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What's on in Cornwall for Children during the Christmas HolidayIf you are thinking about staying in Cornwall with the family for a few days over the Christmas Holidays you will be spoilt for choice for festive events to visit with kids of all ages, from meeting Father Christmas and his elves in magical grottos to ice skating at Eden! Here are some of our favourite activities, for the family to enjoy in Cornwall during the holiday season: Christmas at Newquay Zoo 15th and 16th December This event is bound to be a winner with all the family and located just down the A30 it is within easy reach of Badgers' Sett. The kids will love meeting Santa and the cute little elves in his magical grotto while everyone gets to enjoy the antics of the naughty monkeys and merecats unwrapping their early christmas presents along with their other animal friends at this ever popular zoo! There is also a festive candy cane trail for the the little ones to follow, plus a chance to boogie on down with the elves at the zoo's silent disco. Santa by Steam - 1st December to 24th December 'All Aboard' ! The kids will be enthralled throughout the hour long trip on this beautiful old steam train, where they get to meet Santa and if they have been very good .... will receive a present from the man himself ! There will be plenty of photo opportunities to capture this enchanting time and create some wonderful memories to look back on in later Years. Mousehole Harbour Lights - 15th December to 4th January A definite 'must do' for the whole family over the Christmas Holidays - The Mousehole Lights never fail to amaze, they are simply stunning and attract thousands of visitors each Year! Wrap up warm and take the kids along to see this colourful spectacularl, They will adore the cute cats, glowing serpents and festive christmas decorations twinkling and reflecting around the pretty little harbour. ![]() Traders join in the fun, with many extending their usual opening times, allowing visitors to to browse the locally produced goods on sale and refuel on the fantastic variety of food and drink available to suit all tastes ! Find out more about The Mousehole Harbour Lights Nestled in a pretty valley and surrounded by beautiful moorland countryside, yet just five miles from the A38 and six miles from the A30, Badgers' Sett Holiday Cottages are positioned in a central location within Cornwall, enabling easy access to the best events that the County has to offer throughout The Festive Season. |