking back for updates
Updated 10/6/2024
2024
At this time of year Father Christmas becomes an incredibly busy man, but as he’s so friendly and thoughtful he will always find time to listen to your wish lists.
There’s nothing that Father Christmas loves more than talking and listening to children, so he uses his super magical powers to whizz all over the county and can be in many places often at the same time!
You’ll find him in cosy cabins, in sparkly grottos, on festive trains and on horse-drawn sleighs in town centres, shopping centres, garden centres and family attractions.
As he gets exceedingly hungry on his travels he even turns up for breakfast and lunch at some places!So, along with his many helpers, do look out for Santa at the following locations this festive season…
PS. Don’t forget to leave out a treat or two for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. The cheeky elves have told us he likes smelly socks, but we think he would rather have a tasty mince pie!
Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown
The Lost Gardens of Heligan - SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Autism Friendly Santa's Grotto, Bodmin
Breakfast With Santa/Santa's Grotto at China Fleet Country Club
Nadelik Christmas Market at Heartlands
Breakfast with Santa/Tea With Santa/Santa's Grotto at Trelawney
Places to See Santa in Cornwall in 2024
To be confirmed for 2024 - see details for previous event below
Santa at Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown
Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown
https://www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk/visit-santa-at-charlestown/
A very special guest and his helpful elves are coming to the Tunnel of Lights this December, to help make your Christmas wishes come true. This experience includes meeting with Santa and his elves, and a very special festive keepsake to take home.
To be confirmed for 2024 - see details for previous event below
Trelissick, Feock, Truro, TR3 6QL.
Join Father Christmas as he returns to Trelissick to entertain families with his festive tales. Father Christmas will visit the stable yard with a special story of a Cornish Christmas at Trelissck. Once the storytelling is complete he will hand out a small gift at the end to each child.
Relaxed sessions are available on 2nd 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th and December 2023 and are aimed at providing a more relaxed and calmer experience with reduced noise levels and crowds
To be confirmed for 2024 - see details for previous event below
Meet Santa and his Reindeer at Gwel an Mor
Feadon Farm Wildlife and Education Centre, Feadon Lane, Portreath, TR16 4PE.
Keep checking back for more information or keep an eye on their social media and website
Dates from 30th November 2024
Crealy Great Adventure Park, Clyst St Mary, Near Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR
https://www.crealy.co.uk/events/christmas-at-crealy/
**Information below is for the 2023 event - keep revisiting this site for more updates for the activities taking place**
Enjoy seasonal Christmas attractions including a NEW Meet and Greet with Santa experience and a LIVE ice show, festive entertainment, lights and decorations. Check the website for details of festive breaks if you would like to stay a bit longer!
- Santa's Magical Ice Show
- Sooty's Christmas Show
- Buddy and Blossom's Jingle Bell Show
- Santa's Magical Post Office
- Winter light displays across the Theme Park
- Santa Meet and Greet Experience available for an additional cost
Information for 2024 to be announced, the details below are an example of what took place in 2023
Christmas All Wrapped Up at Camel Creek
Camel Creek, Tredinnick, Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
More details are to follow but you can expect an opportunity to experience all the fun of Camel Creek including rides, animals and an opportunity to meet Santa
Dates to be confirmed for 2024
Santa’s Grotto at Paradise Park
Paradise Park and Junglebarn Play Centre, 16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HB
Details to be confirmed for 2024
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Breakfast With Santa at Trelawney Garden Centre
Trelawney Garden Centre, Wadebridge
https://bluediamond.smart-tickets.co.uk/?branch=TREL&eventcategory=&link=ticket-calendar#
Fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family and fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa with a gift for every child
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Santa's Grotto at Trelawney Garden Centre
Trelawney Garden Centre, Wadebridge
https://bluediamond.smart-tickets.co.uk/?link=ticket-event&eventid=1031&invitation=&sids=
Meet Santa in person at Trelawney Garden Centre
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Tea with Santa at Trelawney Garden Centre
Trelawney Garden Centre, Wadebridge
https://bluediamond.smart-tickets.co.uk/?link=ticket-event&eventid=1031&invitation=&sids=
A fun festive event where you will enjoy tea for the whole family and fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa with a gift for every child as well as an afternoon tea - see the website for details.
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Lostwithiel Dickensian Evening
Lostwithiel, PL22
www.lostwithiel.org.uk/dickensian-evening
Visit the traditional Santa's grotto – just look out for the secret entrance in Fore Street. Santa will be wearing his traditional green robes rather than red. Plus enjoy a lantern parade, street entertainment, live music and old-fashioned merry-go round. Also enjoy late night shopping with shopkeepers dressed up in Victorian clothing, a lantern parade, food stalls, the annual Advent Window Trail and the illuminated Christmas trees above shops and houses. See the video below.
Dates TBC for 2024
Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, TR7 2LZ
Details and dates are still to confirmed for this festive event at the zoo but you can expect seasonal activities as well as a visit with Santa
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Father Christmas visits The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN
https://www.heligan.com/events/events-at-heligan/father-christmas-at-the-lost-gardens/
Explore the Gardens on the way to your visit, writing a letter in The Northern Summerhouse on the way. Meet the team in the Festive Reserve yard and enjoy music, Christmas crackers, festive crafts and toasted marshmallows before being scored by the Head Elf to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift before completing the Christmas family trail. (Trail only available during daytime visits). There is also an opportunity to combine your time with Father Christmas with a winter exploration of the Heligan Night Garden - visit the website for details
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Autism Friendly Santa's Grotto, Bodmin
Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin
A Santa's grotto designed with children with additional needs in mind but all are welcome.
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Breakfast With Santa at China Fleet Country Club
China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LJ
https://www.china-fleet.co.uk/events/event-calendar/
Enjoy a magical breakfast morning with a continental buffet and a special gift for each child delivered personally by Santa. Book online
Dates for 2024 to be announced - see below for details of a previous event
Santa Grotto at China Fleet Country Club
China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LJ
https://www.china-fleet.co.uk/events/event-calendar/
2 course carvery with Santa and his elves ready to greet your children with a gift. See the website for menus and booking formation
Other Santa events in Cornwall that took place previously that may be announced for 2024 shortly
Santa at Par Market, St Austell - www.parmarket.co.uk
Santa at Dairyland - www.dairylandfarmpark.com/
Santa at Falmouth Fire Station - www.facebook.com/falmouthfirestation
Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral - https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/whats-on
Santa at Trenance Cottages - http://www.trenancecottages.co.uk/whats-on.html
Santa at Carnon Downs Garden Centre - http://www.carnondowns-garden-centre.co.uk/
Santa at Bodmin and Wenford Railway - https://bodminrailway.co.uk/things-to-do/events/
Christmas at Lanhydrock 2024 - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lanhydrock/events