Truro Christmas Guide 2021 by Visit Truro

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE CITY & RURAL DISTRICT

Celebrate CHRISTMAS IN TRURO

EVENTS, SHOPPING & TRAVEL INFORMATION

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Festive CITY

Fill a basket, and your, belly with festive treats

This guide is a collaboration between Truro City Council, Visit Truro Visitor Information Centre & Truro Businesses Improvement District (Truro BID)

Design and production: janpeterthompson.co.uk Illustration: natasharobinson.co.uk Base maps ©OpenStreetMap contributors, data from OpenStreetMap and OpenStreetMap Foundation

Find the perfect gifts in Truros' festive markets

Welcome TO CHRISTMAS IN TRURO

t’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate Christmas in Truro with festive fun for all the family, including new events that we’re sure you will love, and some of Truro’s most treasured pastimes. What does Christmas in Truro mean? It means the Farmers Market, where you can get a taste of a true Cornish Christmas, where the smell of tempting Christmas treats fills the air. It means the Hall for Cornwall, where you can go to the pantomime and shout ‘it’s behind you’ at the top of your voice. It means late night shopping, navigating your way around the cobbled streets under the mesmerising Christmas lights, with the sound of those classic Christmas tunes ringing out around the city. This year, we are also going to make new memories. Father Christmas himself will be ready and waiting in the Crypt at the Cathedral, ready to hear all about what your child wants to find under the tree on Christmas morning. You can also relax in Victoria Gardens in the glow of the new Christmas lights, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Use this guide to find out more about how we are celebrating Christmas in Truro this year. For more detailed information and updates, please go to our website, visittruro.org.uk, and follow our social media pages @visittruro. From everyone here in Truro - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Enjoy Truro's famous Christmas markets and lights

For more information find us at the Visitor Information Centre on Boscawen Street, call us, or visit our website. 

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FRIDAY

Festive Friday marks the start of the Christmas celebrations in Truro.

estive Friday will be on Friday 19th of November, and many events will be taking place across the city to welcome the festive season. The main event will be the Christmas lights switch-on, in partnership with Pirate FM and Truro BID. Pirate FMs Johnny Cowling and Lucy Start will be broadcasting from Boscawen Street from 3pm, building up to the much anticipated switch-on. There will be special entertainment at 6.30pm from the stage in Boscawen Street, organised by the Hall for Cornwall. The lights will then be switched-on by Johnny Cowling, Truro’s Town Crier, Lionel Knight, and cast members from the Hall for Cornwall’s Christmas show, Cinderella. Following the switch-on, Father Christmas will take to his sleigh for a parade around Truro. To see the parade route, turn to pages 6 and 7, where the route is marked on the map.

Along with the City Centre Christmas Lights, you can experience new festive lighting in Truro’s beautiful Victoria Gardens. 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! The Victoria Gardens lights will be switched on during Festive Friday celebrations from 7pm until 8pm. Thereafter, the lights will be illuminated daily between 8am and 10am, and again from 2pm to 5pm. On Wednesdays, 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. Elsewhere in the city, Duchy Fairs will be bringing their Big Festive Cornwall Shop Small Market to Lemon Quay on Friday 19th and

Search Truro’s' Reindeer Trail

Saturday 20th November. Over 60 local traders will be on the Quay across the weekend, helping you to find the perfect Christmas gift. Truro Farmers Market will also be on the Quay across both dates, giving you a taste of a perfect Cornish Christmas. Both markets will be on Lemon Quay until 9pm on Festive Friday to coincide with the lights switch-on. Is there anything better than shopping under the stars? The reindeer trail will also begin on Festive Friday. Illuminated reindeers will be taking pride of place in shop windows, so keep your eyes peeled for our lovely decorative reindeers and see how many you can find. So we can all enjoy Festive Friday safely, the main shopping streets will be traffic free from 11am, including Boscawen Street, St Nicholas Street, King Street, Princes Street, and Duke Street. Park and Ride will also operate later on Friday 19th November, with the last services leaving the City Centre at 9.30pm.

FESTIVE FRIDAY TIMINGS Switch on build up with Pirate FM From 3pm Light Switch-on 7pm entertainment starts 6.30pm Victoria Gardens Lights 7-8pm Big Festive Cornwall Shop Small Market 9am - 9pm Truro Farmers Market 9am - 9pm The Reindeer Trail Illuminated from 7pm For more information 

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Discover a Cornish Christmas in the heart of Our Great Little Festive City with Truro Farmers Market’s BIG Christmas Market.

ruro’s Lemon Quay will be bursting with festive cheer: from the smell of your favourite Christmas treats and the twinkling of the magical Christmas lights, to the decorations and festive crafts lining the market stalls. Running from Wednesday 24th November through to Christmas Eve, you will have plenty of time to visit the open-air market. You can even peruse the market during late night shopping evenings, when the sound of Christmas music and the glow of the lights will guide you around the city. Whether you’re on the lookout for the perfect gift, wanting to soak up the atmosphere of a true Cornish Christmas, or eager to find the perfect addition to your festive feast, the market will have something for you. You will be spoilt for choice with over 100 traders ready and waiting to welcome you to Truro. It will feature an array of the finest Cornish produce. Food lovers

will be tempted by fresh, sustainablycaught fish and shellfish, grass-fed and free-range meat from local farmers, artisan dairy products and all the Christmas essentials. You can even pick up your favourite Cornish tipple to raise a toast on the big day. You can also make a start on the Christmas shopping and let your loved ones know how special they are with a unique gift from some of Cornwall’s best crafters. The market showcases a number of arts and crafts stalls, where you can find handmade soaps, vintage homewares, eye-catching jewellery, and so much more. You can also find the perfect pairing to your Christmas tree with beautiful, handmade decorations. 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.

Come and join this Christmas shopping experience with Truro Farmers Market. Dates and times: Wed 24 Nov - Sun 28 Nov Wed 1 Dec - Sun 5 Dec Wed 8 Dec - Sun 12 Dec Wed 15 Dec - Fri 24 Dec Normal hours 9am - 5pm Wednesdays 9am - 9pm Sundays 10am - 4pm Christmas Eve 10am - 2pm For a list of traders and more information visit the TFM website or Facebook page. trurofarmers.co.uk

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PARADE ROUTE Starting at a stage on Boscawen Street Parade this year's parade will head towards start/finish Victoria Square, in a loop past the Royal Cornwall Museum, then back along Parade Boscawen and Princes Street, Lemon route Quay before finishing at the stage. 7

Christmas Father at Truro Cathedral FINDING

Join Coppice Theatre this December for a unique storytelling and grotto experience.

ather Christmas is hiding in his grotto somewhere in Truro Cathedral and the elves need your help to find him. As you walk around the Cathedral, you will hear the stories of James Bubb, the first Clerk of Works of Truro Cathedral in the 1800s. You will also hear the tale of the Cathedral Mouse, who wishes they could sing with the children in the choir. This Christmas, their

dream comes true and you will be able to hear the mouse sing in St Mary’s Chapel. You will then get the chance to meet Father Christmas once his hiding place has been uncovered, where 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.

Enjoy the festivities at Truro Cathedral with a range of carol services, as well as the traditional Midnight Mass and Christmas Day service.

28 NOV Advent Carol Service 18:00

18 DEC Truro Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert 19:30

23 & 24 DEC Nine Lessons and Carols 19:00

Search for Father Christmas with the elves

SAVE THE DATE Wednesday 1st December Wednesday 8th December Wednesday 15th December Wednesday 22nd December There will be 12 shows to join each Wednesday. Times 15.00, 15.20, 15.40, 16.00, 16.20, 16.40, 17.00, 17.20, 17.40, 18.00, 18.20, 18.40.

24 DEC Midnight Mass 23:00

25 DEC Christmas Day Service 10:00

30 DEC Pets Carol Service 14:00 For more information go to trurocathedral.org.uk

To book tickets for this magical Christmas experience, go to coppicetheatre.co.uk/ffc With special thanks to Truro Cathedral and Truro BID.

Festive diary DATES FOR THE

BIG Christmas Market

FROM FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER

WEEK BEGINNING 29th NOVEMBER

Christmas Lights in Victoria Gardens. Illuminated daily

Made in Cornwall Christmas Market

FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER Festive Friday, Lights Switch-on, parade and more

MONDAY 29TH NOVEMBER Christmas Lights in Victoria Gardens, illuminated daily TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER Made in Cornwall Christmas Market

Duchy Fairs Big Festive Cornwall Shop Small Market

WEDNESDAY 1ST DECEMBER Made in Cornwall Christmas Market

Illuminated Reindeer Trail SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER Duchy Fairs Big Festive Cornwall Shop Small Market.

Late night shopping Finding Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral Truro Farmers Market’s Big

Look out Christmas Market for the Wednesday Night entertainment Reindeer in Victoria Gardens Trail

FROM WEDNESDAY 1ST DECEMBER SUNDAY 2ND JANUARY Cinderella at the Hall for Cornwall

WEEK BEGINNING 22nd NOVEMBER

MONDAY 22ND NOVEMBER Christmas Lights in Victoria Gardens, illuminated daily WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER Late night shopping Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market Wednesday Night entertainment in Victoria Gardens THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

THURSDAY 2ND DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market Made in Cornwall Christmas Market FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SUNDAY 5TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market The Alverton’s Great Christmas Market

FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SUNDAY 28TH NOVEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

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WEEK BEGINNING 6th DECEMBER

WEEK BEGINNING 20th DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 8TH DECEMBER Late Night Shopping

Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

Finding Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral

TUESDAY 21ST DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER Christmas Lights in Victoria Gardens, illuminated daily

Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market Wednesday Night entertainment in Victoria Gardens

MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER Christmas Lights in Victoria Gardens, illuminated daily

WEDNESDAY 22ND DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

Late night Shopping

FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

Jack Frost 5: Walkabout theatre show

SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

WEEK BEGINNING 13th DECEMBER MONDAY 13TH DECEMBER Christmas Lights in Victoria Gardens, illuminated daily

WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER Late Night Shopping

Finding Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral

THURSDAY 23RD DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market End the year with FRIDAY 24TH DECEMBER a bang Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

NEW YEAR’S EVE Family Fireworks - 19.30 Midnight Fireworks Roy Curtis

FIND OUT MORE

Finding Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral

Festive Friday Page 2

Jack Frost 5: Walkabout theatre show

The reindeer trail Page 2

Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market

Victoria Gardens lights Page 2 Duchy Fairs Big Festive Cornwall Shop Small Market Page 2 Truro Farmers Market’s Big Christmas Market Page 4 Finding Father Christmas at Truro Cathedral. Page 8 Jack Frost 5 See website New Year's Eve Fireworks See website For details on all events, including times, locations and how to book tickets, please visit our website.  visittruro.org.uk

SHOPPING IN TRURO Put the fun back into Christmas shopping and come and see what Truro has to offer.

ur Great Little City is home to an array of independent shops and high-street brands, so we are confident you will be able to find the perfect gift. Late-night shopping, a favourite Christmas fixture, is back each Wednesday from Wednesday 24th November to Wednesday 22nd December. Is there anything better than strolling down the cobbled streets under the beautiful Christmas lights? To add to the festive experience, enjoy street food and entertainment every Saturday from Saturday 27th November to Saturday 18th December, and on all late-night shopping dates. If you do get stuck with your Christmas shopping, the Visit Truro social media campaign, What’s in the Window, will show you what you can expect to find in Truro’s independent shops.

FREE PARKING

Warm up with some late night shopping

Save the date for Free Parking Day, which will be on Saturday 4th December. On this date, you can park in any Cornwall Council car park in Truro for free! The Park and Ride service in Truro will also be free on this day. Don’t forget that parking is free after 4pm in Cornwall Council long-stay car parks, and from 5pm in Cornwall Council short-stay car parks. The Park and Ride will also operate a later service on Friday 19th November and on all Wednesday late-night shopping dates. The last services will leave the City Centre at 9.30pm.

The What’s in the Window campaign will help you do a bit of window shopping from the comfort of your own home and the elves at Visit Truro will do the hard work for you. The digital campaign, brought to you by Visit Truro, will run via social media, so make sure you’re following our Instagram page and like our page on Facebook.

GIFT IDEAS INCLUDE

TRAFFIC FREE TRURO

To help us spread out and enjoy shopping safely, the streets will be traffic-free on select days. Friday 19th November Road closures in Boscawen Street, St Nicholas Street, King Street, Princes Street, and Duke Street from 11.00. Wednesdays from 24th November until 22nd December Road closures in Boscawen Street, St Nicholas Street, King Street, Princes Street, and Duke Street from 15.00. Saturdays from 27th November until 18th December Road closures in Boscawen Street, St Nicholas Street, King Street, Princes Street, and Duke Street all day.

The Big Stuff Children’s gifts For the Tricky Ones: Gift vouchers Stocking fillers and Secret Santas Cards, crackers and crafts: DIY gifts Foodies: Food, drink and local produce Who have you forgotten? Last minute gifts. Follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts for weekly ideas and offers.   @visittruro

For more information on shopping in Truro go to visittruro.org.uk/shopping 13

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.

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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.

TAXIS

There are two city-centre taxi ranks – Boscawen Street (next to Coinage Hall) and Quay Street (short walk from Lemon Quay).

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Just a short distance from the A30, the dual carriageway that links Cornwall to the M5, driving to Truro couldn’t be easier. • • • •

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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'.

See map inside for parking.

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