RachelThe Easter break is nearly here, but what is on in Cornwall for adults and kids to do? I’ve done the hard work for you and created this guide for things to do in Cornwall Easter 2024 for your reference.
Easter in Cornwall can get busy during the school holidays especially if we get warmer weather! However, it is quieter than the Summer holidays and I would advise you to book tickets and plan your adventures and Easter events in advance.
(The list will get updated as more events are released)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Adventures of the Lost Lamb
Where: Pentewan, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN
When: 29th March -14th April 2024
This Easter, you’re invited to discover spring at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. You’ll reconnect with nature and enjoy the colours and diverse sensory richness of the gardens as you follow the adventures of Lowenna the Lost Lamb.
Collect your trail booklet from the Ticket Office and follow Lowenna’s adventure as it unfolds through the pages and on the storyboards along the way.
At each trail point, you’ll find out about the next step of our little lamb’s journey and collect a stamp for your booklet.
Having left Lowenna safe and sound where she belongs at the end of her adventures, we invite you to meander down to the Heligan Play Meadow Tent where a variety of crafts and activities await you and maybe even a chocolate treat.
The Heligan Easter activities are included within normal garden admission charges and will run daily between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Paradise Park
The Easter Golden Egg Challenge
Where: Hayle, West Cornwall, TR27 4HY
When: 29th March -14th April 2024
A great time to visit Paradise Park with the start of the ‘Eagles of Paradise Display’ and ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ plus, close encounters at Lorikeet feeding time and the Easter Golden Egg Challenge with some yummy chocolate rewards.
Flambards Theme Park
Easter Holiday Fun!
Where: Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall
When: 30th March -14th April 2024
Easter Holiday Fun is coming to Flambards. There will be a whole host of family entertainment throughout the school holidays – full details announced soon.
See here for more info on entry tickets.
Pendennis Castle
Easter Adventure Quest
Where: Falmouth, TR11 4LP
When: 23rd March -14th April 2024
Join them for a cracking adventure quest at Pendennis Castle this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues on the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.
You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site.
Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.
Wheal Martyn
Creative Springtime Activities
Where: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St. Austell Cornwall, PL26 8XG
When: 29th March – 12th April, 2024
Weekdays only.
Get creative and make, paint or draw your favourite animals this half term, inspired by your visit.
Activities include clay modelling, pottery painting, drawing, headband making or decorating an Easter basket. You can also use your imagination and design your own Easter Bunny!
Whilst you are here, why not explore Hettie Hedgehogs Great Adventure – our Easter trail which is included as part of your admission fee.
No need to book – drop in anytime.
Price: Material costs range from £1.00 – £8.00, in addition to the standard admission fee (which is valid for 12 months)
Eden Project
Easter at Eden: Springfest
Where: Bodelva, Cornwall PL24 2SG
When: 29 March – 14 April 2024
Celebrate the joys of spring with plenty of family-friendly games, crafts and activities for all ages!
The gardens and Biomes will play host to an exciting range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, come rain or shine! From a neon Milk Bottle Skittle Alley, Scavenger Hunt obstacle course, a Marble Labyrinth, chocolate trail, pop-up market and under 5s play zone, there is something for everyone this Easter.
Plus – don’t forget to collect a stamp for every activity you complete and then swap your card in for a treat (or two!) from the collection station.
Embark on a fascinating journey through the Rainforest Biome on the chocolate trail. Make your way through the five trail points to discover the ingredients needed to make chocolate whilst solving riddles and puzzles along the way. Exchange your completed trail card into the collection station on the Stage for a tasty chocolate treat from Montezuma!
Eden Project
National Trust
The National Trust Easter Egg Hunts and easter trails are a firm favourite for much easter fun! You will be sure to have a wonderful time
Trerice
Easter Egg Trail at Trerice
Where: Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4PG
When: 23rd March – 14th April 2024
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family.
The trail takes place between 23 March – 14 April 2024, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens and house of Trerice.
Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Glendurgan
Easter Egg Trail at Glendurgan Garden
Where: Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5JZ
When: 29th March -14th April (excluding 8th April)
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Friday 29th and Sunday 14th April (excluding Monday 8th April), from 10.30am to 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden at Glendurgan.
Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan & Free From* chocolate egg.
The Maze at Glendurgan Garden
Lanhydrock
Hop, race and hula-hoop your way through Lanhydrock’s amazing adventure garden trail this Easter!
Where: Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AB
When: 29th March -14th April 2024
Hop, race and hula-hoop your way through Lanhydrock’s historic formal garden. You can get out in nature as spring bursts into bloom in the gardens, indulge in a cream tea in the decorated Stables Tea room or visit one of the three Lanhydrock house routes.
Make your way around the garden, complete the trail and collect a chocolate egg* at the end. You can choose a chocolate egg* or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg*.
*The National Trust wants to contribute to a better world for people and nature. That is why we source our cocoa responsibly by buying from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. www.rainforest-alliance.org
The trail will cost £3 per child to be paid at the event, on the day
Trelissick
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Trelissick on an Easter trail.
Where: Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6QL
When: 23rd March 7th April 2024
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Saturday 23 March and Sunday 7 April from 10am to 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful garden at Trelissick.
Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
See more info here for National Trust places to visit in Cornwall.
Trelissick Gardens
Minack Theatre
A visit to the stunning Minack Theatre is a must this Easter. Catch a theatre show and take in the stunning views.
The Sea Show
The Sea Show is a quirky and hilarious mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret.
Meet crazy characters like Morwenna the ‘beautiful’ mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and salty seadog Captain Pemburthy, as well as a cast of mischievous sea-squirts, anemones, limpets, crabs and pilchards.
Come and celebrate the sea with tall tales, silly slapstick, fantastic facts, live music and songs – unmissable fun for children and adults of all ages!
The Sea Show is the creation of Craig Johnson, an actor, musician and puppeteer, and long-standing member of Cornwall’s renowned Kneehigh Theatre.
For children aged 5+ and their families.
When: 10th April 2024 @4pm
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Where: Tredinnick, Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7RA
Discover three brand new attractions for 2024 themed around Cornwall’s famous myths and legends!
Take on Shipwreck Shores Adventure Golf, explore Merlin’s Magical Playground, and indulge in treats at the Hidden Garden Café and Indoor Play.
From the 29th March – 7th April enjoy Easter activities including meet and greets with the star of the season, the Easter Bunny, an Easter trail and a live Easter Bunny show!
From 8th April – 15th April the fun continues with Family Entertainment Week! Enjoy amazing shows from a variety of fabulous entertainers.
This Easter they can’t wait to welcome you, scroll to find out about their egg-citing Easter activities. Plus, don’t forget you can SAVE up to 20% when booking your tickets online and enjoy a FREE return visit within 7 days!
See their website for further details and to book your tickets.
Lappa Valley
Explore one of the best fun-filled family days out in Cornwall. Take a nostalgic train ride through the beautiful Cornish countryside and arrive in their secret valley of fun and adventure.
This Easter, join them at Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains for a weekend of fabulous fun for the whole family – including chances to win prizes and even a unique opportunity to get up-close with our locomotives!
Hunt the eggs around Lappa Valley, collect the letters and when you’ve worked out the secret word hand your quiz sheet in to win a special sticker – and be in with a chance of winning a voucher to spend at Lappa Valley too!
They are open every day from the 28th March – no booking is required, just buy your ticket from the Ticket Office and hop on board!
Easter at Dairyland Farm Park
When: 23rd March – 7th April 2024
Where: Tresillian Barton, Summercourt, Newquay, TR8 5AA
Easter Treasure Hunt
Grab one of the trust Treasure Detectors and head down to the field to see what gems you can uncover. Wellies are highly advised for this experience. Find one of our special gems and win yourself an egg-cellent prize.
This activity is an additional cost.
Easter Park Trail
Pony Rides
Pony Rides return this Easter, head down to their pony track and your little one can enjoy a gentle stroll atop one of our lovely ponies.
Times for these vary and are weather-dependent.
This activity is an additional cost.
Tractor Rides
Bottle Feeding
Head on down to our Hay Barn and help bottle feed our adorable new arrivals to the park.
Bottle Feeding Times: 12.00 pm & 4.30 pm
Indoor & Outdoor Play
Meet Moo
& Much More
Click here for more info and to book your tickets.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
It always has great family-friendly events and plenty of things to see and do with indoor play areas.
Where: Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3QY
The Cornish Caretakers and the Chest of Cornishness
Join the Cornish Caretakers for a hilarious and informative show as they bring to life six Cornish men and women from history who changed the world. We also have Cornwall-themed Make & Take workshops and a Museum trail exploring the stories of the county’s heroes.
The Cornish Caretakers and the Chest of Cornishness runs three times a day (11am, 1pm, and 3pm) from Saturday 30 March to Sunday 14 April and stars Ed Rowe (Cornwall’s Kernow King!), Jenny Beare, and Dan Richards (from Near-ta Theatre’s Christmas Time).
Make & Take: Cornish Chough Companions
12.30pm to 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)
Tying in with the theme of the show, our special Easter craft workshops will give you the chance to make your very own Cornish chough to wear on your wrist and fly with you as you adventure around Cornwall! You’ll also learn more about these special birds and their connection to Cornwall.
The Trail of Cornish Heroes
Follow our trail map of the county and hunt for Cornish heroes from history. You’ll find out where they came from and uncover their fascinating stories along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for their faces hidden around the Museum, and verify yourself as a Cornish hero by completing the challenge. Chons Da! (Cornish for ‘Good Luck’).
What else is at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall?
Explore 15 galleries over five floors, jump aboard boats, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, uncover ocean adventures and survival stories and sail miniature boats on the Waterfront Boat Pool. Plus, have fun in the brand-new Skull Island Play Zone and learn about Cornish maritime history in our Cornwall galleries.
Museum Trail
Saturday 1st – Sunday 16th April
Join the Museum trail and complete the pirate challenges to collect your certificate and officially join our pirate crew. Try tying knots, designing a treasure map, uncovering all the lost treasure chests and finding your parrot sidekick, plus more challenges along the way.
Make & Take
Saturday 1st – Sunday 16th April, 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm.
In Make & Take create the accessories you’ll need to become a true pirate of the high seas, including pirate hats, telescopes, parrots, cutlass’ and beards.
Tehidy Woods
Tehidy Woods is the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall. It has over 9 miles of paths and 250 acres of beautiful woods and lakes to explore.
Tehidy Country Park has 3 main entrances and free car parks. The woods have a series of colour-coded footpaths and cycle routes leading around them. The main entrance has a cafe and is right by the lakes and streams, and nature reserve area.
St Endellion Easter Festival
A beautiful Easter musical festival inside a stunning Cornish church.
We’re delighted to share with you the programme for the 51st St Endellion Easter Festival with a week of wonderful concerts, spoken thoughts and services.
Click here to see the 2024 brochure.
Where: The Collegiate Church of St Endellion, St Endellion, Port Isaac
When: 30th March-7th April 2024
Easter Dates:
Good Friday 2024 – Friday 24th March 2024
Easter Sunday 2024 – Sunday 31st March 2024
Last year a few of the local holiday parks had a great Easter entertainment programme, so if you are coming down on your Cornwall holiday, it’s worth checking out what’s on where you are staying.
For the ultimate end to a fun day in the South West, get your saffron buns, (a big favourite of mine!) chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and go and sit on one of the many sandy beaches with rock pools that Cornwall has to offer. There is no better way to end a great day at Easter time.
I hope you have a great time this Easter and do lots of fun things and find this guide on things to do in Cornwall Easter helpful!
