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May Half Term and Spring Activities in Cornwall

 

There’s really no excuse for the kids to get bored this May, June and July as there’s a truly wonderful line up of events taking place week after week for families in Cornwall.

Fill those longer, warmer days with engaging hobbies, fun activities, healthy eating, holiday planning and exciting half-term events…

Don't forget to check out our full and frequently family friendly events listings for lots more things to do in Cornwall

 

Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park

Based on the edge of the Goss Moor Nature Reserve, the family-owned Sanctuary is home to over 70 owls from all around the world and 18 other species including lemurs, alpacas, raccoons, foxes, wallabies, and meerkats. 

Included in the admission price - get up close and personal with their majestic birds of prey at the twice daily flying displays and come and learn about their owls and other animals in their regular educational feed and talk sessions.

Car parking on site is free, there is a children’s play area, tearoom and picnic area. Find out more at www.screechowlsanctuary.co.uk

 

 

Message from Cohort Educational Trips

“We know money is tighter than usual at the moment; it’s why at Cohort Educational Trips we keep our educational trips super flexible and low-cost.

With our safe, secure, and comfortable accommodation in the centre of St Ives you will have the perfect base from which to plan plenty of adventures… from sculpting masterpieces on the beach to uncovering the secrets of Cornish mining history and from journeying through the backstreets on a treasure trail to riding the waves with a surf lesson.

Your kids are in safe hands with us and we are up for the challenge of crafting an adventure-filled trip on the tightest of budgets. After all, unforgettable experiences shouldn’t break the bank! “

Visit www.education.stayatcohort.co.uk for more information or call 01736 791664

 

Spring at Camel Creek Family Theme Park

Join in this May at Camel Creek with events fit for a King offering family fun and activities. With adventure around every corner, Camel Creek Family Theme Park offers excitement for young family’s— from thrill rides and adrenalin rushes to animal handling sessions and junior zookeeper experiences. They also have the much loved Paddington coming to visit for meet & greets and Storytimes taking place on the 30th & 31st May.

Find out more at www.camelcreek.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Heligan Wild Week

Wild Week returns to The Lost Gardens of Heligan this May half term and you’re invited, to rediscover the wild, its importance, its beauty, and our place within it.

Restore your wild side, hone your survival skills, and enjoy a week of creative outdoor play in your favourite half term habitat of Heligan.

Find out more at www.heligan.com

 

Half Term Fun at Paradise Park in Hayle.
Save £2pp off entry with code PRIMARY this Half Term with lots of family fun activities! See the super cute new otters Pippin & Katarni, twice daily penguin colony feeding and the amazing flying displays including the ‘Eagles of Paradise’ and the ‘Free Flying Bird Show’.

 

Plus, at 1:30pm every day, enjoy the fantastic Lorikeet feeding experience! Please note all events are weather permitting. Visit paradisepark.org.uk to book and for more information.

 

 

 

Jiggle Jam - Musical Fun for Little Ones!

Take part in fun and friendly music sessions for babies and pre-schoolers every Thursday and Friday from 10 am at The Shekinah Church, Taroveor Road, Penzance, TR18 2AA.

Join in with old and new nursery-rhyme favourites, explore a variety of props, puppets and instruments and enjoy your child developing key musical and learning skills, whilst having fun from just £6 per session!

Booking and more information at www.jigglejam.co.uk (booking is essential).

 

Enjoy a staycation at The Manor Resort

The Manor Resort offers breaks that are designed to provide a fun family holiday destination, without the luxury price tag. With their stunning location in the Devon countryside, they provide a variety of activities and facilities for all ages. From swimming pools and tennis courts to adventure golf and waterslides, there's something for everyone.

If you’re on a tight budget, you’ll be pleased to know that all their breaks are FULL BOARD, so include all meals during your stay, plus most of their activities are also included at no extra cost. Don't delay, book your next family adventure today!

Find out more at www.manorandasburyresorts.co.uk

 

Children’s Day in Truro City Centre

Children’s Day returns for the sixth year with lots of free entertainment and activities including spectacular mountain bike stunt shows and, new for 2023, skateboarding demos, dance demos and performance parkour demos on Lemon Quay.

There will be have-a-go sessions in skateboarding, performance parkour, circus skills with Swamp Circus and dance with InspirAsian Dance, Cornwall Dance School, Jason Thomas Performing Arts and Stagecoach Truro.

Walking and cycling charity Sustrans will be running a free scooter, balance and pedal bike obstacle course for children, plus an exciting static cycle activity for young people to improve their off-road skills.

Families can enjoy crazy golf and fun craft activities, plus the Royal Cornwall Museum will be on Lemon Quay giving you the chance to handle old toys from the museum and make a vintage toy.

At the Royal Cornwall Museum itself, catch the Victorian Magic Lantern Show, handle historic artefacts, and take part in craft activities.

There will be street entertainment popping up across the city, plus many shops and eateries will have family friendly in-store activities and offers.

Many activities are free although there will be a charge for some activities.

Children’s Day is brought to you by Truro BID and sponsored by Coodes Solicitors.

Find out more at www.visittruro.org.uk

 

Coming soon to The Minack

Calvino Nights – dates from 7th to 22nd June

Calvino Nights returns to the Minack with even more wild possibilities of fire, feast and fun-filled fiasco!  Join the marvellous Mr Calvino and his motley troupe of tale-tellers, song-makers and fire-raisers for an unforgettable ride through life told, quite literally, on a cliff-edge precipice! Be entertained by hapless thieves, very clever peas, daft billionaires and women who live entirely on wind!  Calvino Nights is for children, their older brothers and sisters, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.

The Sea Show – 9th and 16th June

The Sea Show is a quirky and hilarious mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret.Meet crazy characters like Morwenna the ‘beautiful’ mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and salty seadog Captain Pemburthy, as well as a cast of mischievous sea-squirts, anemones, limpets, crabs and pilchards.  Go and celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs-unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages

Find out more at www.minack.com

 

 

3 Wishes Fairy Festival – 16th to 18th June

Hailed as the UK’s first and most magical and unique fairy festival, this much-loved event returns to Mount Edgcumbe in 2023 to celebrate its 17th birthday. Visitors can expect more than 100 fairy workshops, live music and all manner of enchanting creatures wandering the grounds including gnomes, mermaid, elves, unicorns, pirates, pixies, fairies and dragons! Experience fairy dells, wishing wells, ancient woodland and more in 800 acres of magical land.

In addition, festival goers can find peace and serenity in the Secret Fairy Garden area with qualified practitioners. Camping is available including luxury glamping options as well as day tickets and a variety of plant-based, vegan caterers and gluten free options.

Find out more at www.fairyfestival.co.uk