October Half Term
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October Half Term is a great time to visit Cornwall. The Cornish climate remains much milder in the Autumn & Winter than the rest of the country and you will experience quieter beaches. Pack your wellies and warm clothes, bring your bikes and get ready to explore whatever the weather.
Merlin Farm Holiday Cottages are surrounded in countryside a short walk to Mawgan Porth beach, village amenities and pub. Miles of coastal, countryside & woodland walks from the doorstep and a great central location for visiting the rest of Cornwall.
Top Tips for a Fabulous October Half Term
Eden Project. Things are getting creepy (crawly) this Halloween at the Eden Project. Explore the freaky and fascinating world of minibeasts this October half-term. Plus ice skating rink and Nature Playground. Book online at www.edenproject.com
Visit Bodmin Jail this Halloween and October Half Term. Cornwall’s spookiest experience has new delights to thrill our visitors.The brand new World-Class Dark Walk Attraction will be open throughout the daytime and then as darkness falls things get more spooky with Ghost Walks, Scary Cinema, After Dark and Paranormal Tours. Book online at www.bodminjail.org
Join Rogue Otherworld at the sparkling dark heart of Tehidy Woods for a wild magic treat, with theatre, laughter, music, thrills, frights, delights and dancing. With all new dead good stories to tickle your ribs, thrill your spirits and chill your bones! Spirits of all ages are welcome; Dead of Night will delight families, fiends, old spirits and even ancient souls! https://rogueotherworld.co.uk/dead-of-night-24/
On Thursday 31st Oct visit The Screech Owl Sanctuary for a day of spooky fun with fancy dress competition, face painting, pumpkin carving & story telling. £10 per head, under 3's free. Meet the owls and other animals, enjoy twice daily flying displays, play area and tearoom. https://screechowlsanctuary.co.uk/
Trerice. For the whole week of half term, come dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume and explore Trerice. There will be dragon themed activities, including storytelling and 'Trerice dragon school', where you can learn how to train your dragon. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/trerice
Learn to surf in Mawgan Porth Bay with Kingsurf. These guys will get you standing up and catching a wave in no time! Merlin Farm guests recieve £5 off their first lesson. Lessons daily. After an invigorating surf return back to your cottage and warm up in front the woodburner.
Zombie Crawl. On Saturday 26th October, get ready for a spine-chilling adventure as Newquay transforms into a playground for the undead! The annual Spooky Newquay promises a day of frightful fun and monstrous mayhem for all the family to enjoy. https://lovenqy.co.uk/all-events/spooky-newquay-halloween
Cycle the picturesque Camel trail along the Estuary between Padstow and Wadebridge. Wander round the historic fishing harbour of Padstow, make sure you pop in to The Chough Bakery for one of their award winning pasties! If you don't want to bring your own bikes you can hire them on the trail.
October Half Term Availability & Rates
w/c 24 October Booked
WHERE TO GO PUMPKIN PICKING
Pre-book to avoid disappointment as these events book up fast!
Pumpkinfest at Strawberry Fields in Lifton is just off the A30 on the Devon Border and great if you want to visit on your way here or way home from your holiday.
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