EASTER HOLIDAYS IN CORNWALL
Cornwall is the best place to be in Easter. Abundant with countryside and sandy beaches, you’ll often see lambs bounding across fields, sea pinks swaying in the breeze and Spring birds migrating towards the warming ocean swell. With the new season offering so much to see and do, you won’t fall short of Spring activities.
NATIONAL TRUST
From bare branches to fresh leaves and new blooms. The National Trust’s various properties and gardens come into their own in spring, with many places putting on Easter egg hunts for children through their grounds. Wander through time in ancient houses and estates, spot wildlife amongst protected expanses of land or feast the eyes on exotic gardens. Easter is an excellent time to visit- the warming weather invites strolling and picnicking at a leisurely pace, whilst the new season means that the landscapes and foliage are all beginning to blossom with the promise of sunshine ahead.
GO ROCKPOOLING
As the tide draws out, landscapes of rockpools are revealed on many Cornish beaches, mapping out a new world which can only be explored for a limited time. Hear the fizz of barnacles as the waves retreat and watch the ripples of sea creatures as they scramble beneath the water. Keep an eye out for the range of unique sea life which can be found- the Cornish Sucker fish, Worm Pipefish and the Common Shore Crab. Don’t forget a bucket to collect shells, sea glass and any other treasures you may find dotted amongst the pools.
EDEN EASTER EGG HUNT
The Eden Project is on Cornwall’s essential tick list and is an experience that must be seen to be believed. Rich in exotic plants, unusual sculptures and educational features, Eden is an impressive eco project with sustainability at its heart. Dubbed the eighth wonder of the world by some, this dramatic global garden is housed in tropical biomes the size of 30 football pitches. Trek through the rainforest biome, passing 1000 species of tropical plants, towards the running waterfall or the suspended canopy walkway, or dine in the Mediterranean biome amongst spiky cacti and ancient olive trees.
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. Cornwall is rich in produce, and you can easily harvest the flavours of the earth and the ocean, making cooking up a storm in your self-catering kitchen simple. From Cornish mussels and rose chips to wild herbs and edible plants, you’ll find plenty of wild foods harnessing the taste of the county. Read more about foraging from local expert Rachel Lambert here.