Visit Padstow's first Christmas Festival

From December 4th – 7th 2008 the beautiful Cornish town of Padstow invites you to a deluxe Christmas event. Escape the madness of Christmas shopping in the big cities and get away from it all in our relaxing harbour town. Our boutique shops will be staying open for late night Christmas shopping, while some great Christmas themed food suppliers, organic producers, and one-off gift purveyors all local to Padstow will be offering their wares across the weekend.

With twinkling Christmas lights around the harbour – the town is a perfect romantic winter getaway. Join us on the harbour where our illustrious wine bar Bin Two will host carols round the Christmas tree. Mulled wine and mince pies will keep you warm and a brass band will accompany.

The town’s array of shops will stay open until late to provide great Christmas shopping opportunities. Choose from local vintage-style homewares at Teri Water’s and crafts at Dukeswood to Tidings that sells Christmas goods year-round. Well known brands such as Fat Face and White Stuff will throw also be throwing their doors open. Perfect if you need to shop after hours.

Padstow’s celebrity chef Rick Stein will be signing copies of his latest book for visitors at Stein’s Deli on Saturday 6th December. The Seafood Restaurant is offering a three course lunch menu for £28.50. St Petroc’s Bistro is offering a three course lunch menu for £17.50 and there will be seasonal food demonstrations at the Seafood School on the 5th December.

And for something a little different? Our piece de resistance. Padstow’s first ever Christmas Market harks after the traditional Christmas markets. Choose from gifts from artisan producers local to Padstow. With a wide range of food, drink and homewares we have the perfect Christmas presents all wrapped up in Padstow.

End the weekend with Christmas carols at the historic St Petroc’s church in the old town on Sunday, followed by a hearty Sunday lunch at Padstow’s world-famous array of restaurants and pubs.

And when the Christmas festivities have captured you for as long as possible – head towards the unspoilt coastline to blow the cobwebs away and stroll along peaceful beaches free of the summer crowds.

A full programme of events will be uploaded onto www.padstowlive.com in the lead up to the event; the website also has more information about the town and accommodation.