March/April 2013 Events Around Penhale Caravan & Camping Park
Please remember that whilst we try to update this information regularly, events may be subject to change! All distances given are approximate.
MARCH/APRIL
Saturday March 23rd
Paranormal Ghost Walk, Bodmin Jail
These highly popular overnight ghost walks are not for the fainthearted! The nights are hosted by an experienced and professional psychic medium. For more details contact the venue direct.
Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NR
Tel: 01208 76292
Web: http://www.bodminjail.org
Email: info@bodminjail.org
Distance: 11 miles
Friday March 29th
Lostwithiel Local Produce Market
Open from 10am till 2pm, with free parking & entry. A variety of goods are sold by small-scale producers and smallholders.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles
Friday March 29th until Sunday April 14th
'Freaky Nature', Eden Project
Visit Eden this Easter to discover exploding plants, sticky plants, smelly plants and even carnivorous plants that bite back! After playing with the interactive exhibits you'll never look at plants the same way again! For more information about this year's holiday activities, see the website.
Eden Project, Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811911
Web: http://www.edenproject.com
Distance: 5 miles
Friday March 29th until Sunday April 14th
Easter Family Fun Trail, Tintagel Castle
Can you crack clues to complete this ‘egg-citing’ trail? Search for the clues around the grounds to be rewarded with a special Easter prize. Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day.
Tintagel Castle, Bossiney Road, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0HE
Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Distance: 30 miles
Friday March 29th until Sunday April 14th
Easter at Newquay Zoo
Join the troupe of Easter bunnies at Newquay Zoo for family filled fun and games over Easter weekend. Take part in an amazing egg hunt, sponsor a duck in the daily duck race, make your own Easter hat and have a brilliant day out.
This year the Zoo will be welcoming the Easter bunnies. You and your family can meet a wonderful array of animals, have fun making your own Easter bonnets, play games and win some amazing prizes. As well as all this the talented team of face painters will be there – what will you be?
Meerkat feeding and penguin feeding will also be happening daily, which is a great opportunity to get closer to these amazing creatures and raise money for conservation.
Newquay Zoo, Trenance Avenue, Newquay, TR7 2LZ
Tel: 0844 474 2244
Web: http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk
Email: info@newquayzoo.org.uk
Distance: 24 miles
Saturday March 30th
'Easter Egg-stravaganza', Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Enjoy steam train rides through the beautiful Cornish countryside, brake van rides, miniature railway, an Easter egg hunt and receive a free Easter egg for every child. For more information, see the website.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ
Tel: 01208 73555
Web: http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Email: enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk
Distance: 10 miles
Tuesday April 2nd
Fowey Town Walk
Find out more about Fowey and its colourful history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Town Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles
Thursday April 4th
Polruan Village WalkFind out more about Polruan and its history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Coal Wharf next to Polruan Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles (take the water taxi from Fowey) or 7 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry from Fowey)
Friday April 5th
Antique and Collectors Market
This popular Antiques and Collectors Market is held fortnightly at the Community Centre on alternative weeks to the Produce Market. China, glass, books, jewellery, furniture, unusual collectables and affordable antiques - you'll find all this and more at Lostwithiel's friendly Friday antique market.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles
Saturday April 6th
Cornwall Spring Flower Show, Boconnoc, Nr Lostwithiel
Dubbed Cornwall’s answer to the Chelsea Flower Show, this event regularly attracts 10,000 people. Classes include ornamental trees and shrubs, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, daffodils, herbaceous, bulbs, pot plants, alpines, photography and floral art. There will also be children’s classes and, of course, show gardens. The show also attracts over 100 specialist growers and trade exhibitors from all over the UK. The BBC Cornwall Gardenline Team will be on hand to solve your horticultural problems at the Gardener’s Questions session on Saturday afternoon. Sunday will offer lots of free family activities.
The show is open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
Boconnoc Gardens, Boconnoc, Nr Lostwithiel, PL22 0RG
Tel: 01209 714488
Web: http://www.cornwallflowershow.co.uk
Distance: 13 miles
Saturday April 6th
Paranormal Ghost Walk, Bodmin Jail
These highly popular overnight ghost walks are not for the fainthearted! The nights are hosted by an experienced and professional psychic medium. For more details contact the venue direct.
Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NR
Tel: 01208 76292
Web: http://www.bodminjail.org
Email: info@bodminjail.org
Distance: 11 miles
Monday April 8th
Livestock Walk, Heligan Gardens
Join Estate Warden Graham Bugg for an informative insight into Heligan’s livestock. The walk is limited to 20 visitors. Please visit reception on your way into the gardens to collect your ticket.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
Tel: 01726 845100
Web: http://www.heligan.com
Distance: 12.5 miles
Tuesday April 9th
Fowey Town Walk
Find out more about Fowey and its colourful history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Town Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles
Thursday April 11th
Rock pool Ramble and Shark egg-case Hunt at Par Beach
Join Friends of the Fowey Estuary for this event which runs from 12 - 2pm. Meet at the car park at Spit Beach. £1.50 for non-members, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Web: http://www.friendsofthefowey.org.uk
Email: friendsofthefowey@gmail.com
Distance: 2.5 miles
Thursday April 11th
Polruan Village WalkFind out more about Polruan and its history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Coal Wharf next to Polruan Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles (take the water taxi from Fowey) or 7 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry from Fowey)
Friday April 12th
Lostwithiel Local Produce Market
Open from 10am till 2pm, with free parking & entry. A variety of goods are sold by small-scale producers and smallholders.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles
Saturday April 13th
'Proper Beer Train', Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Spend an enjoyable evening on board a steam-hauled train whilst sampling a variety of bottled real ales during the course of your journey. For more information see the website.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ
Tel: 01208 73555
Web: http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Email: enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk
Distance: 10 miles
Sunday April 14th
Lostwithiel Antiques Fair
Cornwall's longest running antiques fair is held in Lostwithiel Community Centre on the second Sunday of the month. You will find antiques, paintings, ephemera, postcards, stamps, jewellery, silver and collectibles. Running from 10am - 4.30pm, admission is 50p; there is free parking, toilets, and refreshments. For more information, contact Richard and Lynn Bonehill.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Tel: 01736 793213
Web: http://www.zyworld.com/bonehill/lost.htm
Distance: 6.5 miles
Tuesday April 16th
Fowey Town Walk
Find out more about Fowey and its colourful history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Town Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles
Wednesday April 17th
Tina May & Craig Milverton Trio, St Austell Brewery
Enjoy a night of quality jazz. Food is available before the performance. Tickets are available from Cornish Riviera Box Office and Tourist Information Centres.
St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, 63 Trevarthian Road, St. Austell, PL25 4BY
Tel: 01726 879500 (Cornish Riviera Box Office)
Web: http://www.restormelarts.co.uk
Distance: 7 miles
Thursday April 18th
Polruan Village WalkFind out more about Polruan and its history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Coal Wharf next to Polruan Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles (take the water taxi from Fowey) or 7 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry from Fowey)
Friday April 19th
Antique and Collectors Market
This popular Antiques and Collectors Market is held fortnightly at the Community Centre on alternative weeks to the Produce Market. China, glass, books, jewellery, furniture, unusual collectables and affordable antiques - you'll find all this and more at Lostwithiel's friendly Friday antique market.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles
Friday April 19th
'Ultimate Paranormal Dining Experience', Bodmin Jail
This is an evening event with a set three course meal, designed for those who don’t wish to spend a full night in the jail on the Ghost Walk, but still want to explore the jail after dark in the company of an experienced medium.
Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NR
Tel: 01208 76292
Email: info@bodminjail.org
Web: http://www.bodminjail.org
Distance: 11 miles
Friday April 19th
Charcoal Day, Heligan Gardens
Charcoal Days offer you the opportunity to observe charcoal making first hand and may also give you the chance to get involved in the production of artist’s charcoal. Make your way down to the kilns in the Lost Valley between 11am and 1pm. The Heligan charcoal experience is free to garden visitors.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
Tel: 01726 845100
Web: http://www.heligan.com
Distance: 12.5 miles
Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st
Red Bull Pro Nationals Motocross Festival, Landrake Park, Nr Plymouth
The Red Bull Pro Nationals is a two day motocross festival taking place over seven rounds across the UK. As well as the Red Bull Pro National races the series also incorporates the Red Bull Elite Youth Cup where the best young riders from all over the UK race bar to bar in some thrilling race action. The weekend provides something for everyone, from the high-octane Freestyle Motocross shows and ‘First time rider’ Motocross Experience for ages as young as 5, to the Motocross Village and bars for a bit of down time and the Kidzone heroes of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam to entertain the young’uns!
Landrake Motor Park, Landrake, Torpoint, PL12 5EP
Web: http://www.redbullpronationals.com
Email: office@events22.co.uk
Distance: 28 miles
Saturday April 20th until Wednesday April 24th
Electric Bicycle Show, Eden Project
Visit Eden and have a go on this new breed of bike. The event showcases the best of these bikes, which, particularly in hilly Cornwall, can help provide an essential bridge between the car and muscle power alone.
Eden Project, Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811911
Web: http://www.edenproject.com
Distance: 5 miles
Sunday April 21st
Flea Market/Craft Fair, Lostwithiel
All kinds of bargains can be found including books, china, tools and bric-a-brac plus craft items such as hand-made greetings cards. Doors open 11am - 2pm.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles
Sunday April 21st
Austin Sevens, Heligan Gardens
Cornwall Austin Seven Club, along with friends from the Vintage Austin Register and the Austin Ten Driver’s Club, will be providing a magnificent display of Austin cars, manufactured between 1925 and 1938. For more information, see the website.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
Tel: 01726 845100
Web: http://www.heligan.com and http://www.austin7.org.uk
Distance: 12.5 miles
Sunday April 21st
Luncheon Dining Train, Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Relax and savour a first class meal aboard a traditional steam train! Watch the beautiful Cornish countryside go by as stewards serve a full three course meal in the beautifully restored coaches. There is also a licensed bar. The train leaves Bodmin at 1.15pm. Advanced booking is essential.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ
Tel: 01208 73555
Web: http://www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Email: enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk
Distance: 10 miles
Tuesday April 23rd
Fowey Town Walk
Find out more about Fowey and its colourful history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Town Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles
Thursday April 25th
Polruan Village WalkFind out more about Polruan and its history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Coal Wharf next to Polruan Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles (take the water taxi from Fowey) or 7 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry from Fowey)
Friday April 26th
Lostwithiel Local Produce Market
Open from 10am till 2pm, with free parking & entry. A variety of goods are sold by small-scale producers and smallholders.
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles
Friday April 26th
'Tango in the Night', Carnglaze Caverns, Liskeard
Enjoy this tribute to Fleetwood Mac. The Rum Store at Carnglaze is an amazing venue for music, with great acoustics and atmosphere. For more details, contact the venue direct.
Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, PL14 6HQ
Tel: 01579 320251
Web: http://www.carnglaze.com
Distance: 14 miles
Tuesday April 30th
Fowey Town Walk
Find out more about Fowey and its colourful history on this interesting guided walk. Meet at Town Quay at 11am. The walk includes several short flights of steps and steep hills and may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.
Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles