Cornwall Christmas Fair returns to the Eden Project: Tickets now available
The Cornwall Christmas Fair, supporting the Cornwall Community Foundation, returns to the Eden Project on 19th and 20th November offering a festive shopping experience with a feel-good philanthropy twist.
Organised entirely by volunteers and made possible thanks to generous sponsors, the much-loved Fair which is now in its 34th year brings together over 50 stalls. As well as a unique collection of Christmas gifts, home accessories, fashion, ceramics, jewellery and skincare, the Fair is renowned for artisan food and drink making it the perfect event to kick off the season.
This year fair-goers will also be treated to an exclusive first-look at Eden’s spectular festive lights, adding extra sparkle to the not-to-be-missed event.
Last year’s event raised £68,000 and benefited a range of local charities and initiatives that make a positive difference to thousands of lives across Cornwall. These include The Women’s Centre Cornwall, Young & Talented Cornwall, St Petrocs, WILD Young Parents, WithYou drug and alcohol support and the Cornwall Community Foundation Surviving Winter FundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions.. As part of this, proceeds from the Fair helped to extend Newquay Foodbank’s opening hours from three to five days week over the key winter months.
“The Fair is about far more than Christmas shopping and revelry,” explains Co-Chair Jane Hartley. “The event has become a lynchpin for raising vital funds for Cornwall. All money raised will go straight to support Cornwall’s struggling communities via the Cornwall Community Foundation.
“Come along, browse the stalls, have fun and do your bit for charity at the same time.”
New for this year is the Rodda’s Pre-loved Christmas Jumpers stall with jumpers donated from across the Duchy. Christmas Fair Co-Chair Kate Holborow explains: “It’s always fun to have a new Christmas jumper but with just a handful or wears each year, it’s a waste to keep buying new. This is your chance to update your Christmas wardrobe with a pre-loved number while rising money for charity.
“Dig out and donate your festive woollies, then chose a new-to-you favourite at the Fair.”
Christmas jumper donations can be dropped off at the Cornwall Community Foundation Bodmin offices (17 Callywith Gate, Bodmin PL31 2RQ) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays or contact Jenny Pickles (07956 470451). Jumper donations are also welcome at the Fair.
Tickets to the Cornwall Christmas Fair are now available from www.cornwallchristmasfair.com. Tickets go quick so should be booked in advance. All tickets include entry to the Eden ProjectA piece of work that delivers an output. on the day of visit.
Funds raised would not be possible without the support of sponsors and supporters; Samworth Brothers Cornwall, the Eden Project, Evelyn Partners, Lillicrap Chilcott, Rodda’s, Wildanet, Coodes, Seasalt Cornwall, Stacks Property Search, Impress51, Jarrang, St. Austell Printing, Trevornick Holiday Park, Digital Natives, Wild Card, St Austell Brewery, Baker Tom’s, The Old Ship Hotel and Truro High School.
Cornwall Christmas Fair opening times and ticket prices:
Wednesday 19 November 2025 – Preview & Shopping Evening, 5pm – 9pm. Christmas Fair Cocktail Hour from 5pm. Tickets £32 including supper and a glass of wine on arrival
Thursday 20 November 2025 – Day Fair, 10am – 4pm. Tickets £20 including lunch, wine and free admission to the Eden Project
VIP Parking is available for those who want to guarantee a spot in the Orange 3 (just above the Eden Project Visitor Centre). Book this with your ticket purchase: £10 per car.
Book your tickets here: Tickets – Cornwall Christmas Fair at The Eden Project
