What's On and Things To Do Around Newquay

Help us keep the shores clean this summer! This FREE event will give you the chance to help the environment and learn more about local species, biodiversity and the shores around us. Newquay, famously known for its beaches, is in need of a clean up to protect our local wildlife and beautiful coastlines.

Unwind to the cool sounds of ’Melange’ a local jazz quartet... Trerice Manor will be hosting a jazz evening with music and dinner in the barn restaurant on 20 April, 25 May & 15 June.

Learn the history of Trerice’s archaeology with a specially scheduled volunteer walking tour of Trerice and discover it’s history as a medieval manor farm. Booking Not Needed.

Step back in time to sixteenth century Cornwall with Trerice Costume Group by trying on recreated period clothes. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.

Tick off #36 of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 and 3/4 and make a home for a wild animal this half term. Bees are vital for the garden here at Trerice where we have plenty of plants that rely on their help.

Tick off #18 of your #50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4 this Father’s Day weekend and make some wild art... 2 each. Booking Not Needed.

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Local geology expert Jane Anderson will be leading a walk at nearby Trevose Head. Interpret the landscape from a different perspective, with a popular local geology expert who will guide us through the geological history of the area around Trevose Headland. Booking Essential. Phone: 01208 863046.

Grab your running shoes and join us on the coast path for the first of three guided trail runs we’re hosting this summer.

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Trevose Head has been in the care of the National Trust since September 2016. It’s a section of coast many are yet to explore. Interpret this breathtaking landscape from a different perspective, with local geology expert Jane Anderson to guide us through the geological history of the area. Booking Essential.

Trevose Head is a fabulous location to enjoy a picnic, with views stretching for miles along the coastline. Bring along your picnic and join the rangers for an afternoon of picnicking, bug hunts and rock-pooling. Feel free to bring along kites, footballs, or whatever games you feel like. Booking Not Needed.

Get closer to nature at Britain’s most southerly point. The unique geology and maritime climate makes Lizard Point a perfect environment for a variety of flora and fauna. To see and learn more about the abundance of wildlife that lives here visit our Wil. Booking Not Needed. Children very welcome.

Join a National Trust ranger for a walk around the spectacular Pentire headland, just a few miles west of Port Quin. Learn about the array of wildflowers associated with the maritime grasslands here, that are managed for nature conservation. The route is approximately 6.5km, with some steep coast path walking.

Watch the millers mill on Thursdays and Sundays. The millers grind organic wholemeal flour. You can watch the grinding and bagging on Thursdays and Sundays (water dependent) and buy a bag to take home. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head. Join our tours by local expert Lawrence Holmes and find out the stories behind what went on in a nuclear bunker as well as the nearby, strangely named, starfish bunker. The nuclear bunker is the only preserved ROC nuclear bunker in the south west open to.

Do your bit for the marine environment and join us for a couple of hours litter picking on the beach at Holywell (10am - 12pm) or the more secluded Polly Joke (1.30 - 3pm). Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join us for a guided coastal wildlife walk. On route you will be introduced to local wildflowers, Atlantic grey seals and the history of the Cornish choughs with the possibility of seeing them too. Our Rangers will be on hand to tell you more about the gr. Booking Not Needed.

Join us for a guided walk on the Lizard NNR to see wild Cornish choughs. On route you will be introduced to the choughs and some of the other fantastic wildlife that surrounds Lizard Point. Our Rangers will be on hand to tell you more about the history of. Booking Not Needed.

The National Trust, Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Polzeath Marine Conservation Group among many others are joining forces to bring you a Marine Day you will never forget.

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.

Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean. We meet in the morning on the first Monday each month at 10am. Gloves, bags and litter-pickers provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to help out for an hour or so. Booking Not Needed.

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.

Come and join the rangers for a few hours controlling the spread of bracken whilst enjoying coastal views overlooking the beach at Lundy Bay (near New Polzeath). All tools and equipment will be provided. No experience necessary. Booking Essential. Phone: 01208 863821.

Come along and find out more about St Anthony Head; the place, the people, the wildlife and the history. Hidden under tons of earth for decades, the battery at St Anthony Head was pretty forgotten.

For those finding the usual rambles a challenge, this rock pool discovery event will be easily accessible for all ages and abilities. You can be taken by National Trust 4x4 or beach wheelchair (if available) to a base near the rock pools. We’ll then bring the rock pool creatures to you. Booking Essential.

Fascinated about moths' We’re hosting an evening of moth hunting and discovery in our allotment at Pentireglaze, near New Polzeath. To celebrate National Moth Night, join National Trust rangers for an evening of moth trapping and then identifying what we find.

This summer we’re hosting a series of coastal walks across National Trust sites from St Agnes Head to Chapel Porth. Laced with nature and the flow of the ocean, each walk includes stories of folklore, mining, shipwrecks and local characters in a two hour exploration of the coastline.

Small garden on beautiful Tresillian River Estuary. Small Victorian orchard and nut walk with wild flower areas, wildlife pond, borders and vegetable patch. Steep paths and steps but plenty of seats, affording places of rest and views down the river. There’s a swing and trampoline for the children.

5 acre landscaped Georgian rectory garden; tranquil rural setting; spacious lawns. Tree collection; rhododendrons; sunken cobbled yard and formal walled rose garden. Trickle stream to ponds and bog. Natural woodland walk together with recently planted small garden around new house.

Star Inn Vogue Real Ale and Live Music Festival Saturday 9th June 9 Bands playing for free in the Marquee and more entertainment outside in the field 40+ Ales and ciders donated by the breweries Games, rides, events, craft stalls The Searchers wild west show Food stalls Children’s games The 4 local

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women securing the vote, ’I Dare’ tells the story of how, in 1931, the ’straightforward and modest’ Ida Copeland defeated fascist Oswald Mosley to become MP for Stoke-on-Trent.

Complete one of the 50 things activities this half-term by completed our new 50 things garden or countryside trail. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

The Goonvrea Singers, Director: Joyce Robson, Accompanist: Clive Ellison Will present a programme of popular solos, duets & choruses from well-known Sacred; Opera, and Musical Theatre repertoire. It is part of the Summer Concerts given at the Gwennap Parish church. On Wednesday, 13th June, at 7.30pm

1½-acre plantsmans garden with fern-rich rockery, water and kitchen gardens, daffodils, roses and shrubs. It is remarkable for its aura of peace and tranquillity, but its air of antiquity is deceptive as it was the lifetime creation of Martin Appleton and his family.

Now in its fourteenth year, Open Studios Cornwall 2018 will be the largest ever with 329 artists, designers and makers opening their studios and workshops to the public from Saturday 19th to Monday 28th May to share their creative practice and offer art lovers the opportunity to own original work.

Situated on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, this one acre garden is a plantsman’s paradise. Planted for year round interest and divided into rooms, its dense planting of shrubs and herbaceous perennials, underplanted with bulbs, provides colourful and intriguing surprises around every corner.

2 acre garden, substantially re-landscaped and planted - mostly over last 5 yrs. To the side of the C17/C18 house, a wooded bank drops down to walled kitchen garden and hot garden. In front, sweeping yew hedges and paths define oval lawns and broad mixed borders.

Take a ride behind a scale traction engine and see the Puffing Devil in steam. There will be working steam models on display as well as card model making and dressing up. Refreshments and local cake will be available in our marquee. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

Fun dog show with 16 classes, enter on the day from 12.00 judging starts at 1.00p.m. Tombola, BBQ and refreshments available.

If you’d like to find out more about Lanhydrock’s beautiful listed garden, then come along to one of our free garden tours. Volunteer guides lead you around the formal garden on most weekdays, sharing their knowledge and answering your questions.

Get out-and-about at Lanhydrock as a family following this fun activity trail through the grounds. Booking Not Needed.

Can you lend a hand at Lanhydrock' There are lots of opportunities at Lanhydrock, from welcoming visitors and room guiding to giving talks and tours and helping in our plant nursery. If you would like to meet the team and find out a bit more, please pop along to the Learning Room for a. Booking Not Needed.

Weekly guided walks of the Lanhydrock Estate. Discover areas you may not have been before or learn something new about Lanhydrock. Weekly walks run from 5 April until 26 October. If you would like to join in, meet us Thursdays outside reception at 2pm. Everyone is welcome, including dogs. Just m.

Come and cheer contestants on as they whizz down the dilly cart tracks in front of our iconic Gatehouse. If you’d like to take part with your home-made cart, booking is essential, as spaces are limited. Booking Essential. Phone: 01208 265950. Dogs on leads welcome.

Gain a sense of achievement from helping us to remove this invasive plant from the Lanhydrock estate. The day also includes a pasty lunch, so booking is essential. Booking Essential. Phone: 01208 265950.

The 7-acre garden surrounds a beautiful C15 barn and lichened stone outbuildings. It has been expanded and rejuvenated with new plantings to suit the varied levels and soil types, including woodland and pond areas, herbaceous border, little orchard and vegetable plot, and raised beds massed with flowers for cutting (a...