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Lantern Parade & Trenance Cottage Light Switch On
Newquay's Christmas season begins with a procession of handmade lanterns from schools, families and residents through Trenance Gardens, ending with the light switch-on at the historic Trenance Cottages.
Editor’s pickThe start of Newquay's Christmas: handmade lanterns through Trenance Gardens and the cottages lit up.
Key information
- When
- Friday, 20 November 2026 at 17:30 – 20:00
- Where
- Trenance Heritage CottagesTrenance Road, Newquay TR7 2HWMore at this venueMap
- Price
- Not listed: check the ticket page
About this event
Join us as Newquay’s Christmas celebrations begin with the annual Lantern Parade and Trenance Cottage Light Switch On. Bringing together local schools, families and residents, this much-loved community event sees a procession of colourful handmade lanterns make its way through Trenance Gardens before gathering at Trenance Cottages for the official Christmas light switch on, illuminating the historic cottages for the festive season.
Sources
- Original listing: newquay.gov.uk/events/lantern-parade-trenance-cottage…
- Also listed: visitnewquay.org/whats-on/newquay-lantern-parade-2026-p… · Visit Newquay
