Things to do this February Half Term in Cornwall

Dry weather may not be guaranteed, but there’s still plenty to do in Cornwall this February half term! With lots of fun and educational activities on across the county, you’ll certainly find something to entertain yourselves with this February half term here.  

Eden Project – Colour Unleashed

 15^thFebruary – 23^rdFebruary

Unleash your inner artist with the Eden Project this February half term! Take part in craft workshops; with mask making, marble painting and paper weaving. Get learning and investigate the natural world of colour. See the clever ways that artists use colour and see how fabric dyes are made. To finish a super fun day, hear colourful stories, performed by Eden’s wonderful storytellers!

Admission Prices: Adults - £28.50, Senior Citizen - £26, Family (2 adults, 2 children) - £75, Child (5-16) - £15, Child (0-4) - FREE

(Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG)

Fancy taking part in the Eden Project half term activities? Why not stay in this 3 bed holiday home in St Austell!

Paradise Park – Superhero Wildlife Quiz

15^thFebruary – 1^stMarch

Have lots of fun this half term at Paradise Park and get stuck into their educational Superhero Wildlife Quiz! Pick up a quiz booklet upon entry and keep an eye out for signs around the park to find the correct answers for the quiz! Show off your wildlife knowledge and once completed, you’ll receive a Wildlife Hero badge! Finish off a fantastic day by blowing off some steam in Paradise Park’s JungleBarn, a children’s soft play area with slides and ball pits.

Admission Prices for Winter: Adults - £11.50, Children - £8.95, Under 3’s - FREE

(Paradise Park, 16 Trelissick Rd, Hayle TR27 4HY)

Stay in Hayle this half term in this beautiful 2 bed holiday cottage with sea views!

National Maritime Museum – Science of the Sea shows

17^thFebruary – 21^stFebruary

Join the Bristol Explorer Dome at the National Maritime Museum this February half term and gaze in awe at their spectacular Science of the Sea shows! Learn lots of new cool science facts, with magical fog, water explosions and curious chemistry. They’ll have expert-led science shows, with fun demonstrations and audience interaction too!

Fancy getting creative? There will also be make and take workshops taking place between 12pm – 3.30pm Saturday 15^thFebruary – Sunday 23^rdFebruary. Create a bubble shooter with sea creatures on ready to take home and show your friends and family!

Admission Prices: Adults - £13.95, Under 18’s - £6.50, Under 5’s - FREE

(National Maritime Museum, Discovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3QY)

Take a look at this 2 bed holiday cottage near Falmouth that's available for February half term!

Blue Reef Aquarium – Ocean Explorers  

15^thFebruary – 23^rdFebruary 

Discover the hidden gems under the ocean at the Blue Reef Aquarium this half term! Join in with the daily rock pool experience, where you will learn about all of the interesting creatures that you can find in the rock pools in Cornwall. There is also an Ocean Explorers trail to take place in, where you can be entered into a prize draw to win a Blue Reef goody bag!

On Saturday 15^thFebruary, there will be a very special guest at the aquarium… To kick off the half term, a real-life mermaid will be at the Blue Reef Aquarium! Visitors can meet and take pictures with her. Listen to her exciting tales of living under the sea and her mermaid adventures.  

Admission Prices: Standard - £11.80, Junior (3-12) - £9, Seniors & Students - £10.75, Family (2 adults, 2 juniors) - £40.60

(Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay, Towan Promenade, Newquay TR7 1DU)

Fancy staying in Newquay this half term? Take a look at this holiday cottage that sleeps 8 and is minutes from the beach!

Tate St Ives – Tate Create: Toy Circus

15^thFebruary – 23^rdFebruary

Join the Tate St Ives for some half term creativity! With bits and pieces that you’ll find in their Naum Gabo inspired Studio workshop, make your own toys! Either take them away to play with at home, or stay and play at the gallery! These workshops will take place daily between 11am – 3pm.

Admission Prices: Adults - £9.50, Senior Citizens - £8.50, Under 18’s - FREE

(Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives TR26 1TG)

Why not stay in St Ives this February half term? The Waterside Cottage sleeps 4 and is family friendly!