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Girl playing with wooden horse with Christmas trees in background — Girl playing with wooden horse at Cotehele Mill, Cornwall | © National Trust / Steven Haywood

Christmas around Cornwall

This festive season the ancient houses and exotic gardens around Cornwall are being transformed for Christmas. Discover what's on offer near you.

Girl playing with wooden horse with Christmas trees in background

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Christmas at Cotehele

Celebrate Christmas with a festive day out to Cotehele. Step into the Great Hall to see the spectacular 60-foot garland, see Cotehele Mill decorated for a family Christmas and head out on a frosty walk around the estate

Family visitors in the house at Trelissick looking up at a decorated Christmas tree together, Trelissick, Cornwall

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Christmas at Trelissick

Have a Nadelik Lowen at Trelissick this December with Father Christmas, local choirs and decorations inspired by a Cornish Christmas.

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.

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Christmas at Trerice

Visit Trerice this Christmas where you'll find storytelling with Father Christmas, the house and barn dressed in traditional decorations and festive performances from the volunteer choir.

Christmas Wreath at Godolphin House

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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.

Paper lantern in the shape of a partridge in a pear tree at the Christmas lights festival, Trengwainton Garden, Cornwall

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Book to see the Christmas lights at Trengwainton

Ensure you don't miss out on this magical festive treat, by booking your tickets early for Trengwainton's Christmas Lights.

Festive wreath hanging in the barn at Pentire, North Cornwall

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Christmas at Pentire

Join us at Pentire this festive season for wreath making, live music and a return of the wooden reindeer.

Baubles and lights on a Christmas tree

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Christmas at Botallack

This Christmas discover a series of workshops, talks and entertainment, from Cornish Carolling to Scoot dancing at Botallack.

Two people decorate a Christmas tree with blue and white decorations and fairy lights. The edge of a model ship and blue fabric are visible on the right, and wooden panelling behind.

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Buckland Abbey Christmas

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

A view down Saltram's Saloon decorated to a Georgian Theme at Christmas

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Christmas at Saltram 2023

Explore an 18th century pleasure garden recreated in the interiors of a Georgian mansion.

A person walks along the South West Coast Path at Wheal Coates in Cornwall, with the blue sea and a sandy beach visible beneath them.

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.

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

Christmas around Devon and Exmoor

Plan your festive day out around Devon and Exmoor. Discover unique houses and gardens transformed for Christmas. Here's a few suggestions to get you started.

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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