This huge celebration is known as the national day of Cornwall, and is named after the Patron Saint of Tin Miners, St Piran. Locations all across the county commemorate this event with festivals featuring local businesses where you can enjoy delicious food, find unique items to purchase, and can embrace all things Cornwall. While the official day is 5th March every year, many activities usually happen on the nearest weekend to this.
Below is some information on the various locations and events happening to celebrate St Piran’s Day near Atlantic Coast Holiday Park!
Redruth always hold a fantastic celebration for St. Piran’s Day each year! The streets of Redruth will come alive with live performances from local musicians and artists, food vans and stalls selling a wide array of products made by Cornish businesses! Later that same day, there will be a procession throughout the town.
Helston plays host to a family-friendly lantern procession to celebrate St. Piran’s Day. The lanterns are made by local artists and children from the surrounding areas. You are more than welcome to bring along your own lantern provided that it is disposed of correctly after the procession.
Held on the official day of St Piran, Truro’s annual Parade is set to start on Lemon Quay and finish at High Cross. Be sure to take in the window displays of the local businesses as there is always a competition that will be judged by Deputy Mayor of Truro, Loic Rich, alongside Truro’s Town Crier, Lionel Knight.
Bude will be celebrating the patron saint of Cornwall by holding their annual St. Piran’s Day Walk! Led by the Piper, this circular group walk commences from Bude S.L.S.C (Surf Life Saving Club) and heads towards the beautiful Summerleaze beach! Once you have walked back towards the surf club
Atlantic Coast Holiday Park is the perfect base for exploring Cornwall. Situated just a short drive from Hayle, our dog-friendly holiday park offers luxurious place to relax and unwind in a stunning coastal location.
We have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from, whether you’re visiting as a couple or family. Stay in a luxury lodge (with hot tub), holiday home, quirky glamping pod or bring your own touring caravan. Guests can enjoy a host of facilities during a stay; including a BBQ area, shop, surfer’s shower, bakery, cinema and children’s playground.
To secure your holiday accommodation, please book your stay online or give our friendly reception team a call at 01736 752071. We look forward to welcoming you to Cornwall soon!
If you’re staying at Atlantic Coast Holiday Park on the 7th of March and fancy immersing yourself in Cornish culture, we recommend that you visit one of the St. Piran’s events taking place across the county to celebrate St. Piran – the patron saint of Cornwall.
Cooking Demonstrations The live cooking demonstrations are one of the main highlights of the festival. All cooking demonstrations are carried out by renowned chefs – who, throughout the demonstrations, will share their top tips and insider knowledge on how to cook a delicious dish! From masterclasses on seafood cookery to artisan bread-making workshops, there’s no […]
Travel to St Ives to see the arrival of Santa – The Cornish way! Gather on the West Pier and keep your eyes peeled for Santa arriving on a very special mode of transport, the RNLI Lifeboat. Before Santa arrives, you will be treated to festive tunes from a local choir to get you in […]
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