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• Spring and Summer 2019 in Cornwall

  The New Year is well under-way and it's set to be one of the most interesting years to-date. The events calendar is fast becoming packed full of excellent events throughout the region with Spring and Summer already looking great.
  
  Ice Skating at The Eden Project
  
  Get your skates on during the early part of this year at The Eden Project. The glittering Ice Rink is back after a makeover from last year. Sessions available for all ages and abilities from complete novices to figure skating pros. Not quite your thing? There's a great rink-side cafe serving hot-chocolate and a selection of hot food to keep you warm while you cheer on your family and friends.
  
  The General 40-minute skating sessions are open to all abilities with Ice Skating Lessions, Parent and Toddler, and Junior sessions also taking place at different times throughtout the day.
  
  To check availability and pricing, please check the edenproject.com website at the following address; www.edenproject.com

  World Pasty Competition 2019
  
  The World Pasty Championships celebrate the traditional Cornish Pasty racipe as well as some more unusual varieties.
  
  Running from 25th February to 3rd of March the event sees amateur and professional bakers parade their wares and entries are invited from around the world.
  
  Again, more information can be found at www.edenproject.com

  Falmouth Spring Flower Show - 23rd - 24th March
  
  The 109th Showing of the Falmouth Spring Flower Show displays some of the finest spring flowers, rare and exotic flora, daffodils, art and photography at Cornwalls oldest Flower Show.
  
  The two day festival is held at the Princess Pavillion where you can enjoy the wide array of spring flowers hearalding the end of the dreary winter months.
  Exhibitors and Traders display their locally grown flowers, floral arrangements, specimen plants and photographic displays for the public.
  
  Entrance to the Exhibition is £3 and free for under 16's.

  The event calendar is quickly filling up with excellent events throughout the spring and summer this year with an event on almost every weekend. Keep checking back on this page for more information and events to make the most of your stay in Cornwall.

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• Christmas Festivities in Cornwall

  Christmas is just around the corner and Cornwall is starting it’s festive celebrations with Christmas decorations making their way into shops, restaurants and tourist hotspots. Christmas events are happing up and down the region with Santa surely making an appearance.

  We’ve highlighted some of the best ways to get into the festive spirit across the region;

  The Red and White Quiz Trail at Paradise Park

   Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary is running several different events throughout the festive season that there’s always something to do.  

  From the 16^th December to 6^th January the Red & White Quiz Trail is running. Suitable for all ages the quiz follows the trail throughout Paradise Park. Complete the quiz and claim your Christmas chocolate treat!

  On select weekends, Santa will be visiting his Grotto at Paradise Park with his fairy and elf assistants making Christmas very special for everyone. Tickets cost just £5.45 per child and includes a gift.

  More information can be found here;

  https://paradisepark.org.uk/what-to-do-with-the-kids-this-christmas-holiday/

  Mousehole Christmas Lights

  Saturday 15^th December sees the official ‘switch-on’ of the Mousehole Christmas Lights. With a Carolaire Choir comprising of the Mousehouse Male Voice Choir, Members of the Mousehole Methodist Church and friends from the community together with the Pendeen Silver Band.

  The lights will be on each evening between 5pm and 11pm from 16^th December until 4^th of January and makes for a great festive evening. The lights include floating displays in the harbour and around the streets that are filled with the aroma of mulled wine and festive food.

  Meet Santa at the Eden Project

  Every year Santa and his elves makes a stop at the Eden Project where children can meet Santa. The event has been dubbed “a magical family experience”. Inside the cosy tent you will see “behind the scenes” including elves bunk beds, pigeonholes full of children’s letters to Santa and all the stockings laid out ready for the big day.

  Find out more about the magical experience here

  https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/meet-father-christmas-and-his-elves

  Enjoying Christmas and New Year in and around St Ives

  St Ives is a beautiful place in the summer and is equally as beautiful during the Christmas and New Years Festivities making it a magic place to visit during winter.

  We would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everybody at The Penellen Bed and Breakfast

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• Autumn in Cornwall

  Autumn is a wonderful time of year with the changing season we see beautiful autumnal colours adorning our landscapes and some of the most spectacular and romantic sunsets in the UK.

  A fantastic place to visit all-year-round Cornwall shines in Autumn with beautiful scenery and very low crowd levels in popular locations.

  Towards the end of the month Halloween celebrations pop up throughout the region suitable for all the family.

  Here’s just a few ways to enjoy autumn in Cornwall.

  1. Autumn colors throughout the forests and woodlands.

  The spectacular autumnal colors in Cornwall’s Forests and Woodlands make them completely unmissable. Thanks to Cornwall’s excellent countryside and woodlands managed by a range of organizations including Forestry Commission, National Trust, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, The Woodland Trust and Duchy of Cornwall.

  Meander through beautiful forests and woodland to absorb the beautiful Cornish countryside.

  2. Enjoy beautiful Cornish villages in Autumn light

  With the crowds of the summer now left autumn is the best time to enjoy popular tourist villages, often having them all to yourself.

  Take in the views from one of many of the small coffee shops and restaurants while enjoying a Cornish cream tea.

  Visiting St Ives this time of year ensures you get the most out of your stay. Keeping warm while exploring the beautiful sea-port town is easily achieved by tasting the local delicacies along with the famous freshly-baked Cornish Pasty from one of the many award-winning bakeries.

  3. A must-see Coastline

  Our Cornish coastline stretches over 400 miles, the longest of any county in the UK. With a range of landscapes to enjoy from Rocky Cliffs, sandy beaches, historic tin mines and sweeping moorlands.

  4. Poldark’s Cornwall

  Filming of the hugely popular BBC One series, Poldark is taking place this Autumn with the popular Aidan Turner along with the rest of the fabulous cast ready for the final season. Fans can watch the filming from one of the many locations around the Cornish coast, just remember to arrive early as it gets very popular.

  5. Make the most of the local delicacies

  Cornwall is well known for it’s excellent food and drink, with food festivals across the region. Sample some of the mouth-watering recipes from some of the famous Chefs in Cornwall along with fresh produce from a range of local producers. Autumn is an excellent time to celebrate all things foodie in Cornwall.

  6. Halloween!

  The excellent Eden Project once again has an excellent event for families of all ages during the October half-term. Running from 20^th October until 4^th November the Eden Project is hosting it’s HallowEden event inviting visitors to enjoy a mysterious world full of magical beasts and mythical creatures.

  With events running throughout each day, explore the gardens and you may even come face-to-face with a Dragon!

  Google Halloweden for more information.

  Enjoy a visit to Cornwall this Autumn

  Fancy enjoying a quiet and calm visit to Cornwall this autumn? Stay for 7 nights in beautiful sea-view accommodation in Hayle near St Ives from just £80 per night including locally sourced breakfast. Save by booking direct today!

   

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Accommodation Hayle, St Ives Bay