Cornwall is beautiful all year round, but it is in the spring that nature seems to come alive as it paints the coastal county in joyful palettes. It’s the perfect time to get closer to nature with our top 5 things to see and do this spring.
Visit the Caerhays Estate
It doesn’t feel like spring until we have visited the Caerhays Estate near St Austell, which only opens for a few months each year. Bursting with rhododendrons, camellias and wisteria, the sweet scent of blossom transports you to the secret garden you dreamed of as a child.
Its stunning national collection of magnolias is on full display in the spring. With its unique microclimate, the garden has a variety of colours and shapes that make it a source of endless discovery.
Spend the day at Tehidy Country Park
It’s free to spend the day at Tehidy Country Park, where families can make the most of nature by exploring the woods and parkland that become particularly beautiful in the spring.
Delight in the vibrant carpet of glorious bluebells. Enjoy soaking up the aroma from the wild garlic and make a game of finding the many varieties of rhododendrons. Keep an eye out for wildlife from swans and squirrels to geese and otters.
Find sanctuary at Menacuddle Well
There is a hidden sanctuary near the heart of Cornwall’s china clay industry. Menacuddle Well is free to visit and offers a spectacular spring display from the rhododendron bushes in full bloom.
There is limited parking but if you can get a space, you will be treated to a peaceful and restful afternoon. You can enjoy a quiet picnic on the lawn or the benches which are situated by a picturesque stream and waterfall. There is also a holy well which is said to grant wishes.
Pick up fresh produce at Trevaskis Farm
Make the most of Cornwall’s fresh spring produce with a trip to the farm shop at Trevaskis Farm in Hayle. With locally produced fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, fish and more, they have everything you need for your seasonal weekly food shop.
Set in the beautiful Cornish countryside and with animals to say hello to, the farm makes for a lovely spring day out. You can also enjoy the most delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, all of which are made with the local produce that the farm shop sells.
Walk along the harbour at Mevagissey
Take a stroll through Mevagissey’s iconic working harbour. In the spring, this traditional Cornish fishing village is not as busy as it is with the rush of visitors in the summer. On a warm spring day, there’s nothing more beautiful than walking through the romantic narrow streets and reaching the glittering turquoise water.
Enjoy taking a moment to sit on one of the benches that lines the harbour and watch the boats come and go. You will soon notice how the landscape changes with the natural light and those who are inclined to sketch or paint may find inspiration in this postcard harbour view.