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With various events across Cornwall, including monthly markets in Truro and Newquay.
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Welcome to Cornwall Shop Small, your destination to discover Cornwall's most wonderful small, local & independent makers, creators, producers, small businesses and curators of contemporary craft, art & design, sustainable home & lifestyle wares, vintage finds and artisan food & drink. Join us at an upcoming BIG Market in Truro or Newquay, on our Cornish Festival Tour, at one of our seasonal Pop Ups & Markets or visit the Online Directory to shop small & buy local now.
Cornwall Shop Small Online Directory
Head to the Cornwall Shop Small Online Directory to meet the county's most wonderful small, local & independent makers, creators, producers, small businesses and curators, to browse their gorgeous wares and to hop across to see more, to shop small and to get social. With curated categories to explore including local art, original ceramics, beautiful home decor, handmade jewellery, slow fashion, vintage treasures, delicious food & drink, wellbeing inspo, grown-not-flown florals, makes for the minis or your furry friends, makers who will create something just for you, places where you can shop small in real life and more...
Shop small to discover the beautiful, artisan and unique... buy and treasure for years to come. Shop small to be in control of buying locally, ethically & in an environmentally friendly way... you have a direct insight into where, what you buy, comes from. Shop small to support an indie trader... feel good about supporting their small business and support your local economy & community at the same time.
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Boscawen Street Christmas Markets
In the lead up to Christmas you can join us twice a week on Boscawen Street as part of the Truro Christmas Market programme. From Saturday November the 23rd you'll find us every Saturday and late night shopping Wednesday right up until the Saturday before Christmas day (21st of December) brought to the city with the support of Truro BID and Visit Truro. Our festoon lit street market will be showcasing the very best locally created and curated seasonal gifts, contemporary craft, art & design, sustainable home & lifestyle wares, vintage finds and artisan food & drink from the award winning Truro Farmers Market all alongside a street food quarter, community connections and great live music.
Newquay at Christmas Market
Kick off the festive season at “Newquay at Christmas”! This free event, hosted by Newquay Town Council, features a Christmas market, live music, and entertainment. Enjoy the shop window competition, a live Radio Newquay broadcast, and carols before the grand Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks over Newquay Bay. Highlights include a performance by the Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys and late-night shopping. Food stalls, a licensed bar, and holiday vibes will make this an unmissable evening for all ages.
Miracle on Fore Street
Get ready for a festive finale at Newquay’s beloved Christmas market, "Miracle on Fore Street." This vibrant, community-centered event promises a magical shopping experience where visitors can support local artisans, creators, and small businesses offering a wide variety of seasonal gifts, crafts, sustainable wares, and gourmet treats.
What to Expect:
Artisan Market: A curated selection of contemporary crafts, sustainable home items, vintage treasures, and local produce.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy choirs, bands, and caroling sessions along Fore Street.
Family Activities: Free Christmas crafts, storytelling sessions, and a visit from Santa.
Festive Food & Drink: A street food area with local flavors and seasonal delicacies, hosted in collaboration with Newquay Farmers Market.
Celebrate the spirit of the season with unique gifts and heartwarming festivities right by the sea in Newquay.
The BIG Markets will return in Spring 2025
The BIG Truro Market
The BIG Truro Market takes place on the last Saturday of the month from March in the streets of our great little city. Hosted alongside Truro Farmers Market you'll discover over 60 of the most wonderful local creators & curators, live music, streetfood, seasonal content specials, community fun, competitions and workshops.
The BIG Newquay Market
The BIG Newquay Market takes place on the first Saturday of the month from April across the centre of this vibrant coastal town. In collaboration with Newquay Farmers Market you can expect around 50 makers, producers and local small businesses, live entertainment, creative sessions and community specials.
Join Cornwall Shop Small at one of their upcoming Markets, the BIG Truro Market, the BIG Newquay Market, at our Cornish Festival Tour or one of our seasonal Pop Up Shops and head to the Online Directory to shop small & buy local now.
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