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December in The Duchy is a truly magical time. With twinkling lights adorning towns and villages and festive cheer all around, discover six things to do in Cornwall this month.
Festive Afternoon Tea – The Alverton, Truro
Cosy up by our roaring fire this winter and treat yourself to our yuletide-inspired afternoon tea. Enjoy three tiers of seasonal savouries and moreish sweets, accompanied by a tea or coffee and glass of mulled wine.
At £27 per person, spoil yourself this Christmas with the best flavours of the season.
Jack and the Beanstalk – Hall for Cornwall, Truro
One of the joys of Christmas is it’s pantomime season! Join the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Hall for Cornwall for an all singing-all dancing adventure.
Starring Edward Rowe (Kernow King) as Dame Trott, sit back and enjoy this family feel-good show that will transport you from the Cornish capital to the clouds.
📸: Hall for Cornwall
Heligan Night Garden – Lost Gardens of Heligan
For a truly magical experience this winter, visit the Heligan Night Garden. On selected dates throughout December, journey through the enchanting woodlands and gardens beautifully lit with installations and lanterns.
Warm up with a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate and gather around fire pits to toast marshmallows.
The Jazz Cannons Christmas Special – Bar Silo, Golant
Get in the Christmas spirit at Bar Silo – one of the coolest live music venues in the county. For one night only, The Jazz Cannons are bringing you everything from Rat Pack style Swing and high-energy retro groove, to Jukebox style songs and Christmas classics.
Wrap up warm and put on your dancing shoes for an evening of good vibes and festive cheer.
📸: Bar Silo
Santa by steam – Bodmin Railway
Join Santa and his elves for a magical steam train journey through the Cornish countryside. As the train chugs gently along the track, Santa will greet your delighted little ones and gift each child a present.
The excitement doesn’t have to stop there! Back at the station, enjoy a Christmas tipple in the station bar, wander through the lights tunnel, and take a photo in the photo booth.
📸: Bodmin Railway
New Year’s Eve Ball - The Great Hall
Join us at The Alverton to say farewell to 2024, and welcome in 2025 in style, at our New Year’s Eve Black Tie dinner party.
Dress to impress, before sitting down to a decadent four-course menu, served in the jaw-dropping setting of our Great Hall. After dinner, enjoy dancing and drinks with our resident DJ entertaining up to the countdown and into the new year!
A great night’s sleep and cream tea or two house drinks - from £119 for two people. Valid from 1st December 2024 to 28th February 2025.
Enjoy a yuletide treat this year at The Alverton with Near-ta Theatre's Christmas.Time performance.