What to Do in Cornwall in Spring
“Spring is the perfect time to visit Cornwall, whether it’s with the family, for a romantic holiday or a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle of normal life. While fewer crowds and quieter beaches are the kind of things that attracts visitors to the county at this time of year, you’ll also find festivals that let you sample local culture from literature to food and everything else in-between. Here are our top picks for holidaying in Cornwall in spring.
See Spring Flowers in Cornwall’s Gardens
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Cornwall is home to a number of beautiful gardens that are open to visitors, and in spring they’re really blooming. Head to Trewithen or Caerhays and enjoy spring flowers in all their glory.
If you love lush greenery, Trewidden Gardens features ferns and exotic plants. Elsewhere, the most stunning springtime displays of bluebells can be experienced at Enys – Cornwall’s oldest garden – or in the pretty woodlands of Godolphin House and Gardens.
The weather’s warmer and the waves are welcoming – spring is the perfect time of year to surf in Cornwall’s perfect natural bays. Local surfers know that spring has the best waves, and once you’re in the water, you’ll get used to the cold!
Visit a surf shop to rent a wetsuit and a board, or bring your own and head down to the shore. Another great reason to surf in spring is you won’t have to fight the crowds for the best waves, even at Cornwall’s most popular spots like Bude and Polzeath.
Visit some Cornish Festivals
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There are some excellent festivals throughout spring in Cornwall. Here are some of the best.
While this local saint’s day officially takes place on the 29 February, villages and towns all over Cornwall choose to hold their celebrations between then and the start of March.
Visit a special market in St. Austell, enjoy live music at Perranporth or get involved with the unique festivities at Truro Cathedral.
This festival celebrates the coast and the colours of Cornwall. Explore the beauty of this part of the world on guided walks through gardens bursting with colourful flowers, and visit the Falmouth Spring Flower Show to experience some local gardening talent.
### Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show
Celebrate spring surrounded by gorgeous flowers at one of the country’s most highly-regarded garden and flower shows. See award-winning displays and perhaps pick up something for your own garden, too.
This unique folk festival takes place on May Day in Padstow every year – and has done for longer than anyone can recall. Some say 100 years, some say much, much longer. In any case, long.
Padstow is usually quiet, but at this time of year this pretty seaside town buzzes with tourists and participants in the wonderfully strange Obby Oss parade.
The most dramatic scenery in Cornwall is found from the tops of its cliffs and on its rugged coastline. Walking along the Cornish coast is an incredible experience, and you can enjoy a stroll with a tour guide or a walking group. Alternatively, simply grab a map and set off on your own adventure.
As well as enjoying panoramic views of the Atlantic and the beaches and coves below, remember to look for wild flowers in the windswept grass, and for rare birds high above. Join in with Boscastle Walking Week’s activities to find trails and learn about the history of the area.
After a day out exploring Cornwall’s festivals, clifftop walks and gardens, you’ll need a good meal. Thankfully, Cornish fine dining is top class, and there are plenty of fantastic restaurants to choose from all over the county.
Of course, one of Rick Stein’s restaurants can be found here, as well as other eateries like Paul Ainsworth at No. 6, The Dining Room, Tabbs, Kota and Hooked. They are well worth seeking out, too.
Cornwall is home to Sharp’s Doom Bar, but that’s not the only beer you’ll find here. St. Austell brewery is well-known for its dry bitter Proper Job, and Black Flag Brewery has a tap room stocked with its own craft beer, as well as beer and cider from other local producers.
If you love craft beer, be sure to look out for special nights at Harbour Brewing’s tap room, or swing by its shop to pick up some cans for your next beach picnic.
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