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Home > Archives for St Piran’s Day

Archives for St Piran’s Day

St Piran's Day in Cornwall

Parades, plays and pasties for St Piran’s Day

5th March is St Piran’s Day and in recent years parades, festivals and pasty eating have become a popular way to honour Cornwall’s patron saint…

St Piran's Day in Cornwall

Celebrate St Piran’s Day in Cornish style this March

Contrary Life brings you a round-up of events taking place this year to celebrate St Piran’s Day (5th March), in Cornwall and beyond…

St Piran's Day in Redruth

Celebrate St Piran’s Day and St David’s Day this March

The beginning of March sees the celebration of St David’s Day (1 March) & St Piran’s Day (5 March). Read our round-up to find out what events are taking place…

Eden Project - World Pasty Championships - Cornwall

Outlandish Cornish creations at the World Pasty Championships

To celebrate St Piran’s Day, the national day of Cornwall, the Eden Project are hosting the World Pasty Championships on 1st March 2014…

St Piran's Day in Redruth

Show your love for Cornwall on St Piran’s Day

St Piran’s Day takes place on 5th March and is celebrated in Cornwall with festivals, parades and the flying of the St Piran’s flag…

St Piran's Day in Redruth

St Piran’s Day in Redruth

Join the fun in Redruth for St Piran’s Day on 5th March 2011…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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