Cornwall


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-heligan-night-garden-a-magical-winter-experience-lost-gardens-of-heligan-pentewan-fri-15-nov-sat-4-jan"><a href="https://www.heligan.com/events/events-at-heligan/heligan-night-garden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heligan Night Garden &#8211; A Magical Winter Experience</a>, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, Fri 15 Nov &#8211; Sat 4 Jan</h2>



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<p>Back again for 2024, this beautiful trails builds on the new night-time route that was introduced last year. Journey through the magical garden trail, exploring woodlands and gardens beautifully lit with installations and lanterns. Discover breath-taking displays of fauna and flora as we celebrate the characters of the community, all illuminated within Heligan’s much-loved and iconic locations.  The Liverpool Lantern Company’s illuminated installations at Heligan holds up a nocturnal magnifying glass to the often-overlooked wonders and beauty of nature on our doorstep. From badgers to fungi, bees to butterflies, and a joyful family of cheeky Tamworth pigs, this illuminated seasonal trail creates a treasure-filled space for families and friends to discover these beautiful indigenous species.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cotehele-saltash-various-dates-sun-23-nov-sun-5-jan"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/cotehele/christmas-at-cotehele" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cotehele</a>, Saltash, various dates, Sun 23 Nov &#8211; Sun 5 Jan</h2>



<p>Follow the festive lights along the stream to find Cotehele Mill tucked within the Morden Valley. Plus, while not strictly speaking lights, don&#8217;t miss the flower garland! Every year Cotehele’s gardeners build a 60-foot garland from thousands of flowers grown on the estate. A tradition since 1956, the garland adorns the Great Hall throughout Christmas. The number of flowers varies each year depending on the growing season. Members free.</p>



<p><em>23 &#8211; 24 November, 29 November &#8211; 1 December, 6 &#8211; 8 December, 13 &#8211; 15 December and then daily from 20 December &#8211; 5 January (closed 25 &#8211; 26 December) from 11am &#8211; 3.30pm</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tunnel-of-lights-shipwreck-museum-charlestown-fri-6-tues-31-dec"><a href="https://shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk/events/tunnel-of-lights-2024-last-christmas/">Tunnel of Lights</a>, Shipwreck Museum, Charlestown, Fri 6 &#8211; Tues 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Underneath the Shipwreck Museum is the UK’s longest indoor lit tunnel of Christmas lights, extending to more than 220 metres and using more than 4.5 miles of sparkling lights. This will be the last year for the celebrated Tunnel of Lights, as The Shipwreck Museum is up for sale. Don&#8217;t miss one last chance to experience the giant snow globe, complete with fluttering snow, that families can also book to capture that perfect festive photo inside. Pre-booking essential.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-lights-the-eden-project-various-nov-amp-dec"><a href="https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/christmas-at-the-eden-project" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festive Lights</a>, The Eden Project, various Nov &amp; Dec</h2>



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<p>Alongside ice-skating and Father Christmas, visitors to Eden will be able to book late into the darkness with the site open until 8pm with a beautiful display of twinkling lights. The festive atmosphere and all-new lights and soundscape experience are available for pre-booked time slots.</p>



<p><em>5–8pm on 22–24 and 29–30 November; 1, 5–8, 12–23 and 27–30 December; and 2–5 January. Entry is only guaranteed with a pre-booked time slot. </em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angarrack.christmaslights/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angarrack Christmas Lights</a>, Nr Hayle, 2 Dec to 5 Jan, 5.30pm to 9.30pm </h2>



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<p>Another Cornwall institution, the tiny riverside village of Angarrack includes the sequence of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Free to visit, there is no official switch on this year, and visitors are asked to park on the Marsh Lane Industrial estate and then follow the circular walk around the village. The aim is to have everything ready by Sun 1 Dec, with the lights then on each evening from 5.30 &#8211; 9.30pm until Twelfth Night, Sun 5 January.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mousehole-harbour-lights-nr-penzance-thurs-12-dec-sun-5-jan"><a href="https://www.mouseholelights.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mousehole Harbour Lights</a>, Nr Penzance, Thurs 12 Dec &#8211; Sun 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>A Cornish institution that was started by Mousehole-based artist, Joan Gillchrest 60 years ago in 1963. The harbour and town is lit up with everything from sea monsters to star gazey pie and they really are a compelling visit that marks the start of Christmas properly in Cornwall. Free.</p>



<p><em>On Thurs 19 Dec all of the Lights (except the Millennium Cross on St Clements Island, the Cross and Angels on Raginnis Hill and the cross on the Penlee Lifeboat Station) will be switched off from 8pm. This is in memory of the tragic loss of life that occurred on the same date in 1981, when the Penlee Lifeboat Solomon Browne was lost with all hands during a valiant attempt to rescue the crew and passengers of the coaster Union Star, who also perished.</em></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-keep-an-eye-on-social-media-for">KEEP AN EYE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-just-in-roseland-festival-of-light">St Just in Roseland <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StJustChurch/posts/pfbid02wmr9cYQb1WNU5jTyAKHTjYWbt1pVFGUhrsWHgHrYxFR9PKE1MQ1aqU5bvVued6ybl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival of Light</a></h2>



<p>St Just in Roseland is one of my favourite Cornish church gardens &#8211; a quiet subtropical gardens and peaceful church which most years hosts a Christmas tree festival and then often, for just two days in the lead up to new year&#8217;s eve &#8211; the gardens are lit up beautifully from 5 &#8211; 7.30pm. Free (donations welcome), limited parking so use the King Harry Ferry which is putting on additional services.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-trengwainton-christmas-lights-penzance"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/trengwainton-garden/christmas-lights-at-trengwainton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trengwainton Christmas Lights</a>, Penzance</h2>



<p>In previous years visitors have been able to stroll through the walled garden and orchard under the warm glow of strings of fairy lights. Along the route there have been illuminated structures created by local schools, artists and partner organisations. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOWN LIGHT SWITCH ON DATES</h2>



<p>Truro Christmas Lights Switch On, Fri 22 Nov</p>



<p>Falmouth Christmas Lights Switch On, Thurs 28 Nov</p>



<p>Newquay Christmas Lights Switch On, Fri 29 Nov</p>



<p>Looe Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On, Fri 29 Nov</p>



<p><a href="https://fb.me/e/87PqBkOme">Bodmin Christmas Lights</a> Switch On, Fri 29 Nov</p>



<p>St Austell Christmas Lights Switch On, Sat 30 Nov</p>



<p>Penzance Christmas Lights Switch On, Sat 30 Nov</p>



<p>Father Christmas by Lifeboat and St Ives Christmas Lights Switch On, Mon 2 Dec</p>



<p>Wadebridge Christmas Lights Switch On, Fri 6 Dec</p>



<p>Mevagissey Christmas Lights Switch On, Sat 7 Dec</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rhs-glow-rosemoor-great-torrington-15-nov-28-dec"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/whats-on/rosemoor-glow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RHS Glow</a>, Rosemoor, Great Torrington, 15 Nov – 28 Dec</h2>



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<p>Back for its sixth year, RHS Garden Rosemoor’s gorgeous glow-up is its longest ever, extending into their majestic arboretum where you can admire a carpet of colour and harlequin trees.&nbsp;It’s worth going just for the takeaway treats and mulled wine alone, and time your visit right and you can tick some Christmas gifts off the list too, at their Magic of Christmas Craft and Food Fairs.&nbsp;<em>Non-members from £12.95pp/kids £6.95/members £7.95/kids £4.95/unders 5s free, including garden entry.&nbsp;</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-clovelly-christmas-lights-clovelly-north-devon-sun-8-dec"><a href="https://www.clovelly.co.uk/event/christmas-lights-in-aid-of-the-r-n-l-i/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clovelly Christmas Lights</a>, Clovelly, North Devon, Sun 8 Dec</h2>



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<p>As if Clovelly isn’t charming enough by day, just wait till they flick the switch for the Christmas lights. Head down-along the coastal cobbles for a festive choir led by the vicar for a glass of warming grog and a hog roast, plus Santa making a not-so-surprise visit and a grand finale firework display. £10pp in aid of the RNLI.</p>


Winter light trails and Christmas lights in Cornwall and beyond

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