With Spring now in full swing, it can only mean we’re hopping toward Easter! Whether you’re a local or visiting Cornwall for a holiday, you’ll be delighted by the variety of Easter events on offer. From egg-citing Easter egg trails to Easter themed arts and crafts, there is something for both young and old alike! To help you plan your Easter weekend, we’ve pulled together ten of the top Easter events in Cornwall…
Pengenna Manor, Wadebridge
Head over to the magnificent Pengenna Manor where you’ll find an array of Easter delights. Weave your way through the Easter Egg Trail, exploring enchanting gardens, ancient woodland and pretty river meadows to complete your clue sheet and collect a free Easter egg. There is also face painting, a sweet stall and Easter colouring activities! Don’t worry grown-ups, you haven’t been forgotten – scrumptious homemade scones topped with Tiptree English strawberry preserve and Rodda’s finest clotted cream, plus a generous mug of tea made exactly to your liking awaits!
https://pengennamanor.co.uk/special-events
Trethorne Leisure Park, Launceston
If you’re stuck for ideas on how to entertain little ones this Easter, look no further than Trethorne’s Egg-cellent Adventure! They have a vibrant schedule that is jam-packed with family friendly fun. Kick off the day by joining an Easter egg hunt, meet and greet their new mascot and let your tiny tot unleash their inner artist with Easter arts and crafts, and a design your own Easter egg session! To top it off, the super duper Wishy Washy Magic show is back on Saturday 8th April! Booking is essential so make sure you pop over to their website and grab your tickets.
Leach Pottery, St Ives
If getting creative is your ideal way to spend the Easter hols, then you are sure to love making egg cups or salt and pepper pots at Leach Pottery! This short course will show you the techniques for making your own egg cups and salt and pepper pots, your work will then be fired, glazed and posted to you. All ages are welcome, and the results will make a lovely reminder of your Easter holiday, as well as great additions to your breakfast table! Leach Pottery also has other courses taking place over the holidays if egg cups aren’t to your fancy.
Paradise Park, Hayle
Are you ready to take on Paradise Park’s Easter golden egg challenge?! Collect your quiz sheet and wander the park, seeing if you can correctly fill in the missing information. When you’ve successfully filled in your quiz, you can claim your well-deserved chocolate reward – yummy! Plus, there are plenty of animals from distant shores to meet and feed (including 130 species of birds!), an indoor Jungle Barn, an express train and so much more. Fabulous fun for both big kids and teeny tots!
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Between 1st and 16th April, head over to Pendennis Castle and take part in their adventure quest! Put on your detective’s hat and roam the grounds, hunting for hidden clues as you go. Once you’ve completed the quest and tracked down the eggs, you will be rewarded with an adventurer’s certificate and a mouthwatering chocolate treat from their partner, Love Cocoa! This is a great day out for all the family, as well as a fun and interactive way to explore some of Cornwall’s rich and fascinating history!
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
The BIG Easter Cornwall Shop Small Market, Truro
A collaboration between Truro Farmers Market and Cornwall Shop Small Market, between 7th – 8th April, Lemon Quay in Truro will come alive with a vibrant market. Expect more than 60 stalls bursting with local produce, handmade crafts, home and lifestyle wares, as well as incredible food and drink stands that will give your tastebuds a real treat. There is also live music and plenty of entertainment! Shopping small and supporting local businesses is at the heart of this special market, so come along and grab a unique find or just relax and soak up the atmosphere.
https://www.cornwallshopsmall.co.uk/
Bude Sea Pool, Bude
It wouldn’t really be Easter in Cornwall without a beachy offering, would it?! Come get your toes sandy at Bude Sea Pool’s Easter Eggstravaganza! Between 12 – 2pm you can join in a whole host of seaside fun, including an Easter bonnet competition, a treasure hunt, an Easter egg hunt and a fancy dress competition! Fantastic fun for a sunny Spring day, refreshments will also be provided so you can refuel after you’ve had a dip in the Cornish waves!
Flambards, Helston
Keep the kids happy this Easter and head over to Flambards who are hosting a whole heap of family friendly fun between 1st – 16th April! The beloved mascot Ferdi the Fox has left you clues for the quiz trail, if you can find them all and crack the answers, you’ll be able to claim a chocolately reward! There are also performances from Billy Wiz Magic Show as well as Creepy Crawly Encounters, plus the usual rides and attractions are open for business. Head over to their website to check the times and dates for the events, as well as book tickets.
Rogue Theatre, Camborne
Throughout April, follow the Wild Spring Hare into Tehidy Woods for a brand new Spring time adventure! Watch as wild magick and natural beauty awaken all around you, encouraging you into the heart of the woods where the stories come to life. Sit and relax as you’re taken into a story world of wonder that encourages your imagination to run wild. The Rogue Theatre is well known for its immersive and awe-inspiring performances, and this next display promises to be just as entertaining! For dates and times, take a peek at their website.
https://rogueotherworld.co.uk/
Standing Stone Stables, Carbis Bay
A unique way to hunt for Easter eggs, on 6th April, Standing Stone Stables is inviting you to come along to Wildflower Woods to see if the Easter bunny has left any goodies – and you’ll do it all on horseback! Located in Carbis Bay, they have plenty of gentle horses and ponies ready to take you on an Easter adventure unlike any other. No horse riding experience is necessary but it is important to book your spot ahead of time.
https://www.standingstonestables.co.uk/
