Where to Meet Santa in Cornwall
Cornwall Christmas Market 13th – 15th December 2024
If your little ones are eager to meet Santa in Cornwall this Christmas, look no further than Cornwall Christmas Market! The big man in red will be with us for the entire 3-day event: Friday 13th Dec 5.30 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 14th Dec 10 am – 8.30 pm, and Sunday 15th Dec 10 am – 4 pm, taking time out of his busy festive schedule to greet you and make this Christmas unforgettable.
This is the perfect opportunity for children to share a Christmas wish with Santa Claus who will be waiting to meet them in his beautifully decorated grotto, alongside some of his fun-loving elves!
As Santa will be flying in from the North Pole on his sleigh, his loyal herd of reindeer will also be accompanying him at the market, adding to the magic and wonder! You’ll see these wonderful creatures in their cosy indoor enclosure close to Santa Claus, most likely refuelling with some tasty food before they fly back to Christmas HQ! They have a big night ahead of them on Christmas Eve, so they’ll be enjoying some rest and relaxation at the market before they fly around the world delivering presents!
Book a Selfie with Santa Session
As part of your Santa visit, you can opt to book a Selfie with Santa session – the perfect way to capture your special moment with the merry man! Families can take up to 7 photos on their own device, making it easy to share Christmas pics with loved ones!
When you reserve your Cornwall Christmas Market tickets on our ‘Book Tickets’ page, simply select ‘Yes’ to ‘Book a Session with Santa’ and choose your time slot for just an additional £10. Santa’s grotto can accommodate groups of up to 6 people, so gather together your best Christmas crew, strike a pose, and make some memories to look back on for years to come!
Festive fun for everyone
Besides meeting Santa, there’s so much more to discover at Cornwall Christmas Market. The Live Events South West team has planned the best festive lineup imaginable with everything from gift shopping stalls and street food to Christmas entertainment and even an enormous Christmas tree!
Read on to learn more about the festive attractions that await at our traditional Christmas Market!
Enjoy the giant Christmas tree
Standing tall at the heart of the market, our majestic 22ft + Christmas Tree will be shining bright! Decorated with thousands of twinkling fairy lights and spectacular decorations, you’ll feel the magic of Christmas all around!
Making the perfect backdrop for a Christmas photo with loved ones, why not stand beneath its branches and capture the moment on camera? This magnificent tree will fill your heart with joy and become a favourite Christmas memory!
Delicious festive food & drink
If you can’t indulge in mouthwatering food and drink at Christmas time, when can you?! Join us at Cornwall Christmas Market where you’ll find a delightful range of food and drink vendors and famous brands fully stocked with Christmas fare!
We have the tastiest selection of street food such as an outdoor BBQ, festive burgers, Christmas dinner wraps, pretzels, crêpes, mince pies, mulled wine and cider! Plus Artisan Food and Drink stalls selling festive treats like handmade cheeses, chocolates, preserves, and Cornish spirits. There’s no better place to start the Christmas feasting!
Handmade gifts & artisan stalls
Cornwall Christmas Market is a fantastic destination to do all your Christmas shopping in one place! With over 125 Artisan Traders joining us each day, this is the perfect opportunity to find those beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts, without having to trawl the high street or internet!
With everything from homewares and art to jewellery and luxurious skincare, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list! Stroll through the rows of sparkling stalls and do your Christmas gift shopping in the most magical way possible!
Live entertainment for all ages
Our traditionally themed market has a full schedule of festive entertainment to fill you with Christmas cheer. With local choirs singing well-known Christmas carols, street entertainers bringing the smiles, and performances from some of Cornwall’s most-loved artists, you’ll come away feeling exceptionally Christmassy!
Keep an eye on our What’s On page to find out about the latest additions to our exciting entertainment schedule!
Make this Christmas the best one yet!
Reserve your tickets to meet Santa in Cornwall at Cornwall Christmas Market.