Padstow Christmas Festival

Start your festive season with a day out during its 3rd annual Christmas Festival from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th December.

It’s during December that Padstow is at its most magical. Promising an array of seasonal treats including Christmas lights and decorations, Santa’s grotto, fireworks, seasonal food, festive demonstrations and late night shopping, visitors will be spoilt for choice.

A traditional Christmas market will be situated in a large marquee on the quay side of the idyllic seaside town, where stalls will be laden with Cornish goodies and gifts. Visitors can also explore Padstow’s boutique retailers for artisan jewellery, crafts, fashion and home wares. With entertainment and live music to keep the kids entertained, Padstow’s Christmas Festival offers a great way to make the most of a winter’s day.

Food and drink stands will be celebrating all things Cornish; expect tastings, seasonal food, mulled wine and live cookery demonstrations. Sample the best of Cornwall’s produce from the town’s local suppliers or enjoy a meal in one of Padstow’s renowned restaurants, cafés and pubs –many of whom will be running special seasonal offers throughout the weekend.

The town’s well known chef, Rick Stein, will also be attending the festival signing copies of his books for visitors at Stein’s Deli (Saturday 4th December, 11am – 12 noon) and Padstow Seafood School will also be holding its seasonal cookery demonstration evening on Friday 3rd December (£12 per ticket). The Seafood Restaurant and St Petroc’s Bistro will also be offering three course set lunch menus for £28.50 and £17.50 respectively.

With scenic estuary views, carols around the Christmas tree and live music, visitors can soak up the merry atmosphere whilst escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. The celebration will culminate with a special Christmas service and carols at the historic St Petroc’s church on Sunday 5th December.

The full programme of events will be uploaded onto www.padstowlive.com in the lead up to the festival; the website also has more information about the town and accommodation.

You can find Padstow Christmas Festival on Facebook, or Twitter.com/PadstowXmas.