Top 5 places to see Christmas lights in Cornwall
3rd November 2019
Experience Cornwall’s twinkling harbours this Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and Cornwall was filled with glistening lights! We give you our top 5 locations to visit over the festive season.
Find out why Christmas time is the best time to visit Cornwall and some of our holiday retreats to stay in at Christmas time.
Mousehole Harbour
Described as Cornwall’s brightest star and the King of Christmas Lights, our Number 1 place to go is Mousehole Harbour. Celebrating its 56th year with its switch on 15 December 2019, visitors can expect over 7,000+ twinkling lights making up a variety of animals and objects across the harbour.
Check out our holiday properties in Mousehole to experience everything the area has to offer.
Padstow Harbour
Padstow Christmas Festival is a unique experience and certainly one not to be missed. Not only do they light up the harbour, they also light up the sky with a spectacular fireworks show. This Christmas festival takes place 5-9 December 2019 with top chefs making an appearance with foodie demos and the chance to stock up on Christmas presents in the market.
Angarrock
A small village located close to Hayle in west Cornwall, Angarrock and its small community come together to create an animated 12 Days of Christmas in sparkles. You’ll find their Christmas glow along its rivers, streets and even rooftops.
Looe
Looe has a December calendar full of festive fun. The big switch on itself will take place the first week of December at the rivers edge prior to a traditional lantern parade. Make a day of it with shopping and dinner, finishing the night off with an evening stroll as you watch the Christmas lights reflect on the water.
Truro
Last and by no means least we give you Truro. Here, a ‘City of light’ parade and Christmas light switch on marks the start of Truro’s festivities with over 30,000 visitors expected each year. Visitors will be serenaded by at least 100 local musicians and dancers whilst showcasing over 600 lanterns, made by local artists, school children, college students and community members. Head here Wednesday 19th November 2019.
See more Christmas inspiration here.
Looking for restaurants to visit at Christmas time? Check out our 10 favourite restaurants for a Christmas dinner.
