Our pick of the bunch
It looks like the weather has officially changed and with summer already behind us, (how quickly did that fly by?), we are officially stepping into the cosy season here in Cornwall, and we personally can’t wait! Below we have listed some of our favourite local events for you to enjoy during your stay with us, from fun festivals, to spooky happenings to celebrate Halloween, read on for more and get some autumn family fun booked in!
The Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival 2024 | 13th – 15th September
The eleventh annual Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival promises to be a grand Cornish celebration featuring live bands, a silent disco in the orchard, a BBC Introducing stage, and a wide selection of delicious ciders from across the UK!
The 2024 lineup includes an eclectic mix of acts such as Doctor & The Medics, Bad Willow, Joanna Cooke, Bailey Tomkinson, Chesney Hawkes, Kezia Gill, Dub Pistols, Levellers, Emerald, The Wurzels, Cyderfex, The Brim for a Barn Dance, Land of the Giants, 3 Days of Wonder, The Kites, The Stowes, Buffo’s Wake, Good Trouble, The Countrymen, Club Fromage, Southern Fried Groove Queens, and King Dinosaur. This diverse line-up promises a vibrant blend of alternative rock, soulful melodies, Irish/Celtic influences, reggae-breaks-jungle fusions, folk-rock harmonies, and light-hearted tunes, ensuring festival-goers remain thoroughly entertained throughout the event.
Eden Project Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition | Ends 30th September
The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is currently on display at the Eden Project and has been extended until 30 September due to high demand. You can explore this incredible collection of images in a whole new way – and it’s all included with your Eden admission. Wander through their Outdoor Gardens and encounter 100 of the most celebrated wildlife photographs from the 2023 competition.
Halloween Half Term Fun at Trerice Newquay
Join the team at Trerice for the entire half-term week dressed in your favourite Halloween costume! Enjoy a variety of dragon-themed activities, including captivating storytelling and the ‘Trerice Dragon School,’ where you’ll learn the art of training your dragon. Fun and adventure await!
Heligan Harvest Celebration | 19th Oct – 3rd Nov
Join the team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan for their annual harvest celebration as they share their bounty of vegetables, fruit, herbs, seeds, meat, flowers, and even timber — all grown at Heligan’s Garden & Estate.
Harvest is a significant time for them, marking a pivotal moment in the year when they can truly appreciate and share the hard work and dedication their team has invested over the past 12 months, celebrating the fruits of our labour.
During the first week of Harvest celebrations, they’ll honour everything the Heligan team cares for, produces, and nurtures—whether it’s vegetables, animals, or woodlands. Their Harvest Programme will feature a traditional Harvest Heritage Produce Display, Garden Tours, Produce Tastings, Harvest Demonstrations, Apple Pressing, and Farm Tours.
Bodmin Jail offers a variety of tours and events that immerse you in the history and heritage of the jail, along with eerie paranormal experiences deep within its walls. Do you dare spend a night “inside” with the After Dark experience? Or perhaps watching a horror movie in the heart of the jail is more your style? Whatever you choose, they’ve got a spine-tingling experience waiting for you!
Halloweden at The Eden Project | Starts 26th October
Experience a thrilling encounter with fascinating and unusual creepy crawlies at the Eden Project this October half term. Discover live creatures from across the globe, such as Chilean tarantulas and giant African snails. Explore the exciting bug fair, glide on the ice rink, embark on an epic bug safari, enjoy eerie campfire stories, and roast marshmallows around the fire pit!