What's On in Cornwall in January 2027: Every Date

Short answer: January 2027 in Cornwall starts with the New Year's Day swims (Friday 1 January), the last nights of the light trails (to 2 January), the Bodmin Wassail on Twelfth Night (Wednesday 6 January) and The Storytellers at Truro Cathedral (11 to 16 January). Eden's ice rink and Lanhydrock's Winter Welcome run all month, and the Cornish Pirates play at home on Saturday 2 January.

January is Cornwall's quiet month, which suits people who like empty beaches and big skies. The events are fewer, but there are good ones, and some are free. Here is every date we have confirmed, week by week, with links to the full guides. For the month before, see what's on in December 2026.

Week 1: New Year (1 to 3 January)

• Friday 1 January: New Year's Day swims. Guides list a midday swim at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth and a midday charity swim at Newquay Harbour, plus Harlyn Bay and Readymoney Cove; Looe's is a charity swim for the RNLI off East Looe beach. These are informal, so check local posts for times. New Year's Day swims 2027 and Looe's swim.
• Saturday 2 January: the final listed date for Heligan's Night Garden (entry from 4:15pm) and Eden's Christmas evenings. The Cornish Pirates host Worcester Warriors at Mennaye Field, Penzance. Pirates home games.
• To 3 January: Mousehole Harbour Lights and Cornwall Winter Wonderland at Pool.
• Into the first days of January: the Enys Lantern Trail.

Week 2: Twelfth Night (4 to 10 January)

• Wednesday 6 January: the Bodmin Wassail, listed for Twelfth Night, visits pubs through the evening. Orchard wassails also run from late December to February at Cotehele, Pentire near Wadebridge, Newquay, St Austell and St Ives, though most 2027 dates are not announced. Wassailing in Cornwall.
• Winter opening hours are shorter, so check opening days before you drive to any attraction.

Week 3: Storytellers at Truro Cathedral (11 to 17 January)

• Monday 11 to Saturday 16 January: The Storytellers by Luxmuralis, an immersive light and sound installation at Truro Cathedral. Timed entry every 20 minutes from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Adults £11, children aged 5 to 18 £8.50, family ticket £27; the 16 January session showed as sold out, so check other nights. The Storytellers guide.

Week 4 and 5: Burns Night and the long middle (18 to 31 January)

• Monday 25 January: Burns Night. We have not found a confirmed list of Cornish Burns Night suppers, so ask your local pub or restaurant.
• If the weather turns, here is where to watch the sea safely: storm watching in Cornwall.

All month

• Eden's ice rink (to 21 February) and ice skating in Cornwall.
• Lanhydrock's Winter Welcome: free, 10:30am to 4:30pm daily, in the Hub Building.
• Barns-Graham at Tate St Ives: daily 10am to 5:20pm, £14.
• Beach dog restrictions ease over winter: where to go with the dog.

Towns that stay open

For what stays open in January, see our winter guides for St Ives, Padstow, Newquay, Truro, Mousehole and Porthleven.

Next: what's on in Cornwall in February 2027.

Common questions

What is on in Cornwall in January 2027?

New Year's Day swims on 1 January, the last nights of the light trails on 2 January, the Bodmin Wassail on 6 January, The Storytellers at Truro Cathedral from 11 to 16 January, and all-month ice skating at Eden and Lanhydrock's free Winter Welcome.

Is Cornwall worth visiting in January?

Yes, if you like quiet beaches, big seas and cheap parking. Many attractions have shorter hours or close for the month, so check before you drive.

When does the Eden Project ice rink close?

On 21 February 2027, according to Eden's published dates.

When is the Bodmin Wassail?

It is listed for Twelfth Night, Wednesday 6 January 2027.

Are there New Year's Day swims in Cornwall?

Yes. Guides list midday swims at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth and Newquay Harbour, with Looe's charity swim for the RNLI off East Looe beach. They are informal, so check local posts.

Dates, prices and times are the organisers' to change — check the official page before you travel or book. Spotted something we've got wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.