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Read now: Blackbird Pie February / March

The Blackbird is back with all of the activity ideas you need for fantastic family days this half term.Read about what you can get up to in the digital magazine below:
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Half term fun: What’s on across Cornwall

Get ready for an animation explosion this February half-term with Animate Helston! FREE Pop-Up cinemas, storyboarding, shadow puppets workshops, make Morph-inspired models; must book https://museumofcornishlife.co.uk/whats-on Have a half-term hoot with Kids in Museums and Walker Books...
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Pick of the Shows: What’s on this half term

Theatres across the county are brimming with fantastic shows this half term. Read of a few below and check the digital magazine for the full list: Hall for Cornwall, Truro.  9 Mar: Sing-a-long-a Matilda The Musical...
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Hands-on History: Half term happenings

We love hands-on history, and Cornwall Heritage Trust’s FREE Heritage Explorer Day at Treffry Viaduct, near St Austell sounds like a winner. 12 Feb, 11am to 3pm: Explore Cornwall’s incredible industrial past with the team from...
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Science and Tech: What’s on this half term

There are lots of exciting events being hosted across Cornwall this half term. The highlights below include all things Science and Tech:National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth, 10 to 18 Feb half term Science of the Sea...
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Festive family theatre across the Duchy

There's nothing quite like a bit of theatre to get you and your loved ones into the Christmas spirit. See below for a programme of events in Cornwall: From 4 to 31 Dec: Peter Pan at...
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Get into the Christmas spirit: Winter Wonderlands 2023

As the holidays begin, see where you can enjoy the festive magic with your loved ones: Heligan's Night Garden Under 5s go free, (Local’s Pass - pay once get in free for a year.) 17 Nov...
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Spot Santa across Cornwall this Christmas

There are lots of opportunities to spot Santa across Cornwall this Christmas. See some of the locations below: Bodmin Railway High Tea with Santa and a Winter Steam Up! There will be carols, seasonal food, wreath-making...
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A winter what’s on for families in Cornwall

Christmas is fast approaching and the Blackbird has been scouring Cornwall for all there is to do this festive season.Read the winter magazine below:
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Check out these spooky half term happenings!

The half-term is underway and the countdown to Halloween is on. Get into the spooky spirit and try one of the activities below: Halloween Quest at Pendennis CastleGrab your broomstick and get ready for a bewitchingly...
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Kids go free: Discover wonderful wildlife at Newquay Zoo

There's still time to go on a wildlife adventure this Summer at Newquay Zoo. For every adult ticket purchased two children can visit for free until September 3rd, so don't miss your opportunity to enjoy this...