Cold sunny days, pumpkin spice, crunching leaves and beautiful Autumnal colours, who’s excited for October in Cornwall?!
There’s so much fun to be had during the upcoming cosy months, and plenty of spooktacular Halloween events to enjoy just around the corner from us, so we’ve compiled a list of awesome Autumn activities to do during your October holiday at Meadow Lakes!
Ice Skating at The Eden Project
Lace up your skates! Eden’s glittering ice rink is now open until February 2024.
Please note, ice skating remains an additional charge and must be pre-booked in advance. Limited tickets will be available to book up until 30 November 2023.
Halloweden at the Eden Project
Come along to Eden this October half-term as Halloweden returns for another year with an all-new tree-mendous offer.
This spooky season take on a special quest to protect the world’s forests, guided by the legendary Tree Giants. On your magical adventure to become a forest guardian, you’ll discover the Tree Giants’ ancient wisdom, hear extraordinary tales and witness enchanting performances.
Plus – don’t forget to take a spin on their wickedly fun ice rink and get hands-on in their spooktacular Tipis with their bewitching Wand Making Workshop, where a mystical guide will weave wonderful tales and lead you in crafting your very own wand! Visit their website to book today.
Halloween Adventures at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Experience a bug-tacular Halloween adventure at Heligan. This October they’re welcoming spiders, snakes and other creepy creatures for a really wild encounter. This frightfully fun family experience includes spooky crafting activities, pumpkin trails and marshmallow toasting. Visit their website to book your trip!
Harvest Lost Supper at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Join Heligan in mid October for a harvest themed seven course tasting menu brought to you by Development Chef Nat Tallents and the Kitchen Team. Featuring the finest homegrown heritage produce and Heligan rare breed meats, you can dine in style just 157 yards from the Productive Gardens.
This is a super popular event. so make sure to visit their website and book in advance!
Lappa Valley Fireworks
Join Lappa Valley near Newquay in Cornwall on two dates this year for one of their spectacular fireworks displays. The historic 18th century engine house is brought alive by the Kernow Fireworks Company with a dazzling display of rockets, fountains, candles and more!
As for pre show entertainment, from when the first train of visitors arrives at about 5.30pm, The engine shed featuring our indoor soft play area will be open for children to let off steam and you’ll be able to enjoy a ride on the Woodland Railway too prior to the show starting at around 7.30pm.
There’s plenty to eat and drink too! The Engine Shed and the Café will be open serving a range of delicious hot and cold food, snacks as well as soft and alcoholic beverages.
Their well stocked glow products stall will be on hand to purchase glow sticks, glow glasses, headbands and more too!
Bodmin Jail Ghost Walk
Experience Cornwall’s haunted history in Bodmin Jail’s immersive, interactive and entertaining ghost walk spooktacular.
Travel with your Paranormal guides through the dark walk and original prison buildings, get insight into our other-worldly residents, and discover what goes bump in the night at one of the UK’s most haunted sites. The Ghost Walk celebrates the rich heritage of Bodmin, the formidable moorland that surrounds it, and the spine-chilling events that still echo through the belly of Bodmin Jail.
Dare to experience a Halloween adventure on Bodmin Jail’s Ghost Walk. Beware… for the night holds secrets you may never forget. Visit their website to book today!
We hope you have a wickedly wonderful stay!
These are just a handful of all the weird and wonderful upcoming Halloween events to enjoy here in Cornwall. Give us a call today for more recommendations, and book your stay online, via email or by phone. We look forward to seeing you soon!