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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  • Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly Festival - Isles of Scilly


    Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and the spoken word. This tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the British Isles.

    Travel Discounts

    Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Please use the codes provided.

    Isles of Scilly Travel: Use the code CREAT25 for 10% off travel between 15/05/25 and 27/05/25 (Penzance and Land's End routes only).

    Penzance Helicopters: Use the code WALKSCILLY for 10% off travel between 16/05/25 and 27/05/25.

     

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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 21, 2025

  • Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly Festival - Isles of Scilly


    Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and the spoken word. This tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the British Isles.

    Travel Discounts

    Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Please use the codes provided.

    Isles of Scilly Travel: Use the code CREAT25 for 10% off travel between 15/05/25 and 27/05/25 (Penzance and Land's End routes only).

    Penzance Helicopters: Use the code WALKSCILLY for 10% off travel between 16/05/25 and 27/05/25.

     

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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 22, 2025

  • Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly Festival - Isles of Scilly


    Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and the spoken word. This tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the British Isles.

    Travel Discounts

    Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Please use the codes provided.

    Isles of Scilly Travel: Use the code CREAT25 for 10% off travel between 15/05/25 and 27/05/25 (Penzance and Land's End routes only).

    Penzance Helicopters: Use the code WALKSCILLY for 10% off travel between 16/05/25 and 27/05/25.

     

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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 23, 2025

  • Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly Festival - Isles of Scilly


    Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and the spoken word. This tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the British Isles.

    Travel Discounts

    Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Please use the codes provided.

    Isles of Scilly Travel: Use the code CREAT25 for 10% off travel between 15/05/25 and 27/05/25 (Penzance and Land's End routes only).

    Penzance Helicopters: Use the code WALKSCILLY for 10% off travel between 16/05/25 and 27/05/25.

     

  • Falmouth

    Falmouth Food Festival - Falmouth

    Not your average food festival!

    You can expect hand picked, local food & drink producers, musicians, craft makers and artists over the 4 day Bank Holiday Weekend in May. 

    An ode to the town, and the local food & produce community, FFF is held close to the heart.​

    Everyone's welcome, see you on the waterfront.

    23-26th May 2025
    10am - 10pm
    Church Street, Falmouth
    FREE ENTRY

     

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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 24, 2025

  • Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly Festival - Isles of Scilly


    Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and the spoken word. This tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the British Isles.

    Travel Discounts

    Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Please use the codes provided.

    Isles of Scilly Travel: Use the code CREAT25 for 10% off travel between 15/05/25 and 27/05/25 (Penzance and Land's End routes only).

    Penzance Helicopters: Use the code WALKSCILLY for 10% off travel between 16/05/25 and 27/05/25.

     

  • Launceston

    Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally - Launceston

    Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally is held every year over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. A great day out for all the Family.
    For more information see website.

  • Falmouth

    Falmouth Food Festival - Falmouth

    Not your average food festival!

    You can expect hand picked, local food & drink producers, musicians, craft makers and artists over the 4 day Bank Holiday Weekend in May. 

    An ode to the town, and the local food & produce community, FFF is held close to the heart.​

    Everyone's welcome, see you on the waterfront.

    23-26th May 2025
    10am - 10pm
    Church Street, Falmouth
    FREE ENTRY

     

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Helston Railway

    Back to the 40s - Helston Railway

    We will be hosting our ever popular annual 1940s event over the late May bank holiday weekend. With plenty of military memborabilia on display along with re-enactments taking place at times during the event. We will also have themed music during the weekend. Refreshments will be available all weekend, this will include food and a bar.

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Sunday, May 25, 2025

  • Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly Festival - Isles of Scilly


    Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and the spoken word. This tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the British Isles.

    Travel Discounts

    Isles of Scilly Travel and Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Please use the codes provided.

    Isles of Scilly Travel: Use the code CREAT25 for 10% off travel between 15/05/25 and 27/05/25 (Penzance and Land's End routes only).

    Penzance Helicopters: Use the code WALKSCILLY for 10% off travel between 16/05/25 and 27/05/25.

     

  • Launceston

    Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally - Launceston

    Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally is held every year over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. A great day out for all the Family.
    For more information see website.

  • Falmouth

    Falmouth Food Festival - Falmouth

    Not your average food festival!

    You can expect hand picked, local food & drink producers, musicians, craft makers and artists over the 4 day Bank Holiday Weekend in May. 

    An ode to the town, and the local food & produce community, FFF is held close to the heart.​

    Everyone's welcome, see you on the waterfront.

    23-26th May 2025
    10am - 10pm
    Church Street, Falmouth
    FREE ENTRY

     

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Helston Railway

    Back to the 40s - Helston Railway

    We will be hosting our ever popular annual 1940s event over the late May bank holiday weekend. With plenty of military memborabilia on display along with re-enactments taking place at times during the event. We will also have themed music during the weekend. Refreshments will be available all weekend, this will include food and a bar.

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Monday, May 26, 2025

  • Launceston

    Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally - Launceston

    Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally is held every year over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. A great day out for all the Family.
    For more information see website.

  • Falmouth

    Falmouth Food Festival - Falmouth

    Not your average food festival!

    You can expect hand picked, local food & drink producers, musicians, craft makers and artists over the 4 day Bank Holiday Weekend in May. 

    An ode to the town, and the local food & produce community, FFF is held close to the heart.​

    Everyone's welcome, see you on the waterfront.

    23-26th May 2025
    10am - 10pm
    Church Street, Falmouth
    FREE ENTRY

     

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Helston Railway

    Back to the 40s - Helston Railway

    We will be hosting our ever popular annual 1940s event over the late May bank holiday weekend. With plenty of military memborabilia on display along with re-enactments taking place at times during the event. We will also have themed music during the weekend. Refreshments will be available all weekend, this will include food and a bar.

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Thursday, May 29, 2025

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Friday, May 30, 2025

  • Redruth

    The Great Estate Festival - Redruth

    Get ready for The Great Estate Festival 2025, taking place at Scorrier Estate from the 30th May to 1st June.

    The Great Estate is more than just a festival—it’s an adventure. Step into a world where the extraordinary becomes the norm. Set against the backdrop of a stunning estate, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable lineup of world-class musicians, captivating performances, immersive art installations, and so much more.

    This rambunctious garden fete is now one of Cornwall’s most popular festivals so make sure you secure your tickets nice and early:

    For more information and to book tickets for The Great Estate Festival 2025 visit the website. 

     

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Saturday, May 31, 2025

  • Redruth

    The Great Estate Festival - Redruth

    Get ready for The Great Estate Festival 2025, taking place at Scorrier Estate from the 30th May to 1st June.

    The Great Estate is more than just a festival—it’s an adventure. Step into a world where the extraordinary becomes the norm. Set against the backdrop of a stunning estate, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable lineup of world-class musicians, captivating performances, immersive art installations, and so much more.

    This rambunctious garden fete is now one of Cornwall’s most popular festivals so make sure you secure your tickets nice and early:

    For more information and to book tickets for The Great Estate Festival 2025 visit the website. 

     

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
    What3words: grumbles.wiggles.magically
     

Sunday, June 01, 2025

  • Redruth

    The Great Estate Festival - Redruth

    Get ready for The Great Estate Festival 2025, taking place at Scorrier Estate from the 30th May to 1st June.

    The Great Estate is more than just a festival—it’s an adventure. Step into a world where the extraordinary becomes the norm. Set against the backdrop of a stunning estate, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable lineup of world-class musicians, captivating performances, immersive art installations, and so much more.

    This rambunctious garden fete is now one of Cornwall’s most popular festivals so make sure you secure your tickets nice and early:

    For more information and to book tickets for The Great Estate Festival 2025 visit the website. 

     

  • Cornwall Open Studios

    Cornwall Open Studios 2025 - Cornwall Open Studios

    Discover the creativity of Cornwall’s finest artists at Cornwall Open Studios 2025!

    From May 24th to June 1st, explore unique artworks in the very spaces where they are created.

    Visit a diverse range of studios, meet talented local artists, and experience firsthand the inspiration behind their work.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to see Cornwall’s art scene up close and support local talent.

    Mark your calendars for an unforgettable artistic journey!

  • Roadford Lake

    Roadford Lake summer half term holiday activities programme - Roadford Lake

    • 'Have a go' sessions 
    • Kids multi-activity day (Friday 30 May)
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences at Roadford Lake this summer half term.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, winging, sailing, windsfurfing, high ropes and archery. You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.

    Roadford is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more information and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/roadford-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Stithians Lake

    Stithians summer half term holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake

    • 'Have a go' windsurfing and sailing sessions
    • Learn to wing surf or Efoil
    • Children's Multi-Activity Day
    • Bespoke tuition sessions
    • Hire our equipment
    • Launch your own kit
    • Miles of footpaths and cycle ways to explore
    • Play area
    • Cafe
    • Extend your stay and camp

    Overview 

    Stithians Lake is the perfect place to come and enjoy your break! Experience an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.

    We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and eFoiling.

    Or go the whole hog and sign up for a Multi-Activity Day!

    You can also hire a variety of watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new by taking part in an instructor-led session.

    Stithians is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.

    For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-half-term-holiday-activities-programme

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join us for Puffin Patrol - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

    Join our Puffin Patrol this May half-term!

    We’re celebrating all things puffin with a week full of fun. Follow the trail to find our Rescue Puffins, crack the clues, and uncover the secret Puffin Patrol Password!

    Head over to Puffin Island to hear their amazing rescue stories and watch these charismatic birds darting through the water.
    Don’t forget to stop by the pools to say hello to our resident seals!

    With an onsite café, kids' playground, and beautiful woodland walks, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is the perfect family day out this May!

      Book tickets online 2 days in advance to save 20%.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Go Wild, it's a Jungle in here! - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    Treat your family to a wonderful wildlife day out at award-winning Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, plus the JungleBarn Play Centre’s 20th birthday on 28th May.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘WILDMAY’ at the checkout to SAVE £4 per person on standard single tickets from Saturday 24th to Bank Holiday Monday 26th or SAVE £2 per person from Tuesday 25th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. Please pre-book HERE. Onsite Free Parking.

    This family run award-winning wildlife sanctuary is home to over 1,200 birds including spectacular parrots, penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed choughs, eagles, owls, plus rare red pandas, cute otters, red squirrels, and tiny harvest mice. Meet mini donkeys, pygmy goats, sheep and guinea pigs in the Fun Farm – all adorable family favourites.

    Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of our Wildlife Hero Quiz. Pick up your quiz booklet when you enter, navigate the map and look for the logo on signs around the Park to find the answers. When complete claim an exclusive 'Wildlife Hero' badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!

    The 28th May is the 20th birthday of the huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather! With giant slides, suspended rope bridge, fireman’s pole, spinning discs, multi-level soft play with lots of climbing and sliding, challenging soft play and a toddlers’ zone. Great fun for all ages.

    Daily events (weather permitting):
    •    Otter Feeding Time: 10:30am and 4:30pm- Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times.
    •    Penguin Feeding Time: 11:00am and 4pm – Listen to the knowledgeable Keepers as they share insights about penguins and tell you about the characters in the colony. Watch these endearing birds being fed in their pool located in the Walled Garden.
    •    The fantastic Eagles of Paradise Display is at 11:30am. Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a amazing up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
    •    Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
    •    At 3pm enjoy the fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
    •    The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
    •    Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
    A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
    •    Animal lovers will adore the Fun Farm. You can purchase a small bag of food for 65p on entry (limited supply) to feed the adorable little Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep. This interactive experience allows visitors to get up close and personal with these charming animals, making it a memorable part of your visit. And don’t miss the guinea pigs in Pets Corner.
    •    Plus, ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
    •    On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. There is a small extra charge, and train times can be checked upon arrival.
    •    Otter Pool Cafe. A range of light lunches, cakes and cream teas are available in the Otter Pool Café with plenty of picnic tables and benches throughout the Park. Plus, a snack bar inside the JungleBarn Play Centre with great tasting hot dogs and cheeseburgers, or snack on hot crunchy crisps and treat yourself to a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, plus free WIFI.

    A leader in conservation and home to Operation Chough and the World Parrot Trust. A wonderful and worthwhile day out.

    For best value, buy a Return Ticket for £6.75 on your first visit which can be used from 10am on any day we are open, and you can then keep buying more for visits up to until 27th March 2026.

    Please note: Daily shows are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.

    Location:  Hayle, just off the A30. Please use postcode TR27 4HY for your SAT NAV.
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Monday, June 02, 2025

  • Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

    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.

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