St Ives in Cornwall will celebrate the Feast Day of St Ia with a day of quirky events, including the hurling of a special silver ball and throwing pennies to children…
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‘Tis the season for chilly dips into icy waters
This festive season, brave souls will be donning their trunks, swimming costumes, and fancy dress outfits as they prepare to take a quick dip in the waters…
Unique light display in Cornwall
Head to the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole this winter, for their unique annual Christmas lights display…
The best quirky Halloween events for families
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…
Hot chef and oyster shucking competitions at Falmouth festival
This weekend, there will be hot chef and oyster shucking competitions, along with master classes, demonstrations, live music and food stalls in Falmouth…
Teas with bees and a town crier competition at Honey Fair
Enjoy Teas with Bees, a honey trail, a town crier competition and Cornish pasty making at traditional fair…
Surfing tradition at the World Belly Board Championships
Watch a thoroughly old-school surfing event in Cornwall this weekend as the World Belly Board Championships 2019 take place on Perranporth Beach…
Cornish dance, quirky games and a gigantic pasty
Join a celebration of the humble pasty in Cornwall this weekend, as Redruth hosts its annual International Mining & Pasty Festival…
Head to the coast for quirky water themed fun
This summer, head to the UK coast for a host of quirky contests and family-friendly nautical-themed entertainment…
Heritage and a hairy beast celebrated at unique festival
The Bodmin Riding & Heritage Festival celebrates the unique history of Bodmin town and the rich traditions of the community’s Cornish heritage…
Fun and frivolity at arts festival in Cornwall
Lafrowda Festival is a celebration of community arts in St Just, Cornwall, with buggy racing, colourful processions and an outdoor theatrical adventure…
Midsummer celebrations at Cornwall’s Mazey Day
Golowan, the celebration of midsummer, is a Cornish tradition that has been revived in recent years in Penzance…
Art and astronauts at Murdoch Day
This month, the town of Redruth in Cornwall will be holding their annual celebration of the inventor William Murdoch, with processions, music and dancing…
Nautical singing and rum antics at Sea Shanty Festival
Falmouth will be taken over with the sound of singing and merriment, as the Cornish town plays host to the world’s largest free nautical song festival…
A dog festival with a tea party especially for whippets
If you are looking for a dog-friendly day out this weekend, then you can’t get more friendly than the annual Port Eliot Dog Festival & Whippet Tea Party…