Final flowers added to the Christmas garland in the Great Hall at Cotehele, Cornwall | © National Trust Images/James Beck

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Saltram staff member hangs decorations on a Christmas tree within the house

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Christmas at Saltram 2024

To guarantee entry, house visits must be booked in advance. There will also be a fun-filled children’s trail through the garden to enjoy. Bookings are not yet live - please check back here soon. The festivities run from Friday, 22nd November, to Wednesday, 1st January.