What’s on in Cornwall this Easter
By Pentewan Sands on the March 17th, 2015 in
What's on in Cornwall this Easter!
There are lots of family events taking place in Cornwall this Easter and we’ve handpicked some of our favourites to help you make your stay even more enjoyable.
From eggs-ploring to eggs-citing activities for all ages, we’re looking forward to a cracking great time this Easter!
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
Become an Eggs-plorer at Heligan
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 2 miles
Saturday 28th March – Sunday 12th April 2015. Become an eggs-plorer as you search for the special Heligan eggs around the Heligan Estate. What does a swallow egg look like? Where do woodpeckers like to create their nests? Discover the size of an emu egg! At the end of the egg hunt, you’ll be rewarded with a yummy Easter treat! There are also special Easter craft and arts workshops which will be held in the Egg HQ yurt! Make your own bunny headdress and hop on over to the egg decorating station and create an eggy masterpiece.
www.heligan.com
KidzWorld Cornwall
EGG-citing children’s activities await
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 6 miles
Sunday, 5th April 2015 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Bring your kids to an EGGS-clusive fun-filled day that will challenge their navigational skills as they set out to find their Easter Eggs lost in the ground of KIDZWORLD. EGG-citing activities and prizes awaits you. Prize for the Best Bunny Costume too! Come on join the fun in KIDZWORLD Cornwall.
http://www.kidzworldcornwall.co.uk
The Eden Project, Bodelva
The Great Eden Egg Hunt
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 8 miles
Saturday 28th March – Sunday 12th April 2015. Travel the world without leaving the country, as you follow clever clues and find awesome eggs and amazing tales in the Rainforest, Mediterranean and the great outdoors.
www.edenproject.com
Newquay Zoo, Newquay
Spend Easter at the Zoo
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 19 miles
Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April 2015. Hunt for eggs around the Zoo whilst collecting clues, report to Easter bunny HQ to hand in your collection where you will be rewarded with a special present.
www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Caerhays Castle and Gardens
Easter Weekend Treasure Trail
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 8 miles
Why not celebrate Easter at Caerhays Castle and Gardens this year? Children and adults alike can enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens which are filled with the finest magnolias, camellias and springtime blooms, and join in the garden Easter Trail taking place on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday.
www.caerhays.co.uk
Dairyland, Newquay
The Famous DairyLand Easter Egg Hunt
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 14 miles
Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April 2015
Join Boris and Dazy in a search for hidden chocolate treats – plus, take time to explore DairyLand as a family to find the hidden chicks!
www.dairylandfarmworld.com
Cornwall's Crealy, Wadebridge
Chocolate Treats at Crealy
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 21 miles
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2015
Do you dare to ride The Beast, venture on the back of Cornwall’s favourite Sea Dragon, Morgawr, get close to the crocodiles in Croc Corner Reptile House, or explore the magical Swampy and Dina Land? With thrill rides, hundreds of animals and acres of outdoor play, imaginations can run wild at Crealy! Plus, they are offering a free Easter egg to every child from the 3rd – 6th of April.
www.crealy.co.uk
Flambards, Helston
Learn to fly at Flambards
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 34.9 miles
From Saturday 28th March 2015
A spectacular new ride, which is one of the largest and fastest of its kind in Europe, is set to be unveiled at Flambards Theme Park this Easter. Experience the feeling of flying through the air after being lifted more than 13 metres in to the air on swinging chairs suspended from the top of the carousel!
www.flambards.co.uk
Land’s End Landmark
Easter Wonderland at Land’s End
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 53 miles
Monday 30th March – Sunday 12th April 2015
Jump down the rabbit hole and into the Easter wonderland for some literary nonsense and entertainment from beyond the looking glass.
www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
National Maritime Museum, Falmouth
Hammer Time at the NMMC
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 28 miles
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2015
Why have a chocolate egg when you can cast your own chocolate Thor’s hammer over the Easter weekend at the NMMC?
www.nmmc.co.uk
Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
Crafts Galore at Geevor
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 52 miles
Sunday 5th April 2015
Geevor Tin Mine has lots of eggciting surprises in store for you this Easter! The `EGG´STRAVAGANZA starts on Easter Sunday with a trail, crafts, face painting and panning for gems.
www.geevor.com
Trebah Gardens
Eggs with Legs Trail
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 30 miles
Saturday 28th March – Thursday 30th April 2015
As the Garden comes to life after its winter rest so too have some mysterious eggs. Since being found on the island of Mallard Pond, the Trebah eggs have started to warm up in the spring sunshine and have sprouted legs. They have been spotted running amok in the garden and have hidden themselves in various locations. Follow the trail counting the number of eggs hiding in each location to win a chocolate prize. Trails cost £2 to include a chocolate egg prize, normal entry applies.
www.trebahgarden.co.uk
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Bodmin
Peppa Pig Appearances PLUS Easter Eggs
Sunday 5th April – Monday 6th April 2015
Everyone’s favourite cheeky little piggy is coming to the railway. Peppa Pig will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day. PLUS children can participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt and there will be face painting & balloon modelling!
www.bodminrailway.co.uk
The Monkey Sanctuary, Looe
Hang Out at The Monkey Sanctuary
Distance from Pentewan Sands Holiday Park 30 miles
Sunday 5th – Monday 6th April 2015
Hang out with the monkeys Easter Sunday and Monday, 5th and 6th April, when there will be lots of fun things to do for all of the family. Join in with the Easter Egg Hunt at 12 noon and find Murray the Monkey for the secret password to win a prize.
www.monkeysanctuary.org