Liskeard Summer Holiday Events 2024
Take a look at what’s happening in and around Liskeard during the school summer holidays……
Putting on an Event? Let us know about it! Email the TIC with the details
Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum
27th July – 31st August, Mondays to Saturdays, Liskeard and District Museum.
Join us in the museum where there will be new displays, a children’s book corner, storytime and crafts and activities. There are also free workshops for under 16s on the 12th and 14th of August.
Open daily from 10am – 4pm and 10am – 1pm on Saturdays.
FREE entry. Donations welcome. Dog Friendly
Mondays, 8.30am – 5.30pm. Liskeard Library.
Its time for summer and that means the launch of the Summer reading challenge. This years theme is ‘Marvellous Makers’
To celebrate this year we are hosting Marvellous Maker Mondays at Liskeard Library.
FREE – Drop in. No booking required.
FREE Marvellous Histories Storytime
2nd August, 11am. Liskeard and District Museum.
Join Nina for Storytime at the Museum as part of their Marvellous Histories summer event.
No need to book, free (donations welcome)
12th August,10.30am – 12pm (ages 11-16), 1.30pm – 3pm (ages 16 plus). Liskeard and District Museum.
Awesome Objects is a FREE curatorial workshop which is part of ‘Marvellous Histories’ – Summer at the Museum.
Spaces are limited so booking is essential via Liskeard Tourist Information Office – either pop in and visit us on Pike Street, phone 01579 349148 or email [email protected]
FREE ‘The Cornish Saints – Faith, Fact and Folklore’, an exhibition.
Monday 22nd July – Saturday 31st August. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am 3.30pm, Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm. Stuart House.
Free entry.
For details please visit the Stuart House website.
FREE Cornish Myths and Legends Creative Writing Workshop
14th August, 10.30am – 12pm (ages 11-16), 1.30pm – 3pm (ages 16 plus). Liskeard and District Museum.
An exploration of existing Cornish myths and legends that will be used as a springboard to create new ones.
Workshop delivered by an experienced facilitator and qualified teacher. No previous experience necessary.
Spaces are limited so booking is essential via Liskeard Tourist Information Office – either pop in and visit us on Pike Street, phone 01579 349148 or email [email protected]
Various dates, 2-4pm in Castle Park.
On selected days during the Summer Holidays the Youth Team from St Martin’s Church will be in Castle Park from 2-4pm.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and games…no need to sign up- just come and say hi!
- Monday 29th July
- Thursday 15th August
- Thursday 22nd August
- Thursday 29th August
FREE Beach Explorers and Rockpool Ramble
Saturday 27th July, 2.30pm. Hannafore Beach.
For National Marine Week there are two FREE events
- 2.30pm – 4pm Beach Explorers – Hannafore
- 4pm – 5.30pm Rockpool Ramble – Hannafore
Please Visit the Looe Marine Conservation Group Facebook page
20th July to 8th September (plus every weekend in September), 10.30am – 5pm. Cornish Maize Maze.
The Longest and Fasted slip and slide in the UK is now at the Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm.
- Giant Maize Maze
- Farm Animals
- Huge Bale Tower
- Huge sandpit
- Trampolines and giant games and more
Book tickets on the Cornish Maize Maze website
‘Nature Moves’ by Nicky Brice Ballet School
Saturday 27 July 2024 at 11am and 2pm. Sterts, Upton Cross.
This captivating production showcases the talents of 100 students from Sterts Theatre, Launceston and Calstock, spanning age 3 to adult. The show explores all that nature is and gives to us. A joyful and moving expression of the natural world told through ballet.
Adults £11, Children (under 18) £7. Tickets are available on the Sterts Website
Saturday 20 July – Sunday 2 September, 10.30am – 4pm each day. Lanhydrock.
Based around the animals found on Lanhydrock’s Long Gallery season with activities and challenges for you to have a go at. Jump like a kangaroo, run like a cheetah and balance like a mountain goat as you play your way around Lanhydrock’s gardens.
No booking needed. Admission to Lanhydrock applies, but the event is free.
For more information and for tickets please visit the National Trust website.
Big Butterfly Count at Lanhydrock
Until 4th August, 10.30am – 4pm. Lanhydrock.
Indulge your inner ‘citizen scientist’ with the ‘Big Butterfly Count’ at Lanhydrock.
Visit the historic thatched cottage to learn how you can support native UK butterflies and moths and have a go at drawing with some butterfly stencils, before finding a spot in the gardens or parkland to conduct your count.
No booking needed. Admission to Lanhydrock applies, but the event is free.
For information on the project visit the Butterfly Conservation’s website
Summer of Play at Cotehele – Storytime
26th and 30th July, 9th, 13th, 23rd and 27th August from 11am – 11.30am. Cotehele Second Hand Bookshop.
Two books from the Alex Scheffler National Trust series are read each day drop in – no need to book.
Free event, with no booking required, however admission to the estate applies.
To find our more information please visit the National Trust website.
Saturday 20 July – Sunday 2 September,10am – 5pm each day. Cotehele.
What will you do first? Maybe you’ll challenge the family to a race around the orchard? Or get creative in the Old Orchard Theatre? Will you become a Nature Detective at Cotehele Mill or build something amazing out of loose parts?
To find our more information please visit the National Trust website.
18 July – 29 August, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 12pm – 4.45pm. Antony House.
Join Antony for shot put, wheelbarrow racing, tug of war, hide and seek, cricket, tennis, block building, relay races and so much more.
All activities are free of charge. Normal admission applies.
Adults £11, Children £5.50.
For more information and for tickets please visit the National Trust website.
8th and 22nd August, 1.30pm – 2pm. Antony House.
An interactive presentation led by Tim Payne (City Bees) who cares for the beehives at Antony. Learn more about the lives of bumble, solitary, and honey bees, exploring their lives, our dependence on them, and their amazing skills.
This talk is being held in our Education Room. Pre-booking not required, but is recommended. Normal admission applies.
Email [email protected], to pre-book.
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout August, 10am-4pm – Alpaca Trekking Cornwall.
Moor View Alpacas will be opening their farm park from the 29th July, for 5 weekends!! Visit them to meet the ponies, guinea pigs and alpacas and sheep!! £4 per person, under 2s free. Alpaca trekking and meerkat experiences also available (additional charge).
For more information please visit the Alpaca Trekking Cornwall website
Everyday, various times. Great Trethew Trekking.
There are lots of activities happening this summer
- Monday – Wednesday – Friday – Time2Move
- Tuesday – Pony Club
- Thursday – Own a Pony Day
- Saturday – Sunday – Lessons – Woodland – Hacks – Pony Club – Groom/Ride
For more information please contact Great Trethew 07714 099127 or 07595 095798 or visit the Great Trethew website
30th July, 13th August, 27th August, 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm (two separate sessions). Liskeard Library.
Step into a world of LEGO magic in our Lego Robotics Taster workshop.
With help from our facilitator, your child will be challenged to build and program an interactive, robotic creation of their choice! Using a range of motors, sensors and (most importantly) creativity, your kids will have the chance to raise their skills to the next level. Aged 8-12.
To book please visit the Real Ideas website.
Meet the Machines with the Ranger Team
30th July, 13th and 20th August, 11am – 3pm. Lanhydrock Estate.
Come along to the parkland to meet Lanhydrock’s Ranger Team and some of the machines they use to take care of Lanhydrock’s more 900 acres of countryside.
Explore the machines, chat to the rangers, and find out what it takes to care for the countryside at Lanhydrock.
For more information and for tickets please visit the National Trust website.
Monday July 29th – Saturday August 3rd, various times. Looe.
- Looe’s own Traditional Furry Dance
- Annual Carnival Summer Run
- Children’s Sand Modelling Competition
- Dance show
- 3 Legged Fancy Dress Race
- Polperro Fisherman’s Choir
- Grand Carnival Procession
Find out more information on the Lions Club of Looe website
31st July, gates open 6pm. Pencarrow Estate (open air Theatre).
When an arrogant prince is cursed to live as a hideous beast, his only hope is a kindly young woman in search of a rose. Presented with lively original music and sparkling humour in delightful settings from our picturesque gardens, Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s rollicking new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is perfect for all the family!
You can buy tickets from the Chapter House website
26th, 27th and 28th July, Boconnoc Estate.
Located on the beautiful Boconnoc Estate near Liskeard, Cornwall, the Steam Fair is one of the largest events of its kind in the South West.
Tickets are available online on the Boconnoc Steam Fair website.
1st, 15th and 29th August 10am – 12.30pm. Liskeard Library.
Join Mia for a ‘Page to Picture Drawing Session. A relaxed drawing experience where we take inspiration from quotes and themes from a variety of books, and turn these ideas and concepts into drawings. Mia offers 121 guidance and support throughout the session, and all styles and abilities are welcome.
To book please visit the Real Ideas website.
Nature Detectives – Butterfly Spotting
2nd, 15th and 28th August, 1pm – 3pm. Cotehele Meadow.
As part of Summer of Play Nature Detectives at Cotehele Mill, come and chat to our Ranger’s about the amazing butterflies that live this in this habitat.
For more information please visit the National Trust website.
FREE Classic & American Car Show
4th August. Mount Egdcumbe.
The event features over 800 cars of all marques, Mount Edgcumbe Classic & American Car Show is the biggest annual event held at this beautiful country park!
Not just a car show, the summer fair has something for everyone – from local crafts, artisan food & beverages and a fairground to keep the children entertained, we even have a popular car boot section.
For more information please visit Cornwall Hospice Care website
Aim High Holiday Club – Time to Move
Ages 5 – 7 – Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Ages 8 – 11 – Wednesday and Friday August. Lighthouse Community Centre.
Fun holiday activities for children aged 5-11 years during the Summer school holidays. The session times run from 10am until 2pm and include a healthy lunch, snacks, and drinks.
To book please visit the Playwaze website
Oliver – An Immersive Performance – Kate Rogers Creative Academy
6th – 10th August. 7pm (plus 8th August Matinee 1pm. St Neot Church.
The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage.
Tickets available via the Creative Education website or in person from Liskeard Tourist Information Centre (in the same building as the Museum in Pike Street – call 01579 349148).
7th, 8th and 9th August. 10am – 3pm. St Martin’s Church.
Open to all Primary years and includes a free lunch!
Use the QR code on the poster or visit St Martins Church website
Meeting with Giants – Family Forest Bathing
Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, 10.30 – 12pm. Antony House.
Experience forest bathing at Antony Forest bathing is perfect for families looking to unwind and connect with nature. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the healing power of the woods.
Pre-booking essential. Please purchase tickets from the Shinrin Yoku FaceBook page.
Or contact [email protected] for more information.
Pondlife – Pond-dipping sessions
3rd August, 10am-1pm – Cotehele Quay.
Discover weird and wonderful creatures in the new pond at Cotehele Quay with drop-in, pond dipping sessions. Join us as we hunt for the creatures which live in (and on!) the pond. Watch the water closely, or have a go at pond dipping, and identify any insects, fish, or amphibians you may find.
Free event, no need to book but it is first come first served as limited space on the pond platform.
For more information please visit the National Trust website
Tregovenek Summer Tour Open Days
10th August, 10am – 12pm. Tregovenek Farm, near Pensilva.
‘Place of hope’ – An embryonic community farm and gathering space.
There will be a chance to look at ‘green living’ examples at Pentiddy including natural burial, the community woodland, off grid living, no dig and forest gardening.
For more information and FREE tickets visit the Tregovenek website or email [email protected]
Wonderful World – Squashbox Theatre
13th August, 2pm. Sterts.
Join intrepid explorer Craig on a breathless race across the world, as he attempts to decipher an ancient mystery – a mystery that could hold the key to our planet’s survival!
All tickets £9.
Tickets can be purchased on the Sterts website
29th July and 14th August, 10am and 1pm (two separate sessions) – Boconnoc Estate.
Join us for a super exciting Deer Safari with our expert ranger Ian Berry. Ian will teach you about the important tasks of a deer ranger, from poo detecting to protecting the habitat of these magnificent creatures.
You are welcome to bring your picnic to enjoy in the Stable Yard. This event is family-focused and can be enjoyed by all ages.
For more information please visit the Boconnoc Estate website
6th August, 10am-4pm – Cotehele Quay.
A free fun-filled day, jam-packed with really wild activities. Learn all about the amazing wildlife on our estate. There will be activity stations where you can discover:
- Pond dipping
- Owl pellet dissecting and bird-ringing
- Bug hunting
- Butterfly walks
Saturday 17th August, 10am start, Liskeard Cricket Ground at Liskeard School and Community College (please use Coldstyle Road entrance).
There will be live music, family entertainment, local produce, a craft market, street food and a bar, so get down early and grab a hay bale!
Entrance is FREE but donations are welcome.
British Fireworks Championships
14th-15th August, Site open from 2pm, Fireworks from 9.30pm, Plymouth Hoe.
The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth’s Waterfront on 16th and 17th August.
Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound as six top pyrotechnic companies showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned the champion, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guaranteed to leave you awestruck.
21st August – 7th Sept 7pm (plus Saturday Matinee performances at 2pm). Sterts, Upton Cross.
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it!
Cornwall’s newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together – perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts’ launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre.
Book your tickets on the Sterts website
22nd – 25th August, Port Eliot Estate.
Port Eliot Estate are holding a ‘Tunes in the Park’ Festival for the summer bank holiday weekend
Including music from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, McFly, Paloma Faith and Busted. Comedy from Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard. Wellbeing activities and a Silent Disco!
For full details and to book tickets please visit the Tunes in the Park website.
Skillywidden – Squashbox Theatre
22nd August, 2pm. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross.
Legend has it there are five types of faery in Cornwall: the Small Folk, the Piskies, the Knockers, the Brownies and – most mischievous of all – the Spriggans. Come on a journey through the countryside as we search for these elusive creatures, while at the same time learning all about the bees, bats, birds and butterflies who live alongside them.
All tickets £9. To book your tickets please visit the Sterts website
Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August. Great Trethew.
Classic vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, steam and stationary engines, organised parades in the main show ring. Wild West re-enactment, working horses, traditional craft demonstrations, a live music stage & a dog show. Face painters, children’s entertainers and vintage fairground attractions. Live music on Saturday & Sunday evening.
Curious Creatures – Squashbox Theatre
27th August, 2pm. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross.
Using puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music – plus lots of amazing natural history facts – Squashbox Theatre will uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom.
(No animals were harmed in the making of this show. But several puppets were mildly traumatised.)
All tickets £9. To book your tickets please visit the Sterts website
The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Illyria
27th August, 7pm. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross.
Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. He often undercharges his patients, or even treats them for free, so he is terribly poor. But one day, with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia, he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals.
Adults £17, Under 18s £11.
Tickets can be purchased online on the Sterts website
Journey to the Stars! – Squashbox Theatre
29th August, 2pm. Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross.
Since the dawn of time, human beings have gazed up at the night sky and wondered… What’s up there? How far does it go? Does it ever end? Well, wonder no longer! All these questions and more will be answered in ‘Journey to the Stars’!
All tickets £9. To book your tickets please visit the Sterts website
All summer. 9.30am – 6pm. The Eden Project.
Take a deep dive into the natural world and discover how wild you really are. From adventurous family trails and nature play, to puppet shows and interactive exhibitions – there’s something for everyone this summer.
Plus, explore the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition right here at the Eden Project for vivid encounters with some of Earth’s most extraordinary creatures.
For a guaranteed entry, please book ahead on the Eden Project website