Father (and Mother) Christmas in Cornwall and Plymouth

Making a visit to Father (or Mother) Christmas adds that extra bit of magic to the festive season for little ones and the young at heart. Here are some places you can meet your very jolly new friend in Plymouth and Cornwall.

Trelissick Cornwall

An audience with Father Christmas

Father Christmas returns to Trelissick to entertain us all with his festive tales. Make sure to stay off the naughty list for a special gift to take home.

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Cotehele Cornwall

At the mill with Father and Mother Christmas at Cotehele

Mother and Father Christmas will be receiving visitors in their grotto at Cotehele Mill before they return to the North Pole to start their Christmas deliveries.

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Masquerade mask on a red velvet chair at Lanhydrock — Masquerade mask at Christmas

Lanhydrock Cornwall

Masked Ball Christmas at Lanhydrock

Step back in time and wander through the house dressed for the 1893 fancy dress ball. Pose in the vintage carriage, learn Victorian etiquette and make a mask of your own before joining the servants downstairs on their Christmas night off. Father Christmas will also be stopping by.

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Christmas flower display at Buckland Abbey

Buckland Abbey Devon

Christmas at Buckland Abbey

Join in with the festive magic, as Buckland transforms into a decorated Tudor wonderland. There's plenty for the family to do throughout December from seasonal crafts, Christmas trails, meeting Olde Father Christmas and much more.

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