What’s on in Cornwall this January 2020

Truro Choral Society New Year's Day Concert

Where: 15 minute walk from The Alverton

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Truro Choral Society with the New Year’s Day concert in Truro Cathedral – the perfect way to start the new decade.

📷: Truro Choral Society

Storytelling for Christmas

Where: 1 hour drive from The Alverton

Cram in some last minute festive fun in January with “Storytelling for Christmas” at The Minack Theatre. The unique venue features the gorgeous backdrop of the Cornish ocean and Porthcurno Beach.

Titanic Stories

Where: 30 minute drive from The Alverton

Discover rare and never-seen-before objects from the Titanic in the National Maritime Museum’s current exhibition. Wander through the museum perched on Falmouth’s harbour and peruse personal photographs, letters, newspaper cuttings and other compelling items from the Titanic disaster. This will be your last chance to see it all, before they launch their next exhibition in March.

📷: The National Maritime Museum

Run Crew Sessions

Where: around Truro

If you’re planning on being more active for January, why not join the Run Crew? With groups in Falmouth and Truro, make new friends and become part of a group that loves jogging and encourages members of all abilities.

Ice-skating at the Eden Project

Where: 40 minute drive from The Alverton

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or giving a new sport a go this January, take to the ice at the Eden Project’s rink. Ice-skating at Eden is open until 23rd February, so plenty of time to strap your skates on at Cornwall’s only indoor rink!

📷: The Eden Project

Fizz and Chip Fridays

Where: in our hotel

Put the sparkle into Friday afternoons in January, as our fizz and chip Friday offer continues in 2020. Book a table for fish and chip lunch and enjoy a cold glass of fizz for just £9.95 per person.

Apple Tree Pruning Workshops

Where: 1 hour 15 minute drive from The Alverton

Part theory, part practical, embrace your inner gardener with apple tree pruning workshops at National Trust Cotehele. Taking part in the orchard, tools are provided and run by the Cotehele gardeners, so wrap up warm for this winter workshop.

North Cornwall Point to Point

Where: 30 minute drive from The Alverton

Gallop into the new year and trot on down to the North Cornwall Point To Point horse racing event on 12th January, hosted at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge. Trade stands and light refreshments will be available, and this equestrian event is open to everyone.

📷: Devon and Cornwall Point to Point

Historical Garden Tours

Where: 30 minute drive from The Alverton

Take a tour of The Lost Gardens of Heligan with experienced guide David Hogg. A relaxed and informal experience, learn all about the fascinating history behind Europe’s largest garden restoration project.

📷: The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Prickles and Paws Wildlife Watch with Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Where: 15 minute drive from The Alverton

One for the children this January, take your little ones along to this educational nature trail and wildlife watch with Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Follow the brilliant hedgehog rescue team on the prickles and paws wildlife watch, and learn all about these adorable prickly creatures.

Helston Theatre Company presents "Aladdin"

Where: 45 minute drive from The Alverton

Be transported to a whole new world with Helston Theatre Company’s magical rendition of “Aladdin”. Expect a brilliant family-friendly production complete with dazzling costumes, exceptional sets and impressive special effects as the Cornish theatre company tells the tale of Aladdin, the genie and the Princess.

📷: Oddsocks Theatre