Visiting Cornwall for Easter family fun
ExploreEaster 2023 is just around the corner, and we know just how daunting it can be to find things to do in Cornwall for families. In Cornish folklore, Cornish people would see Easter Sunday as a day to indulge rather than mourn, to celebrate new life.
And so families would take the day off to feast, picnic and walk. Traditionally, young people would take a walk to the historic St Michaels Mount.
Even in today’s Easter celebrations, Cornish Easter traditions involve a day out sailing, Dolly Dunking (quite literally meaning - dunking toy dolls in water to teach children how a baptism works) and eating hot cross buns for breakfast.
If there’s one thing we love here in Cornwall it’s St Austell’s pioneering eco-visitor attraction for all of the family! Get set and grow with the Eden Project’s 2023 Easter at Eden. From Apr 1 - 16, celebrate with playful activities and learn how we can grow and eat our way into a better planet, with prizes and treats to be won. Booking is strongly advised. Spend your Easter learning all things spring and new life.
With this little island being known for its Easter festivities,it is the perfect place to take in the history and get those steps in. Go by yourself, with a partner, or take the whole family! Through time and tide St Michaels Mount is easily accessible through its cobbled walkway path hidden during high tide times.Why not check out the St Michaels Mount webcam for live information on whether you’re good to go?
If you’re in Cornwall and you don’t want to leave? We understand - Cornwall has been a huge holiday destination, especially since the pandemic. With subtropical weather during the spring and summer months as well as coasts that stretch for miles, you can get that holiday feeling with no flights required.
Why not stop by our award-winning wellness resort for an Easter foodie celebration?
Sunday Lunch is among one of the biggest traditions up and down the United Kingdom during Easter, and St Michaels Sunday Lunches are a delectable experience for the senses, with oceanic views to die for. Made by our executive Chefs Darren Millgate and Head Chef Ady, you’ll enjoy seasonal veg, duck-fat roasties and all the trimmings, fresh from local Cornish farms, fields and waters.
Hit that pause button and give yourself time to reset and revive with an Easter Escape to St Michaels Resort. April is a month of new beginnings in nature, especially in Cornwall, and with good weather and a typically quieter month for visitors, you can enjoy Cornwall without the queues and hustle and bustle of the peak months.
Combining fine dining in our Brasserie on the Bay with a 2 hour Hydrothermal Experience in our award winning Spa, your Easter celebrations are sure to be luxurious.
Our Easter Escape break gives you a three night stay allowing you to experience Cornwall in its spring haze with an equally cosy Cornish hideaway to rest after your activity-filled days.
Head down to Falmouth’s Poly Art Museum located right in the center of our highstreet this Easter and paint some pre-made Easter shapes (eggs, bunnies and more!) with Assistant Potter Mawgan.
The shapes will be available to paint and take home on the day.
Suitable for ages 5 plus, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: £5 including £1 Poly Fund.
Just a 40 min drive from Falmouth, Healy’s Cornish Cyder farm are hosting a fun-filled day for the whole family this Easter half-term for some apple-themed family fun!
From April 1st to April 16th, they will be running their popular 'Kids Blend Your Own Apple Juice + Tasting' and 'Farm Story Time with Cookies & Apple Juice' activities every day!
Including some fun for the adults as well, a Tresor Wine Talk + Tasting (Learn about Healeys Vineyard)
All entry tickets include 12-month free entry, tastings in the Healeys Tasting Room, access to all areas of the farm, including the brand new "Kay's Cyderhouse" which opens in a few weeks and visit their friendly farm animals!
Children aged 0-5 go free