What’s on in November: Cornwall’s Diary
With Christmas just around the corner, we can feel the festive charm of Cornwall spread to all of the events and activities embedded into our picturesque coastal county. Festivals, fireworks and Christmas fairs are the tip of this chilled month’s iceberg – Cornwall still has so much to offer. Dive into the local excitement and get ready to enjoy the buzz of merriment build in anticipation for December…
2ND-5TH NOVEMBER: CORNISH FILM FESTIVAL, THE POLY, FALMOUTH
Where: 10 minute walk from The Greenbank
Cornwall is a county awash with creativity. The Cornish Film Festival is a huge showcase of the best and the brightest of local and international talents. The Poly Theatre is part of the rustic charm and will be screening local shorts and renowned classics for three days as a pop-up event, in Falmouth’s quaint and inviting theatre. If this whets your artistic appetite, the festival winners will be shown in a larger cinema, in the young and vibrant town of Newquay.
5TH NOVEMBER: FALMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS FIREWORK DISPLAY, FALMOUTH CRICKET CLUB
Where: 30 minute walk or 6 minute drive from us
Add a little spark to your stay by helping to celebrate and raise money with Falmouth’s firefighters. Each year on Guy Fawkes Night, our community gets together with an astonishing array of fireworks, good food and good fun. With the money being shared to local organisations and good causes, we welcome you to the biggest display in the county!
12TH – 13TH NOVEMBER: FALMOUTH CONTEMPORARY POETRY FESTIVAL
Where: right on our doorstep!
A feast of contemporary poetry in Falmouth, expect performances from some of the UK’s most celebrated and compelling poets. There will be raucous poetry slams, intimate readings, dynamic discussions, open-mic events, workshops and other ‘fringe’ events around Falmouth including the university, art gallery, boat park and the watersports centre. Poetry will even be taking to the water with a cruise up the River Fal, with a chance to read your words on the waves.
13TH NOVEMBER: PUB QUIZ NIGHT, THE WORKING BOAT
Where: underneath the hotel
The perfect Sunday night in. Join us for our inaugural pub quiz and we’ll include a pasty on us for all entrants. Prizes up for grabs, supplied by our friends at Skinner’s Brewery. There will be plenty of refreshments available and a fun, lively atmosphere…so come sink a few with us!
17TH NOVEMBER: CORNWALL MACMILLAN CHRISTMAS FAIR, EDEN PROJECT
Where: 50 minute drive from the hotel
The Eden Project will once again play host to this wonderful Christmas fair, bringing with it a huge range of stalls from Cornwall and beyond. As well as an abundance of gifts, stocking fillers, clothing and jewellery, you’ll be spoilt for choice with local food and drink produce. A staggering £55,000 was raised at the fair in 2015 – the biggest amount in the event’s 24-year history – and this year hopes to be the best yet. Tickets are £15, to include admission to Eden, a light lunch and drink. Also, Eden’s ice rink will be open, if you’re looking to extend the festivities.
23RD NOVEMBER: TRURO CITY OF LIGHTS
Where: 20 minute drive from The Greenbank
Nothing heralds the beginning of the festive season quite like this magical midwinter lantern festival. The event is a vividly creative celebration incorporating art, music, dance and, of course, light. Admire giant handmade lanterns as they are carefully carried through the streets in a dazzling procession, then warm up with a hot toddy from one of Truro’s many shops or cafes.
Our top tip: Head to Boscawen Street or Lemon Street for the best places to see the parade (and get there early, as it gets extremely busy.)
26TH NOVEMBER: ST AUSTELL BREWERY CELTIC BEER FESTIVAL
Where: 50 minute drive from the hotel or an easy train journey
The biggest party of the year for ale lovers across the county, make your way to St Austell Brewery for a true taste of the South West’s best lagers, stouts and ciders. Held in their ancient cellars, enjoy live bands playing all day and night, and sample over 130 tipples, including limited edition beers brewed just for the festival.
29TH NOVEMBER – 10TH DECEMBER: #LOVEFALMOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, THE POLY, FALMOUTH
Where: 10 minute walk from us
Check out this culmination of a six-month long social media photography competition, where over 800 entries were received. From the touching to the humorous, explore the 30 winning shots showing the connection and depth of feeling that people have with Falmouth. Other beautiful elements of film and written narrative will also be showcased.
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