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Easter activities for families in Cornwall 2025
Easter Family Fun in Cornwall
Don't forget to visit our full family events listings for families, including Easter egg hunts and activities in Cornwall here
Spring into Easter
Check out our guide for things to do at home and out-and-about this spring season
Easter adventures with the National Trust in Cornwall
This Easter, National Trust places are hopping full of family fun. Each place has something different to do, so why not visit a few during the Easter holidays?
At Lanhydrock, follow the trail through the garden and bookshop or hop your way around the garden at Trelissick. Discover a wildflower adventure at Glendurgan and visit Godolphin for a bird-themed activity trail. There are nature activities at Pentire and the garden at Trengwainton is bursting with family fun.
Normal admission prices apply, free entry for National Trust members. Easter trails are £3.50 each and include a chocolate egg or vegan ‘Free-From’ egg.
Find out more at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/family-friendly
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Easter at Heligan: 5th – 21st April
With Spring in its full flourish, come and Wake Up with Nature at Heligan.
Look up and find out more about the variety of trees in their Gardens and Estate. Their trail and activity booklet will lead you to the Play Meadow where you can refuel on a menu of savoury and sweet Easter treats. There will be tree-themed crafts to create, and you can even plant a tree!
Find out more at www.heligan.com
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Down the rabbit hole we go…
The Easter holidays at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa are bursting with fun and creativity for all the family! Hop into their daily craft sessions where you can make your first macramé masterpiece, craft your very own pot, or dive into the world of lino printing - all with materials and aprons provided. Kids can bounce into fun at Jungle Tumble, their indoor soft play area, perfect for those rainy days. With their Bedruthan Kids Club, parents can enjoy some well-deserved time off while the little ones are in safe hands. Don’t forget to join their Easter Scavenger Hunt, where hidden clues around the hotel lead to sweet surprises!
Find out more at www.bedruthan.com
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Treat your family to a cracking time on the Easter Golden Egg Challenge around Paradise Park and claim your yummy reward!
SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-book and use code ‘PRIMARY’ to SAVE £3pp on single tickets from 5th to the 21st of April 2025.
Easter is the start of the amazing summer flying displays.
Enjoy Lorikeet feeding, riding on Zebedee the Jungle Express Train (small charge), fantastic JungleBarn play centre, otter family with their teenage pups, wonderful penguin colony, have a cockatoo fly to your hand to collect a coin, great fun and a very popular experience. Great value Return Tickets.
See daily events on paradisepark.org.uk.
Oasis Fun Pools at Hendra Holiday Park
Oasis is one of the largest indoor fun pools in the South West, with 3 flumes, river rapids, toddler and baby pool and lots more splashy fun!
Grab something tasty at one of their eateries, have a round of Adventure Golf at Palm Beach, get little ones to burn off that endless energy in the Playloft soft play, and get kids all ages to enjoy their outdoor play parks, skate and scooter park and Ninja Assault Course!
So much fun awaits! Grab a Local’s Card and get discounts: more fun for less money!
The Mermaid of Zennor: A Minack Theatre Production; 7 – 20 April
Something fishy is happening in the village of Zennor.
A school visit to Zennor church turns into chaos, as the children and teacher are recruited by a mischievous spirit. Bursting with magic, mystery and mayhem, the children relive the story of Mathey Trewella and his love for a mermaid. Even the Vicar gets carried away as they head down into the depths of the Celtic sea.
Fizzing with energy, songs and fun, a classic Cornish legend is brought to life by two amazing Cornish professionals and a delightful cast of young performers.
Oh, and one warning. Beware the call of the mermaid.
See minack.com for details.
Timbo the Magic Man/The Party People Cornwall
Timbo is a firm favourite on the local holiday park circuit supplying quality entertainment throughout Cornwall and Devon for over 20 years. Now he can bring his energy and experience to your event for an unforgettable birthday party.
He can work with any theme you are planning and lets the children be the real stars off the show.
Entertainment includes a mini disco, party game, fabulous magic show, balloon modelling and party dancing for gold medals. Allowing you to enjoy a stress free party and create some fabulous family memories
There is no limit to the number of children you can invite and joint parties are always welcome.
More info is available on their website thepartypeoplecornwall.com and you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/timbothemagicman
Please email info@thepartypeoplecornwall.com for availability and queries
Make Your Child’s Birthday Unforgettable at Raze the Roof!
Looking for the ultimate birthday party experience? Look no further than Raze the Roof! Their party packages are bursting with excitement—from action-packed play sessions to special themed party rooms. It’s the perfect way to create memories that last a lifetime!
Call today on 01326 377481 and start planning your child’s best birthday ever!
Visit them at: www.razetheroof.co.uk or email info@razetheroof.co.uk
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children?
Local councils need dedicated foster carers to provide safe and loving homes for children in need right across the south west.
Foster carers play a crucial role in offering love, stability and care to children and young people. They offer a loving home environment, giving children the support and consistency to grow and thrive.
Fostering for a local council helps children stay in their communities, close to school and friends. People foster for their local council due to the available support and competitive fees and allowances offered.
Fostering South West is your gateway to local council fostering in the region. For more details call 0300 456 0120, or visit fosterwithyourlocalcouncil.org.uk.
Stability. Consistency. Safety. It all starts with you.
Easter Vibes at Camel Creek!
Hop on over to Camel Creek at Tredinnick, Wadebridge, this Easter holidays for a fun-filled family adventure, packed with egg-citing activities!
Prepare for non-stop fun and thrills at Cornwall’s greatest, award winning, Adventure Park! With over 40 rides and attractions to discover, the whole family is guaranteed a day filled with 100% fun. You can also enjoy extra Easter activities, including Live Easter Shows, their Easter Egg Hunt Trail, and more.
From family roller-coaster, Morgawr and the huge Water Slide at Raging Rivers to meeting new animal friends including cheeky meerkats and scaley reptiles, there’s family favourites to keep everyone entertained. Plus, for all-weather fun, there’s over 45,000 square feet of Indoor Play to explore. Challenge yourself at Shipwreck Shores Adventure Golf, let imaginations run wild at Merlin’s Magical Playground, and take a break at the Hidden Garden Café and Indoor Play.
Book tickets online now and save up to 20% at camelcreek.co.uk.
Wimborne Model Town
Discover Wimborne’s Little Treasure since 1952. Walk around the Town in 1/10 scale and view the Model of the Model in 1/100 scale. Take a quiz to guide you through over 100 miniature shops, homes and businesses, in beautiful gardens. Enjoy the sensory gardens and make music on their outdoor Musical Instruments.
Meet the Wareham Bears, drive a train in the Model Railway, discover “Life Before Lego” and wonder at the Beryl Dade Dolls’ House Collection. Play a round of Crazy Golf.
Their cafe offers drinks, delicious cakes and lunches.
Visit www.wimborne-modeltown.com for details of our monthly events, opening times and prices.
Your entry ticket is valid for 12 months!
Trevornick is the perfect Cornish getaway within walking distance to the stunning Holywell Bay.
Based just a few miles outside of Newquay, this five-star family-owned holiday park offers over 500 pristine pitches, caravans, lodges and a wide range of facilities. Trevornick offers an outdoor heated pool, jacuzzi and spa, free entertainment, two serene fishing lakes, Par 3, Pitch and Putt and Mini Golf courses, shop, children’s adventure play areas, bike trails and much more. Dogs are welcome with dog walking fields and a dog shower onsite and plenty of coastal walks close by. Trevornick is the ideal family-friendly destination.
Find out more at www.trevornick.co.uk
Not a Bunny… A Hare! Easter Fun at Newquay Zoo.
This Easter, take the family to Newquay Zoo for a magical adventure! Meet the Easter Hare for an incredible storytelling session to uncover the real story behind the Easter bunny. Follow our Easter trail, enjoy ranger talks and hands-on activities, and treat yourself to delicious food in Café Lemur.
All activities are included with your ticket, and as a charity, your visit helps support wildlife conservation. The Easter Hare is only at the Zoo on selected dates so check the website for details. and to book online for the best price.
Find out more at www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Get £1 off at Pengenna Manor this Easter with Primary Times
Looking to keep the kids entertained at Easter? Take them along to Pengenna Manor near Wadebridge on Easter Monday for their third annual egg hunt! This year it's going to be better then ever with an Easter trail all around the gardens, woodland and river meadows with a FREE easter egg at the end, face painting, Easter colouring activities, Easter craft making, and for the grown-ups a lovely homemade cream tea after all that running around!
They will be hosting two sessions – a morning one from 11am until 1:30pm, and an afternoon one from 2:30pm until 5pm.
The children's trail ticket is just £7 if you use the promo code 'PMPrimary' and it includes all of the following:
- Trail activity sheet with clues to follow and word puzzle to complete.
- A FREE Cadbury's or Nestle 100g Easter egg.
- Easter themed colouring station.
- An Easter themed craft.
- FREE squash drinks.
- FREE adult entry.
Access to all the grounds and gardens for the session.
Cream teas are available for the adults at £9 each which will include a delicious homemade cream tea with 2 scones (fruit and plain), English Strawberry Preserve, Rodda's finest clotted cream and a big mug of tea made to your liking!
Visit www.pengennamanor.co.uk for more information and to book your tickets. Use the promo code 'PMPrimary' to save £1 on the full ticket price.
Visit PK Porthcurno this spring
PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications invites you to step inside and discover how this small valley in Cornwall became the most important communications hub in the world. Explore the spacious galleries with interactive exhibits and displays, go underground and experience the top-secret bunker, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the WW2 underground telegraph station.
Easter activities
Mons 7 & 14 and Weds 9 & 16 Apr, 1-3pm: Cable Creation Station - dive into the curious world of undersea cables and use mosaic and printmaking to craft stunning cross-sections of cables or build cardboard cities inspired by the cable’s intricate details.
8, 9, & 17 Apr 11am-1pm and 2-3pm: Pop-Up PK family-friendly tours with Learning Facilitator, Paul, including close-up access to working exhibits.
5 to 20 Apr: Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels Trail, a Kids in Museums family trail with publisher Little Tiger. Free with museum admission.
Regular workshops
Forest Friends – monthly, forest-school-inspired, sensory workshops for under 5s with their grown-ups. Outdoor and all-weather sessions. Free parking for attendees. Booking essential via www.pkporthcurno.com/bbpm/
Upcoming sessions:
24 March 10.30am-12pm: Inspired by We're Going on a Bear Hunt with map-making, a barefoot trail and messy outdoor fun in the wonderful PK gardens, with no real bears!
28 April 10.30am-12pm: Inspired by The Runaway Pea, attendees will be planting seeds, making nature bracelets and toasting pittas!
Planet PK Champions FREE environmental club - themed sessions using art and science to engage with nature. 5 Apr 10.30am-12pm: Create puppets out of recycled materials inspired by international art and climate action project The Herds www.theherds.org/. Meet in the Clore Learning Space at PK Porthcurno.
Free parking for attendees.
More information at pkporthcurno.com
Easter craft
Stores such as The Works, The Range and Hobbycraft have lots of low-cost Easter craft ideas that you can enjoy at home including blank decorations for painting/colouring, bonnet making, garland and card crafting amongst other ideas.
If you are stuck for ideas, or want to utilise materials that you already have at home then take a look at our Easter Pinterest board at www.pinterest.com/primarytimeswriteplacemedia
Easter bookshelf
The Easter Story (My First Bible Story Series)
This illustrated retelling of the story of Easter is presented in simple and easy-to-understand language for young children and ideas for participation. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.
Would You Rather? Easter Edition by Lindsey Daly
In this Easter-themed book based on the popular game, readers of all ages can enjoy over 160 ‘Would You Rather’ questions and scenarios as a way to pass time and open up light-hearted discussions. Recommended for all ages but particularly age 8 to 12.
Easter Puzzles (Usborne Minis)
In this pocket-sized puzzle book, kids can enjoy spot the difference activities, crosswords, wordsearches, logic puzzles and more. Recommended for ages 6 to 9.
New for 2024 – Sylvanian Families: Easter Search and Find
Explore the world of Sylvanian Families at Easter time with over 25 scenes to search and 200 things to spot. For ages 6 to 9.
New for 2024 – Dear Easter Bunny by Maxine Lee-Mackie
In this funny and warm hearted story, we join the Easter Bunny who needs her chick helpers to save the day when her superspectacular Eggatron chocolate making machine goes badly wrong
Nature spotting
Check out this quick guide to wildlife that you might be able to find when out and about this season
March/April: Peacock butterfly, brown hare, house martin, early bumblebee, bluebells
May: Badger cubs, fox cubs, rabbit, cuckoos
Easter dates
Good Friday – 29th march
Easter Sunday – 31st March
Easter Monday – 1st April
Easter Eggs
A chocolate treat can often be the main attraction during celebrations this season and in recent years, manufacturers have become increasingly adaptable to different requirements. For example, chocolate eggs that cater to food allergies and intolerances as well as vegan options are now more widely available than they ever have been before. Also, many Easter eggs are now in more environmentally friendly packaging with an increase in recyclable materials and reduction in plastics.
Carrie’s War - From the novel by Nina Bawden, adapted by Emma Reeves at the Minack Theatre:
29 March – 12 April
A new life, new friends and a secret that could destroy it all…
Carrie and her brother are uprooted from their home by war and evacuated to a remote part of Wales. There they discover Druid’s Bottom, home to Hepzibah, a warm-hearted witch and the gentle Mr Jonny. Then one day, Hepzibah tells them the story of a terrifying curse…
Nina Bawden’s award-winning children’s novel is brought to the stage in this brilliant adaptation, ideal for age 8+.
Tickets available at 01736 810181 or via www.minack.com
Easter Adventures at Camel Creek: 29th March – 15th April
As well as three egg-citing BRAND-NEW attractions to discover, hop on over to Camel Creek this Easter holiday for a basketful of extra Easter activities. From 29th March – 7th April enjoy 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 with brilliant shows from a variety of entertainers including jugglers, bubbleologists, and magicians!
Combined with over 40 rides and attractions, including a huge indoor play to discover, Camel Creek will be buzzing with Easter spirit! Don't miss out! Book online now and save up to 20%!
Find out more at www.camelcreek.co.uk
Wonderful Wildlife and Easter Golden Egg Challenge at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary.
Complete the quiz and claim your yummy chocolate reward.
Enjoy the huge JungleBarn Play Centre, daily feeding of cute otters and penguin colony, amazing daily flying shows, buy some nectar and help feed the little parrots, take a ride on Zebedee the Jungle Express Train and lots more.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book online and use code ‘PRIMARY’ at the checkout to SAVE £3 per person during Easter 29th March to 14th April.
Great value Return Tickets are available if one day is not enough! SAT NAV reference TR27 4HY.
Find out more at www.paradisepark.org.uk
Gain a degree without leaving Cornwall with the University Centre Truro and Penwith
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Supported by outstanding resources and purpose-built facilities, courses are designed with employers and industry professionals to make sure that upon graduation, students have the skills and experience needed to begin a career in their chosen field in Cornwall, or further afield.
Studying at the University Centre means classes are condensed into two days per week so you can fit life around your lectures. You will also receive personalised support from lecturers and support staff, helping you make a smooth transition into Higher Education.
Applications are open for September 2024! Learn what you love, where you love, and embark on your journey to a fulfilling career.
Apply today at www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/uni.
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FITNESS, FRIENDS AND FUN!
Swamp Circus has been delivering fun circus classes for 30 years..
Cornwall’s Easter Camp takes place 2-7th April at Chyan Cultural Centre near Falmouth, a calm relaxing place in the forests and meadows by the river.
There is a price for the week as well as day tickets with reductions for families on benefits.
Chyan is an organic fruit farm and community centre with a 200 seat theatre in a big dome
There is a healthy café with local produce and a small shop with Chyan’s own fruit juices and other products as well as snacks and cakes.
There is a big top and 3 other studio spaces with classes from top specialist teachers. Classes include trapeze and silks, acrobatics, juggling all sorts, clown and mime and unicycle, tight wire and stilts to learn besides much more.There will also be extra have a go sessions in nature and forest skills.
Parents are welcome to come with children and have a coffee in the café and relax…and watch the magic take place!
Bookings at www.ticketsource.co.uk/swamp-circus
Information and directions for Chyan at www.chyan.org
The Royal Cornwall Show takes place on the 6, 7 & 8 June at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre just outside Wadebridge.
Enjoy Cornwall's biggest family day out and visit the Royal Cornwall Show this J
une. With everything from live animals, breathtaking entertainment, fun learning and education, two music stages, and local food and drink, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy. For 2024 they are pleased to welcome back the small but mighty Shetland Pony Grand National, racing around the Main Ring, as well as the breath-taking JCB Dancing Diggers display team, showing off their skills on four wheels.
Find out more at www.royalcornwallshow.org
Primary Times Exclusive offer from Camp Cornwall
For readers of Primary Times, Camp Cornwall are offering a special 20% discount off ALL bookings for 2024! For both overnight camps and day camps.
Camp Cornwall offer a range of overnight camps, all inclusive of meals, accommodation, and a full programme of awesome activities. Day camps at Camp Cornwall offer a full day of activities with lunch included.
Explore the stunning Cornish coast with a range of water-based activities from their very own beach. Land-based activities, including caving, high ropes, and laser tag, are available for guests to enjoy from their centre, Porthpean Outdoor- Cornwall’s most established activity centre.
Find out more at www.porthpean.com
Easter adventures across Cornwall with the National Trust’s Easter Egg Trails
Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure with the National Trust. Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend and through local school holidays there are National Trust Easter trails all across Cornwall, including at Trelissick, Lanhydrock, Cotehele, Trengwainton and more.
Jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences, every single Easter trail is different. From nature-inspired crafts, egg and spoon races and welly wanging to den-building, seed planting and much more. Explore mazes and meadows, kitchen gardens and orchards, parkland and woodland bursting with the signs of spring.
Designed with families in mind each National Trust Easter trail gets you back into nature and showcases the cheery signs of spring, from bursting buds, daffodils in bloom to frolicking lambs and spring birdsong.
And of course, every trail ends with a chocolate egg, or a vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate egg, made here in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3 per child, plus normal National Trust admission/free entry for National Trust members.
To find your nearest National Trust Easter trail, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/easter
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Easter at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Shiver me timbers! There’s a mutiny happening this Easter at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Follow the treasure map that the dastardly Pirate Bunnies have left behind and discover all of the golden eggs to claim your very own chocolatey treasure…Pirate costume is encouraged. 29th March until 14th April. Under 5’s go free.
New for 2024: Discover artifacts that challenge our perception on the meaning of treasure in a brand-new exhibition centred around the only intact barrel of coins ever salvaged.
For more information visit www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk
Newquay Zoo
From tiny dart frogs to great white pelicans, discover some of the most interesting eggs Newquay Zoo’s animal residents lay by completing their fun and free trail for a chance to win a prize!
Follow the trail to find the eggs hidden around the zoo and learn more about some of the amazing animals which start their lives in an egg. Collect the clues along the way to discover the most interesting animal egg in the zoo.
There will also be Easter themed games and activities throughout the day. All activities are included in zoo entry. Trail is app based only.
Book online for the best price at newquayzoo.org.uk