October Half term in Cornwall – what’s on for families

Pumpkins and frightful things is what this half term is all about. We are expecting lots of visitors to Cornwall and there is lots to do. Here are our top picks of things to do for families in South West Cornwall:

(Information courtesy of Primary Times)

Paradise Park, Hayle : 22nd – 31st Oct

Halloween Owl Prowl trail encourages little ones to explore the grounds of the park and a prize at the end. www.paradisepark.org.uk

Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek : 22nd-30th Oct

Haunted Hallows is the name of the event and the Seal Sanctuary promise fun for all with spooky stories, yucky dip and a madness maze. Find out more. 

Telegraph Museum, Porthcurno : 22nd – 30th Oct

Creative make-and-take activities across the half term week.  http://telegraphmuseum.org/

Lands End : 22nd – 28th Oct

October Half Term Spooktacular with lots of Halloween activities for the family including the Halloween Craft Cavern. www.landsend-landmark.co.uk

Flambards, Helston : 24th Oct

Spectaular fireworks finale, exhibitions and rides. See what’s on at Flambards this half term. www.flambards.co.uk

National Trust

Godolphin National Trust, Helston : 22nd – 31st Oct

Face paint, Halloween trail and facts about bats. Fun for everyone in the beautiful grounds of Godolphin House.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tregwainton Garden, Penzance : 23rd Oct

Its Pumpkin Fun Day, with pumpkin themed games and carving then feast on pumpkin dishes int the tea room.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

St Michael’s Mount, Marazion : 24th-28th Oct

Join in the half term story-telling that bring the castle to life with an attempted invasion, French frigates and cannon fire, then a treasure quest.
www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk