7 Things to do in Cornwall during Easter
2nd February 2024
Spend your family holiday on the beach this Easter and enjoy the saltwater lifestyle.
With the Easter holidays just around the corner, there’s an abundance of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether it’s a day on the sand or a visit to one of Cornwall’s attractions, here’s our favourite things to see and do during your stay this Easter.
Find out why Easter is a great time to visit Cornwall and some of our favourite Easter retreats and things to do.
Admire the coastline from the water
You’ll find the ocean-mad team at Newquay Activity Centre togged up in wetsuits and sharing their expert tips in everything from surfing to stand-up paddle boarding 360+ days a year. Take the plunge with them as they coasteer around the coast, paddle their huge super stand-up paddleboard through caves, kayak under the famous bridge as you look up to the house on the island, or take on a family surf lesson. They offer something for everyone.
Walk the South West Coast Path
Walk onto any beach in Cornwall and you’ll spot part of the South West Coast Path to your left or right. Whether you choose to explore the rugged north coast and its hidden coves or the tropical south coast, you’ll find something different and exciting each turn you take.
Go rockpooling
Head to many beaches in Cornwall at low tide and visitors will be pleasantly surprised with hundreds of rockpools just waiting to be explored. You’ll be treated to a natural display of fascinating and tough creatures, including the Cornish Sucker fish, Worm Pipefish and the Common Shore Crab.
See the top tips from Dr Ben Holt at The Rock Pool Project on rockpooling and where to go.
Alternatively, thinking of visiting in the February half term, check out what activities we recommend trying in February.
Eden Eggstravaganza
Every bit as good as the hype, the Eden Project is on Cornwall’s essential tick list. Outstanding on a sunny day and a good choice when it rains, Eden is an inspired blend of indoor and outdoor fun. Dubbed the eighth wonder of the world by some, this dramatic global garden is housed in tropical biomes the size of 30 football pitches.
Over Easter, discover dozens of activities, crafts and games for the whole family across a three-week programme.
Go Foraging
Make the most of the Spring sunshine and get out and about with a forage that will take you deep into Cornwall’s woodlands, hedgerows and on the coast. From Cornish mussels and rose chips to wild herbs and edible plants, you’ll find plenty of wild foods great for cooking.
Read our guide to foraging in Cornwall, including foraging experts The Fat Hen Cookery School who run local courses.
Image credit: The Fat Hen Cookery School
Heligan Gardens
Cornwall’s not only known for its stunning beaches, its magical gardens are home to a wealth of exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees just waiting to be explored. Visit The Lost Gardens of Heligan in St Austell over Easter and you will creep past the sleeping giant, skip past the Mud Maid and explore higgeldy gardens filled with wonky veg and exotic plants.
Check out more of our locations and explore our Charlestown holiday properties.
Book your Easter break and be by the shoreline this year.
