Things to do in Cornwall this Easter (for families) 🐣
Trying to plan your Easter holidays in Cornwall? Whether you’re here with the kids, friends, or just love a chocolatey adventure (I know I do!) here’s your ultimate guide to family-friendly and fun-filled Easter things to do across the county.
I am a busy mum, so I’ve tried to make this EASY TO READ…as quite frankly, I don’t have time to try and pick all the information out of long blogs. Who’s with me?
Scroll through, and see what may suit!
Easter Trails & Egg Hunts (5–21 April)
National Trust Easter Trails
📍 Trelissick, Glendurgan, Godolphin, Lanhydrock
Family-friendly trails with clues and chocolate rewards.
£3 per trail + standard entry 🗺️
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Pendennis Castle Adventure Quest – Falmouth
📅 5–27 April
A historic setting with a fun Easter twist. Follow clues around the grounds, plus castle-themed soft play for younger kids.
Save 15% when booking online.
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Paradise Park, Hayle – Golden Egg Challenge + Special Offer
Golden Egg Challenge included with park admission. Special offer on tickets during Easter – check the website for details.
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Dragon Egg Trail – Enys Gardens 🐉
A fantasy-themed trail through one of Cornwall’s most beautiful, lesser-known gardens. Great for nature-loving families.
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Easter Trail at Victoria Gardens – Truro
Free trail in the city centre’s peaceful park. Ideal for younger children or those staying local.
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Easter Treasure Trail – Healeys Cyder Farm
Follow the clues through the farm and orchards on this Easter-themed treasure hunt. Fun for all ages – and cider for the grownups!
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The Quest for Excalibur – Penrose, National Trust
📅 5–27 April
Follow a medieval map to ten different points across the estate. Search for the legendary sword, and if you succeed, you’ll be dubbed a knight! ⚔️ Loe Pool is said to be the resting place of King Arthur’s sword…
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Pencarrow House Easter Trail
📅 20–21 April
Explore the gardens, solve the puzzle, and meet the Easter Bunny at 4.30pm. Under 16s go free.
Eden Project – Easter Games 🥚
📅 5–21 April
Get ready for epic egg hunting, nature-inspired games, and stunning wildflower art, as you discover how caring for nature also takes care of you. Activities run across the biomes and outdoor gardens.
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Family Events & Theatre 🎭
The Mermaid of Zennor – Minack Theatre, Porthcurno
📅 7–20 April
A magical family show in an even more magical cliffside setting.
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The Cornish Caretakers and the Treasures of Cornishness – National Maritime Museum Cornwall
📅 5–21 April
A fun and interactive show full of Cornish culture and comedy, perfect for families. Free with museum admission.
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Easter at Geevor Tin Mine
📅 6–21 April
6 April Children’s creative sessions
8 April Cornish Blacksmiths and Alasdair Hoswell Author and Illustrator
20 April Marks Ark
Plus face-painting, badge making, miners talks and a whole host of other activities
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Easter at PK Porthcurno
📅 5–20 April
Creative, hands-on drop-in activities celebrating communication and discovery – great for curious minds.
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Quest for the Easter Hare – The Poly, Falmouth
A daring theatrical adventure! The Easter Hare has stolen the Royal Eggs – brave knights must journey to the hare’s warren avoiding flying eggs and traps.
🎟️ 9 April, 11am, Age 5+, £5
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Easter Arty Afternoons – Penlee House, Penzance
📅 10 April: Make recycled Easter bunnies
📅 17 April: Create textile art
Drop-in workshops from 1.30–3.30pm. Free.
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Meet Paddington Bear – Lappa Valley
📅 13 & 14 April
Ride the steam train and meet Paddington himself! Booking essential. 🧸Normal entry fees apply.
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Gardens, Nature & Creativity 🌼
Wake Up With Nature – Heligan Gardens
Daily during Easter holidays
Explore seasonal changes with early spring activities to connect kids with the outdoors.
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Tate St Ives – Young Art Explorers
📅 9–27 April
Pick up your Explorers Backpack for a self-led gallery adventure with sketchbooks and explorer cards. Free for U19s. Locals pass £10/year.
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Looking for More? 🔍
Other favourites include Lappa Valley’s Easter weekend where there will be an Easter egg hunt and a duck race, and the ‘Down the Rabbit hole‘ experience at the Bedruthan Hotel . If you’re heading out in Cornwall, don’t forget to grab yourself a nice sweet Easter treat, or a hot chocolate…not that I’m partial to those or anything…
This guide is designed to make it easy to pick the best events for your Easter plans. Bookmark it, share it, and come back for next year’s updated version.
