Spring in Cornwall

The Spring and early Summer months are an exciting time to visit Cornwall. They offer a more relaxed experience, where you can savour every second doing more of what you love in Cornwall.

Days at the beach are still on the cards in the Spring sunshine, or take the time to explore the lesser known corners of Cornwall.

Make treasured family memories at our attractions, challenge yourself to new experiences, or simply enjoy the Springtime blooms across our glorious gardens.

See for yourself what makes Cornwall so special at this time of year and book your next adventure today.

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Cornwall boasts some of the most diverse and truly beautiful gardens where visitors can explore beautiful landscapes packed with native Cornish flora as well as exotic plants from all over the world. They burst into bloom in Spring and continue to delight visitors throughout the year.

Discover our glorious gardens

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Cornwall's Spring Story

In Cornwall, spring arrives with a flourish, announced not by calendar dates but by the blossoming of magnolia trees. Experience this unique Cornish tradition by visiting our top magnolia spots.

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Gardens of Cornwall

Watch spring bloom into life at one of Cornwall's top gardens. With free, dog friendly, accessible and gardens with young families in mind, there's a garden for everyone.

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Gardens

Five to visit: Gardens for free

Enjoying the warmth of the Gulf Stream, the magical gardens in Cornwall are home to a wealth of exotic, rare and beautiful plants and trees.

Cawsand & Kingsand, Falmouth, Newquay, Truro, PenzanceRead more

Spring is the paw-fect time to explore Cornwall with your four-legged friends. Enjoy walks on the beach before the heat of the summer - here are some of our favourites...

Dog-friendly beaches

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Beaches

Holywell Bay Beach

A wide, sandy beach backed by grassy dunes and surrounded by rugged headlands and rocky islands.

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Beaches

Summerleaze Beach

Seaside Award 2022. Summerleaze has a unique appeal, not least because it is less than five minutes’ walk from the centre of Bude and the large car park leads directly to the sand dunes.

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Beaches

Gwynver Beach

Surfing and seclusion near Lands End. The beach is surrounded by steep granite cliffs and accessed by a testing path down through the sand dunes.

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Spring is the perfect time for family adventures in Cornwall. From wildlife encounters to action-packed activities, there’s something to delight kids and grown-ups alike.

Family Friendly Fun

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Family Attractions

Lappa Valley

Lappa Valley is the only family attraction in Cornwall that takes you on a nostalgic steam train ride into a secret world of traditional play and family adventures.

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Arts & Culture, Family Attractions, History & Heritage

PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

Discover the Museum of Global Communications, explore the story of our connected world, and how Porthcurno became host to the past, present, and future of worldwide communications.

Land's End, PenzanceRead more
Family Attractions, Gardens, Experiences, Arts & Culture

Eden Project

The Eden Project is a feast for the senses and can be experienced in so many different ways, whether you’re looking for calming immersion in nature or a fun packed day of adventure and family fun.

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This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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