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A member of staff at Trelissick decorating a tree for a Cornish Christmas — Decorating the house at Trelissick | © National Trust / Steve Hayward

Christmas in and around Cornwall

From a 60-foot garland to festive decorations and Cornish traditions, we've something for the whole family this Christmas in and around Cornwall. Here are a few suggestions to start planning your days out.

Christmas at Cotehele

Celebrate Christmas with a festive day out to Cotehele. Step into the hall to adore this year's Garland, grab a festive hot drink and enjoy the lights along the path to the mill, join in with a festive sing song by the tree and visit Cotehele Mill for crafts for all the family.

A floral garland made of pink and purple flowers hanging within the Tudor Great Hall at Cotehele

Christmas at Trelissick

Find out more on how to spend a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick.

Two visitors admire the decorations at Trelissick house

Christmas at Trerice

This Christmas at Trerice, enjoy festive stories told by Father Christmas, view the ground floor of the house and barn dressed in traditional decorations and enjoy festive performances from a variety of choirs.

A partial view of a Christmas tree with the Great Hall plaster ceiling in the background. There are red and gold baubles, fairy lights and beads decorating the tree.

Christmas at Godolphin

Enjoy a festive visit to Godolphin this Christmas. See the house decorated in its Christmas finery, enjoy Carol singers and have a go at crafting some Christmas decorations.

Family exploring the Christmas decorations at Godolphin, Cornwall,

Christmas at Pentire

Find out what's going on at Pentire over the festive season in 2025.

Festive wreath hanging in the barn at Pentire, North Cornwall

Christmas at Penrose

Come back soon for more information about Christmas at Penrose 2025.

A close up of a paper star in a Christmas tree lit up by a bulb.

Buckland Abbey Christmas

Get into the festive spirit at Buckland with seasonal shopping, treats, music and a beautiful historical display in the Great Barn and Abbey.

Large Christmas trees covered with fairy lights fill the Great Barn. Coloured lights are projected onto the stonework.

The Gruffalo's Child at Saltram 2025

Join us this Christmas at Saltram and experience the magic of the beloved Gruffalo’s Child story brought to life within Saltram’s garden.

Illustration of Julia Donalsons The Gruffalo's Child. Wintry snowy forest scene with Gruffalos child carrying a stick man.

Walking in Cornwall

From strolls that reward you with stunning views of the South West coast to gentle inland meanders, these are some of the best walks in Cornwall.

Visitor walking along the coastal path on the Rumps at Pentire, Cornwall

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

Discover unique houses and gardens in Devon and Exmoor transformed for Christmas.

Images show an adult holding a small girl who is reaching towards the Christmas decorations in the house at Killerton

Visitors exploring the gardens at Cotehele, Cornwall

Discover more in Cornwall

You can find exotic gardens, ancient houses and mining history encircled by a much-loved coastline.

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