What to Do on an Easter Break to Cornwall

“With its winding coastline, picturesque countryside and intriguing traditions, Cornwall is a top spot for an Easter break. Gather the family for a traditional walk along a windswept beach, hunt treats left behind by the Easter bunny, and then watch the fluffy-tailed man himself race along the sand. Here’s our guide on what to do during your Easter break to Cornwall.

Join a Rock Pool Adventure
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Cornwall has no shortage of coves and shallows for spotting crustaceans. This Easter, little ones can join the experts from Great Scot! Adventures Outdoors for a spot of rock pool exploration at St Michael’s Mount. Grab appropriate footwear (and leave the nets at home) and see if you can see starfish and crabs in the tidal waters around the island.

Explorations take place on the 6 and 8 of April. If you’re not close to St Michael’s Mount, Newtrain Bay, Mawgan Porth and Duckpool Beach are also great places for the sport.

Find Chocolate Treats on an Egg Hunt
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Cadbury’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at National Trust properties across the UK once again this year. Head to Trelissick for a family day out hot on the tail of the Easter bunny. The property boasts 40 acres of gardens, overlooked by the country house.

Follow the trail to find chocolate eggs before taking a ramble through the 375 acres of parkland on the property. Be sure to stop and take in the sweeping views of the Fal Estuary. Egg hunts take place between 28 March and 13 April.

Go on a Good Friday Walk
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Planning an Easter break to Penzance? Join in with the local tradition of a Good Friday walk. In the past, the entire town would come together for these countryside wanders, and they were also known as a way for young couples to meet.

Follow on from tradition and walk to St Michael’s Mount, an island separated from land by a causeway. Walk done, rest your feet and refuel with fish and chips by the harbour in Marazion – it is Good Friday after all.

Get Out on the Beach for the Easter Race
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For years locals and holidaymakers have brought their four-legged friends to Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes to chase the Easter rabbit. Don’t panic, the rabbit is trained for the big day (and dons running shoes with his costume).

The St Agnes Surf Life Saving Club will be there serving up snacks too. After you’ve indulged, the sandy shores of St Agnes are a picturesque place to take in the first rays of spring sunshine too.

Find Cockles on the Helford River
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Grab a bucket and spade and head for the shores of the Helford River in search of cockles. The tradition has brought locals together over Easter weekend for years and it’s a great way to forage for a tasty supper too. Be sure to take along your wellies, as the banks of the estuary are likely to be wet and sandy. You can take the cockles away and cook them up yourself as an Easter weekend treat.

Watch the St Ives Boat Race
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Postcard-perfect St Ives is a serene place to spend an Easter break in Cornwall. Once you’ve paddled along the shores of Porthgwidden and Porthmeor beaches, stop by Consol pond to see the model boat race.

Each year participants bring their boats to the local pond and set them out in the water for passers-by to glimpse. The nearby chapel serves up drinks too.

Pet Animals at a Farm
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There’s no shortage of farms strewn across the Cornish countryside – drop by to see spring animals at one that allows visitors.

Callestick Farm in Truro is a working dairy farm where you can pet calves and pigs before digging into cakes, pastries, and, of course, homemade ice cream. Little ones can even have a go at bottle feeding calves at Trethorne Leisure Park. Head over to the animal barn to see goats, llamas and ponies too.

See the Colours of Spring at a Garden
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Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to get outdoors. Spend an afternoon spotting Easter daffodils at one of Cornwall’s grand gardens.

Mount Edgcumbe Country Park reopens its gates in May. The perfectly preened gardens are home to the National Camellia Collection. For a more rugged ramble, try Lanhydrock in Bodmin. Trail through 30 acres of woodland, finding freshly bloomed flora along the way.

### Plan Your Easter Cornwall Break

From egg hunts in grand gardens to walks along sandy beaches, there’s plenty happening along the Cornish coast this Easter. Find Cornwall hotels with Expedia.”