Film on the Ferry with King Harry Ferry

  4th May

Experience Cornwall's most unique cinema on the iconic King Harry Ferry during the Roseland Festival. Watch Wes Anderson’s ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’ under the stars as the ferry floats on the Fal River. With refreshments available from Brew Cornwall this floating cinema creates an unforgettable Cornish evening. Last few tickets remaining!

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Lamorran Garden Visit and Talk

  4th May

Explore this Mediterranean paradise in Cornwall at Lamorran Gardens. This Roseland Festival special event offers a chance to wander through subtropical gardens with sea views and enjoy an exclusive expert talk. Learn about exotic plants and garden design before indulging in a complimentary cream tea overlooking St Anthony's Lighthouse. 

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Trebah Garden Yoga with Ro

  5th, 12th, 19th, 26th May

Find serenity among Trebah Garden's subtropical valley with morning yoga sessions led by expert instructor Ro. Practice among flowering rhododendrons and inspiring spaces in one of Cornwall's most beautiful gardens. Suitable for all abilities, finish your session with a visit to Trebah's Garden Kitchen for some breakfast.

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Oyster Monday with Beach House Falmouth

  Every Monday

Seafood lovers can enjoy half price oysters on Mondays at Beach House Falmouth. Perfectly positioned overlooking Swanpool Beach with stunning sea views, pair your Cornish oysters with locally crafted drinks like Loveday Gin, Knightor Winery’s sparkling Cornish Cuvée, or a selection of artisan beers and spirits. 

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Thursday Cocktail Club at The Alverton

  1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May

Relax into the weekend early at The Alverton's Cocktail Club in this stunning Grade II listed former convent in Truro. Sample expertly crafted seasonal cocktails featuring local spirits and botanical ingredients and enjoy two tipples for £12. 

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The Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys at Princess Pavilion 

  10th May

Experience an electrifying night of Queen classics with The Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys at the Princess Pavilion. This exceptional tribute act delivers pitch-perfect harmonies and authentic showmanship in this central Falmouth venue. Whether reliving memories or discovering these iconic songs live for the first time, this promises to be an unforgettable night out. With support from Foo Fighterz.

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Intelligent Activism and Surfing at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall

  15th May

  Photo credit: Chris Hines

Join Chris Hines, Co-Founder and former Director of Surfers Against Sewage, as he explores the origins and campaigning of the marine conservation charity from 1990 through to 2000 at Falmouth's National Maritime Museum. Intelligent Activism and Surfing as a Catalyst is part of National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s 2025 lecture series. This series supports ‘SURF! 100 years of Waveriding in Cornwall’, a major new exhibition celebrating a century of surfing in Cornwall.

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Fal River Truro High Tide Cruise

  27th May

Sail into the heart of Cornwall's capital city on a Fal River special high tide cruise. Relax and enjoy the scenery with expert commentary from the knowledgeable Skipper. The boat will cruise up the Carrick Roads all the way up the river to the city of Truro. 

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Kurt Jackson: Biodiversity at Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

  Until 7th July

Discover the powerful works of celebrated artist and environmentalist Kurt Jackson. This exhibition showcases how his art actively calls attention to the beauty, complexity, and increasing fragility of the natural world. Through paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works, Jackson shows what an ecologically rich world we still live in, but also how things are changing – themes which are explored in depth in the newly reimagined Nature Gallery.

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Up the Creek Cruise with Fal River

  29th May

Venture into hidden waterways on this enchanting cruise exploring the Fal River's secret creeks and tributaries. Navigate the secret heart of Cornwall's most enchanting waterways and enjoy an expedition into history, nature, and maritime wonder. With an onboard bar serving local drinks, this two-hour experience offers a relaxing way to take in this Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty from the water. 

Each ticket includes a pasty and a £5 donation to the Children’s Hospice South West

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In Situ at Tregony Contemporary

  Until 31st  May

Tregony Contemporary presents ‘In Situ’, a new exhibition of paintings by acclaimed artist Mark Dunford LG. This exhibition is Dunford’s second solo show with the gallery, offering a profound exploration of place, presence, and observation. Mark’s work has been exhibited widely across the UK, Europe, and the USA, with paintings held in collections worldwide.

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For more Cornwall adventures this May, visit the packed What’s On section of our website or pick up a FREE Fal River Area Guide for a handy reference on all the best things to do, places to stay, eat and drink in the region