The Bodmin and Wenford Railway

The Bodmin and Wenford Railway is 13 miles of nostalgia, and this steam train is the venue for regular themed North Cornwall events throughout the year.

Hop aboard the railway for a murder mystery evening, steam beer and jazz evenings and Santa by Steam events during the festive period!

The steam trains run between Bodmin Parkway station and Boscarne Junction, and passenger services operate between February and December.

Run to the Sun, Newquay

The Run to the Sun Festival in Newquay is a vibrant festival with an emphasis on custom cars, Volkwagons and dance.

This North Cornwall event takes place every May for 3 days of fun and live music, drawing crowds from the surf scene from all over England. The festival includes 5 tents which host all night DJs, comedy acts and dance shows over the 3 evenings, and there’s usually a rave too! The highlight for many is the cruise, in which hundreds of Volkswagons travel from Reading to Cornwall!

Daphne du Maurier Festival

The annual Daphne du Maurier festival takes place in Newquay, and is a great way to celebrate the lady and the novels. Cornwall inspired many of du Maurier’s famous works, and her characters and plots have become linked with some of the area’s towns.

The Jamaica Inn still attracts visitors in their droves, eager to see the spooky inn that inspired such a bleak tale! Whether your favourite is Rebecca or The Jamaica Inn – there will be an event to mark it during the Daphne du Maurier festival.

Obby Oss Day, Padstow

The first of May (Unless is falls on a Sunday) is a date close to any Padstow resident’s heart – it’s Obby Oss day! The original meaning behind this North Cornwall event has long been lost, but it’s still celebrated with its original vigour. Residents of Padstow traditionally wear white clothing, and choose red or blue to add to it (depending on which of the two Oss their family follows).

Whichever Oss they choose, the residents gather to perform a dance through the town, performed to a special Obby Oss song. Followers crowd through the streets after the dance and celebrate until the red and blue Oss’ are released, when they join the fun until 10pm.

The Royal Cornwall Show

The Royal Cornwall Show is THE Cornwall event to be seen at, and it takes place in June each year. Held in Wadebridge over 3 days, the show includes trade stalls, shows and entertainment for the whole family. What better way to get to know Cornwall?! This is one of the most popular events in North Cornwall, and thousands flock to enjoy the entertainment every year.

The Royal Cornwall Show is fast becoming one of the leading agricultural shows in the country, and displays include RAF demonstrations, cattle, Devils Horsemen, equine and rare breeds sections and much more. You may even spot the odd royal wandering around too!