What’s on in Cornwall This January

Heligan Night Garden

Discover the light show at Heligan.

So good you’ll want to take a second lap, this enchanting light display is one to book quickly before it comes to an end. Keep an eye out for magical forest creatures and more! The Heligan team suggest wearing sturdy footwear, donning appropriate attire for the Cornish weather, and bringing along a torch as this is an outdoor event. The light show will leave you truly mesmerised.

Find out more and book your tickets here.

📷: Lost Gardens of Heligan

Tunnel of Lights

Wander down a glistening tunnel of magic.

This multi-sensory tunnel is bursting with colour and magic and makes for a perfect day exploring with the family. With thousands of lights, frozen shipwrecks and icebergs, the discovery is endless. Adults tickets are £10, children’s tickets £8, and under 5s go free! You can purchase a time slot for this lovely winter adventure here.

📷: Shipwreck Treasure Museum

Ice skating adventures

Glide into January with the Eden Project’s glittering ice rink.

This annual tradition is one of our top things to do in January in Cornwall. Whether you’re a pro on the ice or a beginner, this is a fantastic activity to take the whole family along to. Just remember to wrap up warm in woolly hats, scarves and jumpers before pirouetting across the ice.

📷: Eden Project

Cocktail Club

Clock off on a Thursday and make your way to The Alverton bar for our weekly Cocktail Club.

It’s time to kick back and relax with a whole host of tantalising cocktail combos to liven up your Thursday night. We’re putting the sweet and sour into happy hour, with expertly shaken or stirred tipples just the way you like it. Let our talented bar team shake things up, with our menu served from 5pm until late.

The perfect way to welcome in the weekend early!

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Sing along with Simon and Garfunkel.

Now seen in fifty countries worldwide, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York, who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, The Sound Of Silence and many more. This is a show not to be missed!

📷: Hall for Cornwall

Gallery Exhibition

Discover artists such as Sammy Lee or get involved in Doodle Fest, where you can take part in three wintery doodle challenges.

There is plenty of incredible artwork to dive into this January with a cultured day out wandering the hallways of the Tate St Ives. You can help plan your visit by checking out their visual story, where you can view photographs and information about what to expect from a visit to the gallery.

📷: Tate St Ives

Cosy Cornish Retreat

Winter in Cornwall is a magical time of the year.

As the summer crowds disperse and the dusky evenings draw near, the county dusts off their raincoats, pulls on their wellington boots and swaps the shorts and flipflops for jeans and jumpers. Stay at The Alverton from just £139 and enjoy an overnight stay for two people, a hearty Cornish breakfast, as well as a delicious two-course dinner in our award-winning restaurant.

Sundowner Session: Our Atlantic Roots

Our sister hotel, The Greenbank, is renowned for their fantastic Friday cocktail evenings.

Make the most of the last Friday of every month by heading along to their Cocktail Club and enjoying acoustic tunes at their Sundowner Session. On 28th January, the Water’s Edge bar will be joined by talented duo, Our Atlantic Roots.

Whilst you’re enjoying the music, why not treat yourself to some delicious tipples? From local vodkas to hand-made infused gins, these cocktails will help you awaken your senses. Head along for cocktails every Friday from 5pm until late and enjoy the music from 7pm until 10pm. No need to book and all are welcome!