Padstow Christmas Festival 2010

PADSTOW’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

During December Padstow is at its most magical, with its festive fair bringing sparkling Christmas lights to the tranquil harbour. Visitors can experience a traditional Christmas market in the idyllic seaside town on Cornwall’s North coast, over the weekend of 4th - 6th December 2009.

The events are below however Padstow Tourist Information cannot be held responsible for any changes to the programme. Our website has more information about the town & accommodation.

Friday 4th December 2009
10am – 8.30pm Festive Food & Drink Market, The Institute
10am – 8.30pm Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair, Memorial Hall
11am - 4pm Padstow Museum open, free admission, donations appreciated
12pm - 3pm Jazz Band, Band Stand
2pm Cookery Demo - Paul Ainsworth from No.6, The Social Club
3pm Cookery Demo - Adrian Oliver from Margot’s, The Social Club
4pm Cookery Demo - Lewis Cole from Jack’s, The Social Club
To 8.30pm Late Night Shopping
5pm – 9pm Floodlit Crazy Golf at Green's Cafe, child £2.90, adult £3.60
5.30pm - 7.30pm Art Preview evening with nibbles, The Padstow Studio
6pm Father Christmas arrives on the Fire engine , Rojanos
6pm - 8pm Father Christmas, Rojanos
6pm Seasonal Cookery Demo, Padstow Seafood School, FULL
6pm - 8pm St Minver Band, Band Stand
6.30pm Padstow Carollers, The Drang
7pm - 9pm Jazz Band, The Old Ship Hotel
8pm Carol Singing for all, The Drang
8.30pm Fireworks display by the quayside, FREE
9pm Music from Shane Soloman, Old Custom House

Saturday 5th December 2009
10am – 6pm Ice Rink, quay side, £4.50 children, £5.50 adults (per every 30 minutes)
10am – 6pm Festive Food & Drink Market, The Institute
10am – 6pm Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair, Memorial Hall
10am Cookery Demo - Hugo Woolley from The Woodlands, The Social Club
11am Guided Tour of Padstow, meet outside the Padstow TIC
11am Cookery Demo - Dan Gedge from Custard, The Social Club
11am - 12pm Rick Stein book signing, Stein's Deli
11am - 4pm Padstow Museum open, free admission, donations appreciated
11am - 4pm Ramrods & Fisherman's Friends, Gig Shed
11am - 4pm Father Christmas, Rojanos
11am - 4pm Christmas Treats: port, brandy & liquer tastings, BinTwo
11am - 4pm Beer Festival, Padstow Gig Shed
12pm Cookery Demo - David Flide from The Basement, The Social Club
12pm - 3pm Jazz Band, Band Stand
2pm Cookery Demo - Stephane Delourme from The Seafood Restaurant, Social Club
2pm - 4pm Father Christmas, Rojanos
3pm Cookery Demo - Stuart Pate from Stein’s Patisserie, The Social Club
3pm–4pm Hugo Wooley book signing, Stein’s Deli
3pm-5pm Live Music - Indian Queens Brass Band, Band Stand
4pm Cookery Demo - Paul King from The Ship, The Social Club
6.30pm Sea Cadets dinner & talk by Tom Henderson, Founder & CEO of Shelterbox, The Metropole. Tickets £25 per person, proceeds to Shelterbox & the Padstow Sea Cadets. T: 01841 532 052.
8pm Carol Singing for all, The Drang
9pm-11pm Atlantic Highway, Old Ship Hotel

Sunday 6th December 2009
9.30am – 5.30pm Ice Rink open, £4.50 children, £5.50 adults (per half hour session)
10am – 3pm Festive Food & Drink Market, The Institute
10am - 3pm Arts, Crafts & Gift Fair, Memorial Hall
10am Cookery Demo - Hugo Woolley from The Woodlands, The Social Club
10.45am Sunday Service, St Petroc's Church
11am Cookery Demo - Adam Warne from The Metropole, The Social Club
11am - 12.30pm Guided Tour of Padstow, meet outside the Padstow TIC
12pm Cookery Demo - Guest Chef Adam Clarke, Bedruthan Steps, Social Club
Lunchtime A cappella Carols & Music, Atlantic Blanket Co., Broad Street
12pm - 3pm Live Music - Moneyfish, Gig Shed
12pm - 5pm Bloody Mary Day, BinTwo
3pm - 6pm Live Music - Paul Berrington & Dave Healey, Old Ship Hotel
6pm Christmas Festival Service, bell ringing & Christmas Carols, St Petroc’s Church

There are many offers available in the restaurants and shops around Padstow running for just the Festival weekend or further onwards. Please check with the shops and restaurant for validity and prices.

OFFERS
50% off at Sport & Leisure, Friday & Saturday
20% off at Fusion, Duke Street
£1.00 entry to the Lobster Hatchery
Tart up your table at 'W' on Friday
15% off at Gul Surf Shop
Facepainting at Bibi gift Shop on Friday evening and Saturday
Free raffle at Animal

THINGS TO DO AND SEE
Malcolm McCarthy's new book is available during the Christmas Fair at The Padstow Institute, £12.99. All proceeds from the book over the weekend go to the Padstow Institute Restoration Fund.