Penzance Literary Festival

Penzance Albert Pier, Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Established in 2010, Penzance Literary Festival has grown into one of the UK's favourite festivals for authors and visitors. Visit this year for a great itinerary of events for all the family - including a guest appearance by best-selling author Gavin Knight whose new book, The Swordfish and the Star, a gritty portrayal of life […]

Garden Truro

Truro City Centre Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Truro is home to a range of beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces and to celebrate this, the Garden Truro Festival will be taking place between 6-9th July on Lemon Quay. Over the four day event there will be a garden marquee featuring a painting exhibition from local schools and exhibitors including The RSBP and […]

Compass'd by the Inviolate Sea: Marine Painting in Cornwall from Turner to Wallis

Penlee House Gallery and Museum Morrab Road, , Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Since the 19th century artists have been drawn to the #Cornish coast, capturing on paper and canvas the romance and rawness of the rocks and waves found here. Discover the history of marine painting from Turner to Wallis at Penlee House Gallery until the 3rd of September.

Electric Beach Festival

Fistral Beach Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Electric Beach Festival is the UK's greatest beach party. This year Fistral Beach will be graced by hip hop legends De LA Soul, the legendary Levellers, the Scribes and Imperial Leisure amongst many more - and following the live performances, Electric Beach is hosting post festival parties to keep hips swaying into the early hours […]

Liskeard Agricultural Show

The Liskeard Showground Merrymeet , Liskeard , Cornwall, United Kingdom

As one of the largest agricultural shows in the South West, the Liskeard show features a wide variety of animal displays including livestock, poultry, donkeys and dogs - alongside equestrian events, local produce and craft stall plus a range of entertainment for all the family.

Summer Pizzeria and Italian Pizza Chef Residency

St Mawes Hotel The St Mawes Hotel, Commercial Road, St. Mawes, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Award winning Italian pizza chef, Massimiliano Stamerra, will be joining the St Mawes Hotel for a one week residency. Massimiliano’s pizzas will be handmade using the freshest and best quality Cornish ingredients. Throughout the residency, guests can take part in one of the chef’s interactive workshops and learn from his impressive skill with throwing dough.

Crossing Boundaries: An Exhibition of Recent Artwork by James Lee

Circa 21, Penzance 30 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Visit the Circa 21 Gallery in Penzance this July and enjoy the recent artwork by James Lee. 'Crossing Boundaries' explores the complex emotional states experienced at moments of transition or change. Works will be for sale priced at between £20-£2,000. For more information visit www.norbuartstudio.co.uk.  

Seafood and Pommery Week

The Idle Rocks

Head chef, Guy Owen has created a fabulous fruit de mer lunch for two, using locally sourced scallops, lobster, crab and oysters, served with a bottle of Pommery Champagne. £120 for two.

Rock Oyster Festival

Dinham House St Minver, Wadebridge, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Kick off your summer festival season in style at the Rock Oyster Festival on the 15th and 16th July.  Set within the idyllic grounds of Dinham House on the banks of the Camel Estuary, the festival offers up an eclectic mix of live bands, dancing, food and drink - alongside art, comedy, farmers' markets, the food academy and […]

Camborne Show 2016

Camborne Show Gwealavellan Farm , Camborne, United Kingdom

Celebrating Camborne's rural heritage the Camborne show is a great day out for all the family with plenty of activities on offer. From show jumping and heavy horse displays to vintage tractors and vehicles - plus plenty of animals to see including cattle, sheep rabbits, and goats - alongside children's entertainment and plenty of trade […]

Twelfth Night at Penlee Open Air Theatre

Penlee Park Theatre Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom

“If music be the food of love play on…” - Fathom Theatre pushes Shakespeare’s identity swapping comedy to its hilarious limits with intense hat swapping, plenty of laughs and at least one rocking pair of yellow stockings - suitable for ages 7+.  

Lusty Glaze dogeball tournament

Lusty Glaze Beach Lusty Glaze Road, Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Lusty Glaze Beach is holding its 5th annual dogeball tournament this July. Running all afternoon from mid-day until the early evening, this exciting day out at the beach will feature challenging games and taster sessions, before by live music in the evening from The Big Sets.