From hands-on workshops to outdoor theatre, themed trails to fascinating storytelling sessions, there’s plenty happening at Cornwall’s top attractions to keep everyone curious and entertained.
Whether you’re planning a day out with toddlers or treating the whole family to a Cornish holiday, many attractions are offering extra summer activities with most included in the ticket price. You’ll find space to play, stories to uncover, and the chance to try something new together.
From historic gardens and wildlife parks to castles and creative museums, here’s our guide to what’s on this summer. Which day out will you choose next?
British Wildlife & Conservation Day 🐾 Discover, learn, and support nature at our British Wildlife & Conservation Day. Entry on the day is by donation, with every contribution helping to protect wildlife and habitats across […]
This September you’re invited to make the most of the sights and smells of Trengwainton by exploring with your senses through the Sensory Trail.
Join us as we celebrate England’s biggest festival of culture and heritage by offering you the chance to visit the house and garden at Cotehele for free.
Step into nature and unwind with FREE entry to Trengwainton’s 25 acres during Heritage Open Days 14-18 & 21 September.
People who shaped the Fal Estuary, with Heritage Adventures archaeologist, Jeanette Ratcliffe, and ‘Cornish Bird’ storyteller, Elizabeth Dale.
A rare chance to enjoy food and drink at sunset in the Tate St Ives café
Leskyn Kernow – Cornwall’s Big Band take you through an evening of swing band classics, plus a few surprises along the way.
Performed by just two actors, Making a Killing is a razor-sharp, dark comedy about justice, corruption and the cost of survival in a world disturbingly like our own. Bold, biting and impossible to ignore.
There is comfort in the familiar. Yet it is when we are most comfortable that we begin to ask questions. Artist Bess Atwell is full of questions: on life, death, love, loss… and how things that seem mundane become profound when seen in a different light.
Packed full of verbal and visual comedy, drawing on slapstick, mime, silent movie humour and just plain silliness, this is a classic detective drama wrapped up in a big parcel of laughs and fun.
The Duke’s Theatre Company’s production of Macbeth offers a dynamic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Known for their bold and innovative interpretations, the company brings a contemporary edge to the dark tale of ambition, murder and madness.
Explore LGBTQ+ themes in the collection displays
Explore the world of artist Josie KO at Tate St Ives
Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable rangers for a guided dog walk around the parkland and countryside. Starting point: Outside the Park Cafe at 10:00am. The walk will last roughly 90 minutes, dogs must […]
Make use of Sophie’s 30 years of printing experience to make your very own printed book.
Loose Cannons is a group of five friends, who have many years experience singing with other shanty groups. Their style is entertaining with lots of audience participation, but as the name suggests, you never know what to expect from Loose Cannons!
Join the international-award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre for their performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at Wheal Martyn Clay Works.
Join Wheal Martyn Clay Works in celebrating their 50th anniversary this year at their 50th Birthday Family Fun Day on Sunday 21 September 2025.
26 September, 12.30-3pm This autumn Trelissick will be hosting a series of talks celebrating Cornish figures and heritage. ‘The Lost Years of Richard Trevithick in Latin America, 1816-1827’ will be presented by Cornish writer Joel […]
Bodkin Theatre Company follow up their much-loved comical adaptation of E.M.Forster’s A Room with a View with Miss Benson’s Beetle, a combination of a fabulous novel, witty scripting, comical physical storytelling and live original music.
Every Wednesday and Thursday in August, Tate St Ives invites families to join artist-led sessions on the sands of Porthmeor Beach. Designed for children aged 5–12, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to create art […]
Travel the world instantly with our brand-new Virtual Reality experience – no passport required! Where else can you traverse the savanna with lions, discover what life is like high up in the canopy with endangered […]
Enjoying the Falmouth Week Red Arrows display by boat is the best way to get close to the action!
Dive into Adventure with the AR Ocean Safari Trail! Get ready for a magical marine mission! Grab your phone, find the hidden seashells, and unlock 10 incredible ocean creatures in augmented reality.
19 and 26 August 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm Join Local storyteller and author, James, and his friend Jasper the Dragon as they play games and tell tales on the West Lawn this Summer of Play. […]
Sunday 3 August, 1pm Visit Trelissick Sunday 3 August and enjoy a performance from local choir The Sunday Sirens on the terrace from 1pm. Admission to Trelissick applies, free for National Trust members.
Saturday 2 August, 1-2pm and 3-4pm Join The Writers’ Block for a special session to capture your treasured memories in words and pictures and make cards and letters to celebrate 70 years of National Trust […]
Join the international-award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre for their performance of William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor at Wheal Martyn.
