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History, Hauntings, and Holiday Cheer: Bodmin Jail Reveals Its Festive Line-Up

This Christmas, Bodmin Jail invites visitors to embrace the magic, mystery, and mischief of the festive season with two limited-run experiences: the Naughty or Nice Guided Tour and the Christmas Ghost Walk. Whether you’re seeking […]

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Discover a Month of Victorian Festivities at The Story of Emily This December

This December, The Story of Emily near St Ive, Liskeard, will transform into a Victorian winter’s dream. The Rectory will be elegantly dressed in traditional paper chains, seasoned garlands, and ribboned boughs, taking you back […]

A magical Christmas at Camel Creek – with 25% off until 1 December

The festive season is fast approaching, and one of Cornwall’s most enchanting Christmas experiences is back – complete with an early-bird saving. Camel Creek’s much-loved Christmas event returns this December, and families who book before […]

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Trebah Garden Wins Gold at Cornwall Tourism Awards

Historic sub-tropical valley garden takes home top prize in the Large Visitor Attraction category Trebah Garden, near Falmouth, has taken home gold in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the 24th Cornwall Tourism Awards, hosted at Truro […]

The best of Cornish tourism 2025 – winners, runners-up and commended

The Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions is proud to celebrate the achievements of its members at the 2025 Cornwall Tourism Awards. Several of our attractions were finalists, and some secured top honours, demonstrating their dedication […]

Christmas markets to explore at Cornwall’s attractions.

Many of Cornwall’s leading visitor attractions host their own seasonal markets throughout November and December, perfect for browsing local gifts, artisan crafts, and festive treats while enjoying a day out. Here’s a few to get […]

Discover the magic of Christmas with biggest Father Christmas experience ever

Father Christmas is coming to the Eden Project, and he and his industrious elves are putting on an experience that is bigger than ever. The all-new theatrical experience takes place on select dates between November 22 and […]

Discover magical Christmas events happening at Cornwall’s top attractions

As the nights draw in and the twinkle of lights begins to glow across Cornwall, it’s time to unwrap the festive magic at some of the county’s finest attractions. From enchanting trails and towering garlands […]

Truro art exhibition to shine a spotlight on contemporary Cornish creativity

150 Cornish artists will be featured in a major new exhibition at Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery next month, as the museum celebrates the depth and diversity of contemporary artistic practice. Framed: Cornwall Open was curated by a […]

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Unbe-leaf-able first for Eden Project’s incredible palm

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project’s Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf – believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK. Lodoicea maldivica, more commonly known as […]

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50 years of mining museum history unearthed at exhibition

The story of the UK’s only china clay museum is the subject of a fascinating exhibition on display in Cornwall this autumn. Wheal Martyn Clay Works, near St Austell, is celebrating a half century of […]

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October half-term activities at Cornwall’s top attractions

Cornwall’s top tourist attractions will be offering plenty of family fun during the October half-term holidays, as visitor attractions across the county reveal the exciting activities they’ve lined up. Whether you’re visiting Cornwall or live […]