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The Mevagissey Shanty Festival is returning from 17th to 19th October 2025, bringing sea songs, community spirit and thousands of visitors back to the harbour town. First launched in 2019 by Tristan Netherton, the annual event was created to boost the local economy at a quieter time of year and to raise funds for local projects.
For more information visit website.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
The Mevagissey Shanty Festival is returning from 17th to 19th October 2025, bringing sea songs, community spirit and thousands of visitors back to the harbour town. First launched in 2019 by Tristan Netherton, the annual event was created to boost the local economy at a quieter time of year and to raise funds for local projects.
For more information visit website.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
Bodmin Food Festival Saturday 18th October from 10-4pm … join us for a delicious day out amongst over 80 local and regional producers celebrating the very best in the Cornish food and drink scene. There will be all of your farmers market favourites alongside street foods, bakers, drinks producers and always with a range of non-alcoholic drinks, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. There will be music and entertainment and places to sit and enjoy the day with friends and family….bring the dog too!
The Mevagissey Shanty Festival is returning from 17th to 19th October 2025, bringing sea songs, community spirit and thousands of visitors back to the harbour town. First launched in 2019 by Tristan Netherton, the annual event was created to boost the local economy at a quieter time of year and to raise funds for local projects.
For more information visit website.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
SAVE £4pp either pre-booking or at reception using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25th October and the 2nd November 2025 on all single tickets.
Special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters! 10am-12:30pm 26th, 28th and 31st October, plus afternoons between 1pm-3:30pm 27th & 30th October.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat! Discover the extraordinary Dracula Parrot!
Special ‘Meet & Greets’ with some wonderful characters like Frank the orange-eyed Eagle Owl.
Daily penguin talk and otter feeding plus the amazing lorikeet feeding experience.
Weather permitting the stunning free flying Scarlet Macaw flock will be out to fly. Fantastic indoor JungleBarn Play for energetic fun whatever the weather!
Free parking.
Infoline: 01736 751020.
Sat Nav: TR27 4HY.
paradisepark.org.uk
What3words = ///grumbles.wiggles.magically
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Explore 42 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and meet resident seals, rescue puffins, and adorable seal pups on the road to recovery. Enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and discover the Sanctuary’s vital work caring for seals. Young marine conservationists can dive into Seal Pup Rescue, an exciting trail where children follow a pup’s journey from rescue to release, with fun facts, hands-on displays, and photo opportunities along the way. It’s a chance to play, learn, and become a hero for seals this half term!
Book tickets online in advance to save 20%!
As a charity, every Sanctuary visit helps us on our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release seals in Cornwall.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
SAVE £4pp either pre-booking or at reception using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25th October and the 2nd November 2025 on all single tickets.
Special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters! 10am-12:30pm 26th, 28th and 31st October, plus afternoons between 1pm-3:30pm 27th & 30th October.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat! Discover the extraordinary Dracula Parrot!
Special ‘Meet & Greets’ with some wonderful characters like Frank the orange-eyed Eagle Owl.
Daily penguin talk and otter feeding plus the amazing lorikeet feeding experience.
Weather permitting the stunning free flying Scarlet Macaw flock will be out to fly. Fantastic indoor JungleBarn Play for energetic fun whatever the weather!
Free parking.
Infoline: 01736 751020.
Sat Nav: TR27 4HY.
paradisepark.org.uk
What3words = ///grumbles.wiggles.magically
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Explore 42 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and meet resident seals, rescue puffins, and adorable seal pups on the road to recovery. Enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and discover the Sanctuary’s vital work caring for seals. Young marine conservationists can dive into Seal Pup Rescue, an exciting trail where children follow a pup’s journey from rescue to release, with fun facts, hands-on displays, and photo opportunities along the way. It’s a chance to play, learn, and become a hero for seals this half term!
Book tickets online in advance to save 20%!
As a charity, every Sanctuary visit helps us on our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release seals in Cornwall.
This is a message to Squirrels everywhere!
We are pleased to share that Duggee will be coming to Lappa Valley on the 27th and 28th October 2025.
He will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day – don’t forget to bring your camera!
We’ll be releasing more details, including booking information soon.
Please note, that people with valid Annual Memberships will be welcome to attend this event for free.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
SAVE £4pp either pre-booking or at reception using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25th October and the 2nd November 2025 on all single tickets.
Special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters! 10am-12:30pm 26th, 28th and 31st October, plus afternoons between 1pm-3:30pm 27th & 30th October.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat! Discover the extraordinary Dracula Parrot!
Special ‘Meet & Greets’ with some wonderful characters like Frank the orange-eyed Eagle Owl.
Daily penguin talk and otter feeding plus the amazing lorikeet feeding experience.
Weather permitting the stunning free flying Scarlet Macaw flock will be out to fly. Fantastic indoor JungleBarn Play for energetic fun whatever the weather!
Free parking.
Infoline: 01736 751020.
Sat Nav: TR27 4HY.
paradisepark.org.uk
What3words = ///grumbles.wiggles.magically
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Explore 42 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and meet resident seals, rescue puffins, and adorable seal pups on the road to recovery. Enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and discover the Sanctuary’s vital work caring for seals. Young marine conservationists can dive into Seal Pup Rescue, an exciting trail where children follow a pup’s journey from rescue to release, with fun facts, hands-on displays, and photo opportunities along the way. It’s a chance to play, learn, and become a hero for seals this half term!
Book tickets online in advance to save 20%!
As a charity, every Sanctuary visit helps us on our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release seals in Cornwall.
This is a message to Squirrels everywhere!
We are pleased to share that Duggee will be coming to Lappa Valley on the 27th and 28th October 2025.
He will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day – don’t forget to bring your camera!
We’ll be releasing more details, including booking information soon.
Please note, that people with valid Annual Memberships will be welcome to attend this event for free.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
SAVE £4pp either pre-booking or at reception using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25th October and the 2nd November 2025 on all single tickets.
Special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters! 10am-12:30pm 26th, 28th and 31st October, plus afternoons between 1pm-3:30pm 27th & 30th October.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat! Discover the extraordinary Dracula Parrot!
Special ‘Meet & Greets’ with some wonderful characters like Frank the orange-eyed Eagle Owl.
Daily penguin talk and otter feeding plus the amazing lorikeet feeding experience.
Weather permitting the stunning free flying Scarlet Macaw flock will be out to fly. Fantastic indoor JungleBarn Play for energetic fun whatever the weather!
Free parking.
Infoline: 01736 751020.
Sat Nav: TR27 4HY.
paradisepark.org.uk
What3words = ///grumbles.wiggles.magically
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Explore 42 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and meet resident seals, rescue puffins, and adorable seal pups on the road to recovery. Enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and discover the Sanctuary’s vital work caring for seals. Young marine conservationists can dive into Seal Pup Rescue, an exciting trail where children follow a pup’s journey from rescue to release, with fun facts, hands-on displays, and photo opportunities along the way. It’s a chance to play, learn, and become a hero for seals this half term!
Book tickets online in advance to save 20%!
As a charity, every Sanctuary visit helps us on our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release seals in Cornwall.
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
SAVE £4pp either pre-booking or at reception using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25th October and the 2nd November 2025 on all single tickets.
Special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters! 10am-12:30pm 26th, 28th and 31st October, plus afternoons between 1pm-3:30pm 27th & 30th October.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat! Discover the extraordinary Dracula Parrot!
Special ‘Meet & Greets’ with some wonderful characters like Frank the orange-eyed Eagle Owl.
Daily penguin talk and otter feeding plus the amazing lorikeet feeding experience.
Weather permitting the stunning free flying Scarlet Macaw flock will be out to fly. Fantastic indoor JungleBarn Play for energetic fun whatever the weather!
Free parking.
Infoline: 01736 751020.
Sat Nav: TR27 4HY.
paradisepark.org.uk
What3words = ///grumbles.wiggles.magically
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Explore 42 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and meet resident seals, rescue puffins, and adorable seal pups on the road to recovery. Enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and discover the Sanctuary’s vital work caring for seals. Young marine conservationists can dive into Seal Pup Rescue, an exciting trail where children follow a pup’s journey from rescue to release, with fun facts, hands-on displays, and photo opportunities along the way. It’s a chance to play, learn, and become a hero for seals this half term!
Book tickets online in advance to save 20%!
As a charity, every Sanctuary visit helps us on our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release seals in Cornwall.
Come and ride the train through the spooky landscape of west Cornwall, a late departure will ensure you are suitably spooked. Visit our website for more details www.helstonrailway.co.uk
his year we are celebrating 50 years of Wheal Martyn as a museum, and this exhibition will chart the many changes that the museum has undergone throughout the decades.
Enjoy the story from 1975, when the museum first opened, until today and hear about the exciting milestones we have reached.
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Roger Preston Gallery
Follow the trail around Wheal Martyn to discover all of the spooky sprites’ hiding places. Each sprite will reveal a clue for your activity sheet!
Available daily, from 10am until 5pm.
Price: Included in standard museum admission
Contact: Sian Powell – Engagement Officer: engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com
Location: Wheal Martyn grounds
SAVE £4pp either pre-booking or at reception using code ‘HALLOWEEN’ between 25th October and the 2nd November 2025 on all single tickets.
Special appearances by ‘Mark’s Ark’ with entertaining, interactive, hands-on creepy crawly and photo-friendly wildlife encounters! 10am-12:30pm 26th, 28th and 31st October, plus afternoons between 1pm-3:30pm 27th & 30th October.
Learn frightfully fascinating facts on the Halloween Trail and claim your spooky treat! Discover the extraordinary Dracula Parrot!
Special ‘Meet & Greets’ with some wonderful characters like Frank the orange-eyed Eagle Owl.
Daily penguin talk and otter feeding plus the amazing lorikeet feeding experience.
Weather permitting the stunning free flying Scarlet Macaw flock will be out to fly. Fantastic indoor JungleBarn Play for energetic fun whatever the weather!
Free parking.
Infoline: 01736 751020.
Sat Nav: TR27 4HY.
paradisepark.org.uk
What3words = ///grumbles.wiggles.magically
This October half term, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the ultimate family adventure! Explore 42 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and meet resident seals, rescue puffins, and adorable seal pups on the road to recovery. Enjoy woodland walks, interactive exhibits, and discover the Sanctuary’s vital work caring for seals. Young marine conservationists can dive into Seal Pup Rescue, an exciting trail where children follow a pup’s journey from rescue to release, with fun facts, hands-on displays, and photo opportunities along the way. It’s a chance to play, learn, and become a hero for seals this half term!
Book tickets online in advance to save 20%!
As a charity, every Sanctuary visit helps us on our mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release seals in Cornwall.