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What's On
Thursday, May 01, 2025
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Roseland Festival - St Mawes and The Roseland
The 2025 Roseland Festival will run from Friday 25th April to Sunday 4th May 2025 and the full programme of music, talks, crafts, food and drink will be available early 2025. Tickets will be available from February 2025 and you can become a Friend for priority access to early tickets.
For more information please see website.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Friday, May 02, 2025
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Porthleven Food Festival - Porthleven
Porthleven Food Festival is an annual, award-winning, three-day food festival held in the town of Porthleven in Cornwall.
Presented in partnership with acclaimed chef Jude Kereama, this free foodie event is a must in the culinary calendar. Deliberately designed to celebrate Cornwall’s leading food and drink producers, stimulate the local economy, and raise awareness of key issues relating to the environment, food culture and sustainable food production.
Thousands flock to Porthleven to tuck into celebrations, with the heart of the daytime activity held around the harbourside. The festival offers an exceptional foodie experience, for residents and visitors alike, offering a full weekend of entertainment including brilliant chef demos, live music, family-friendly activities, evening sessions and much more – in a whole town takeover.
See website for more information
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Roseland Festival - St Mawes and The Roseland
The 2025 Roseland Festival will run from Friday 25th April to Sunday 4th May 2025 and the full programme of music, talks, crafts, food and drink will be available early 2025. Tickets will be available from February 2025 and you can become a Friend for priority access to early tickets.
For more information please see website.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Saturday, May 03, 2025
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Porthleven Food Festival - Porthleven
Porthleven Food Festival is an annual, award-winning, three-day food festival held in the town of Porthleven in Cornwall.
Presented in partnership with acclaimed chef Jude Kereama, this free foodie event is a must in the culinary calendar. Deliberately designed to celebrate Cornwall’s leading food and drink producers, stimulate the local economy, and raise awareness of key issues relating to the environment, food culture and sustainable food production.
Thousands flock to Porthleven to tuck into celebrations, with the heart of the daytime activity held around the harbourside. The festival offers an exceptional foodie experience, for residents and visitors alike, offering a full weekend of entertainment including brilliant chef demos, live music, family-friendly activities, evening sessions and much more – in a whole town takeover.
See website for more information
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Roseland Festival - St Mawes and The Roseland
The 2025 Roseland Festival will run from Friday 25th April to Sunday 4th May 2025 and the full programme of music, talks, crafts, food and drink will be available early 2025. Tickets will be available from February 2025 and you can become a Friend for priority access to early tickets.
For more information please see website.
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Cornwall Home & Garden Show - Wadebridge
We welcome you to join us for 14th year of the Cornwall Home & Garden Show at the Royal Cornwall Show Ground.
Whether you’re looking to revamp your home, build your dream house, embark on your first renovation project, explore renewable energy options, add the finishing touches, or simply find homebuilding inspiration, the Cornwall Home & Garden Show, proudly supported by Shop Cornish will help make your project come to life.
From garden-design inspiration and architectural direction, to interior-design guidance and eco-solutions, the event is a full-service destination, offering a diversity of displays unseen in shows around the region.
With two days busy with bespoke advice, unmissable insight, innovative products, and a chance to meet face-to-face with over 120 companies, all in one location. This is an unmissable spring event for anyone thinking of creating home related projects.
And with the return of ‘A Bite of Cornwall’ Food & Drink Market and our Homeware Market, you’ll have ample access to browse, try and taste some of the county’s prime produce and interior products.
General Admission Tickets – £6 pp
For non ticket holders on the door – £7.50 pp – Cash only
Under 18’s free of charge.
Special Show Deals * 125+ Exhibitors * Café * Indoor & Outdoor Event * Free Parking and more!
Your support for the event sector and your local trades is greatly appreciated.
OPENING TIMES:
Saturday 3rd May: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 4th May: 10am – 4pm
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Saltash May Fair - Saltash
A community celebration featuring live music, market stalls, street food and an exciting programme of activities for the whole family.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Sunday, May 04, 2025
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Porthleven Food Festival - Porthleven
Porthleven Food Festival is an annual, award-winning, three-day food festival held in the town of Porthleven in Cornwall.
Presented in partnership with acclaimed chef Jude Kereama, this free foodie event is a must in the culinary calendar. Deliberately designed to celebrate Cornwall’s leading food and drink producers, stimulate the local economy, and raise awareness of key issues relating to the environment, food culture and sustainable food production.
Thousands flock to Porthleven to tuck into celebrations, with the heart of the daytime activity held around the harbourside. The festival offers an exceptional foodie experience, for residents and visitors alike, offering a full weekend of entertainment including brilliant chef demos, live music, family-friendly activities, evening sessions and much more – in a whole town takeover.
See website for more information
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Roseland Festival - St Mawes and The Roseland
The 2025 Roseland Festival will run from Friday 25th April to Sunday 4th May 2025 and the full programme of music, talks, crafts, food and drink will be available early 2025. Tickets will be available from February 2025 and you can become a Friend for priority access to early tickets.
For more information please see website.
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Cornwall Home & Garden Show - Wadebridge
We welcome you to join us for 14th year of the Cornwall Home & Garden Show at the Royal Cornwall Show Ground.
Whether you’re looking to revamp your home, build your dream house, embark on your first renovation project, explore renewable energy options, add the finishing touches, or simply find homebuilding inspiration, the Cornwall Home & Garden Show, proudly supported by Shop Cornish will help make your project come to life.
From garden-design inspiration and architectural direction, to interior-design guidance and eco-solutions, the event is a full-service destination, offering a diversity of displays unseen in shows around the region.
With two days busy with bespoke advice, unmissable insight, innovative products, and a chance to meet face-to-face with over 120 companies, all in one location. This is an unmissable spring event for anyone thinking of creating home related projects.
And with the return of ‘A Bite of Cornwall’ Food & Drink Market and our Homeware Market, you’ll have ample access to browse, try and taste some of the county’s prime produce and interior products.
General Admission Tickets – £6 pp
For non ticket holders on the door – £7.50 pp – Cash only
Under 18’s free of charge.
Special Show Deals * 125+ Exhibitors * Café * Indoor & Outdoor Event * Free Parking and more!
Your support for the event sector and your local trades is greatly appreciated.
OPENING TIMES:
Saturday 3rd May: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 4th May: 10am – 4pm
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St Agnes Bolster Festival - St Agnes
The town of St Agnes runs a vibrant and lively calendar of events throughout the year. Each May, the locals come together to celebrate Bolster Day, a festival which features an array of dance performances, music entertainment and giant puppets. The festival reenacts the events of Bolster, a legendary Cornish giant who was said to once live near the cliffs, and fell in love with a beautiful young girl called Agnes who stole his heart.
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Saltash May Fair - Saltash
A community celebration featuring live music, market stalls, street food and an exciting programme of activities for the whole family.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Monday, May 05, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
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Spring Nature Walks at Wheal Martyn - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Enjoy a guided nature walk around the 26 acre historic Wheal Martyn grounds led by our site ranger, highlighting the abundance of nature that calls the former Victorian clay works and wider grounds ‘home’. You’ll also hear about some of the habitat improvements made during the past year and plans for the future. Price includes admission to the wider museum after the walk.
Includes a breakfast bap and tea or coffee in our café after the walk.
More info and book now: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/spring-nature-walks-at-wheal-martyn-06-may-25
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St Ives May Day - St Ives
Celebrating Beltane with the May Horns and May Pole Dancing. Event organised by St Ives Rotary Club and supported by St Ives Town Council.
Approximate timings:11:45 Community Choir to sing on the Ramp
12:00 May Queen and King chosen from the candidates – for children aged between 7 to 11 years old.
May Horns Blown
Maypole Dance by Nancledra School children accompanied by Bagas Porthia Band and leading the procession
The Maypole is then carried to West pier
The last dance takes place at Chy an Chy (before the Sloop)
14.10 The procession is due back to the Guildhall
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Thursday, May 08, 2025
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St Ives Commemorates VE Day - St Ives
St Ives Commemorates VE Day 8th May 2025
In accordance with the national commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, celebrating 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe, St Ives will be marking the day with the following events and invite the community to join together to celebrate peace in Europe.
The VE Commemorative 80 flag will be raised at the Malakoff for the day.
9am: Island Chapel
Town Crier, Mace Bearer and Cornish Bard, Raymond Bridgewater, will be reading the proclamation.
11am: War Memorial
Representatives from the St Ives Royal British Legion will be saying prayers and laying wreaths.
From 9pm: Island Chapel
We invite the community to gather at the Island Chapel with their lamps of peace, to observe the illumination of the chapel at 9.30pm, to hear the proclamation and sing together ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ and ‘Cornwall My Home’.
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Helston Flora Day - Helston
Helston, the Cornish market town, where for hundreds of years, the townsfolk have celebrated and enjoyed the wonderful tradition that is Flora Day.
This ancient festival is usually held on 8th May. A spring festival to celebrate the end of winter and mark the arrival of the new vitality and fertility with the trees and flowers bursting into life. The houses and shops of the town are decorated with greenery and floral arrangements to express the spirit of renewal.When the big bass drum strikes the first beat of the dance at seven in the morning, the spirit of the day is stirred and the celebrations commence. Couples dance through the streets, entering selected houses and shops to drive out the darkness of winter and bring in the light of spring.
The colourful pageant, known as Hal an Tow, tells the history of Helston with the participating characters singing about the challenge of the Spanish Armada, the English patron saint, St. George and the fight between St. Michael and the devil.
Visit the website for more information.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Friday, May 09, 2025
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Fowey Festival of Art & Literature - Fowey
The Festival is inspired by the famed author Daphne du Maurier, who spent a large part of her life in and around Fowey, where she took inspiration from her surroundings and created a rich literary legacy of titles set in the Cornish landscape.
A week-long festival featuring a world-class line-up of authors, speakers and musiciansIncluding: Fowey Art Trail and Secret Gardens
Visit the website for more information.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Fowey Festival of Art & Literature - Fowey
The Festival is inspired by the famed author Daphne du Maurier, who spent a large part of her life in and around Fowey, where she took inspiration from her surroundings and created a rich literary legacy of titles set in the Cornish landscape.
A week-long festival featuring a world-class line-up of authors, speakers and musiciansIncluding: Fowey Art Trail and Secret Gardens
Visit the website for more information.
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Callington MayFest - Callington
We’re excited to announce that Mayfest 2025 is happening! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of music, entertainment, and community fun. More details coming to our website soon!
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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Fowey Festival of Art & Literature - Fowey
The Festival is inspired by the famed author Daphne du Maurier, who spent a large part of her life in and around Fowey, where she took inspiration from her surroundings and created a rich literary legacy of titles set in the Cornish landscape.
A week-long festival featuring a world-class line-up of authors, speakers and musiciansIncluding: Fowey Art Trail and Secret Gardens
Visit the website for more information.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Monday, May 12, 2025
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Fowey Festival of Art & Literature - Fowey
The Festival is inspired by the famed author Daphne du Maurier, who spent a large part of her life in and around Fowey, where she took inspiration from her surroundings and created a rich literary legacy of titles set in the Cornish landscape.
A week-long festival featuring a world-class line-up of authors, speakers and musiciansIncluding: Fowey Art Trail and Secret Gardens
Visit the website for more information.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Spring Nature Walks at Wheal Martyn - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Enjoy a guided nature walk around the 26 acre historic Wheal Martyn grounds led by our site ranger, highlighting the abundance of nature that calls the former Victorian clay works and wider grounds ‘home’. You’ll also hear about some of the habitat improvements made during the past year and plans for the future. Price includes admission to the wider museum after the walk.
Includes a breakfast bap and tea or coffee in our café after the walk.
More info and book now: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/spring-nature-walks-at-wheal-martyn-13-may-25
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Fowey Festival of Art & Literature - Fowey
The Festival is inspired by the famed author Daphne du Maurier, who spent a large part of her life in and around Fowey, where she took inspiration from her surroundings and created a rich literary legacy of titles set in the Cornish landscape.
A week-long festival featuring a world-class line-up of authors, speakers and musiciansIncluding: Fowey Art Trail and Secret Gardens
Visit the website for more information.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Fowey Festival of Art & Literature - Fowey
The Festival is inspired by the famed author Daphne du Maurier, who spent a large part of her life in and around Fowey, where she took inspiration from her surroundings and created a rich literary legacy of titles set in the Cornish landscape.
A week-long festival featuring a world-class line-up of authors, speakers and musiciansIncluding: Fowey Art Trail and Secret Gardens
Visit the website for more information.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
