Our Spring Favourites…

Easter at Eden..

Easter at Eden, for a day seeking, finding, fun and games! Collect your Easter activity pack, loaded with adventures for the whole family to enjoy and get stuck into games designed to help you explore the great outdoors and witness all the beautiful signs of spring.

Go on an adventure.. Join the hunt to find hidden keys around site and return to the locked boxes to collect your Easter prize – will you find one of their eggs-tra special eggs?

Hear magical stories.. In the Citrus Grove they’ll have daily storytelling sessions, where families can settle in to listen to magical stories.

Enjoy their interactive show.. Join Eden for a magical show in the Tipis, where visitors will get to go on a wonderful Easter-themed adventure, and leave with a special treat to take away! * This show will be additionally ticketed and charged.

  • When

9-24 April 2022, 9:30am- 6pm

  • Where

Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG.

  • Admission

Most activities included in admission, pre-booking essential

The Royal Cornwall Show

The Royal Cornwall Show is set to return this year after the Covid pandemic meant the 2021 event had to be cancelled for two years running.

The event is one of the biggest in the South West and a focal point in Cornwall’s agricultural calendar.

The event is organised by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. Its secretary, Chris Riddle, said: “Once again in 2022 we will have the best in live entertainment, shopping, food and drink, livestock, and much more.

The Royal Cornwall Show has been running for more than 200 years. The very first event took place in September 1793 and consisted of a ploughing match near the Red Lion Inn in Truro.

For three days each year the dedicated show ground at Wadebridge is transformed into a living town, bustling with life, energy, agriculture, entertainment and trade. It is a significant event on the Cornish calendar with around 130,000 people attending.

Apart from the livestock judging, there is the famous flower tent decked out with wonderful displays from individuals and local nurseries. The main ring offers a full three days of entertainment featuring different headline acts each year, plus show jumping and a fast and furious inter-hunt relay. There is also a full programme of entertainment and demonstrations in the countryside area, alongside Cornish heritage and Cornish wrestling. You’ll find busy marquees dedicated to goats and rare breeds, cage birds and poultry, bees and rabbits, there’s a major dog show, a traditional steam fair, the Cornwall Festival of Dance, forestry and if that’s not enough then there’s the motor fair, agricultural machinery, crafts, health and beauty … in fact, something for all the family.

  • When

9-11 June 2022

  • Where

Royal Cornwall Showground

Wadebridge

Cornwall

PL27 7JE

  • Admission

An adult ticket for a single day costs £20, while a child ticket is £5.

Family tickets – for two adults and two children – are also available at £42.

English National Surfing Championships

The English National Surfing Championships are where elite surfers come together and battle for those top champion spots. This event has grown in the past few years and is a true highlight on the surfing calendar for any avid surfer.

Did you know?
The English National Surfing Championships are one of the UK’s longest-running surfing competitions. The English Surfing Federation is a volunteer organisation that primarily exists in its current form to ensure that National Champions are awarded in various surfing categories and to ensure there is representation of a strong English Squad at the European Surfing Championships in both Junior and Senior categories.

  • When

6-8 May 2022 

  • Where

English National Surfing Championships

Watergate Bay

Newquay

Cornwall

TR8 1AA

  • Admission

Free

Helston Flora Day

In top hats and tails, bright-colored gowns, and traditional white dresses, the people of Helston will dance the furry dance through the streets once more after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

Helston, the Cornish market town, where for hundreds of years, the townsfolk have celebrated and enjoyed the wonderful tradition that is FLORA DAY.

This ancient festival is usually held on May 8th , unless that date falls on a Sunday or Monday, in which case the previous Saturday is taken. It is a Spring festival to celebrate the end of winter and mark the arrival of the new vitality and fertility with the trees and flowers bursting into life. The houses and shops of the town are decorated with greenery and floral arrangements to express the spirit of renewal.

Dancing begins at 7am when the early morning dance takes to the streets. This is the longest dance of the day and follows a route roughly outlining the extremities of “the old town”. At 8.30am the Mummers’ play known as the Hal-An-Tow starts at St Johns Bridge and is then performed at several more venues around the town. Watch St George and St Michael slay the Dragon and the Devil, cheered on by a crowd dressed in Lincoln green and Elizabethan robes.

The children of the town dance at 9.40am. Over 1,000 take part all dressed in white with the boys wearing their school ties and the girls wearing head dresses in their school colours. This dance starts at the bottom of Wendron Street.

At midday, there’s the principal dance. This is The Ancient Furry Dance and was, in the past, reserved for the gentry of Helston and the surrounding district.

  • When

Saturday 7th May 2022, 7am- 7:30pm

  • Where

Helston, Cornwall – starting at the Guildhall in the town centre

  • Admission

Free

St Ives Food & Drink Festival

St Ives Food and Drink Festival is a highlight in the region’s culinary calendar.

Taking place on the iconic Porthminster Beach, the St Ives Food and Drink Festival promises culinary experts, attractions and a wide variety of local beverages and food over 3 days. A fantastic range of activities, music and entertainment which promises plenty of fun for all the family. The festival works with the very best local businesses to deliver the best food and drink festival every year.

  • When

13-15 May 2022

  • Where

Porthminster  Beach

  • Admission

Free

Here are 10 of our favourite places to eat in Newquay – put these on your list for your next visit!

The Fish House, Fistral Beach

The Fish House is a sea food restaurant in Newquay located on the world famous surfing beach, Fistral Beach and is just a stones throw from the sea. The inspiration for the food comes straight from the sea, using locally caught fish and shell fish straight from Newquay harbour. They use the best seasonal ingredients available, to create rustic dishes with authentic flavours. What better way to finish a day on the beach than watching the sunset eating amazing food and soaking up the atmosphere.! 

Paul Harwood has lived in Cornwall for 30 years and is passionate about cooking seafood having learnt his skills working for Rick Stein for 14 years in Padstow.

Kahuna – Pan Asian Cuisine

A husband & wife team Ryan & Kelly Mather have been restaurateurs for the last 13 years. The Pan Asian inspired menu stems from years of their travelling. They change the menu twice a year to keep things fresh & exciting for returning customers. The menu is great for those who are looking to try something new or for those who simply want to reawaken their travelling culinary experiences. Good selection of vegetarian & vegan dishes. Kahuna’s chef’s always deliver on flavour.

Well priced exciting wine menu with carefully selected wines chosen to work in harmony with your food. A good selection of local & international beers, ciders, spirits & soft drinks.

Rebellion Roast House

Rebellion Roast House and Moonshine bar like to create their own rules and have created a menu that differs from the norm. They’re not about saving you calories, they’re about giving you the best possible time by serving you mouth watering food and drink that’s a little different and a bit more badass than your normal restaurant!

Bush Pepper

Bush Pepper is a fresh, contemporary Australian influenced restaurant, using a mix of Australian and Cornwall’s finest ingredients to produce an array of dishes that bring a new twist to the usual dining options in Newquay.

The Lewinnick Lodge

Lewinnick Lodge is one of Newquay’s most popular foodie destinations, and it’s all thanks to their innovative menu. With numerous renowned local suppliers at our fingertips, everything they do is about celebrating the flavours on our doorstep, from land to sea, as curated by their talented chef team. They’re committed to serving seasonal dishes using quality ingredients, that are great value for money. 

12 Beach Road

12 Beach Road overlooks the iconic Towan Beach in Newquay Bay on the North Cornish Coast… Open for brunch right through to lunch and dinner, it’s all day dining at the beach serving a range of Cornish fish and seaside signatures, grills, tacos and sourdough pizzas.

Cove 24

An elegant open-space dining experience in the heart of Newquay, with many different settings and moods for every occasion. The interior creates a sense of opulent and eclectic style to give a relaxed atmosphere and ambience. Enjoy the relaxed, organic feel of their main open-spaced restaurant, encircled around the large social bar area. Relax in one of the cosy bolthole corners, or choose the lounge upstairs with stunning views which sets the scene for an intimate dining experience.

The Two Clomes

The Two Clomes, just on the outskirts of Newquay is a traditional family friendly pub with a great atmosphere. They have a good range of drinks and a fantastic menu of home cooked food served daily. Chill next to their real fire on colder evenings or enjoy the sun a wonderful outside Beer Garden.

The Stable

Pizza with a view!! Dinner at The Stable is always a great time. With its amazing atmosphere, mouth-watering menu, stunning beach views and cheery staff, The Stable offers you an incredible dining experience. Their organic sourdough is prepared fresh each morning before being hand-stretched and liberally topped with a delicious array of locally-sourced ingredients. Everything from starters to sides to salads to puddings is amazing and you’ll love the fun, laid back buzz.

The Maharajah

Relax and enjoy the distinctive flavours of India in the only UK Indian Restaurant set upon a cliff top with sea views. Take a seat in their conservatory with magnificent sea views while the finest chefs combine to create the most traditional Indian dishes from all corners of India. With an extensive vegetarian and vegan selection, they can cater for any taste.

Maharajah has been going for 40 years and was the first, longest running real Indian restaurant in Newquay if not in Cornwall.