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Friday, August 14, 2026
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Falmouth Week - Falmouth
Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins as a local sailing regatta dating back as far as 1837, the week has evolved into one of the major sailing competitions in the South West as well as an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening activities in the town.
There is so much to see and do at Falmouth Week…
Make sure you join in with the Pink Wig Mermaid March and Falmouth Carnival to kickstart Falmouth Week! Or, explore the wide variety of family friendly activities in the heart of Falmouth on The Moor and Events Square, including a vintage hand-turned carousel, music from local musicians, an eclectic market, Falmouth Art Gallery workshops and a buzzing atmosphere! There’s also a full week of evening entertainment within the Waterfront Marquee organised by Southwest Bars and Events, ranging from the famous 80’s and 00’s night to Ska night!
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The West of England Steam Engine Society Rally - Stithians
It is the oldest and largest steam engine rally in Cornwall. With over 100 steam exhibits, old time funfair, crafts, trade stands, vintage cars, tractors and bikes. Family entertainment all day, all weekend, there is something for everyone.
Visit website for more details and advance booking.
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Falmouth Week - Falmouth
Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins as a local sailing regatta dating back as far as 1837, the week has evolved into one of the major sailing competitions in the South West as well as an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening activities in the town.
There is so much to see and do at Falmouth Week…
Make sure you join in with the Pink Wig Mermaid March and Falmouth Carnival to kickstart Falmouth Week! Or, explore the wide variety of family friendly activities in the heart of Falmouth on The Moor and Events Square, including a vintage hand-turned carousel, music from local musicians, an eclectic market, Falmouth Art Gallery workshops and a buzzing atmosphere! There’s also a full week of evening entertainment within the Waterfront Marquee organised by Southwest Bars and Events, ranging from the famous 80’s and 00’s night to Ska night!
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The West of England Steam Engine Society Rally - Stithians
It is the oldest and largest steam engine rally in Cornwall. With over 100 steam exhibits, old time funfair, crafts, trade stands, vintage cars, tractors and bikes. Family entertainment all day, all weekend, there is something for everyone.
Visit website for more details and advance booking.
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Bude Carnival - Bude
Start time 11:00am
Location: Bude Rugby Club
A day full of fun, music, food and community spirit!
Bring your family & friends and celebrate Budes biggest day of the year!
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Falmouth Week - Falmouth
Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins as a local sailing regatta dating back as far as 1837, the week has evolved into one of the major sailing competitions in the South West as well as an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening activities in the town.
There is so much to see and do at Falmouth Week…
Make sure you join in with the Pink Wig Mermaid March and Falmouth Carnival to kickstart Falmouth Week! Or, explore the wide variety of family friendly activities in the heart of Falmouth on The Moor and Events Square, including a vintage hand-turned carousel, music from local musicians, an eclectic market, Falmouth Art Gallery workshops and a buzzing atmosphere! There’s also a full week of evening entertainment within the Waterfront Marquee organised by Southwest Bars and Events, ranging from the famous 80’s and 00’s night to Ska night!
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The West of England Steam Engine Society Rally - Stithians
It is the oldest and largest steam engine rally in Cornwall. With over 100 steam exhibits, old time funfair, crafts, trade stands, vintage cars, tractors and bikes. Family entertainment all day, all weekend, there is something for everyone.
Visit website for more details and advance booking.
-
Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Monday, August 17, 2026
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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'Magic in the Skies' Fireworks & Drone Show - Land's End
Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable day of family fun! Enjoy exciting attractions, late-night shopping, delicious food, live music, and breath-taking sunsets - all leading up to our mesmerising drone show, new for 2026, and our spectacular Magic in the Skies fireworks display.
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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'Magic in the Skies' Fireworks & Drone Show - Land's End
Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable day of family fun! Enjoy exciting attractions, late-night shopping, delicious food, live music, and breath-taking sunsets - all leading up to our mesmerising drone show, new for 2026, and our spectacular Magic in the Skies fireworks display.
-
Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Cornwall's Tattoo Convention - Wadebridge
Experience the magic of Cornwall's Tattoo Convention, the Festival of Ink, where you can get tattooed by over 370 incredible artists from around the world.
Immerse yourself in festival vibes with 60 unique traders, engaging art shows, workshops, graffiti, car displays, circus acts, and live music all weekend long. Don't miss your chance to witness and be part of an extraordinary celebration of art and culture!
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OPENING TIMES 2026
Friday August 21st: 3pm - 11pm
There will be live music, entertainment, art workshops, and street food available!Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd
Entertainment and Tattooing will start!
Saturday entry 10:00 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday entry 10:00 a.m.- 11pmLOCATION
Royal Cornwall Showground
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Cornwall's Tattoo Convention - Wadebridge
Experience the magic of Cornwall's Tattoo Convention, the Festival of Ink, where you can get tattooed by over 370 incredible artists from around the world.
Immerse yourself in festival vibes with 60 unique traders, engaging art shows, workshops, graffiti, car displays, circus acts, and live music all weekend long. Don't miss your chance to witness and be part of an extraordinary celebration of art and culture!
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OPENING TIMES 2026
Friday August 21st: 3pm - 11pm
There will be live music, entertainment, art workshops, and street food available!Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd
Entertainment and Tattooing will start!
Saturday entry 10:00 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday entry 10:00 a.m.- 11pmLOCATION
Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge PL27 7JE -
Ocean Scilly - Isles of Scilly
oin us for The Ocean Scilly Festival – a nine-day, fun-filled nautical festival celebrating the sparkling seas that surround our islands
Championing all things water-based – adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit – with events happening on, in and above the water.
From coasteering and sea safaris, sea swims and coastal saunas, to live talks and guided shipwreck walks, there will be something for everyone to look forward to.
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Cornwall's Tattoo Convention - Wadebridge
Experience the magic of Cornwall's Tattoo Convention, the Festival of Ink, where you can get tattooed by over 370 incredible artists from around the world.
Immerse yourself in festival vibes with 60 unique traders, engaging art shows, workshops, graffiti, car displays, circus acts, and live music all weekend long. Don't miss your chance to witness and be part of an extraordinary celebration of art and culture!
tattoo-icon-white-150
OPENING TIMES 2026
Friday August 21st: 3pm - 11pm
There will be live music, entertainment, art workshops, and street food available!Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd
Entertainment and Tattooing will start!
Saturday entry 10:00 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday entry 10:00 a.m.- 11pmLOCATION
Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge PL27 7JE -
Ocean Scilly - Isles of Scilly
oin us for The Ocean Scilly Festival – a nine-day, fun-filled nautical festival celebrating the sparkling seas that surround our islands
Championing all things water-based – adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit – with events happening on, in and above the water.
From coasteering and sea safaris, sea swims and coastal saunas, to live talks and guided shipwreck walks, there will be something for everyone to look forward to.
-
Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Ocean Scilly - Isles of Scilly
oin us for The Ocean Scilly Festival – a nine-day, fun-filled nautical festival celebrating the sparkling seas that surround our islands
Championing all things water-based – adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit – with events happening on, in and above the water.
From coasteering and sea safaris, sea swims and coastal saunas, to live talks and guided shipwreck walks, there will be something for everyone to look forward to.
-
Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Ocean Scilly - Isles of Scilly
oin us for The Ocean Scilly Festival – a nine-day, fun-filled nautical festival celebrating the sparkling seas that surround our islands
Championing all things water-based – adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit – with events happening on, in and above the water.
From coasteering and sea safaris, sea swims and coastal saunas, to live talks and guided shipwreck walks, there will be something for everyone to look forward to.
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'Magic in the Skies' Fireworks & Drone Show - Land's End
Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable day of family fun! Enjoy exciting attractions, late-night shopping, delicious food, live music, and breath-taking sunsets - all leading up to our mesmerising drone show, new for 2026, and our spectacular Magic in the Skies fireworks display.
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Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
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Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Ocean Scilly - Isles of Scilly
oin us for The Ocean Scilly Festival – a nine-day, fun-filled nautical festival celebrating the sparkling seas that surround our islands
Championing all things water-based – adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit – with events happening on, in and above the water.
From coasteering and sea safaris, sea swims and coastal saunas, to live talks and guided shipwreck walks, there will be something for everyone to look forward to.
-
Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
-
Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Tunes in the Park - Saltash
Tunes in the Park. Unbelievable acts, world class wellness and much more, Join us at Port Eliot Estate Saltash PL12 5ND
For more details and to buy tickets click here.
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Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge
Cornwall Folk Festival returns to Wadebridge August Bank Holiday Thurs 27-Mon 31st Aug 2026.We start with a dance on Thurs night, three nights of great double-bill acts in two locations Fri-Sun, and three sunshine-filled days of back-to-back music and dance daytime Sat-Mon!
Plus a mix of pub sessions, workshops and street entertainment.
A small-town celebration with a big heart, we bring together contemporary folk names from across the UK alongside brilliant Cornish and southwest musicians.
Friendly, fun, and intimate—join us for music and community.
Line-up to be announced soon.
For up todate information visit website.
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Ocean Scilly - Isles of Scilly
oin us for The Ocean Scilly Festival – a nine-day, fun-filled nautical festival celebrating the sparkling seas that surround our islands
Championing all things water-based – adventure, wildlife, heritage, and island spirit – with events happening on, in and above the water.
From coasteering and sea safaris, sea swims and coastal saunas, to live talks and guided shipwreck walks, there will be something for everyone to look forward to.
-
'Magic in the Skies' Fireworks & Drone Show - Land's End
Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable day of family fun! Enjoy exciting attractions, late-night shopping, delicious food, live music, and breath-taking sunsets - all leading up to our mesmerising drone show, new for 2026, and our spectacular Magic in the Skies fireworks display.
-
Stithians summer holiday activities programme - Stithians Lake
- Learn to sail, wing surf or wing foil
- eFoiling and wing foiling available every day
- Children's Multi-Activity Days*
- 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
*Book four Multi-Activity Days for £240
Overview
Stithians Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy 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, wing surfing and wing foiling.
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.
The Programme
Click here to download the PDF of our Summer Programme
- Our five-day sailing courses are a great way to learn the basics and earn RYA qualifications.
- Experience a different view of the lake and hire a variety of watersports equipment including kayaks, stand up paddleboards and sail boats. Hire is available when the Activity Centre is open.
- Do you have your own watersports equipment? You can launch your own kit on the lake from as little as £16. Self-launch is available when the Activity Centre is open and booking in advance is required via our website. Those wishing to use their own equipment on the lake require third party insurance.
- Our campsite is open with a choice of electric and non-electric pitches.
For more info and to book: https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/stithians-summer-holiday-activities-programme-2026
-
Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.
Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.
This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
