Cracking Things to do May Bank Holiday and Half Term

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I so love May in Cornwall, it's like a taste of summer before the madness descends! Though this year the weather has kept us guessing. I have been both sunburnt and blue with cold! 

Half term is starting soon we have our second bank holiday so I thought I would share some of the shenanigans going on that are worth rocking up to. Starting with food...

Falmouth Food Festival

Falmouth Food Festival is a delicious affair. I found it by chance a few years ago when having a long weekend away and we were really spoilt for choice. Local favourites shine and good music brings those festival vibes. Running from the 22nd - 25th of May.

The Great Estate Festival

For something to take you through the looking glass, Scorrier House hosts The Great Estate, known as 'the most rambunctious garden fête'. It's a ticketed festival full of music, art and theatre and comedy and some big headliners. 29th to the 31st of May. 

Wild Week at The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan are bringing back their popular Wild Week during May half term. As well as enjoying these enchanting gardens, they'll be axe throwing, archery, fire-making and assault courses. With bushcraft, animal tracking and guided walks and tours. Get immersed in the great outdoors.

Jurassic Creek at Camel Creek

Camel Creek are traveling back in time with daily dinosaur encounters. 'Jurassic Creek' will involve adorable baby dinos, a T-Rex meet and great and a rapture training academy. Performative fun for kids all ages. 23rd - 30th of May. 

Giant Slip and Slide Cornwall

Opening Saturday the 23rd of May at St Columbus Major is the Giant Slip and Slide. Let's face it this is for big kids too. There is even a water pistol battle! Wetsuits recommended.  

Cornwall Open Studios

And finally, Cornwall Open Studios is running this year from Saturday 23rd to the Sunday 31st of May. Around 300 artists and makers open up their studio space to the public. I love seeing the brilliant talent right on my doorstep I never knew was there! 


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