October half term in Cornwall
October half term is one of those unpredictable weeks, where you could either be lounging around enjoying the last balmy rays of summer or dragging out the thermals and lighting the fire. Whichever way it goes, we’ve got you covered with suggestions to help you enjoy your half term, whatever the weather.
Pumpkin picking at Trevathan Farm
https://www.trevathanfarm.com/
You really can’t get more seasonal than this. This family run farm has a restaurant and play areas, as well as a huuuuge pumpkin patch. Choose your favourite and get carving, the scariest one wins bragging rights for the whole year!
Halloween fun at Camel Creek, Wadebridge
There is a spooky spectacular happening at Camel Creek!! Have a ghoulishly good day out and enjoy lots of Halloween themed activities, as well as the usual rides and animal attractions.
Wickedly Witchy Afternoon Brew- Headland Hotel, Newquay
https://www.headlandhotel.co.uk/eat/a-wickedly-witchy-afternoon-brew/
As anyone who has seen The Witches will attest, this hotel conjures up terrifying memories of balding witches and plots to turn children into mice, not the obvious location for an afternoon tea! However, with the Grand Witch back in residence, this is a great opportunity to take tea in the famous ballroom, and even meet the witch herself.
Dragon School at Trerice, Newquay
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/trerice
A whole week of dragon-themed activities awaits at Trerice. Come dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume and enrol in Trerice Dragon School, where you will learn how to train your dragon.
Rogue Theatre at Tehidy Woods, Portreath
https://rogueotherworld.co.uk/
Be transported to a world of magic and mystery as you travel through the woods. Rogue Theatre create immersive experiences that will enchant the whole family and have you looking for magic in dark corners for a long time to come.
Scary times at Bodmin Jail, Bodmin
If you and your brood are into having the absolute bejonkers scared out of you, then this is the place! Bodmin Jail has undergone a full reinvention, and now offers a range of spine-tingling activities, from ghost hunting to “The Dark Walk”, an immersive experience that takes you back in time and through the murky history of this building and its inhabitants. Be prepared for frights around every corner!
Cornish Pixie Trail at Lanhydrock,
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lanhydrock/events
Join the hunt for the cheeky pixies in and around the gardens of the beautiful Lanhydrock House, where you can win a prize if you find them all! Pop the bikes in the car and have a zoom around the woodland trails, where there are options for every skill level, and top it off with a cream tea in the café afterwards
Pirates Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth
Have yourself a swashbuckling time at this fun and informative romp through the murky history of pirates. Did you know that pirates wore eye patches so that one eye was always accustomed to the dark? Thanks to this exhibition, now you do!
📸 Photo credits: Trevethan Farm, SWNS, Rogue Theatre, National Maritime Museum