Cornwall is a historic, scenic coastal county in South West England known for its Cornish culture, dramatic landscapes, beaches, outdoor activities, and vibrant arts scene.
17 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can explore an immersive celebration of Cornish folklore, with mythological figures and installations throughout Trelissick’s garden and house. The programme also includes a high fantasy art exhibition, storytelling and games on selected dates.
Trelissick is a historic stately home and extensive garden located in Cornwall, England, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the house and its exceptional gardens featuring rare plants, woodland walks, and scenic estuary views within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
15 Dec
A festive screenprinting workshop where participants learn to create a colourful two-tone tea towel using seasonal imagery or their own design.
The Godolphin Estate is a National Trust property in Cornwall featuring a Grade I listed Tudor/Stuart mansion with Elizabethan stables, early formal gardens, and significant archaeological sites. The estate offers a mix of indoor historic house exploration and outdoor garden and landscape experiences, including views from Godolphin Hill. The house is open to the public on certain days and also available as a holiday let.
7 Oct
Join Cotehele volunteers on an outdoor guided tour exploring how the house developed from a small medieval home into a Victorian residence. The tour traces changes made by the Edgcumbe family over more than 600 years.
Cotehele is a Grade I listed medieval and Tudor manor house in Cornwall with extensive historic gardens, a working restored mill, and riverside quay, offering both indoor and outdoor historic experiences. It features original Tudor interiors, chapels, and has been used as a film location.
27 Oct
This session at Porth combines a gentle beach yoga session with a guided coastal walk, offering participants the chance to explore local wildlife and take part in nature-based activities.
20 Oct
Robin Vickery of Dark Cornwall gives a lunchtime talk about the creative process, research and Cornish traditions behind Trelissick’s Kalan Gwav experience. The ticket includes a two-course lunch.
19 Oct, 23 Oct
A guided tour of the 12 PDR battlements at St Mawes Castle, exploring the castle’s history and giving attendees access to restricted areas not usually open to the public.
16 Dec
The Falmouth Community Gospel Choir, led by Ley Adewole, performs Christmas carols with a gospel style at Trelissick. The performance takes place under a decorated tipi in the stable yard.
28 Nov
Participants learn lino printing with artist Maya Jonah and create a collection of festive Christmas cards to take home.
St Mawes Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century artillery fort in Cornwall built by Henry VIII to defend against invasions. Visitors can explore its historic stone keep, decorated with carvings and gun batteries, as well as outdoor terraces and gardens overlooking the Carrick Roads waterway. The site offers a mix of indoor historic rooms and outdoor fortifications.
16 Dec
A two-hour workshop with Anna Pope where attendees learn to use a wooden loom to weave seed pods, beads and other botanical materials into a bracelet, then finish it with a metal fastening.
Paradise Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall, featuring over 1000 birds and animals, conservation programs including red squirrels and red pandas, a miniature railway, and seasonal bird shows.
28–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec
Make a Christmas wreath to take home using natural decorations and foliage gathered from Trerice’s garden. The workshop provides materials, hot drinks and mince pies.
Trerice House is a historic Tudor manor near Newquay, Cornwall, featuring an elaborately rebuilt 16th-century house with extensive gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Arundell family and Tudor architecture within landscaped grounds.
24 Oct–1 Nov
October half-term activities at Lanhydrock include a folklore-themed interactive quest, book and story activities, craft-making, outdoor nature activities and storytelling performances based on a Cornish legend.
Lanhydrock is a historic Victorian family country house set within a large estate featuring beautiful formal gardens, parkland and woodlands. Visitors can explore the Jacobean mansion interior with its rich history and also enjoy extensive outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and family-friendly events. Cafes and shops provide food and shopping options on site.
15 Oct, 11 Nov
Cornwall Arthritis Trust and Trelissick offer guided 0.5 km and 1 km garden walks for people with arthritis or musculoskeletal conditions, with resting spots and scenic viewpoints. Time after the walk is set aside to meet others with similar conditions.
9 Oct
A guided 5.5 km wildlife walk through the Trelissick estate, focusing on birds, autumn migration and findings from recent wildlife surveys. The route is taken at a leisurely pace with time to rest and enjoy the views.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition at Cotehele exploring tapestries and other textiles in the collection, including how they were made and their significance to the property’s history. Visitors can see items such as cushions and natural dyes, along with objects that have been stored away.
9–19 Nov
Visitors can watch Cotehele’s gardeners create the Christmas garland, inserting more than 30,000 dried flowers into a pittosporum base. The work takes place outside on 9 November and inside the house from 10 to 19 November.
Cotehele Mill is a 19th-century Victorian watermill set in a wooded valley in Cornwall, offering visitors traditional craft workshops, baking demonstrations, and scenic outdoor areas by the Morden stream with wildlife. Dogs are welcome on the extensive paths, and food such as ice cream is available seasonally. The site blends indoor historic workshops with enjoyable outdoor nature experiences.
17 Dec
Join a festive guided walk around the Lanhydrock estate, bringing a dog in festive dress or enjoying the dressed-up dogs along the way. The walk lasts approximately 1.5–2 hours.
9 Nov
A fortnightly Nordic walking session for people living with Parkinson’s, led by an experienced instructor with support from National Trust staff and volunteers. Sessions include gentle exercise and time to socialise over tea, coffee and cake afterwards.
Lanhydrock House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Cornwall, set in extensive gardens and parkland with historic interiors, including a long gallery with rare plasterwork. Visitors can tour the restored Victorian house, service rooms, nurseries, and church, experiencing both indoor and outdoor heritage.
18 Oct, 31 Oct…
Participants learn lime pointing with training and provided equipment, then help carry out small repairs to Mullion Harbour alongside the harbour group and National Trust.
24–25 Oct, 27 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can use an autumn spotter sheet to find fallen leaves around Glendurgan Garden and add to a display at the willow arch. Families can also take part in autumn-inspired crafts in the Apple Shed.
Halliggye Fogou is a well-preserved Iron Age underground stone tunnel complex in Cornwall, managed by English Heritage, open to the public free of charge and notable for its archaeological significance and WWII history.
20 Oct
A half-day coastal wellbeing session at Holywell combining gentle beach yoga with a guided nature walk and opportunities for creative nature-based activities.
Holywell is a coastal nature reserve in North Cornwall featuring a long sandy beach, ancient historical sites including an Iron Age cliff castle and a Bronze Age barrow, and a holy well accessible at low tide. It offers outdoor activities like walking, surfing, and wildlife spotting, with seasonal lifeguard cover and a beach kiosk for refreshments. Dogs are welcome and facilities include accessible toilets and parking.
21 Oct
This outdoor session on the Roseland combines a guided coastal walk with nature-based creative activities, with opportunities to discover local wildlife and enjoy gentle yoga.
St Anthony Head is a National Trust site at the southern tip of Cornwall's Roseland Peninsula, featuring a historic battery and lighthouse with scenic views over one of the world's largest natural harbours and designated protected natural areas.
7 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
Choirs perform Christmas songs and carols in the barn at Trerice on selected dates in November and December.
4 Jun, 18 Jun…
At Trerice, the Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society presents talks about garden birds and the return of the Cornish chough. Attendees can learn about birds found in gardens and the chough population in Cornwall.
Newquay Zoo in Cornwall is a conservation-focused zoo spanning 13 acres, home to nearly 1,000 animals of 36 species. Visitors can explore diverse exhibits such as African Savannah, Tropical House, and Gems of the Jungle walkthrough aviary. The zoo offers educational programmes, on-site food facilities, and activities suitable for children, emphasizing species conservation and biodiversity.
4 Nov
A beginner-friendly festive calligraphy workshop where participants practise basic shapes and the modern calligraphy alphabet, then create their own pieces to take home. A calligraphy kit and other materials are included.
Pentillie Castle is a historic castellated house set on the Cornish bank of the River Tamar, featuring extensive woodland gardens, outdoor pool, and indoor leisure facilities. It operates as a private hire venue with accommodation and hosts weddings and events in a scenic setting.
24 Oct–29 Nov
Local artist Mark Whenman presents an exhibition of works made in response to swaling, the controlled burning of vegetation in Cornwall. The artworks explore cycles of burning and renewal, and people’s connection to the natural world.
Penrose is a National Trust estate in Cornwall featuring a historic Grade II listed house, extensive grounds including Cornwall's largest natural freshwater lake Loe Pool, and coastal scenery. The estate offers a combination of indoor historic house experience and outdoor natural exploration.
28–29 Nov
A craft fair at Trerice featuring handmade gifts, decorations, crafts and seasonal goods from local makers. It takes place in the barn.
16 Oct (next Friday)
An hour-long guided outdoor tour of Trerice’s gardens explores the site’s archaeological and architectural history, including notable features and archaeological finds.
Blue Reef is a chain of public aquariums across England featuring underwater tunnels, tropical marine species, and interactive exhibits including play areas and a botanical house. It provides an immersive indoor aquatic experience suitable for families.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
Join the countryside team on a guided walk at Lanhydrock to learn how conservation grazing helps maintain habitats and support wildlife.
Restormel Castle is a well-preserved Norman shell keep castle near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, notable for its unusual circular design and historical significance. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and enjoy its scenic riverside setting with a picnic area, maintained by English Heritage.
25 Oct, 22 Nov…
Trust 10 is a free trail run at Godolphin, following two 5 km loops through the estate countryside. The December run is a Tinsel10, with Christmas fancy dress encouraged.
8 Sep, 6 Oct…
Cornwall Arthritis Trust’s Freedom to Move sessions combine advice on staying mobile with gentle Pilates-based and chair-based exercises for people with joint or back pain. Attendees can also meet others and enjoy light refreshments.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
A daily outdoor talk and tour at Botallack explores the ruins of the Tin Coast, sharing the history and stories of the landscape and its industry.
Botallack Mine is a historic former submarine tin and copper mine located in Cornwall, England. It features iconic cliffside engine house ruins and extensive underground tunnels beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The site is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site and is owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the striking industrial heritage setting along the South West Coast Path. The mine has cultural significance and has served as a filming location for the Poldark television series.
21 Nov
A volunteer-led social walk from Degibna car park explores the woodlands and views across Loe Pool. The approximately 2.5-mile walk is open to people of all abilities and experience.
Flambards Theme Park in Helston, Cornwall offered a mix of outdoor amusement rides and extensive indoor historical and family attractions, including Victorian life recreations and WWII exhibit. It was open seasonally from Easter to October with year-round undercover exhibitions and closed permanently in 2024 after 48 years.
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A UK Fungus Day event at Lanhydrock featuring guided fungi walks led by Cornwall Fungi Group, close-up mushroom viewing under a microscope and a table for displaying fungi finds.
17–18 Dec
A baby- and toddler-focused storytelling session with Father Christmas in Trelissick’s stable yard, featuring a Cornish Christmas story and a small gift for each child.
7–8 Oct, 7–12 Nov
Visitors can explore Godolphin House and learn about its history, the people who lived there and its connection to mining. Introductory talks about the house’s history are offered every 30 minutes.
14 Oct, 21 Oct…
A friendly weekly group walk at Lanhydrock, offering gentle exercise, time outdoors and the chance to chat with others. The walks follow a slow-to-medium-paced route over varied paths, including some hills.
8 Dec
A volunteer-led social walk from Kynance Cove car park along part of the South West Coast Path, with stops to explore the area's archaeology.
Lizard Point in Cornwall is the most southerly part of mainland Britain known for its dramatic cliffs, rich wildlife, and historical radio communication heritage. Visitors can explore coastal paths, watch wildlife such as seals and birds, visit the volunteer-run wireless station, and enjoy guided walks led by volunteers. The site offers diverse outdoor activities and beautiful natural scenery.
3–6 Dec, 10–13 Dec…
Visitors can explore Godolphin House decorated for Christmas, take part in seasonal activities including making a pomander, and enjoy performances by local choirs and musical groups.
26 Oct
A fortnightly Nordic walking group for people living with Parkinson’s, led by an experienced instructor with support from National Trust staff and volunteers. Sessions include gentle exercise and time to socialise over tea, coffee and cake afterwards.
23 Nov
A fortnightly Nordic walking group for people living with Parkinson’s, led by an experienced instructor. Sessions include an hour of walking and exercise, with the option to stay for tea, coffee and cake afterwards.
25 Oct, 22 Nov…
A free monthly 10k trail run on Pentire headland, following a waymarked coastal route with views including the Rumps. Runners can choose a shorter 6.35km option, and runners of all abilities are welcome to take part.
Pentire is a scenic coastal headland in Cornwall offering outdoor walking trails, historic sites like Iron Age ramparts, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, a sensory orchard, and a café, making it suitable for families, dog walkers, and people with limited mobility.
18–22 Oct, 25–29 Oct…
Families can explore Trengwainton Garden through a sensory trail, collecting fallen leaves to make bunting and trying autumn-themed activities such as pumpkin hoopla and an apple-naming game.
6 Dec
A candlelit one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ *A Christmas Carol*, presented by Toby Burchell at Botallack Count House. The production retells the festive story in an immersive style.
Levant Mine and Beam Engine is a National Trust industrial heritage site in Cornwall featuring the world's oldest Cornish steam winding engine still in its original location, a visitor centre, and a short underground mine tour. The mine is historically significant and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8 Oct, 10 Oct
Staff demonstrate how the cloam oven at Tintagel Old Post Office is used, from lighting it with gorse to removing the cooked goods. The demonstration takes place in the main hall.
Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification and archaeological site in North Cornwall, known for its extensive ruins, association with King Arthur legends, and significant early medieval elite settlement remains. Visitors explore the scenic outdoor castle ruins and newly constructed footbridge linking the island to the mainland.
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Children can hear Father Christmas tell a story about a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick, followed by a small gift for each child.
5 Dec
A volunteer-led social walk from Bassett Cove car park, taking in sea views and woodland at Tehidy. The route is approximately 1.5 miles, with an option to extend it.
Godrevy is a coastal headland in Cornwall featuring a historic lighthouse, popular surf beaches, rich wildlife habitats including seabirds and seals, and managed by the National Trust with access to walking paths and a café on site.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can follow the Mill Path from Cotehele Quay to learn about animals that hibernate over winter, with self-led craft activities around the Mill complex.
Dupath Well, near Callington in Cornwall, is a Grade I listed historic well-house built in 1510 over a natural spring, featuring distinctive granite architecture and medieval religious significance. Visitors can explore the well-house and its ancient water trough in a scenic outdoor setting.
5–24 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
A Cornish Christmas celebration at Trelissick featuring festive decorations, local choir and musician performances, stories from Father Christmas and seasonal treats. A Christmas craft fair runs from 5 to 8 December.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Storytellers share well-known and lesser-known tales of Cornish folklore at Trelissick for Halloween half term. Some sessions also include games with a storyteller’s puppet friend.
7–8 Oct, 13–15 Oct…
Visitors follow clues through Antony’s house and gardens to find ingredients for an enchanted potion. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Antony House is an early 18th-century Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, featuring fine 18th-century furnishings and a notable art collection. It is complemented by Georgian landscaped gardens and a large woodland garden with walking paths, offering both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences.
Torpoint is a planned town on the Rame Peninsula in southeast Cornwall, notable for its ferry link to Plymouth, historical roots, and naval training connections offering a scenic riverside visit.
7–14 Oct, 13 Feb–11 Apr
An exhibition in Trelissick’s West Library traces the house’s development from a modest farmhouse to a riverside estate, exploring its changing architecture and the families who lived and worked there.
19 Nov
Join Lanhydrock’s Countryside team for a guided woodland walk about how woodland management supports wildlife habitats and protects the historic landscape.
21 Nov–24 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–5 Jan 2027
Visitors can see Cotehele’s 60-foot Christmas garland in the Great Hall, marking 70 years of the estate’s garland-making tradition. Parts of the house including the Kitchen, Breakfast Room and Victorian Library will also be open.
7 Nov, 5 Dec
Join a monthly community beach clean at Hemmick beach, helping to keep the beach clean and safer for wildlife. Gloves, bags and litter pickers are provided.
The Dodman is Cornwall's highest south coast headland featuring an Iron Age promontory fort, historical signal house, and a large granite cross. It offers scenic coastal walks, beaches, and nature watching opportunities, ideal for outdoor exploration and family activities.
23–24 Oct
A table top sale at Trelissick’s second-hand bookshop, with donated fiction and non-fiction books available to browse and buy.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can relax with books in Book Nooks around Lanhydrock’s house and garden, reading together or independently. They can also create their own folklore story as part of the National Year of Reading 2026.
7 Oct
A guided coastal nature walk at Pentire, with opportunities to discover local wildlife, try gentle yoga and take part in creative nature-based activities focused on wellbeing outdoors.
Port Quin is a peaceful coastal inlet in North Cornwall with spectacular scenery, wildlife, and walking trails along the South West Coast Path. Visitors can enjoy views of historic Doyden Castle, spot seabirds and butterflies, and explore nearby hamlets and headlands such as Pentire and The Rumps. Amenities include a small car park, a food kiosk, and seasonal dog access.
7 Dec
A fortnightly Nordic walking group for people living with Parkinson’s, led by an experienced instructor and supported by National Trust staff and volunteers. Sessions include an hour of walking and gentle exercise, with the option to stay for refreshments afterwards.
24 Oct–1 Nov
A family Halloween event at Pendennis Castle featuring interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail, a seasonal selfie spot and a daily fancy-dress competition.
Pendennis Castle is a historic 16th-century artillery fort near Falmouth, Cornwall, built by Henry VIII as part of coastal defence. Visitors can explore the original Device Fort including the keep, gun platforms, and extensive ramparts with bastions, as well as later defensive structures and batteries. The site offers a blend of indoor castle tours and outdoor historic fortifications overlooking the Carrick Roads. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with a rich military history spanning several centuries.
Falmouth is a historic port town in Cornwall, England, known for its deep natural harbour, maritime heritage, cultural institutions, and scenic coastal beaches, attracting tourists for its arts, history, and waterfront activities.
9 Nov
A guided walk along the cliffside paths of Lizard Point explores the area’s maritime history, including shipwrecks, rescues and the work of lifeboat crews.
24 Oct
Representatives from Mullion Cove Harbour Group and the National Trust will give an update on recent harbour repairs and discuss how they are working together to address coastal change, rising sea levels and severe storms.
Kynance Cove is a picturesque coastal cove on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, renowned for its unique serpentine geology, scenic tidal islands and rock stacks. The site is managed by the National Trust and features a café for visitors. It is also famous as a filming location for various TV series and films.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Follow the Mill Path from Cotehele Quay to learn about animals that hibernate over winter, with self-led craft activities around the Mill complex.
9 Dec, 16 Dec
Participants make beeswax candles with the resident beekeeper and watch a demonstration of other beeswax products that can be made at home. The workshop takes place in Godolphin House and includes tea, coffee and mince pies.
5–7 Dec, 9 Dec…
Local choirs, musicians and groups perform festive music in the stable yard at Trelissick, with a different act scheduled on each listed date.
19 May, 22–23 May…
Join a volunteer guide for a short walk through Godolphin’s mining landscape. The walk highlights surviving mining features and explains the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.
28–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
Christmas at Trerice features festive decorations in the historic house, wreath-making workshops, visits from Father Christmas with Christmas stories, and choir performances of carols.
Crantock Beach in North Cornwall offers a stunning outdoor experience with long sandy beach, dunes, and wildlife-rich grasslands. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks, wildflower displays, and seasonal lifeguard safety. There are refreshments available at the car park kiosk, dog walking is welcomed, and child-friendly areas like the beach and dunes provide fun for all ages.
3 Nov
Participants can join a guided walk on Pentire headland and explore Cornwall’s coastal environment, with opportunities to discover local wildlife, try gentle yoga or take part in creative nature-based activities.
Prideaux Place is a historic Cornish house featuring Elizabethan, Gothic, and Georgian architecture, set in 40 acres of landscaped grounds with an ancient Deer Park. Visitors can tour the house and grounds, enjoy a licensed tearoom, and appreciate its rich history including use as a film location. The venue offers mostly wheelchair accessible facilities and a cafe.
13–14 Nov
Participants can decorate wrapping paper and personalise gift tags using festive crafts such as collage, printmaking, painting, stamping and drawing. The workshop takes place in the Trelissick barn.
8 Dec
Create an everlasting table runner from dried flowers, foliage and other natural materials in a 2.5-hour workshop at Godolphin House. Tea, coffee and snacks are included.
21 Nov–24 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–5 Jan 2027
This family trail explores how Christmas has been celebrated since the 1950s and the history of Cotehele’s Christmas Garland. Visitors can discover details such as a post-rationing Christmas dinner and popular toys, open the Advent Calendar, and create a Christmas advert.
1 Sep–30 Nov (another 52 days)
An exhibition of local artist Sophie Anderson’s paintings, inspired by the landscapes and changing light of Penwith’s coastline and moors. The works use pastel, oil and mixed media.
Botallack on the Tin Coast in Cornwall features iconic historic engine houses perched on cliffs, part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore industrial mining ruins, enjoy coastal walks on the South West Coast Path, and visit the Count House with a café and visitor information. Accessibility includes all-terrain scooter hire and accessible facilities.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can explore Godolphin in its autumn colours and take part in games and activities about a corn dolly said to protect the harvest from knockers hidden in the grounds.
26–31 Oct
A Halloween experience at Trerice featuring enchanted dragon stories, spooky encounters, and dragon-inspired games and activities for all ages.
15 Dec
A volunteer-led social walk of approximately three miles through Penrose Parkland, taking around two hours. Participants can spend time in nature and meet other walkers.
Gunwalloe near Helston, Cornwall, offers sandy beaches, a medieval church, rich wildlife, and historical sites on the Lizard Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, wildlife, and a kiosk for refreshments in a scenic outdoor setting.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can try folklore-inspired crafts, including making bookmarks and masks, and explore stories inspired by myth and the season. The activities take place in the Thatched Cottage.
7 Oct
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique for repairing and embellishing fabric. Participants can learn simple running stitches and practise visible mending, with materials provided.
12 Oct (next Monday)
A fortnightly Nordic walking group for people living with Parkinson’s, led by an experienced instructor with support from National Trust staff and volunteers. Sessions include gentle exercise and time to socialise over tea, coffee and cake afterwards.
21–22 Nov, 27–29 Nov…
Visitors follow festive lights along the stream to Cotehele Mill, decorated in a traditional Victorian style, and learn how families celebrated Christmas there. The event includes toys to play with, costumes to try on and craft activities on the mill’s first floor.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to follow an interactive folklore quest around Lanhydrock, completing stories, puzzles and challenges as they search for the Stranger Folk. The activity is suitable for ages 7 and over and can be played at visitors’ own pace.
28 Oct
Join Imagine Outdoors Together CIC in the garden for nature play and Piskie-inspired creativity, with hands-on activities inspired by the world of Stranger Folk.
14–15 Nov
A private 45-minute tour of Trerice with the conservation team, exploring the house, its collection and the work involved in preserving them. The tour also includes a pastry and hot drink in the café.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
A two-hour guided forest bathing session in Godolphin’s woods, using mindfulness and sensory activities to help participants slow down and connect with the natural surroundings.
25 Nov
A beginner-friendly wreath-making workshop at Cotehele, where attendees create a festive door wreath using natural materials from the estate. Materials are provided, with the option to bring personal items for decoration.
22 Oct, 20 Nov…
Join a guided on-lead walk at Godolphin with practical, force-free advice from a dog-walking specialist. Participants explore local walking routes and learn how dogs, people, wildlife and farm life can share the site.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
Join Lanhydrock’s House Team and Head Gardener to explore rare and historic books from the collection and discover what they reveal about 17th-century gardening, the house and its former residents.
21–22 Nov
A hands-on willow-weaving workshop where participants make winter tree decorations using willow and copper lights. A Senior Gardener provides guided instruction, and materials, tools, a hot drink and a sweet pastry are included.
19–23 Dec
Father Christmas shares festive stories and Christmas traditions from the Tudor period during 30-minute family sessions in Trerice’s Drawing Room. The experience is aimed at children aged three and over, and each child receives a small gift.
23 Oct
A volunteer-led circular walk from Ruan Minor taking in Poltesco, Cadgwith and the surrounding coast and countryside, including the old serpentine works. The walk is approximately 3.5 miles and takes around three hours.
9 Dec
Make a natural Christmas wreath using a willow frame, natural twine and dried plants gathered from Godolphin gardens. The two-hour workshop teaches a loom-weaving method, and materials are provided.
23 Nov
Join a volunteer-led social walk from Chapel Porth, taking in sea views and Wheal Charlotte mine. The route is approximately 2.5 miles long.
Hayle Estuary is a natural wetland reserve in Cornwall offering visitors opportunities to observe diverse birdlife in their habitat throughout the year. It features accessible nature trails and hides for birdwatching, set within an outdoor environment near the town of Hayle and a sandy beach nearby.
17 Oct, 21 Nov…
Kernow Astronomers guide visitors in observing the sun safely through telescopes before sunset, followed by the moon, stars and planets as they appear.
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps offers spectacular north Cornish coastline views with access to rocky beaches, historic mining heritage, and protected natural landscape. Maintained by the National Trust, it features a shop and café, coastal walks, and stargazing opportunities as a Dark Sky site.
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Children and families can join Father Christmas for a relaxed storytelling session about a Cornish Christmas at Trelissick, followed by a small gift for each child. The session is designed for neurodiverse visitors and people who may be sensitive to noise or crowds.
5–8 Dec
A Christmas craft fair at Trelissick featuring handmade items made by staff and volunteers. Visitors can meet the makers and browse their creations.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Join the ranger team for a walk through Trelissick parkland, identifying and surveying grassland fungi such as waxcaps and puffballs.
28 Oct
A half-day coastal session at Pentire combining a guided walk with opportunities to discover local wildlife, try gentle yoga and take part in creative nature-based activities.
9 Oct
A volunteer-led talk exploring the impact of the Romans’ presence in Cornwall, and the fact that they were not present in the county.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Explore books from the families who lived at Lanhydrock, including Victorian family volumes and historical medical texts consulted by John Robartes. The presentation takes visitors through rooms in the house and the Gallery, then into the garden to see plants used in 17th-century remedies.
13 Nov
Join volunteer walk leaders for a social walk along part of the South West Coast Path, stopping to explore the archaeology of the Gunwalloe area.
17 Oct–1 Nov
An exhibition in Trelissick’s West Library displays works submitted by the Dark Cornwall community for the Kalan Gwav celebrations. Visitors can also learn about the installations around the garden and house and the creative process behind them.
19 Dec
Join Cotehele’s annual wassail to drive away evil spirits and encourage a good apple harvest. Attendees can follow the procession to the orchards, join in with songs and make noise with instruments or pots and pans.
18 Nov
A volunteer-led walk exploring the history of Penrose and how the area has changed over time. Participants can learn about the site, spend time in nature and meet others.
25 Oct, 29–31 Oct
Mythwalker presents a 30-minute storytelling performance about the Cornish legend of Jan Tregeagle, drawing on Lanhydrock’s history and local folklore. The story is presented for families with children aged 8 and over.
23 Dec
Falmouth Shout presents a one-hour telling of The Mousehole Cat with a shanty-singing twist, for Tom Bawcock’s Eve.
4 Nov
An outdoor autumn coastal session at Pendower featuring a guided walk to explore local hedgerows and wildlife, with opportunities for gentle yoga or creative nature-based activities. The event is restricted to adults over 18.
Carne and Pendower beaches in Cornwall offer sandy shores, coastal walks, and historic sites including an Iron Age settlement and Cold War bunker. Facilities include accessible toilets, concession catering in warmer months, designated dog areas, and parking with charges. The site is family-friendly and open year-round from dawn to dusk.
31 Oct
An atmospheric Halloween experience at Trerice, where visitors wander through the historic house and encounter eerie characters and stories from its past. The evening is designed primarily for teenagers and adults and includes low lighting and occasional jump scares.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Visitors can follow a sensory trail around the garden, moving through interactive installations inspired by the picture book and animation ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ as they search for the bear.
10 Dec 2026–28 Feb 2027
A seasonal winter programme at Lanhydrock’s Hub Building, offering festive cheer through Christmas and into the New Year. Details of the programme are yet to be announced.