Be inspired by the colours of Glendurgan on our February half-term trail. Have a go at this fun family trail and use the garden colour wheel to spot the first signs of spring this half-term. Booking Not Needed. Children very welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth,

Today, Sun 17 Feb, Tue 19 Feb to Sun 24 Feb

Winter Mask Making

Get close up to nature this February Half Term and make your very own winter inspired mask. Discover Wheal Martyn’s Nature Reserve on a scavenger hunt and pick your favourite nature items to decorate your mask with.

Wheal Martyn Wheal Martyn Carthew St Austell

Today and Sun 17 Feb

Godolphin - Tours of East Shippon conservation

Join a tour to discover the work taking place on the nineteenth century cowshed at the rear of the House which marks the latest project in the programme of conservation at Godolphin.

Godolphin, Godolphin Cross, Helston,

Today to Mon 1 Apr

Cotehele - Apple grafting weekend at Cotehele

Come along for a weekend of apple grafting workshops. We’ll show you how to graft your own apple tree. There will be more than 20 local apple varieties to choose from. No need to book, just drop in. You’ll be able to take away a grafted tree for only a fiver (limited to a maximum of two per person).

Cotehele, St Dominick, near Saltash,

Today and Sun 17 Feb

Pirates & Mermaids Week at One2eleven

Embark on a swashbuckling week of fun-filled activities at One2eleven this February Half Term (16th – 24th) as we celebrate all things nautical.

One2eleven Clodgey Lane, Helston

Today to Sun 24 Feb

Join The Pirate Heroes February Half Term at Pirate’s Quest

Man the decks and weigh anchor, because Pirate’s Quest has a brand new adventure for 2019! Newquay’s piratical walk-through attraction has a refreshed storyline that will allow visitors to ‘Join the Pirate Heroes’.

Pirate’s Quest, 22 St Michaels Road

Today to Sun 24 Feb

Trengwainton Garden - Fun Feb fitness trail

Find some light-hearted inspiration for your New Year’s resolutions with our fun, garden-inspired fitness trail. Stop at various points and see if you can do the hula hoop, skip, play catch with a pine cone or other activity challenges. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Trengwainton Garden, Madron, , near Penzance

Sun 17 Feb to Thu 21 Feb, Sun 24 Feb

Trengwainton Garden - February half-term seed planting

Be inspired to ’grow your own’ with free seed planting this week. Pop along to the orchard and pot up some seeds, then take them home and watch them grow. One of your 50 things to do before you’re 11. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Trengwainton Garden, Madron, , near Penzance

Sun 17 Feb to Thu 21 Feb, Sun 24 Feb

Clay Structure Challenge

Are you a budding Engineer or Architect? Or do you simply love making things? Why not take up the Wheal Martyn challenge and build a structure using only clay and wooden sticks to support a satsuma. Prizes will be given to the tallest structure and the structure which can hold the most satsumas.

Wheal Martyn Wheal Martyn Carthew St Austell

Mon 18 Feb 19

Travel Back in Time at Flambards

Visitors can travel back in time and explore Victorian England this February Half Term as Flambards, Helston opens its undercover exhibitions from 19-21 February. Step back in time to the 1800s and the reign of Queen Victoria as you visit the unique Victorian Village.

Flambards Clodgey Lane Helston

Tue 19 Feb 19 to Thu 21 Feb

Port Quin - Scrub & spuds at Pentire Head, near Polzeath

Spend a day out in the fresh air and play a part in the National Trust’s important conversation work. Help the local ranger team clear scrub and as a small thank you for your efforts, enjoy a complimentary jacket spud baked on the bonfire. Come along and play a valuable part in managing our cliff top habitats.

Port Quin

Wed 20 Feb 19

Tintagel Old Post Office - Rag rug workshop

Join Deborah Hastings and the rag rug volunteers to have a go at this age-old art of up-cycling left-over fabrics into soft furnishings for the home. NB there is a charge for materials used. Booking Not Needed. Family friendly. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Tintagel Old Post Office, Fore Street, Tintagel,

Wed 20 Feb 19

Clay Faces in the Woods

If you go down to Wheal Martyn’s woods, what type of faces do you think you will find? Join in the fun and create your very own clay face on one of our trees and keep a lookout for other creations too. Look carefully at the trees to find natural shapes which can be used in your design.

Wheal Martyn Wheal Martyn Carthew St Austell

Wed 20 Feb 19 and Thu 21 Feb

Jethro - Live Comedy

Following 60 Sold Out shows last year, “The Count of Cornwall” is back again with his unique style of comedy. Jethro will probably be remembered for years to come with so many people loving this Hilarious country style. He is considered by many as the greatest comedy story teller that ever lived.

Porth Venue, Newquay View Resort, Trevelgue Road, Porth

Thu 21 Feb 19

Aladdin - a hilarious family pantomime

Porthtowan Players proudly present a hilarious family pantomime Aladdin written by Alan P Frayn by arrangement with Stage Right Creative Ltd.

Porthtowan Village Hall, Beach Road, Porthtowan

Thu 21 Feb 19 to Sat 23 Feb

Godolphin - Trust10 trail run at Godolphin

Take on the Trust10 challenge at Godolphin, a free 10k trail running event that allows you to explore the wider estate. Join us on the 4th Sunday of every month and explore Godolphin’s wider estate by taking on this 10k multi-terrain route. Registration is at 8.

Godolphin, Godolphin Cross, Helston,

Sun 24 Feb, Sun 24 Mar

Mini Market

Many stalls. Coffee and lunches will be available.

Troon Methodist Church

Mon 25 Feb 19

Birds of Prey

Learn the skills of fast action photography in a day On this workshop you’ll learn the skills of fast action photography and take stunning portrait shots of a variety of amazing birds.

St Dominick, near Saltash

Sat 2 Mar 19

Roving Crows

Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009 and they make their very welcome, return visit to All Saints Church, Tuckingmill.

All Saints Church, Tuckingmill Camborne

Sat 2 Mar 19

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Godolphin - Godolphin House open

Wander inside this historic house open to members of the public for the first week of every month; built from great mining wealth generated from workings on the estate. The historic Godolphin house is open; soak up the atmosphere and history as you wander through each room.

Godolphin, Godolphin Cross, Helston,

Sat 2 Mar to Thu 7 Mar

Lostwithiel Antique & Collectors Market

Every first Saturday of the month. 10am til 1pm. The Scout Hall in the towns main carpark. Entry by donation to The Childrens Hospice South West. Easy access and Free Parking.

The Scout Hall, Lostwithiel

Sat 2 Mar

Roseland - Hemmick beach cleans

Help us keep Hemmick beach beautiful. Can you spare half an hour or so to help us keep Hemmick beach looking beautiful, and safer for wildlife' Booking Not Needed. Children welcome with a supervising adult. Dogs on leads welcome.

Roseland

Sat 2 Mar

Glendurgan Garden - Beach Cleans

Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep our beautiful beaches along the Helford River clean. We meet seasonally on a Sunday morning to carry out beach cleans in the North Helford countryside. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers are provided.

Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth,

Sun 3 Mar

Roseland - Community beach cleans (Pendower)

Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean. We meet in the afternoon on the first Monday each month. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. Booking Not Needed.

Roseland

Mon 4 Mar

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