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Festive Student Christmas Markets at Penryn and Falmouth Campuses

November 26, 2024

Get into the holiday spirit by joining us at the Student Christmas Markets.

When and Where:

  • Wednesday, 27th November: Upper Stannary, Penryn Campus
  • Thursday, 28th November: Fox Café, Falmouth Campus
  • Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Explore over 30 stalls at each market, featuring handcrafted creations by talented students and graduates, as well as SU societies showcasing their festive events and fundraising initiatives.

What’s On Offer?

Discover a variety of unique gifts and crafts, including:

  • Prints
  • Handmade jewellery
  • Clothing
  • Crochet
  • Candles
  • Illustrated Christmas cards
  • So much more!!

Take the chance to meet the makers, learn about their crafts, and find inspiration for your Christmas shopping—or perhaps treat yourself!

Featured Maker

Amber Spaargaren, a 3rd-year Illustration student, will be at both markets selling stunning prints and gifts inspired by foraged seaweeds from Gylly Beach. She is raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestine, so don’t miss her table!

Festive artwork by Amber Sparrgaren

Festive Food

  • Wednesday at the Stannary: Indulge in our Festive Street menu available until 12 December. Enjoy a Christmas turkey curry or a butternut squash masala at the Christmas market and top it off with a warm mulled wine or mulled apple from the Stannary Bar!
  • Thursday at Fox Café: Enjoy Fox Café’s festive menu available every Thursday until 19th December. On 28th tuck into a turkey or nutless roast ciabatta with sage and onion stuffing, sprout and mustard slaw, gravy and crispy roast potatoes.
  • Christmas Dinner: A traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings is available at The Stannary every Thursday until 12th December (12pm – 2pm. £9.50).
  • Festive pizzas at Koofi: Savour a delicious Pigs in Blankets pizza (£9), Brie and Cranberry pizza (£9), or opt for the Ultimate Festive Feast, plus a free crust dipper! (£11).

Support the Community

We’re collecting donations for the Penryn and Falmouth Foodbank to help those in need this festive season. Donation points are located:

  • Penryn Campus: Lower Stannary, near the Deli Bar.
  • Falmouth Campus: Outside the Art shop.

Please bring new, sealed, and in-date food items to support this important cause.

Why Attend?

Celebrate the season, support student crafters, and find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones—all while enjoying delicious festive treats. Open to students, staff, and visitors alike, these events promise to make your holidays brighter!

We look forward to welcoming you!

About FX Plus

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FX Plus) delivers shared services for Falmouth University and the University of Exeter in Cornwall to ensure a top quality experience for students, staff and all users of Falmouth and Penryn campuses.

Our vision is to provide ‘Exceptional environments that enable talented and creative minds to thrive’.