Please remember that whilst we try to update this information regularly, events may be subject to change! All distances given are approximate.

Sunday June 2nd

Indoor Car Boot Sale, Lostwithiel

Many bargains to be had and all manner of items on sale. The cafe is open and serves hot and cold food and drinks.

Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HE
Web: http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk
Distance: 6.5 miles

Monday June 3rd

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

Monday June 3rd

Eden Sessions Live Comedy: Eddie Izzard, Eden Project

Comic genius Eddie Izzard will be performing at the Eden Sessions as part of his 2013 world tour 'Force Majeure'. For more information, see the website.

Eden Project, Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811911
Web: http://www.edenproject.com
Distance: 5 miles

Tuesday June 4th

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 June 5th

The Hall Walk, Fowey/Polruan

This well known, popular local walk takes you over the river from Fowey to Polruan and back. Meet above the ferry landing at Bodinnick at 10.30am. The walk is about 4 miles and ends at around 3pm. You can return to Fowey on the Polruan Ferry. You will need money for fares on both ferries. Bring a picnic lunch. The terrain is steep and rocky in parts and may be muddy. The walk may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.

Tel: 01726 833616
Web: http://www.fowey.co.uk
Distance: 2 miles

Wednesday June 5th

Head Gardener's Walk - The Jungle, Heligan Gardens

Enjoy a leisurely and relaxed stroll around Heligan’s sub-tropical valley garden whilst listening to the experiences, insights and stories from head gardener Mike. Gain a real insight into the unique gardening practices and challenges of the Jungle. Meet at the Top Pond at 2pm. The talk costs £2 plus normal admission charges.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
Tel: 01726 845100
Web: http://www.heligan.com
Distance: 12.5 miles

Thursday June 6th

Polruan Village Walk

Find 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)

Thursday June 6th until Saturday June 8th

Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge

This has been Cornwall’s showcase since it was first held back in 1793 and as you’d expect from a county show, a fascinating glimpse into rural life in the county. Apart from the livestock judging, there is the famous flower tent decked out with wonderful displays from individuals and local nurseries.

The main ring offers a full three days of entertainment featuring different headline acts each year, as well as show jumping and inter-hunt relay. There is also a full programme of entertainment and demonstrations in the countryside area, alongside Cornish heritage and Cornish wrestling. You’ll find busy marquees dedicated to goats and rare breeds, cage birds and poultry, bees and rabbits, there’s a major dog show, a traditional steam fair, the Cornwall Festival of Dance, forestry and if that’s not enough then there’s the motor fair, agricultural machinery, crafts, health and beauty ... in fact, something for all the family. For more information, see the website.

Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE
Web: http://www.royalcornwallshow.org
Distance: 20 miles

Friday June 7th

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 June 7th until Sunday June 9th

Charles Causley Literary Festival, Launceston

An exciting programme features poetry readings, live music, bestselling authors, independent cinema, dramatic presentations and creative writing workshops. This year Sir Andrew Motion headlines the festival on Monday. For more information, see the website.

Web: http://www.charlescausleyfestival.co.uk
Distance: 32 miles

Saturday June 8th

Paranormal Ghost Walk, Bodmin Jail

These highly popular overnight ghost walks are not for the fainthearted! The nights are hosted by an experienced, 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

Sunday June 9th

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 June 11th

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 June 13th

Polruan Village Walk

Find 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 June 14th

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 June 14th

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

Friday June 14th until Sunday June 16th

Looe Lugger Regatta

This bi-annual regatta in the town of Looe is a celebration of the area’s fishing heritage. During the regatta, the Luggers compete in six races spread over the two days of competition. There is also entertainment on Saturday evening in Looe fish market.

In the west of the town, you can watch the races out at sea from the large beach and harbour. Across the river in west Looe you can get a grandstand view on the long stretch of Hannafore beach overlooking Looe Island.

Tel: 01503 262072
Web: http://www.cornishluggers.co.uk
Distance: 12 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry over the river Fowey)

Saturday June 15th

'Steam Beer and Jazz', Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Enjoy live music from the Pennyroyal Jazz Band, together with the sight, sound and smell of a working steam locomotive. The evening starts from 6pm, when the band plays on the station platform, with the musical entertainment then continuing throughout the evening on board the train, which departs at 7pm.

The fare is inclusive of the steam train journey and a meal of fish or sausage & chips!

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

Saturday June 15th

Heritage Transport Festival, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Visit Bodmin General Station and experience a superb display of rail and road transport from yesteryear, including steam and heritage diesel locomotives, full size and miniature traction engines, cars and commercial vehicles on display.

There will also be a fairground with helter-skelter, working steam-powered demonstrations, rides on a miniature railway, and the regular timetable of full-sized trains on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway.

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

Saturday June 15th

West of England Bandsmen's Festival, Bugle, Nr St Austell

This renowned annual music festival started in 1912. Bring along a picnic and enjoy the silver, brass and youth bands, competing for awards.

Molinnis Road, Bugle, Nr St Austell
Tel: 01752 843919
Web: http://www.buglebandcontest.co.uk
Distance: 10 miles

Saturday June 15th until Sunday June 23rd

Polperro Festival

Nine days and nights of activities, shows, music, comedy, exhibitions and classes. For more information, see the website.

Web: http://www.polperrofestivalsandlights.co.uk
Distance: 12 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry over the river Fowey)

Sunday June 16th

Teddy Bear's Picnic, Newquay Zoo

Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic – so bring your teddy (and your dad!) to the Zoo to help celebrate Fathers Day.

Dads will receive half price entry, and children aged 15 and under can get in for free when they bring a teddy bear with them.

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

Tuesday June 18th

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 June 19th

Butterfly Walk, Heligan Gardens

Join Estate Warden Graham Bugg for this informative insight into Heligan’s butterfly population.
This butterfly identification walk is free to garden visitors and will last between one and two hours. Meet at Horsemoor Hide at 2:30pm. Please note: this event is weather dependent.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
Tel: 01726 845100
Web: http://www.heligan.com
Distance: 12.5 miles

Thursday June 20th

Polruan Village Walk

Find 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 June 21st

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 June 21st

'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 experience medium and a select few other guests.

Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NR
Tel: 01208 76292
Web: http://www.bodminjail.org
Email: info@bodminjail.org
Distance: 11 miles

Friday June 21st until Sunday June 23rd

Rock Oyster Festival

Rock Oyster Festival is one of the leading artisan food festivals in Cornwall and takes place at the 17th century Dinham House, overlooking the Camel Estuary near Wadebridge. There will be lots of entertainment as well as delicious food.

Dinham House, St Minver, Wadebridge, PL27 6RH
Web: http://www.rockoysterfestival.co.uk
Distance: 24 miles

Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd

Fowey Mussel Fest

Enjoy a weekend of delicious local food, cookery demonstrations, exhibitions, live music and other entertainment. For more information, see the website.

Tel: 01726 833385
Web: http://www.mussels.fowey.com
Distance: 2 miles

Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd

St Merryn Steam & Vintage Rally

This local rally takes place every year, near Padstow, and there are lots of rural exhibits, vintage and steam engines and classic cars. There’s also a variety of trade stands, displays, a car boot sale, Cornish wrestling, entertainment from local majorette bands, and, in the evening, live music and a disco.

Higher Larlyn, St Merryn, Padstow, PL28 8SG
Tel: 01841 540484
Web: http://www.stmerrynrally.webplus.net
Email: stmerrynrally@googlemail.com
Distance: 24 miles

Sunday June 23rd

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

Sunday June 23rd until Saturday June 29th

Mevagissey Feast Week

This weeklong event in the beautiful fishing village of Mevagissey has origins that date back hundreds of years. It now features many exhibitions and demonstrations, live music and lots of delicious sea food. You can also enjoy choirs and bands, flora dances, children’s entertainment and competitions, plus colourful parades, boat and raft races, a fete and a huge firework display. From early afternoon every day there is a programme of events you can take part in. Most of the festival events are free of charge.

Web: http://www.mevagisseyfeastweek.org.uk
Email: office@mevagisseyfeastweek.org.uk
Distance: 12 miles

Tuesday June 25th

Guided Tour of Boconnoc House and Estate, Nr Lostwithiel

Boconnoc will be opening its doors for guided tours for three dates in 2013 to all those interested in learning the fascinating history of this beautiful estate and to explore the house and gardens.
Boconnoc is the largest park in Cornwall with history dating back to Doomsday. During the tour you will discover the colourful history including the story of how Boconnoc was bought in 1717 with the proceeds of the Pitt Diamond, by Thomas Pitt, once Governor of Madras. The estate is proud of its ties with three Prime Ministers and you will have the chance to see the bedroom King Charles I hid in during the Civil War.

The tour lasts three hours and includes a Cornish cream tea. Advanced booking is essential.

Boconnoc Estate, Middle Taphouse, Lostwithiel, PL22 0RG
Tel: 01206 573948
Web: http://www.boconnoc.com
Email: info@boconnoc.com
Distance: 13 miles

Tuesday June 25th

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 June 26th

Head Gardener's Walk - The Northern Gardens, Heligan Gardens

Enjoy a leisurely and relaxed stroll around the intricate network of gardens that make up Heligan’s historic Victorian Productive and Pleasure Gardens whilst listening to the 16 years of experience, insights and stories from Head Gardener Mike.

Meet at the Head Gardener's Office at 2pm. Tickets are £2 plus normal admission charges.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
Tel: 01726 845100
Web: http://www.heligan.com
Distance: 12.5 miles

Thursday June 27th

Polruan Village Walk

Find 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 June 28th

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 June 29th

Eden Sessions: Kaiser Chiefs, Eden Project

The stalwarts of the British indie rock scene will headline and hand-pick special guests for this Session. For more information, see the website.

Eden Project, Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811911
Web: http://www.edenproject.com
Distance: 5 miles

Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th

Looe Festival of Food and Drink

Lots of wonderful local food and interesting cookery demonstrations, set in the beautiful coastal town of Looe.

The Millpool, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2AF
Web: http://www.taste-southeastcornwall.com
Email: enquiries@taste-southeastcornwall.com
Distance: 12 miles (take the Bodinnick car ferry from Fowey)

Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th

RAF Davidstow Moor Armed forces Weekend

This year the museum displays are updated and during the weekend there will be wartime military vehicle displays, static aircraft display, weapon stripping and displays as well as re-enactors and living history encampments.

Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall at War Museum, Nottles Park, Davidstow, Camelford, PL23 9YF
Tel: 01208 816311 or 07799 194918
Web: http://www.cornwallatwarmuseum.co.uk
Email: hq@cornwallatwarmueum.co.uk
Distance: 27 miles

Sunday June 30th

Eden Sessions: Sigur Ros, Eden Project

One of just a few UK shows this year by the Icelandic post-rocker band known for their euphoric, sweeping soundscapes. For more information, see the website.

Eden Project, Bodelva, PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811911
Web: http://www.edenproject.com
Distance: 5 miles