With the Summer School holidays already on us, we thought we would gather a few highlights from the countless events in the area. Most visitor attractions are holding their own events, and local libraries are also running different activities for children, but here are a few extra activities that could be worth a look!
Horse & Falconry Show
July 25th 2019
6pm
The Weir,
Whalesborough,
Marhamchurch,
Bude
EX23 0JD
A stunt horse rider and falconry expert will be giving a free display from 6pm. Barbecue and refreshments available. Free entry.
Community Dig
July 26th, 2019
Launceston Priory Park
26/07/2019 - 28/07/2019
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE! 26th to 28th July 10am to 5pm. Join the Friends of Launceston Priory as they investigate the results of a geo-physical survey. Have a go at digging a test pit, Undertake finds washing, No archaeological experience necessary, Free to participate!
Bude Swim Safe
Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8HN
Daily 8am – 5pm 29th July – 8th August
Get children aged 7–14 ready for safe swimming in open water with Swim England’s free water safety sessions. Public sessions run from 29th July – 8th August.
BUDE Swim Safe site co-ordinator, Bill Williams, and his fantastic team of teachers and staff, have announced that Swim Safe will be back in Bude this summer from July 29 thanks to the generosity and kindness of everyone that supported their fund raising events earlier this year at Rosie’s Kitchen and The Preston Gate pub.
Launceston Agricultural Show
Kennards House
PL15 7EZ
Launceston
Cornwall
Kennards House
25 Jul 2019
Colourful mix of agriculture, crafts, local produce, displays and stands, bringing the local community together to welcome visitors to this rural area of Cornwall.
Port Eliot Festival
25 Jul 2019 to 28 Jul 2019
Bodmin Moor + Tamar Valley
Described as a literary festival, but with the feel of a garden party. Attracts mix of celebs, art lovers, foodies, party animals and book-worms.
Port Eliot Festival
PL12 5ND
St Germans, near Saltash
Cornwall
Byeways Open Garden
Dunheved Road - Launceston
28 July
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Open garden day for charity at Byeways, Dunheved road, Launceston. Adults £5, Children free. Refreshments available.
St Endellion Summer Music Festival
Port Isaac
Cornwall
PL29 3TT
30 Jul 2019 to 9 Aug 2019
Internationally famous festival. Symphony orchestra and a chorus of 75, with guest artistes, encompasses the classics from Brahms to Stravinsky, music from Broadway and late-night brass bands.
Launceston Town Band Presents Brass On The Granite
Broad Street - Launceston
Events
01 August
7:30 pm
A free open-air concert in the town square - a collection will be taken for band funds. If wet the concert will be cancelled.
Summer Fun Day
Homeleigh Garden Centre
Dutson - Launceston
03 August
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us from 11am – 3:00pm on the 3rd August at the Fat Hippo Cafe at Homeleigh Launceston for a day of Summer fun! Enjoy great food in the cafe, a soft play area for kids as well as glitter tattoos, face painting and hair plaiting from the Homeleigh Hair and Beauty salon! Just £1 each!
St Stephens Annual Parish Day Fete and Dog Show
03 August
Langore Village Hall and Green
Langore - Launceston
Events
2pm - 4:30 pm
Fun Family Dog Show £1 per class. Special Feature – The Mummy Returns. Competition open to all. Free entry on the day. Make your own Egyptian mummy. Games and Stalls including Summer Raffle and Giant Tombola. Guess the Weight of the Sheep, Cream Teas and soft drinks. Local craft stalls including textiles, assorted craft items and hand made fudge. Something for everyone the whole afternoon. Bring your dog along to enjoy the fun at the Family Dog Show presented by Carol Valvona of Bonafido Dog Training. Don’t worry about the weather – everything will be under cover if it rains. Old or young just come and join us for a friendly day out at a local venue.
Tresmeer Summer Fete and Family Dog Show
Tresmeer Village Hall
03 August
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tresmeer Village Hall
An afternoon of fun and games at Tresmeer Village Hall. Family Dog Show, Children’s Entertainer, Silly Sports and lots of stalls. Wood Fired Pizzas, Fully Licenced Bar, Cream Teas and Cakes.
Creation Fest
03 Aug 2019 to 9 Aug 2019
Creation Fest is a free admission Christian music festival with Bible teaching, and fun for the whole family.
Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7JE
Lifeboat Weekend & Maritime Festival
03 August
10:00 am - August 4 @ 5:00 pm
Lifeboat Weekend & Maritime Festival join forces this year for a thrilling family fun-filled weekend.
On the Saturday, you can watch the thrilling Clovelly Cup yacht race and a 2 mile sponsored swim from Bucks Mills to Clovelly.
And on Saturday and Sunday, there will be stalls selling delicious food, BBQs and so much entertainment for all, including live music, stilt entertainers, event-themed arts & crafts, storytelling, children’s activities, Punch & Judy, face painting, competitions and lifeboat operational displays.
A Perfect World – Open Air Theatre On Castle Lawns
6 August
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Castle invites you to a wonderful open-air performance on their lawns, courtesy of outdoor theatre group ‘Miracle’. A feisty young woman ventures into a Boy’s Own world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.
Boardmasters Surf, Skate & Music Festival
07 Aug 2019 to 11 Aug 2019
Surf, skate & music festival situated across two legendary locations featuring the best in action sports including surfing and a laid back music festival.
Fistral Beach & Watergate Bay
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 1HS
Camelford Agricultural Show
14 Aug 2019
Traditional agricultural show, includes dog shows, vintage vehicle collections, displays of cattle, sheep and horses, sheep shearing displays, a heavy horse show and much more.
Camelford Agricultural Show
Camelford
Cornwall
PL32 9SF
47th Cornwall Folk Festival
22 Aug 2019 to 26 Aug 2019
Cornwall Folk Festival
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7AG
There's an amazing line up of international, national and local performers coming to Wadebridge in August with stages all over the town as musicians fill the place with music.
Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show
22 Aug 2019
A fun filled day out for all the family. Entertainment all day long including gymnastics, falconry, motorcycle stunts, Jive dancing, children’s sports, and horse jumping.
Clovelly Gig Regatta
24 August
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gig racing is exciting and strenuous. You are assured an exhilarating day watching the racing. So come along and cheer on the crews as they brave North Devon waters!
Bude Jazz 2019
27 Aug 2019 to 30 Aug 2019
Bude has been involved in staging jazz festivals for 25 years and is renowned world-wide for its support for the music.
Bude Jazz
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LE
Cornwall Motorfest 2019
Crantock
Cornwall
TR8 5JR
30 Aug 2019 to 1 Sep 2019
Cornwall's biggest motoring event returns this summer, spread over three days, offering a great day out for families and petrol heads. Highlights include live music, stunt shows, classic cars, the Saturday Soapbox Race and much much more...
Macmillan duck race, summer fete and car boot sale
28 August
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enjoy a day at the park while raising money for Macmillan cancer support. A day for all the family, lots of local stalls, duck races, bouncy castle, candy floss, popcorn, burgers, pizzas, hot and cold drinks, cakes, family fun dog show, face painter, duck hunt, plants, meet a minion, play area. Fun for all the family, bring a blanket and spend the day enjoying all that we have to offer. Free entry! Now with car boot sale added too. £6 per car and £10 per van.
Tramblers Pint and Pasty Walk at Tresmeer
Tresmeer Village Hall
31 August
Tresmeer - Launceston
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Tramblers Pint and Pasty Walk starting at Tresmeer Village Hall at 5.30pm. An early evening walk along the lanes and footpaths with freshly cooked pasties on return to Hall. Approx 4 miles, dogs welcome on leads. Bar Open.
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