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Sunday, June 01, 2025
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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%.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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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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May the Fun Be With You Trail - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Following ‘Space Day’ at the start of May, Wheal Martyn’s half term trail is all inspired by space! China clay has been used as an ingredient and filler in many ordinary things we use every day. But it has also been used in extraordinary things, including heat shields in the Space Shuttle!
Time: Available daily, from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
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Barrett’s Privateers Music Night - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Based on the Cornish side of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Barrett’s Privateers formed through the joy of a capella singing. Since forming in 2019, the group have been honoured to perform at a range of events from the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival to the highly acclaimed Rock Oyster Festival.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £7.25
Find out more on our website: HERE
Monday, June 02, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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May the Fun Be With You Trail - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Following ‘Space Day’ at the start of May, Wheal Martyn’s half term trail is all inspired by space! China clay has been used as an ingredient and filler in many ordinary things we use every day. But it has also been used in extraordinary things, including heat shields in the Space Shuttle!
Time: Available daily, from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Included in standard museum admission
To find out more visit our website: HERE -
Barrett’s Privateers Music Night - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Based on the Cornish side of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Barrett’s Privateers formed through the joy of a capella singing. Since forming in 2019, the group have been honoured to perform at a range of events from the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival to the highly acclaimed Rock Oyster Festival.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £7.25
Find out more on our website: HERE
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Barrett’s Privateers Music Night - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Based on the Cornish side of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Barrett’s Privateers formed through the joy of a capella singing. Since forming in 2019, the group have been honoured to perform at a range of events from the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival to the highly acclaimed Rock Oyster Festival.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £7.25
Find out more on our website: HERE
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Nature Walk at Wheal Martyn - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Enjoy a guided nature walk around the 26-acre historic Wheal Martyn grounds led by our site Ranger, highlighting the abundance of nature that calls the former Victorian clay works and wider grounds home. You’ll also hear about some of the habitat improvements made during the past year and plans for the future. Price includes admission to the wider museum after the walk.
Includes a breakfast bap and tea or coffee in or café after the walk.
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Price: £25.00 (includes admission to museum, breakfast bap and hot drink)
£15.00 (price for Cornwall Residents Pass holders)
For more information head to our website: HERE
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Barrett’s Privateers Music Night - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Based on the Cornish side of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Barrett’s Privateers formed through the joy of a capella singing. Since forming in 2019, the group have been honoured to perform at a range of events from the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival to the highly acclaimed Rock Oyster Festival.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £7.25
Find out more on our website: HERE
Thursday, June 05, 2025
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Royal Cornwall Show - Wadebridge
Cornwall's Biggest annual event
Every year, for 3 days in June, the best in entertainment, agriculture, shopping and competition can be found at the Royal Cornwall Show.
Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, you’ll be enjoying everything Cornwall has to offer. Since 1793 we have been showcasing the best in Cornish agriculture, and supporting the industry to thrive and innovate.
As one of the top agricultural shows in the country, we have the highest level of competition across our hundreds of classes, our competitors competing for a coveted Royal Cornwall prize.
See our website for more details https://www.royalcornwallshow.org/
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Barrett’s Privateers Music Night - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Based on the Cornish side of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Barrett’s Privateers formed through the joy of a capella singing. Since forming in 2019, the group have been honoured to perform at a range of events from the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival to the highly acclaimed Rock Oyster Festival.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £7.25
Find out more on our website: HERE
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Helm DeVegas Music Night - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Described as “a treat to the auditory senses” Helm & the ASB are from Cornwall. Their sound is a lush blanket of harmonies, draped over a twisting landscape of stories. The songs tell tales of Helm's life, travels and of himself. Mix in some sweet country slide guitar and a group of fine musicians and the end result is a collection of heartfelt songs that take you on a journey through the eyes of the author. In the short space of time that they have been on the road, they have amassed a good loyal following. The forthcoming album 'Superheroes' is currently in the final recording stages and will hopefully be released later this year.
Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm
Price: £5.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
Optional extra: Pre-ordered pasties £7.25
Find out more on our website: HERE
Friday, June 06, 2025
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Royal Cornwall Show - Wadebridge
Cornwall's Biggest annual event
Every year, for 3 days in June, the best in entertainment, agriculture, shopping and competition can be found at the Royal Cornwall Show.
Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, you’ll be enjoying everything Cornwall has to offer. Since 1793 we have been showcasing the best in Cornish agriculture, and supporting the industry to thrive and innovate.
As one of the top agricultural shows in the country, we have the highest level of competition across our hundreds of classes, our competitors competing for a coveted Royal Cornwall prize.
See our website for more details https://www.royalcornwallshow.org/
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Tunes in the Dunes - Perranporth
Tunes in the Dunes is a live music festival set on the beautiful golden sands of Perranporth beach in Cornwall. With a backdrop of scenic cliffs and sand dunes, this is a truly unique event where you can enjoy an ice cold beverage with your feet in the sand and the ocean only a stone’s throw away.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit the website.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Saturday, June 07, 2025
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Royal Cornwall Show - Wadebridge
Cornwall's Biggest annual event
Every year, for 3 days in June, the best in entertainment, agriculture, shopping and competition can be found at the Royal Cornwall Show.
Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, you’ll be enjoying everything Cornwall has to offer. Since 1793 we have been showcasing the best in Cornish agriculture, and supporting the industry to thrive and innovate.
As one of the top agricultural shows in the country, we have the highest level of competition across our hundreds of classes, our competitors competing for a coveted Royal Cornwall prize.
See our website for more details https://www.royalcornwallshow.org/
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Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival - Saltash
The Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival is one of the most loved and longest-running community events in our town, bringing thousands of visitors together for a completely free weekend of entertainment, waterside activities, music, and fun. Run entirely by volunteers, with a good amount of grown up help from Diverse events to book our stall, this incredible event showcases Saltash, supports local businesses, and provides a fantastic day out for families.
For more informatios see our website.
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Tunes in the Dunes - Perranporth
Tunes in the Dunes is a live music festival set on the beautiful golden sands of Perranporth beach in Cornwall. With a backdrop of scenic cliffs and sand dunes, this is a truly unique event where you can enjoy an ice cold beverage with your feet in the sand and the ocean only a stone’s throw away.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit the website.
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Murdoch Day - Redruth
Join us for Murdoch Day, a celebration honouring the legacy of William Murdoch, the pioneer behind the use of coal gas in lighting! Immerse yourself in Redruth’s rich heritage, history, and industry as we pay homage to the innovations that shaped our town. From captivating exhibits to lively performances, this festival embodies the true spirit of our community. Come together, revel in our shared past, and create new memories in the heart of Redruth!
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Sunday, June 08, 2025
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Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival - Saltash
The Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival is one of the most loved and longest-running community events in our town, bringing thousands of visitors together for a completely free weekend of entertainment, waterside activities, music, and fun. Run entirely by volunteers, with a good amount of grown up help from Diverse events to book our stall, this incredible event showcases Saltash, supports local businesses, and provides a fantastic day out for families.
For more informatios see our website.
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Tunes in the Dunes - Perranporth
Tunes in the Dunes is a live music festival set on the beautiful golden sands of Perranporth beach in Cornwall. With a backdrop of scenic cliffs and sand dunes, this is a truly unique event where you can enjoy an ice cold beverage with your feet in the sand and the ocean only a stone’s throw away.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit the website.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Ceramic Teddy Painting - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Want to do something creative with the kids? We are holding a paint your own teddy workshop. You will be able to choose from a selection of teddies to paint. You will be using ceramic paints which we will apply a clear glaze over and fire it in the kiln ready for you to come back to collect.
Times: 11.00am to 4.00pm. This is a drop in session, so no need to pre-book.
Level: Beginners, from age 4 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Price: From £10 per item.
To find out more about this event head to our website: HERE
Monday, June 09, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Wake up the Waterwheel - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Join our site team behind the scenes before we open to the general public to get the Scheduled Ancient Monument ready for the day. Help with diverting water, sluices and priming of the slurry pump to wake our water wheels and learn about Victorian engineering and the china clay industry too. Enjoy the peace of our site early in the morning, look out for wildlife before enjoying a crib time breakfast bap in our cafe. Feel free to explore the museum and site at your leisure for the rest of the day.
Dogs on leads welcome.
Price includes admission to the wider museum after the walk.
Further details: Includes a breakfast bap and tea or coffee in or café after the event.
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Price: £35.00 (includes admission to museum, breakfast bap and hot drink)
£25.00 (price for Cornwall Residents Pass holder)
Find out more on our website: HERE
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
Friday, June 13, 2025
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival - Falmouth
Welcome to the largest FREE nautical music and song festival in Europe!
Falmouth has a proud and long history as a first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships. It was here that sailors filled our waterside alehouses with their songs, and it is here that those shanties and stories are kept alive today.
Expect over eighty groups from across the UK, Europe and further afield, performing classic and contemporary shanties in many town and quayside locations.
For more information please see website.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Falmouth Classic's Regatta - Falmouth
Falmouth Classics features three days of enjoyable racing and a spectacular Parade of Classic Boats and the Small Classic Boat Parade. Since it began, in 1987, Falmouth Classics has steadily grown to be one of the largest Classic sailing events in the UK.
Falmouth is recognised as having some of the best sailing waters in the world in the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay. There are also many vantage points for spectators to view the events.
The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival takes place at the same time and over 65,000 visitors flock to Falmouth.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Lappa Valley’s Railway 200 Gala Weekend - Lappa Valley
Join us for a special gala, where all our available locomotives will be in service as part of the national Railway 200 celebrations.
There will be special services across the whole weekend, with every available locomotive running on our main 15” gauge railway – including the double and triple-headed workings and the return of our famous racing trains!
More details will be released closer to the time.
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival - Falmouth
Welcome to the largest FREE nautical music and song festival in Europe!
Falmouth has a proud and long history as a first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships. It was here that sailors filled our waterside alehouses with their songs, and it is here that those shanties and stories are kept alive today.
Expect over eighty groups from across the UK, Europe and further afield, performing classic and contemporary shanties in many town and quayside locations.
For more information please see website.
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Wildlife Hero Quiz - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn
Wildlife, nature and the environment are at the heart of the Wildlife Hero Quiz at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pick up your quiz booklet when you arrive, navigate the map, and look for the logo on signs around the park to find the answers. Once complete claim an exclusive ‘Wildlife Hero’ badge to show off your wildlife knowledge. Great educational fun for all the family!Plus, enjoy the summer daily events with amazing flying shows, close encounters, otter and penguin feeding, help feed the little parrots and so much more. Huge indoor JungleBarn play centre, fabulous fun whatever the weather. With giant slides, challenging soft play and toddlers’ zone with ball fountain. For full details of the current daily events please click HERE.
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Polperro Festival - Polperro
An annual arts and music festival that celebrates local talent and culture in the picturesque village of Polperro. The festival features a variety of events, including live music, arts and crafts, and traditions like a solstice bonfire and mock mayor ceremony.
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Falmouth Classic's Regatta - Falmouth
Falmouth Classics features three days of enjoyable racing and a spectacular Parade of Classic Boats and the Small Classic Boat Parade. Since it began, in 1987, Falmouth Classics has steadily grown to be one of the largest Classic sailing events in the UK.
Falmouth is recognised as having some of the best sailing waters in the world in the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay. There are also many vantage points for spectators to view the events.
The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival takes place at the same time and over 65,000 visitors flock to Falmouth.
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Hayle Carnival - Hayle
Reach for the Stars at Hayle Carnival
Located at the Hayle Recreation ground.
Run by volunteers, This is a free event with a fab parade and loads of activities for families, the fun begins at 3.30pm
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Slab Building Boxes Workshop - Wheal Martyn Clay Works
In this workshop you will be shown how to roll out slabs of clay and build a small decorative box. You will be guided through the process step by step, and then shown various techniques to decorate your box and apply coloured slips. Once dry, which usually takes 7 to 10 days, your pot will go off to be fired in our electric kiln. A clear glaze will then be applied and it will be fired again ready for you to come back in to collect. No experience necessary, just a willingness to try.
Equipment & materials: Clay, coloured slips and tools are provided. We recommend that you bring an apron along.
You will produce: A small slab built box which will be fired twice in our electric kiln.
Level: Beginners, from age 13 welcome. Any child under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied at all times by an adult.
Workshop duration: 4 hours (end time may vary slightly)
Price: £30.00
Find out more on our website: HERE
