Plymouth festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Plymouth & East Cornwall

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Plymouth & East Cornwall. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 10 events across Plymouth & East Cornwall
  • Updated 15 October 2026

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10 Christmas events in Plymouth

10 family Christmas events across 8 venues in Plymouth & East Cornwall. The first is on Friday 13 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 3 of them on Christmas Eve.

5–24 Dec

Santa by Steam

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides

  • Bodmin General, Bodmin
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

6–20 Dec

Breakfast with Santa

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • The Box, Plymouth
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

12–13 Dec

Christmas Fair at Mount Edgcumbe

Santa's grotto · Markets & fairs

  • Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Cremyll
  • Age not given
  • Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Plymouth & East CornwallMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Plymouth

Where can we meet Santa in Plymouth?

10 Santa's grottos are listed in Plymouth.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Plymouth?

9 events in Plymouth suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Are there Christmas markets for families in Plymouth?

One Christmas market or fair is listed in Plymouth.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Plymouth?

8 events in Plymouth welcome babies under one.

Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Plymouth?

One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Plymouth.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Plymouth?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 3 events in Plymouth are on that day.

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Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Plymouth?

Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Plymouth: quieter, calmer times with more space.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Plymouth?

9 events in Plymouth are indoors — handy if the weather turns.