What's On

Forthcoming events:

To help you plan your holiday, the following links will give you an idea of future events:

Events with The National Trust. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Eden Project

The Eden project hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.  

Bulb Mania
Bulb Mania

Visit www.edenproject.com to find out what is planned when you visit us.

For Foodies

This area is a great place to visit, with fabulous local restaurants. Foodies may also be interested in the site www.foodfromcornwall.co.uk to continue to enjoy the regions rich diversity of local produce.

New Year in Looe

Looe has a reputation as one of the best places nationwide to see in the New Year. It enjoys a carnival atmosphere, with stunning fancy dress. The streets are thronged with visitors who recognise the brilliant atmosphere and safe environment to welcome the New Year.  We are open to welcome you so that you too can enjoy the experience and join in the fun.

The Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature

This annual festival centres around Daphne du Maurier's beautiful Fowey. The festival runs annually in May featuring talks, walks, boat trips, music, comedy and theatre. www.dumaurier.org

Royal Cornwall Show

Celebrate all things Cornish and our farming industry every June

Fowey Royal Regatta Week

Annually in August. A truly stunning riverside spectacle, culminating with the fabulous firework display.

Stert's theatre

A great selection of shows at our local enclosed amphitheatre on Bodmin Moor. Enjoy the journey to the theatre across gorgeous moorland and then relax and enjoy some wonderful theatre in a unique setting. Full performances listings are available on line www.sterts.co.uk

Full details of opening times and attractions are detailed on our attractions page.

There are also many events for you to enjoy throughout the year, especially in the summer. These range from guided walks, craft fairs, music and drama evenings and carnivals. We have details here of them all and are happy to advise you on the choices available during your stay with us.

Other websites that will help you to get the most from your visit:


www.encountercornwall.com invite you to paddle, pedal or wander your way around the beautiful estuaries, villages country pubs and moors of the area. This family run local operation is certain to foster special holiday memories and can even arrange cycle hire direct to The Old Rectory for you.

www.treasuretrails.co.uk These downloadable trails help you to explore a part of Cornwall in a new light. Children love solving the clues and adults can have serious fun taking part as well. Believe me, some of the clues take some solving! A selection of trails are also now available here at The Old Rectory

www.101-things-to-do-on-a-rainy-day-in-cornwall.co.uk has some ideas for our less sunny days.

www.easybedandbreakfasts.co.uk is a site on which we advertise and which might help you to find those extra couple of nights accommodation in high season to incorporate your travel plans. If you are travelling with a faithful friend, try the pet friendly page on the site.