Thousands flock to Cornwall Gold’s inaugural Christmas market
Cornwall Gold’s inaugural Christmas market at the weekend has been hailed as “an enormous success”, having drawn thousands of visitors to the historic attraction.
Despite the less than favourable weather conditions, the attraction saw record numbers of café sales too, bucking what has been a downward trend for many attractions across the South West this year.
Welcoming 26 stall holders, the Christmas Market showcased a variety of local products from local vodka producers Tan Dowr to artists Kernow Coast Creative and Jimaginations as well as AgeUK Cornwall and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Friday morning also saw the Treleigh School Choir sing to shoppers while Father Christmas made several appearances over the four days.
All visitors were able to take advantage of the free, interactive Tolgus Mill exhibition. A vital piece of Cornish heritage, the exhibition details Cornish Tin Milling, with the onsite Grade II Listed Tolgus Mill also open for visitors to experience.
Mike Taylor from Cornwall Gold said: “We are absolutely thrilled with how successful our first Christmas market has been and the impressive footfall is testament to the local community’s interest in supporting local artisans in the comfort of Cornwall Gold. Offering an indoor Christmas Market experience, surrounded by Cornish history, really makes us stand out. Just off the A30, visitors were able to shop at their leisure in the warm and dry without worrying about car parking, thanks to the free parking in our large car park.
“Add to this our beautiful jewellery showroom, fabulous café, free interactive exhibition and free panning for gold, and it’s safe to say, we really do have something that not many other locations can offer.
“I would like to thank the entire team at Cornwall Gold who have worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Their efforts have paid off and I am pleased to confirm that our Christmas market will be a firm fixture on the Cornish Christmas calendar from now on.”
