Padstow Christmas Fayre 2025 - Cowries St Merryn - Holiday Home

A Festive Feast by the Harbour – Just Minutes from Cowries, St Merryn

If you’re looking for the perfect way to kick off the festive season during your stay at Cowries St Merryn, the brand-new Padstow Christmas Fayre is an event you won’t want to miss. Set against the backdrop of Padstow’s pretty harbour – only a short drive from St Merryn – this four-day celebration brings together the very best of Cornwall’s food, drink, and community spirit.

A Festive Food Event With Heart

The Padstow Christmas Fayre is free to attend and proudly community-led, making it a warm and welcoming event for locals, holidaymakers, families and foodies alike. Even better, it has a charitable core, raising funds for causes close to Cornwall’s coastal communities, including:

Hospitality Action
The Fisherman’s Mission
Padstow Lifeboat

So while you’re enjoying the festive atmosphere, you’ll also be supporting the people who keep Cornwall’s hospitality and fishing heritage thriving.

A Star-Studded Chef Line-Up

Cornwall’s culinary scene takes centre stage at the Fayre. Across the long weekend, more than 50 celebrated chefs will be hosting live demos, tastings and masterclasses. Expect big names including:

Rick Stein
Paul Ainsworth
Emily Scott
Mark Hix

Whether you’re a keen cook or simply love great food, this is an unmissable opportunity to see some of the region’s top talent bring festive flavours to life.

Something for Everyone

Beyond the chef demos, the Fayre is packed with seasonal activities and local treasures. Highlights include:

✨ Artisan Market – Discover handmade gifts, local produce, foodie treats and festive crafts
🎇 Firework Display – Lighting up the harbour with a spectacular evening show
🕯️ Lantern Parade – A charming community-led procession that brings the town together
🎶 Live Music & Carols – Enjoy traditional carols and performances throughout the weekend
🎄 Workshops & Masterclasses – Perfect for picking up new skills or festive inspiration

Whether you’re browsing the stalls, sipping something warm, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the Padstow Christmas Fayre is the perfect addition to your winter getaway.

Stay Just Around the Corner at Cowries St Merryn

After a day of festive exploring, return to your cosy base at Cowries St Merryn. Our holiday home is ideally located for easy access to Padstow, the seven beautiful bays, incredible coastal walks and all the winter festivities the area has to offer.

If you’re planning a December escape or looking for the perfect pre-Christmas break, the Padstow Christmas Fayre is the ideal excuse to visit.