Short answer: St Agnes hasn't published its 2026 Christmas dates yet. In 2024 the lights were switched on in Churchtown on Sunday 1 December at 4:45pm with carols, and the late-night shopping evening (with a lantern parade and Father Christmas) was a Friday in early December, 5–8pm. We'll add this year's dates as soon as they're out.
St Agnes does a proper village Christmas: lights in Churchtown, a lantern parade made by local schoolchildren, a grotto and carols. Here's how it usually runs.
Not announced yet. In 2024 it was Sunday 1 December at 4:45pm in Churchtown, with carol singing; roads were closed from 4:30 to 6pm and buses diverted. Expect a similar slot, around the start of December.
These are last confirmed for 2024. We'll update this page with 2026 dates.
Reppers Coombe council car park (above the cove) is free in winter and takes cash; Trelawney Road is closest to Churchtown. Expect road closures in the village on switch-on evening. St Agnes parking.
The St Agnes Hotel is opposite the church with an open fire; the Driftwood Spars is down by the cove. Best pubs in St Agnes.
Redruth's switch-on is Saturday 5 December: Redruth in Lights 2026. Every town: Christmas in Cornwall 2026.
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