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ur Great Little City comes alive at Christmas, when we all come together to celebrate this special time of year.
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The celebrations begin on Festive Friday, which signals the start of Christmas in Truro. After that, the fun continues into the new year.
From the family Christmas show and carols, to late-night shopping and Christmas markets, enjoy all your favourite festive traditions in Truro.
Navigate your way along our cobbled streets under the glow of the Christmas lights, popping in and out of the shops in search of the perfect present. You can also join the festivities on Lemon Quay, where Truro Farmers Market will be offering a taste of a true Cornish Christmas.
Of course, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Father Christmas himself. As he awaits the big day, he will be hiding in his grotto at Truro Cathedral, waiting to hear what’s on everyone’s Christmas lists.
Perhaps you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Head up to Victoria Gardens and follow the festive lit path to discover more mesmerising illuminations.
Use this guide to find out more about how we are celebrating Christmas in Truro this year.
From everyone here in Truro- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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FRIDAY
Start your Christmas celebrations in Truro this Festive Friday.
Festive Friday returns for a second year and will take place on Friday 18th November. Several events will run throughout the day to welcome the festive season.
The main event will be the Christmas lights switch-on, in partnership with Pirate FM and Truro BID.
From 3pm, Pirate FM's Johnny Cowling will be popping up in different locations around Truro, chatting to you about all things Christmas and building up to the much anticipated switch-on.
Between 5pm and 7pm, enjoy special entertainment from the stage in Boscawen Street, organised by the Hall for Cornwall. Then, Johnny Cowling, Truro's Town Crier and his consort, and special guests from Hall for Cornwall's Family Christmas Show will take to the stage to light up Our Great Little Festive City.
Following the switch-on, Father Christmas will hop into his sleigh for a parade around Truro.
This year’s parade is inspired by Hall for Cornwall’s Family Christmas Show, Treasure Island, and the audience are encouraged to dress up as pirates! To see the parade route, turn to pages 6 and 7, where the route is marked on the map.
FESTIVE FRIDAY TIMINGS
Build-up with Pirate FM
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Entertainment on stage in Boscawen Street
Light Switch-On & Parade 7pm
Big Festive Shop Small Market
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Elsewhere in the city, Duchy Fairs will be bringing their Big Festive Shop Small Market back to Lemon Quay on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November. However you intend to say ‘Merry Christmas’, do so with a gift from a local trader. At the market, you’ll find everything from jewellery, accessories, and clothing, to art, home and lifestyle wares, craft and design, and so much more.
Whilst doing a spot of shopping over the festive period, keep your eyes peeled for the illuminated reindeers, brought to you by Truro BID. From Festive Friday, you will be able to spot the decorative reindeers in window displays across the city. Let us know how many you find!
So we can all enjoy Festive Friday safely, the main shopping streets will be traffic free all day, including Lower Lemon Street, Boscawen Street, St Nicholas Street, King Street, Princes Street, and Duke Street.
For further details, including travel and transport information, please see our website.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN TO TRURO?
Travel with Great Western Railway to Truro Station.* For train times and tickets with no booking fees visit GWR.com
*Planned engineering works could affect services. Check GWR.com before you travel.
Festive Friday is sponsored by Great Western Railway, in partnership with Truro BID, Truro City Council, and Pirate FM
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SHOPPING IN TRURO
Get all your Christmas shopping wrapped up in Truro.
Our Great Little City is home to an array of independent and high street retailers. Add our indoor and outdoor markets into the mix and you’ll be spoilt for choice.
A favourite Christmas fixture in Our Great Little Festive City is late-night shopping, which returns on Wednesday 23rd November and will run every Wednesday until Wednesday 21st December. Shop under the stars until 9pm and get into the festive spirit with entertainment on select late-night shopping evenings.
Also, no shopping trip is complete without a visit to Truro Farmers Market’s BIG Christmas Market.
Explore the open-air market on Lemon Quay and discover a world of Cornish produce and craft from over 50 local traders. Whether you’re on the lookout for a special Christmas gift, or the perfect pairing to your Christmas feast, you’ll find it at the market.
There will be music and entertainment to keep the Christmas buzz alive so be sure to grab yourself a bite to eat from the selection of street food vendors while you soak up the festive atmosphere.
Or, pop into one of the city’s many eateries, bars and restaurants and make a day of your shopping experience.
DATES & TIMES
Late Night Shopping Wednesdays:
• 23rd November
• 30th November
• 7th December
• 14th December
• 21st December
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market:
• Daily from Friday 2ndSunday 4th December
• Daily from Wednesday 7thSunday 11th December
Daily from Wednesday 14thSaturday 24th December
BIG Christmas Market Times:
Monday (19th December only)9am - 5pm
Tuesday (20th December only)9am - 5pm
Wednesday - 9am - 9pm
Thursday - 10am - 5pm
Friday - 9am - 5pm
Saturday - 9am - 5pm
Sunday - 10am - 4pm
Christmas Eve - 9am - 3pm
more information on Christmas shopping in Truro, please visit our website
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GETTING TO TRURO
Truro is easy to visit by road, train, or bike.
BY BUS AND TRAIN
Truro’s bus and coach stations are next to Lemon Quay, right in the heart of the city. On the mainline between London Paddington and Penzance, Truro train station is a few minutes’ walk from the city centre.
TAXIS
There are two city-centre taxi ranks – Boscawen Street (next to Coinage Hall) and Quay Street (short walk from Lemon Quay).
BY CAR
Just a short distance from the A30, the dual carriageway that links Cornwall to the M5, driving to Truro couldn’t be easier.
• A30 Eastbound to A390
• A30 Westbound to A39
• From Falmouth, the A39
• From St Austell, the A390
EVENING PARKING
Coming to Truro for the evening or dropping in to see Father Christmas? Cornwall Council has free parking in long stay car parks from 4pm and short stay car parks from 5pm.
DISABLED PARKING
For free parking in Cornwall Council car parks, register in advance.
Phone: 0300 1234 222
PARK & RIDE
There are two Park & Ride locations on the outskirts of the city, Langarth Park (TR4 9AN) and Tregurra Park (TR1 1RH).
A variety of ticket options are available for the Park & Ride, from day tickets to multi-journey tickets. Guide dogs can travel on the service. Search 'Park for Truro'.
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FINDINGFather Christmas at Truro Cathedral
Join Coppice Theatre this December for a unique storytelling and grotto experience.
Coppice Theatre will be returning to Truro Cathedral this December for a unique storytelling and grotto experience.
Father Christmas is hiding in his grotto somewhere in the Cathedral and the elves need your help to find him.
As you explore the twists and turns of the Cathedral, look out for the Storytelling Cat and listen for the Cathedral Mouse, who has always dreamed of singing with the children in the choir. Could it be this Christmas that their dreams come true?
You will then get the chance to meet Father Christmas once his hiding place has been uncovered,
when you will be able to tell him all about what you would like for Christmas and you will receive a gift.
Each show is 30 minutes long and requires walking between spaces and traversing staircases.
To book tickets for this magical Christmas experience, see the Visit Truro website.
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VICTORIA GARDENS at Christmas
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From Wednesday 23rd November, the garden lights will be illuminated daily until the twelfth night on Thursday 5th January.
You will be able to enjoy the lights every day between 8am and 10am, and again from 2pm to 4pm.
Just follow the festive lit path around the upper end of the gardens and you’ll find a collection of colourful, giant illuminated Christmas decorations amongst the trees, including a huge gift box, which doubles up as a perfect selfie spot!
On Wednesdays leading up to Christmas, the lights will be on for an extended period until 8pm, so all you late-night shoppers can take a break and relax in the glow of the lights.
You will also be able to experience free, festive entertainment in the garden every Wednesday evening from Wednesday 23rd November to Wednesday 21st December. Let the sound of Christmas music fill the air and enjoy performances by Cornwall’s talented musicians.
To view the full entertainment programme, see our website.
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OUT MORE Dates Daily from Wednesday 23rd November - Thursday 5th January Times 8am - 10am and 2pm - 4pm Extended on Wednesday evenings before Christmas from 2pm - 8pm No illuminations on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day, when the Gardens will be closed. In the event of high winds, the Gardens may have to close. Please see social media for updates @visittruro For more information visittruro.org.uk 01872 274555 Enjoy
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Festive diary
From Friday 18th November
FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER
• The Big Festive Shop Small Market
• Festive Friday - Lights switch-on, parade, entertainment, and more!
SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER
The Big Festive Shop Small Market
Week Commencing
NOVEMBER
Week Commencing Monday 12th December
WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
Finding Father Christmas
Street food & drink in Boscawen Street
Late Night Shopping
Wednesday Night Entertainment in Victoria Gardens
THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
FRIDAY 16th DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER
• TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
Street food & drink in Boscawen Street
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DECEMBER
Week Commencing Monday 21st November
WEDNESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER -
THURSDAY 5th JANUARY
• Victoria Gardens lights - illuminated twice daily, excluding Xmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
WEDNESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER
• Wednesday Night Entertainment in Victoria Gardens
• Late night shopping
FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER -
SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
• Made in Cornwall Christmas Market at Truro Cathedral
SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
• Christmas Creative Workshops at Truro Cathedral
THURSDAY 22nd DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
Christmas Creative Workshops at Truro Cathedral
SATURDAY 24th DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
Family activities at Truro Methodist Church
Live Nativity Tableau at Truro Methodist Church
Pop-up Street entertainment
• Carol service and mince pies at Truro Methodist Church
SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER
TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
New Year’s Eve
SATURDAY 31st DECEMBER
Family fireworks at 7pm
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Monday 19th December
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Finding Father Christmas TUESDAY 20th DECEMBER
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Finding Father Christmas
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BIG Christmas Market
Finding Father Christmas
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Late Night Shopping
Wednesday Night Entertainment in Victoria Gardens
Midnight fireworks at 12am Victoria Garden lights
Open-air Carol Service on the forecourt of Truro Methodist Church
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Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market Page 4
Finding Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral Page 8
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• Wednesday Night Entertainment in Victoria Gardens • Late night shopping THURSDAY 1st DECEMBERSATURDAY 31st DECEMBER • Treasure Island at Hall for Cornwall FRIDAY 2nd DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market Week
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• TFM’s BIG Christmas Market • Finding Father Christmas • Street food & drink in Boscawen Street • Late Night Shopping • Wednesday Night Entertainment in Victoria Gardens THURSDAY 8th DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER • TFM’s BIG Christmas Market
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Family Fireworks from 7.30pm and Midnight Fireworks Set off from Truro School, watch from Lemon Quay. For more information go to visittruro.org.uk @visittruro This years fireworks sponsored by NEW YEAR’S EVE CITY COUNCIL