Events and Things To Do in Cornwall (Spring 2016)

One of the most beautiful seasons of all is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it here in Cornwall.

The transitional seasons of Spring and Autumn are my favourite, and they are one of the main reasons why I couldn’t live abroad somewhere where it’s hot all year around – you’d miss out on all the beauty!

Anyway, Spring is truly beautiful in Cornwall; the weather gets warmer, evenings are brighter, and it’s not quite full of tourists just yet!

If you’re looking for some ways to enjoy this spectacular season here, look no further!

 

Eden Dog’s Day Out

13th March (this weekend!)

Looking forward to this! Thinking about taking Pepper as it looks like a great way to knacker her out with a dog show and activities throughout the day!

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Beer and Mussel Festival (with Rick Stein) at The Cornish Arms, Padstow

18th – 20th March

Over 30 different types of beers, fresh mussels, live chef demos and a Rick Stein booking signing – I wish it wasn’t on the other side of Cornwall to me!

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Falmouth Spring Festival and Flower Show

10th – 28th March (Flower Show 19th – 20th March)

There are loads of Spring-themed activities each day in Falmouth throughout the festival, and a flower show at Princess Pavillions too!

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Trereife Easter Food & Craft Fair

25th – 28th March

I went to this last year and I have to say if you have lots of birthdays coming up in Spring this is the perfect place to find a gift (and pig out on some tasty food too!).

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Cadbury Easter Eggs Hunts at Trengwainton Garden, Penzance

25th March, 3rd – 9th April

Explore these National Trust gardens while keeping the kids entertained with, you guessed it, Cadbury chocolate eggs!

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The Great Eden Egg Hunt

25th March – 3rd April

Eden has a whole load of Easter-themed activities for the kids, from egg-hunts to face-painting and storytelling!

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Cornwall Spring Flower Show, Bodmin

2nd – 3rd April

Fancy flowers, talks and the opportunity for a tasty cream tea! A true English garden experience.

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The Truro Festival

2nd – 9th April

Festivals in Truro can only mean one thing: music, art, food and craft stalls! If you enjoy all of the above then you’ve got to pop along.

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Heartlands Market Weekend, Pool/Redruth

9 – 10th April

Explore some local food and craft stalls at one of Cornwall’s most interesting heritage sites!

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Porthleven Food Festival

16th – 17th April

Yum! I’ve never been to this festival but would love to go – there’s food, drink, music and live chef demos. What could be a better way to spend an April weekend?

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Charity Garden Open Weekend at Tregothnan

16th – 17th April

Tregothnan only opens it’s gates once a year and I always seem to be away for this weekend! One day I will go – it looks like such a beautiful place.

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Trevithick Day, Camborne

30th April

If you live in the Redruth/Pool/Camborne area, it’s pretty much a given that you’ll be going to this. Gotta show up and support amiright?

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English National Surf Championships, Newquay

30th April – 2nd May

Surf enthusiasts must head down to Watergate Bay to watch the championships live!

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St. Agnes Bolster Festival

2nd May

If you haven’t ever been to the Bolster play on the cliffs, you should go this year! We used to go every year as kids – it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

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Are there any Spring events going on near you?