Library Invasion with Tom Palmer
Details: Report to your library for a 30 minute action packed talk with best selling author Tom Palmer
These short sessions will give an opportunity for participants to learn about Tom’s journey to becoming an author, find out about his new book, and ask him some questions. He will be accompanied by a member of the central Cornwall Libraries team during every visit. There will be some ‘If the Invader Comes’ posters in delivery that have been given to us by his publishers to use too.
Address: Bodmin, Wadebridge and Camelford
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: Various times
Contact: Check with your local library for booking details
Cornish Heritage and Language Trail
Details: Discover activities inspired by Cornish Heritage and Language around the garden at Cotehele. Keep an eye out around the house and garden for slates with Cornish words and phrases. Why not challenge your friends and family to pronounce the words, and have a go at forming some Cornish sentences.
Address: Cotehele, Saltash, PL12 6TA
Date: 23rd -31st May
Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 16:30
Website: May Half Term - Cornish Heritage and Language trail
Drums 4 Fun
Details: A high-energy percusssion workshop for 5-11s and their siblings.
Address: The Zone, Main Road, Downderry, Torpoint, PL11 3JZ
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: 11:00 - 12:00
Facebook: Scallywags presents: Drums4Fun Percussion Workshop
Pirates and Smugglers week
Details: This half term Liskeard & District Museum have a Pirates & Smugglers week from Saturday 23rd May to Saturday 30th May. Discover the history of bottles with the Cornish Bottle Archive’s special exhibition and have some fun with the Pirates and Smugglers workshops and have a go at digging for treasure and follow the clues in our smugglers trail.
Address: Liskeard and district museum
Date: 23rd - 30th May
Website: Pirates and Smugglers Week | Visit Liskeard
The Grub Club - Callington
Details: Grub club event at Callington Church. All welcome; games, creativity and food. Children to be accompanied. Pay what you want.
Address: Callington Methodist Church
Date: 29th May
Day of the week/time: 12:00 - 14:00
Contact: Anyone who wants to come contactljames434@btinternet.com
FailFailFailFailWin! - childrens event
Details: Mark and Loz are circus performers. But circus is REALLY hard. FailFailFailFailWin! is a show about not hiding all the “try”s you did that failed. Uplifting, nurturing and agelessly relevant. Join the adventure and explore what happens inside Loz’s brain when she does a big FAIL. Featuring such fails and possibly wins in the mediums of diabolo, juggling, hulahoop, and an attempt to spin 8 real VERDAGEN ikea plates, retail value £2 each.
Age guide: great for 3-10 year olds.
Address: Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock, PL18 9QX
Date: 29th May
Day of the week/time: Doors open 1400. Show starts at 1430 for about an hour
Website: Calstock Arts
Lego Robotics Workshop at Liskeard Library
Details: Calling all young inventors, storytellers, and future engineers! Step into a world where creativity and technology come together in our LEGO Robotics Workshop. Build, program, and bring your ideas to life as you take on exciting challenges — and see if you can win the legendary Golden Brick!
Address: Liskeard Library, Barras Street, Liskeard, PL14 6AB
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: 13:30 - 15:30
Website: Lego Robotics Workshop at Liskeard Library
Mini Print Makers Workshop at Liskeard Library
Details: A hands‑on, creative workshop designed especially for young artists! In this playful session, children will explore collage and printmaking to create their own unique framed artwork to take home.
Address: Liskeard Library, Barras Street, Liskeard, PL14 6AB
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 12:00
Website: Mini Print Makers Workshop at Liskeard Library
Clay Haven Family Clay Play at Liskeard Library
Details: All the family are warmly invited to come along for this fun, hands‑on clay session — a chance to get creative, play, and make something together. In this relaxed 2‑hour workshop, you’re free to make whatever you like, with expert guidance from The Clay Haven. Whether it’s your first time working with clay or you’ve had a go before, this session is all about exploration, creativity, and enjoyment.
Address: Liskeard Library, Barras Street, Liskeard, PL14 6AB
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 12:00
Website: Clay Haven Family Clay Play at Liskeard Library
Free Half Term Rockpool Ramble
Details: FREE Half-Term Rockpool Ramble
Come and join local experts as we explore the rocky shore, you’ll be amazed at what’s waiting to be discovered. Learn about starfish, crabs, fish, anemones and lots more at this educational event that is guaranteed to satisfy and enthrall the whole family. Booking isn’t required for our rockpool rambles, but we do ask that all attendees come along with suitable footwear (no flip flops) and leave their nets at home as they can harm delicate rockpool creatures. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet on the beach below the Coastguard station and toilets. Look out for the sailflags…
Address: Hannafore Beach
Date: 29th May
Day of the week/time: 10:30
Contact: For any more information, please contact looevmca@gmail.com.
May Half Term Free Family Lunch at Liskeard Library
Details: Join us for a family-friendly day at the library!
Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch and a variety of gentle, fun activities for children of all ages. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community in a welcoming and safe environment.
In partnership with Liskeard and Looe Foodbank.
Address: Liskeard Library
Date: 28th May
Day of the week/time: 11AM - 1PM
Contact: enquiries@realideas.org
Outdoor Inflatable fun day
Details: Kernow Bounce will be holding an outdoor inflatable fun day at Liskeard Cricket Club on Friday 29th May. There will also be face painting, refreshments and much more fun for all the family.
Address: Liskeard Cricket Club, St Cleer Road, Liskeard, PL14 3HJ
Date: 29th May
Day of the week/time: 10:30
Website: Outdoor Inflatable fun day | Visit Liskeard
Family Archaeology Sessions - Medieval Seal Matrices
Details: Discover identity in Medieval Cornwall. What is identity, and what did it mean to people in Medieval Cornwall. Participants will learn about how people in the past would authenticate documents, before ID cards or facial recognition, through a variety of activities tailored to different learning styles. There is a cost of £3 for the workshop, paid directly to the organiser, to cover the cost of materials.
Address: Antony House, Ferry Lane, Torpoint, PL11 2QA
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: 11:00 - 14:00
Website: Family Archaeology Sessions - Medieval Seal Matrices
Family Fun with Badger Forest School
Details: Bring the whole family and join Badger Forest School at Cardinham Woods. Create special memories in a beautiful woodland setting. Fun activities from den building and nature trails to campfire cooking and time to play and explore.
Address: Cardinham Woods, Bodmin
Date: 29th May
Day of the week/time: 10:30 - 14:30
Website: Book Now | Choose Nature
BeachScape
Details: Beach Education for 7-12 years. A morning of immersive learning including; Water Safety, Sea and Sea Pool Swimming, Dune Citizen Science activity and Sea Pool Fun and activities.
Address: Bude Sea Pool, Summerleaze Beach, Bude, EX23 8HJ
Date: 26th May
Day of the week/time: 10:00 - 13:00
Website: BeachScape | Visit Bude
Pro wrestling in Bude
Details: Live Professional Wrestling returns to the Parkhouse Centre in Bude. Get ready for an action packed afternoon suitable for all ages.
Address: Parkhouse Centre, Ergue-Gaberic Way, Bude, EX23 8LD
Date: 31st May
Day of the week/time: 16:00 - 18:00
Website: Live Professional Wrestling in Bude