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

Christmas around Cornwall

Find out how the ancient houses and exotic gardens around Cornwall and Plymouth are being transformed for Christmas and plan a festive day out for all the family.

Gardeners sorting flowers for the Garland at Cotehele

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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 couple looking at Christmas decorations in the ladder walk at Trelissick

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Christmas at Trelissick

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

Four people visiting the Winter Lights at Trengwainton Garden

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Book to see the Winter Lights at Trengwainton

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

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

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

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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.

Festive wreath hanging in the barn at Pentire, North Cornwall

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Christmas at Pentire

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

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Christmas at Botallack

This December visit Botallack for seasonal entertainment, from Cornish Carolling to storytelling at Botallack Count House.

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

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Celebrate 50 Winters at Penrose this Christmas

Come down to The Stables Cafe and Secondhand Bookshop to create a Christmassy craft. From ponies to pies, wreaths to walks, storytelling and lectures, we have something for everyone this winter.

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

This Christmas, you are invited to get into the festive spirit at Buckland with seasonal shopping, treats, music and a beautiful historical display in the Great Barn and Abbey.