It may still feel a little early to get into the Christmas spirit, but did you realise that many local Christmas fairs and craft markets have already taken place? Don’t panic! You’re still in time to catch some great events in and around North Cornwall. Here’s our round-up of Christmas markets in the area in chronological order. If we’ve missed one, please tell us about it in the comments below!
Crafts for Christmas at Bodmin Information Centre
Monday, 16th November – Wednesday 23rd December.
Bodmin Information Centre are holding a ‘Crafts for Christmas’ exhibition and sale from Mon 16th November to 23rd December offering a range of Christmas decorations, small gifts, jewellery and quality items to sell.
Shire Hall, Mount Folly, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2DQ
Web site: www.bodminlive.com
Menheniot School Association Craft fayre
Friday, 27th November, 3pm – 6pm.
Event will include a pop up cafe, Santa’s grotto, bell ringers and the school children singing carols.
Menheniot Village Hall, Menheniot, Liskeard, Menheniot, Cornwall PL14 3QY
Liskeard College Christmas craft and gift fair
Friday, 27th November 2015, 6.30pm – 9pm.
Craft and gift fair where you can get ahead of the crowds and start your Christmas shopping early.
Over 30 stalls selling home-made produce as well as Christmas decorations and a huge selection of varying local crafts. The vintage café will be open to serve you savoury bites as well as delicious cakes all washed down with hot drinks or a delicious glass of mulled wine. Music and raffle for Christmas hampers.
Liskeard School and Community College, Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3EA
Children’s Hospice & Arundell Arms Christmas Market
Saturday 28th November – Sunday 29th, 11am – 3pm.
Avoid the hustle and bustle and enjoy Christmas gift shopping in relaxed surroundings at the 5th annual Christmas market in the Arundell Arms. With Christmas music playing in all rooms, tea and coffee served in the cosy lounge and over 20 local craft stalls to browse. Prize raffle in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Entry £2 which includes £5 voucher off main meal in bar
Arundell Arms, Lifton, Launceston, Cornwall.
St Issey in Bloom Christmas Craft Bazaar
Saturday, 28th November 2015, 10am – 3pm
Refreshments, including light lunches, served all day. A variety of stalls with favourite festive finds, full of Christmas ideas, perfect presents. All hand picked to help you celebrate this wonderful time of the year.
St Issey Village Hall, St Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7RT
Crafts for Christmas at Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross
Sunday, 29th November 2015, 10am – 4pm
Refreshments all day including light lunches, mulled wine and mince pies. Entertainment and charity raffle with exciting prizes! Support local artists, designers and makers!
Sterts Studio, Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard, PL14 5AZ
Bude Farmers’ and Craft Market Christmas event
Friday 4th December, 3pm – 8pm
The end of the season for the increasingly popular Bude Farmers’ market, offering the usual favourite stalls with some festive produce and craft to get you feeling in the Christmas spirit!
Bude Farmers’ Market, The Wharf, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8LG
Milton Abbot Church Craft Fair
Saturday 5th December, 10am – 1pm
A quaint festive morning offering a warming coffee and mince pie, and a wonderful selection of hand made crafts to buy for Christmas presents. Also tempting cakes to buy, super raffle and more! Free admission.
Milton Abbot Church, Milton Abbot, Devon.