St Ives at Christmas...

For any of our guests at the Sail Lofts luxury self catering accommodation, in the run up to Christmas there are plenty of things to see and do, other than the more obvious shopping in the towns spectacular array of local boutique shops. Kicking off on Saturday 5^th December, and then every Saturday following running up to the big day, St Ives branch line Christmas Train…

The famous Party Train with magicians and elves will be running between St Erth and St Ives every Saturday, so why not climb on board and visit Santa’s Grotto with all its festive spirit. To gain entry to the Christmas Party Train, buy your regular train ticket at the kiosk (there are family priced offers) then head to the decorated coach, where you will find music, children’s entertainers and each child will receive a goody bag. For more on the train times please follow the link below.

 

Or once darkness has fallen on a December evening, why not join the magical, mystical lantern parade as it lights the way from Barnoon, down past the Tate and along in to Fore Street and then along the Wharf. The wonderful array of lanterns depicts all things St Ives, with seals, mermaids, and perhaps the occasional sea-witch. Should you wish to be part of the making process why not pop along to a lantern-making session at the Barnoon Workshop. To view more on the procession, and workshops please see the link below. 

No run up to Christmas would be complete without a Christmas Panto, so why not book your tickets now to enjoy the Kidz R Us’s take on the traditional, combining the adventures of Robin Hood with the tale of the Babes in the Wood. Join them for this legendary story of courage and friendship as Robin Hood and his loyal band of Merry Men try to outfox the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham and, meanwhile, help Nurse Nellie Nickerlastic protect the Babes from the Sheriff’s hopeless henchmen. It’s packed with pantomime fun and frolics, laughs for all the family, a soundtrack that you will be singing along to until next Christmas and plenty of chances to cheer and boo… 
 
To find out more about St Ives in December, please call our booking line on 01736 799175, or to learn more about our luxury self catering apartments our team are in the office Monday to Friday to aid in making your Christmas retreat one to remember.

Katy x 

Christmas availability
December availability
Christmas Party Train
St Ives Lantern Parade
Kids R Us Pantomime