on 28/11/2023
Christmas is all about spending time with your loved ones and family, so why should your furry friends be excluded? We have rounded up the best dog-friendly Christmas Markets in Cornwall in 2023... so don your favourite Christmas jumpers, pop a cute festive collar on your dogs and head out for a merry old time!
Running every weekend now until December 17th, Healeys cyder farm is a family friendly attraction near Truro and Falmouth! A market promising lots of flavour, returning for it’s 7th year. Across 6 festive weekends, the farm and distillery transforms into a winter wonderland filled with mulled drinks, hearty food and all the Cornish traders and Christmas crafts! This year, there is no charge to enter the market. You can visit the restaurant, the farm animals and farm shop as well as the beautiful indoor markets without needing a ticket. Just make sure your dog doesn’t jump on the tables to steal any mince pies!
The bigger than ever Truro markets run from 9-4 daily in the heart of Cornwall. This year, Lemon Quay has the addition of traditional, bespoke Christmas cabins, made here in Cornwall! From Wednesday 29th November, this huge market will be open for late night shopping too - every Wednesday until Christmas. These award winning markets are dog friendly and feature a huge, dedicated street food marquee! What could be better? Featuring hundreds of Cornwall’s best artisan traders and producers, family entertainers and music, the spirit in Truro in December is unmissable.
Stay nearby at The Valley Cottages, 5* Luxury holiday park with dog-friendly facilities.
Falmouth’s festivities return! Falmouth is known for its vibrant, welcoming atmosphere and for being incredibly dog friendly- so this is a special festive weekend not to miss. With snowy streets, a magical snow train, street performers, live music, a Victorian carousel, and lots of Christmas cheer and treats. Plus, there are so many dog friendly cafes and restaurants in Falmouth too.
Held in the shipyard by the harbour at the start of December, Porthleven are promising their most magical Christmas Market yet. Featuring over 60 amazing small businesses and traders selling everything from handcrafted jewellery and pottery to delicious beers, wines and preserves - and everything festive in between! Porthleven’s market organisers have pulled together some of the best of Cornwall’s street food vendors to serve up some warming and delicious dinners, and there’s live music and kids entertainment as well. Be sure to search for some doggy gifts from the many stalls!
The enchanting, quaint harbour town of Fowey is a delight throughout the year, with a special charm in the lead-up to Christmas. The Fowey Christmas Market, scattered across different spots in the town, guarantees a weekend filled with festive fun. Opening on Friday evening, the event kicks off with a lantern parade winding through the town, accompanied by the anticipated arrival of Father Christmas. Over the weekend, attendees can savour local and seasonal delicacies, indulge in festive beverages, and explore over 80 stalls owned by local traders. We are sure you’ll find some dog treats here too, and we are sure they’ll love the villages atmosphere and meeting lots of other pampered pooches!
