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Where's Santa in Cornwall
18th November-24th December 2017
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Venue: Various venues across Cornwall
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Where's Santa in Cornwall
2017
Thankfully the elves from the North Pole have kept us reliably informed of Father Christmas’s whereabouts this November and December.
Gosh, he really is an incredibly busy man, but he will always find time to listen to your wish lists and learn how good you’ve been this year!
Santa is super magic, and he can whizz from here to there, all over the county, often at the same time!
You’ll find him in cosy cabins, on trains, in sparkly grottos, on horse-drawn sleighs in town centres, in shopping centres, garden centres and sometimes, he even turns up for breakfast and lunch at some places!
So, along with his many helpers, look out for Santa at the following locations this festive season…
PS. Don’t forget to leave out a carrot for Rudolf and a mince-pie for Santa on Christmas Eve!
Where’s Santa in Cornwall?
November
Saturday 25
From 25 November until 23 December
Santa at Camel Creek’s Christmas Spectacle
Camel Creek Adventure Park, Tredinnick, Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
Ride along the Elf-Express, wrap up warm whilst sipping a hot chocolate, revel in story time and a sing-a-long with Father Christmas and his elves. Children receive a free present with every Santa visit. Pre-booking essential. Call 01841 540276
On 25 November
Santa at Bodmin Lions Christmas Fair
10am to 2.30pm
Shire House Suite, Bodmin, PL31 2DQ
Take your children to see Santa at this special event.
December
Friday 1
From 1 December
And 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December
Fairy Tales from Father Christmas
Trelissick, Near Truro, TR3 6QL
Take the children for a family experience with Father Christmas entertaining a gathering with his fairy tales. Booking essential. For details call 01872 862090
From 1 December
Also 2 December
Father Christmas visits Trengwainton
Trengwainton Garden, Penzance, TR20 8RZ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trengwainton
Visit Father Christmas in his cosy grotto at the special Lantern Walk event. Cost: £2.50 per child plus normal admission charges apply. Timed tickets will be issued on the night. Pre-booking not needed. Call 01736 363148
Saturday 2
From 2 December
Also 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December
Santa by Steam
Bodmin and Wenford Railway, PL31 1AQ
Join Santa aboard his steam hauled train for a one hour journey. Whilst on board visit Santa in his magical grotto, where all children will receive a special present. Advance booking is essential. Call 01208 73555
From 2 December
Also, 3 December
Father Christmas visits Flambards
Flambards, Helston, TR13 0QA
Santa will be at Flambards all weekend. Catch him meandering through the park with his elves or see him sat down for meet and greets at specific times during each day.
From 2 December
And 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 December
Tudor Father Christmas
Trerice, Near Newquay, TR8 4PG
Father Christmas will be sharing tales and traditions of Christmas past with 30- minute performances at 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm. All children will go home with a present. For details call 01637 875404
On 2 December
Santa Arrives in Looe
Looe, PL13 1AA
See Santa as he arrives by train into Looe at 2.55pm. Then pay him a special visit in his cosy grotto. For more details call01503 262072.
Saturday 9
From 9 December
Also 10, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December
Santa Trains at Lappa Valley
Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Newquay, TR8 5LX
Enjoy a magical Christmas experience and hop on the Santa Train. The trains depart from Benny Halt at 10.00am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm and 3.00pm. Tickets: £12.50 per person. Free for infants under 12 months with no gift.
From 9 December
And 10 December
Santa visits Mount Edgcumbe’s Christmas Fair
Mount Edgcumbe, Cremyll, Torpoint, PL10 1HZ
Santa will be listening to all Christmas wishes at the fair between 11am and 3pm. For more details ring 01752 822236
Thursday 14 December
Lostwithiel Dickensian Evening
Lostwithiel, PL22
Visit a traditional Santa's grotto – just look out for the secret entrance in Fore Street. Santa will be wearing his traditional green robes rather than red.
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Also 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 December
Father Christmas visits The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell, PL26 6EN
Write a letter to Father Christmas and explore the magical Christmas Trail. Then in the cosy Head Gardener’s Office meet Santa Claus by the fire and all children will receive a small traditional gift. For details and bookings call 01726 845100
From 16 December
Also 17 December
Santa at Newquay Zoo
Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, TR7 2LZ
Listen to Santa read some Christmas Classics and give him your Christmas wish lists. Part of the weekend of festive fun.
From 16 December
And 17, 22 and 23 December
At Home with Mother and Father Christmas
Cotehele, Saltash, PL12 6TA
See Mother and Father Christmas in their grotto before they return to the North Pole to start their Christmas deliveries. Timed tickets will be issued at the grotto on arrival. For more information call 01579 351346