{"id":4868,"date":"2021-11-12T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cbh.dwmclient.co.uk\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:17:32","slug":"st-ives-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/st-ives-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in St Ives 2021: Staycation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>This Christmas in St Ives, enjoy the many festivities around the town!<\/h4>\n<p>From local St Ives Christmas markets, to Santa Claus coming to town at high tide.<\/p>\n<p>December in St Ives is a magical place with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/winter-breaks-cornwall.html\"><strong>winter holiday to Cornwall<\/strong><\/a> being a perfect way to unwind before or after the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read our guide to Christmas in St Ives to find out what\u2019s going on\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/11\/Children-looking-at-a-Christmas-Tree-in-the-snow.jpg\" alt=\"Children looking at a Christmas Tree in the snow.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Santa Claus is Coming to St Ives<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for the arrival of Father Christmas this December in St Ives!<\/p>\n<p>Santa will be ditching the sleigh and arriving by RNLI lifeboat.<\/p>\n<p>Catch him sailing in on <strong>Friday 3rd December<\/strong> to St Ives harbour at <strong>6pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find him over the weekend at the <strong>Kidz R Us Theatre<\/strong> on <strong>3rd and 4th December<\/strong> between <strong>12 and 4pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>St Ives Christmas Lights Switch On<\/h2>\n<p>To get the spirit of Christmas in St Ives in full swing, head to the town centre and see the beautiful Christmas lights.<\/p>\n<p>The St Ives Christmas lights had a soft switch on at the end of October to avoid crowds.<\/p>\n<p>The sparkling streets make a wonderful backdrop for evening strolls and walks to the pub.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>St Ives Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p>This year the <strong>St Ives Guildhall<\/strong> will host the St Ives Christmas Market.<\/p>\n<p>Running from <strong>Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th December<\/strong>, you can find a range of beautiful and locally made products.<\/p>\n<p>Support local businesses this Christmas in St Ives by purchasing some unique gifts, from bags made from recycled materials to fragrant candles.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/11\/basket-of-christmas-decorations.jpg\" alt=\"basket of christmas decorations.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Una Spa Christmas Fayre<\/h2>\n<p>Visit this delightful fayre this Christmas in St Ives, hosted by Una Spa.<\/p>\n<p>This small event will showcase local vendors, artists and craftspeople.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect chance to pick up some special gifts, or just buy a Christmas treat for yourself!<\/p>\n<p>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/23mKmbf8h\">Una Spa Christmas Fayre event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Christmas Window Competition<\/h2>\n<p>Santa&#8217;s elves have been busy arranging the St Ives Christmas Window Competition.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from <strong>22nd November<\/strong>, you can vote at The Wharf Post Office or the Library for the best Christmas displays around the town.<\/p>\n<p>The final judging will take place on <strong>11th December<\/strong> and winners will be announced.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/11\/Little-boy-looking-at-a-Christmas-shop-window.jpg\" alt=\"Little boy looking at a Christmas shop window.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Live Events<\/h2>\n<p>Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates Pantomime<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a brilliant night at <strong>Kidz R Us Theatre<\/strong> watching a fun-filled pantomime!<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s panto is full of marauding pirates and ocean adventures.<\/p>\n<p>Shows will be running on <strong>20th \u2013 23rd and 27th \u2013 30th December<\/strong>, with a <strong>2pm<\/strong> and a <strong>6:30pm<\/strong> show each.<\/p>\n<p>More information and tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/kidzrus.net\/\">Kidz R Us website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Carbis Bay Holidays offer a range of beautiful self-catering holiday cottages perfect for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/christmas-st-ives-cornwall.html\"><strong>Christmas break in Cornwall<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re just seeking some time away either side of the festive season, browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk\/winter-short-breaks.html\">winter short breaks<\/a> for a quick winter sun getaway.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><small>Adapted from original content by Tony Townsend.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Christmas in St Ives, enjoy the many festivities around the town! 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