Cornwall’s top tourist attractions will be offering plenty of family fun during the May half holidays, as visitor attractions across the county reveal the activities they’ve lined up.
For holidaymakers and locals looking for something to keep the kids amused during the school holidays, there’s a feast of fabulous fun to pick from – from bee-friendly fun at The Eden Project to creating a colourful windsock at PK Porthcurno, from a Knights’ Tournament at Pendennis Castle in Falmouth to water safety with the RNLI at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
Here’s some of the best May half-term holiday activities in Cornwall, running from 28 May – 5 June 2022. Dates and opening times may vary so visitors are advised to check attraction websites before visiting.
Visit the award-winning Shipwreck Treasure Museum at Charlestown. Discover thousands of shipwreck artefacts, our new Shackleton immersive experience and incredible photographic exhibition plus our Penguin Pro activities during the May half-term holiday.
Head to Trengwainton for a right royal celebration this May half term as we mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with bunting making and fallen flower kebabs.
What a jolly royal time to be had here at Dairyland for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee where we will be holding a fancy dress competition, face paint, crafts, our royal animals quiz, old school games and so much more!
From 28 May 2022 through to 5 June 2022, join the team at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm for a day filled with discovery, adventure and springtime fun!
Get back to nature this May half-term with our Wildlife Week at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary! Join us for a jam-packed week of activities from 28th May – 5th June, including daily wildlife talks, the Big Wildlife Count, seal pup rescue demos and more.
Come and join an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party on the cafe terrace at Wheal Martyn to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s platinum Jubilee, Wheal Martyn has lots of royally fun activities planned!
From Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June, Newquay Zoo will be running daily animal talks led by their zoo rangers where you can discover amazing facts about the animals at Newquay Zoo
This May half term at Trerice take part in a free, self-led 50 things activity trail in the garden. You’ll look up and watch the clouds above searching for shapes and faces, make some noise when you join nature’s band, and go on a nature adventure.
Ad Minoliti’s exhibition Biosfera Peluche / Biosphere Plush is coming to Tate St Ives. Experience Minoliti’s alternate universes and colourful paintings which draw on the rich legacy of geometric abstraction in Latin America.
There will be a distinctly regal feel to Flambards as part of our spectacular May half term entertainment (Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June 2022) as we join in with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Come to Tate St Ives this half term and get creative… Get hands-on this holiday and create art inspired by Ad Minoliti’s colourful and geometric paintings.
Wild Week returns to The Lost Gardens of Heligan this May half term where you’re invited to rediscover your wild side, to restore your survival skills and to enjoy a week of creative outdoor play.
Come and celebrate Spring shifting to Summer with some nature activities at Glendurgan this May half term.
Enjoy the fun ‘Bug and Butterfly Quest’ a great way to explore the amazing world of insect life. Plus, amazing flying displays, feeding times and Keeper talks, including eagles, owls, and penguins.
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway from the 2 to 5 June. Treat yourself one of our Right Royal Brunch boxes, a Platinum Afternoon Tea box or a Royal Compartment aboard one of our steam trains.
Would you like to experience Newquay Zoo after hours, learn about our Brazilian Tapirs, help feed them AND enjoy delicious tapas in Café Lemur? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to find out everything there is to know about Newquay’s Brazilian Tapirs
Discover May half term fun at the Eden Project. Follow an interactive Create-a-Buzz trail and be inspired to create your own bee-friendly garden, meet the Skinny Jean Gardener and get top gardening tips, pick up […]
Introducing Planet PK Champions – our new environmental sessions for children. Join us to learn about the future of solar energy by building a solar-powered electronic circuit
Come and meet Morgy, our new giant squid installation in the gardens of PK, and make your own colourful squid windsock to fly in the wind.
Come and meet Morgy, our new giant squid installation in the gardens of PK, and make your own colourful squid windsock to fly in the wind.
Go back in time and get closer to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at the Pendennis Castle Knights’ Tournament in Falmouth.
Date: 31 May – 2 June Time: 10am – 5pm Go back in time and get closer to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at Pendennis Castle’s […]
On Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May get water-wise with the RNLI as they take over National Maritime Museum Cornwall for a Water Safety Weekend.
On Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May get water-wise with the RNLI as they take over National Maritime Museum Cornwall for a Water Safety Weekend.
This May half term The Rock Pool Project are helping National Maritime Museum Cornwall discover more from the rock pools along our Cornish coast.
Discover full details of all of these events on our Events page.
Visitors to Cornwall’s top attractions can be assured that appropriate COVID-19 safety measures will continue to remain in place, and all attractions will follow recommended government guidelines.
