St Ives this December

Make the most of St Ives this December...

Here is our pick of events not to be missed in St Ives this Christmas:

Saturday 1st December - Ice cream competition starts.

Thursday 6th December - Santa arrives into St Ives by lifeboat with the RNLI and then proceeds to the Guildhall. The atmosphere should be great as pantomime characters (courtesy of Kidz R Us) parade around town, entertainers and buskers line the streets and of course the jingle parade to the Guildhall. This is also the first of the late night shopping events.

Friday 7th December - The turning on of the Christmas lights and another evening of late night shopping.

Saturday 8th December - Santa Party Train from St Erth - more details to follow.

Saturday 15th December - Lots and lots going on in St Ives on this Saturday with the Santa Party Train making the perfect transport to avoid any parking hassle. There will be a Christmas Market at the Guildhall, treasure hunt, and many shops and areas will be holding special events such as the Sloop Craft Market and the Drill Hall.

Thursday 20th December - Community carols on the harbour beach.

21st, 22nd and 27th December - The renowned Kidz R Us will be showcasing Mother Goose.

Thursday 27th December - World Guinness Book of Records for the most surfing santa's ever! Hosted by St Ives Surf School.

This is just a selection of what is going on in St Ives this December, for more information visit the brilliant St Ives in December website.