A North Pole winter woodland is coming to Redruth this week with the launch of Redruth Town Council’s free Christmas Grotto.

Designed and built by the team at the Town Council, the Grotto will fling open its doors for the first time on Saturday, November 30 and then again on December 7 and 14 (10am-3pm)

The enchanting Grotto can be found at Redruth Community Centre on Foundry Row. Children will be able to meet Father Christmas and his elves in a beautifully decorated setting and share their Christmas wishes.

Thanks to sponsorship from Skylite Associates and Relyon Services Ltd, there will be a special present for each child to take away. The Community Centre will also boast craft workshops, a market and refreshments.

Booking is not required for the Grotto and it will be free to attend. All donations collected on each day will support the very worthwhile local charity Penhaligon’s Friends.

Alice Lamming, Redruth Town Council events & marketing manager said: “We are thrilled to announce the Christmas Grotto dates as the whole team have been working hard to make it a truly memorable and magical experience for children. We are very grateful to all our volunteers who will be helping at the Grotto and of course Father Christmas who is keen to bring his reindeer to Redruth to meet all the towns children!”

Redruth’s Christmas Grotto is part of the Redruth in Lights Festival which takes place on November 30 with a festive market, carols, the traditional illumination of the Christmas Lights and the Redruth Wassail. Two more Festive Saturdays follow on December 7 and 14 with markets, live music and entertainment throughout the town. There will be free parking on all three dates with the support of Wales & West Utilities and Cornwall Council.

Redruth town mayor cllr Stephen Barnes said: “Redruth’s Christmas Grotto has become a well-loved tradition for families in the town as it really allows them to experience the joy and magic of the festive season. Redruth is really going to sparkle this Christmas with all the great activities that will be happening.”

For more information on Redruth’s Christmas lights switch-on event, visit here