Cornwall hosts some of the best Christmas markets in the UK, lighting up country villages, seaside towns and bustling cities with festive cheer.
Taking place throughout November and December this year, 2026’s line up of Christmas markets in Cornwall inspires sheer joy. With multi-generational appeal, the whole family can relish these Yuletide activities and celebrate together. So that you can start plotting your heavenly winter escape, here are some of the best markets across the county this year...
Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair 2026
6th - 8th November 2026
Cornwall is full of talented makers and producers, making it a wonderful place to find cherished presents for loved ones. To peruse one of the largest collections of Christmas gifts created in Cornwall, visit Makers Cornwall Christmas Fair in November. Held on Falmouth and Exeter University’s Penryn Campus, this unique market showcases over 70 stalls, each lovingly curated with unique treasures perfect for popping under the tree. From handcrafted jewellery and prints to delicate tree decorations, there is all manner of delights to capture your imagination.
Healey’s Christmas Market, Truro
14th November - 20th December 2026
Healey’s Christmas Markets are usually held every weekend from mid-November to mid-December, providing ample opportunity to savour the Christmas spirit. Transforming this renowned cider farm into a winter wonderland for all generations, there is something for everyone from storytelling for the children and gin and cider tasting for the grown-ups.
Cornwall Christmas Fair, the Eden Project
18th - 19th November 2026
See the iconic Eden biomes adopt a beautiful blue cloak in celebration of 2026’s Christmas festivities this year. Set across two days from 18th to 19th November, Cornwall Christmas Fair at the Eden Project tempts revellers with a plethora of Christmas gifts, ethical fashion, jewellery, skincare, delectable food, and more. What’s more, a percentage of all takings is donated to the Cornwall Community Foundation.
Truro Christmas Markets
21st November - 24th December 2026
Ready to enchant for another year, Truro’s award-winning Christmas markets are returning to Lemon Quay. Running all the way from Friday 21st November to Christmas Eve, the event features traditional wooden chalets brimming with seasonally-inspired food and crafts. Head over to the square to savour the experience and relish the festive happenings. As well as showcasing local crafts and fare, the festival also promises Christmas music and family-friendly entertainment.
Bedruthan Christmas Fayre
21st - 22nd November 2026
Seek timeless festivities at Bedruthan Christmas Fayre. An annual celebration held at The Bedruthan overlooking the golden sands of Mawgan Porth, this Christmas event brims with festive energy and proposes a wealth of things to see and do. Head over to uncover the seasonal offerings, such as workshops, Christmas crafts, artisan stalls, children’s play areas, and views over glistening Atlantic seas.
Charlestown Christmas Markets
21st - 22nd November 2026
Known for its endless charm and historic tall ships that grace its harbour, Charlestown enjoys one of the most magical settings for Christmas pursuits in Cornwall. This year, visit the Charlestown Christmas market to revel in the wide array of food and drink, gifts, and crafts from Cornish producers as Christmas choirs and bands chime out soundtracks of old-time classics.
Padstow Christmas Fayre
3rd - 6th December 2026
A fresh spin on a Christmas classic, Padstow Christmas Fayre is ready to light up the harbour this December. A must-visit festival on the foodie calendar, this Yuletide favourite takes place over four days in a celebration of Cornish food and drink. Gracing the programme is an artisan market, fireworks display, lantern parade, and Christmas carolling, as well as live cooking demonstrations and masterclasses from dozens of chefs including Jack Stein, Paul Ainsworth, Emily Scott, and Mark Hix. Adorn your cosiest layers and embrace the cheer this Christmas.
Fowey Christmas Markets
4th - 6th December 2026
One of Cornwall’s most well-known festivals, Fowey’s Christmas Market is held throughout this idyllic port town and welcomes more than 10,000 Christmas lovers every year. Taking place over a full weekend, it offers a head start on celebrations with an array of stalls selling festive gifts and delights, as well as unmissable activities such as carol singing outside of the church.
Porthleven Christmas Market
4 - 6th, 12th - 13th, 19th - 20th December 2026
This year’s Porthleven Christmas Market takes place with a beautiful backdrop of the sea. Held inside the Shipyard Market and along the illuminated harbour, the market sees stallholders from all over the local area come together across three weekends to share their Christmas wares, from Cornish candles to silver jewellery inspired by the sea. For the children, there will also be the chance to meet Santa, too.
Cornwall Christmas Market, Wadebridge
11th - 13th December 2026
The largest celebration of its kind in Cornwall, Cornwall Christmas Market is not to be missed. Found within the Royal Cornwall Event Centre in Wadebridge, it encompasses a huge array of themed celebrations with a giant Christmas tree, two entertainment stages, Christmas-inspired food and drink, and over 130 traders. For the little ones, appearances from Father Christmas and reindeer are sure to enthral.
Jubilee Wharf Christmas Fair, Penryn
12th - 13th December 2026
Nestled at the head of the Penryn River, the picturesque Jubilee Wharf overlooks peaceful, tidal waterways fringed by trees. A creative hub, this waterside space in Penryn has been hosting a beloved Christmas market for over a decade and beckons with more festive fun this year. Visit Jubilee Wharf Christmas Fair this December to browse the collection of indoor and outdoor stands filled with artisan goods handcrafted by local artists and makers, from bespoke sea glass jewellery to unique art pieces to luxury skincare products.
Millbrook Christmas Market
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The annual Millbrook Christmas Market is returning once again for festive forays. Held in Millbrook’s village hall on the Rame Peninsula, this year’s market promises more than 60 stalls both inside and out curated with gifts, art, crafts and more. Keeping Christmas shoppers fuelled along the way are an array of delicious treats, such as delectable favourites like mulled wine and hot chocolates with a Baileys-infused twist.
Falmouth's Festive Weekend
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Think Falmouth’s Festive Weekend, think ice-skating, ice curling, land trains, festive stalls, mulled wine, live choirs and much, much more. One of the festive highlights of the county, this Christmas festival in Cornwall has something for everyone and promises ample to see and do. You can even look forward to snowy streets, thanks to the town’s snow machines and their water-based, eco-friendly snow.
Looe Christmas Market
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Venture to the Quayside Centre in West Looe to uncover the town’s Christmas market this year. Preceded by the town's lantern parade and lights switch on on 27th November 2026, Looe’s festivities offer a charming opportunity to bask in the Christmas ambience and enjoy the offerings. Wander the harbourside garlanded in Christmas lights and watch as multi-coloured lights bounce on the ocean surface. When you’re ready, dip inside the covered markets to explore, warmed by a cup of mulled wine or silky hot chocolate.
Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre, Torpoint
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Ready to imbue Christmas cheer, Mount Edgcumbe is hosting a fantastic Christmas fayre in their historic house by the sea. Featuring over 70 stalls selling all sorts of heavenly fare and local artisan gifts, there will be something to see at every turn, perfect for both treating yourself and sharing with loved ones. Head over this Christmas for a full programme of live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
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