As Padstow’s Christmas Fayre celebrates the best of Cornwall’s coastal community, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on those who dedicate their lives to supporting the people at its heart — the fishermen. The Fisherman’s Mission has been a lifeline for fishing families for more than 140 years, offering practical, emotional, and spiritual […]
At the heart of the Padstow Christmas Fayre is community — and that means celebrating not just what makes Padstow special but also supporting those who help keep our coastal community safe, strong, and thriving all year round. That’s why we’re proud to announce that the 2025 Padstow Christmas Fayre is supporting three incredible charities whose work is deeply […]
We chat to Mike England from Padstow Lifeboat about life at sea, the strength of the crew, and what it means to serve the local community. What does Christmas on duty look like for the Padstow Lifeboat crew? Any festive traditions at the station? Christmas on duty is just like any other time of year. Padstow RNLI volunteer crew […]
We’re feeling the festive spirit in Padstow — and now you can too, wherever you are in the UK.
Coming to Padstow Christmas Fayre? Where to go and what to see in and around Padstow in December
After a year without Padstow’s beloved Christmas Festival, the harbour town’s festive sparkle is set to return. The brand-new Padstow Christmas Fayre — a free, community-led four-day celebration of Cornish food, drink, and Christmas spirit — will bring the magic back from December 4–7. With chef demos, street food, artisan markets, and festive entertainment, it’s a joyful new chapter for one of Cornwall’s favourite winter events.
This Christmas at Padstow Christmas Fayre, we spoke to Lucy Jones from Cornish Food Box about how supporting local Cornish produce can build a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system – and why it matters during the festive season.
