Christmas at Trebah 2026
Festive fun for all ages!
Christmas at Trebah is always a very special time and we’ll have a magical line-up of festive events to make the season sparkle. As always, our Visitor Centre will be decked out with a fantastic display of Christmas trees and decorations crafted from plants found in the garden, celebrating Trebah’s unique natural beauty. With creativity, music, storytelling, and festive flavours all around, Christmas at Trebah promises an unforgettable celebration filled with warmth, wonder, and the spirit of the season.
Look below to find out more about the exciting range of workshops and events happening at Trebah this Christmas, with more to be announced soon.
Stories With Santa
5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 December
Enjoy a festive story with Santa in the magical log cabin at Trebah Garden, with a photo opportunity and a chance to write a letter to Santa.
Stories With Santa – Relaxed Sessions
12 December & 13 December
A more relaxed Stories With Santa session, for those who’d benefit from an environment with fewer people
Jolly Joke Christmas Trail
21 November – 6 January
Follow Santa’s Christmassy jolly jokes through the wintery garden – listen to his pre-recorded messages and try to figure out the answer before reaching the next joke.
Botanical Ink Christmas Cards
Tuesday 24 November, 10am – 12pm
Enjoy a festive session of creating botanical cards with award-winning and RHS Gold medalist illustrator Sarah Humphrey.
Festive Wreath Making Workshops
27 & 28 November, 3 – 5 December
Create your own festive wreath this Christmas, with Plant Centre and Nursery Manager Debbie. Sessions are available throughout the day.
Willow Angel Tree Topper Workshop
Saturday 28 November, 10am – 4pm
Create a beautiful handmade festive willow angel using natural willow, ribbons, and decorations.
Christmas Lunches at Trebah Kitchen
1- 20 December, 12pm – 3pm
Enjoy a delicious 2 or 3 course Christmas lunch with family and friends at Trebah Kitchen this December, with a hearty festive menu curated by our chefs. Booking is essential.
Festive Willow Decoration Workshop
Wednesday 9 December, 10am – 4pm
A festive willow decoration workshop creating handmade stars, trees and reindeer.
Festive Mantlepiece Garland Workshop
Thursday 10 December, 11am – 3pm
A relaxed festive workshop learning how to create a natural garland for your mantelpiece with local flower grower and florist Kat from Precious & Wild
St Stythians Band Christmas Carols
Saturday 12 December, 1pm – 3pm
Carols & Christmas music in the Visitor Centre with St Stythians Band
Four Christmas Tales
Thursday 17 December, 6.30pm – 8pm
Kernow Chamber Players Presents Four Christmas Tales, dramatised and performed by writer-actor-director Tama Matheson
Festive Table Centres Workshop
Friday 18 December, 10am – 12.30pm
Learn how to create a natural centrepiece for your Christmas feast with local flower grower and florist Kat from Precious & Wild.
Carrick Consort
Saturday 19 December, 11.15am – 2.30pm
Join Carrick Consort at Trebah as they perform Christmas carols and music from around the world on all sizes of recorders from descant to contra bass.
