Summer Fete Activities - Wheal Martin
Details: Take part in a range of creative activities as part of our celebration of the many carnivals, festivals and feast days of Cornwall’s Clay Country area.
You could make a carnival float out of clay or paper, make and decorate your own crown or bunting or paint a ceramic tile as a memento of your visit.
Also have fun with the traditional lawn games and summer fete challenges around the museum grounds during your visit. No booking required, just drop in and take part during your visit – information provided at admissions desk.
Address: Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Carthew, St Austell, PL26 8XG
Date: 27th July - 1st Sept
Day of the week/time: 11am - 3pm
Website: Summer Fete Activities | Wheal Martyn
Summer at Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery
Details: Pick up a passport to the land of myth and legend and enjoy a summer packed with free family activities at Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery. Alongside the Cornish Myths & Legends exhibition, families can take part in creative crafts, storytelling, mythical creature activities, owl sketching sessions, trails and interactive displays throughout the museum. Collect passport stamps during visits for the chance to earn a reward and enter a competition. All activities are free, with no booking required.
Address: Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery, River Street, Truro, TR1 2SJ
Date: 24th July - 2nd September
Day of the week/time: Check website for times and dates of various events.
Website: Family fun, all summer long! | Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery
Dinosaurs return at the Eden Project
Details: Step into a prehistoric world this summer as Dinosaurs Return to the Eden Project. Explore the Rainforest Biome and discover life-sized dinosaurs and flying reptiles, including a towering Tyrannosaurus rex, hidden raptors and soaring pterosaurs. Families can also enjoy a live dinosaur show, hands-on fossil activities, storytelling sessions and interactive exhibits. Included with Eden Project admission.
Address: Eden Project, Bodelva
Date: 25th July - 26th September
Website: Dinosaurs Return | Eden Project
NMMC Maritime Adventures
Details: All aboard for an unforgettable family adventure this summer! Discover what maritime fun awaits when you step into the pop-up indoor play space. Throughout the summer holidays, special events bring the adventure to life. You might just come face to face with a magical mermaid or be swept away by a storytelling Sailor with tales of Cornwall’s coast. The Summer holiday activities are FREE as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year.
Address: National Maritime, Museum Cornwall Trust, Discovery Quay, Falmouth Cornwall, TR11 3QY
Date: 24th July - 2nd September
Website: Summer Holidays | National Maritime Museum Cornwall