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Torpoint
The Gateway of Cornwall
Torpoint lies at the mouth of the river Tamar, Cornwall, opposite Devonport dockyard and the city of Plymouth. The river is crossed here by three chain ferries, which carry cars, buses, trucks and pedestrians across the 500 yard wide tidal estuary. Torpoint is the Gateway of South East Cornwall and the Rame peninsula.
The town was developed to provide housing for workers at the dockyard, and naval facilities were also built around the town. At one time the main route from Plymouth to Cornwall was across the ferry, but the opening of the Tamar Bridge north of the town, the decline of employment at the dockyard, and the reduction in Royal Navy facilities has seen the focus of the town shift towards providing local employment, as well as providing housing for workers in Plymouth.
Nearby Antony House (now in the ownership of the National Trust) is the seat of the Carew-Pole family, whose forebears were responsible for much of the early developement of the town in the eighteenth century. The house contains an extensive portrait collection, and the surrounding gardens and park, laid out by Repton offer delightful walks with vistas across the estuary.
Upcoming Events
Fantastical Halloween Experience - Friday 30 October 2026 to Sunday 01 November 2026
Something spooky is coming to Mount Edgcumbe this October half term…
From Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November, step inside Mount Edgcumbe for a brand-new Fantastical Halloween Experience, packed with family-friendly Halloween fun, curious characters, creative activities and plenty of surprises along the way.
Across each three-hour session, families can explore the house and enjoy a mix of spooky storytelling, games, live entertainment, fantastical traders, food, reptiles (Friday and Sunday only), characters and Halloween activities designed to make the whole experience feel that little bit more magical.
Meet our spooky characters as you make your way around, settle in for a suitably eerie story, get involved with games and activities, and keep an eye out for plenty of photo opportunities throughout the experience.
Every child’s admission also includes a Halloween Wizadry Workshop, giving little witches and wizards the chance to get creative as part of their visit.
Halloween Workshops
Want to add even more to your day? A programme of optional Halloween workshops will also be running throughout the event.
Simply purchase a £10 workshop token and choose from the workshops available when you arrive, subject to availability.
Activities are expected to include a changing selection such as:
Day of the dead masks – Age 8+
Wool Ghosts – Age 5+
Spooky Pebble Painting – Age 5+
Macrame Ghosts – Age 10+
Workshops are suitable for different ages, with full details available on the day. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
And of course, Halloween costumes are very much encouraged! Come dressed as something spooky, magical, fantastical or completely outrageous and get into the spirit of the event.
With shopping, food, entertainment, characters, activities and plenty of Halloween fun packed into each session, it’s the perfect October half-term experience for the whole family.
Dates & Sessions
📍 Mount Edgcumbe
📅 Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Two timed sessions each day:
🕙 10am – 1pm
🕜 1:30pm – 4:30pm
