Easter holidays 2025 in St Ives and the surrounding area has so much to offer with so many entertaining activities and Easter egg hunts for the whole family. Find yourself spoilt for choice with numerous attractions hosting fun-filled days for all ages, making St Ives the perfect Easter break destination. Here are our suggestions of Easter activities to keep you all busy…
Take a look at the properties on our website for Easter availability.
Go and see a show
If you’re spending the holidays in St Ives, don’t miss the return of the much-loved local theatre, which is back open and welcoming audiences with a magical new production. This Easter, they’re bringing the classic Wizard of Oz to the stage, a heartwarming story full of music, adventure, and timeless charm.
Even more special, the entire cast is made up of talented local children, bringing the story to life with incredible energy and enthusiasm. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey through the Land of Oz in search of the great and powerful Wizard. It’s a wonderful way to support the local community and add a bit of theatre magic to your Easter break in St Ives!
Tate St Ives
If you have an appreciation for art and culture, we enthusiastically suggest a trip to St Ives Tate. Positioned in front of the magnificent Porthmeor beach, the Tate Gallery offers art enthusiasts a truly enriching day out. Explore the exhibition by visual artist Outi Pieski, delving into themes of identity, culture, and environment, on display from February 10th to May 6th. During Easter, our children always relish their time at the Tate, given the various activities they offer. It’s a visit well worth making, and don’t miss the excellent cafe at the top, providing breathtaking views across Porthmeor Beach.
Tate St Ives website
Eden Project at Easter time
The Eden Project is a big favourite with our children at any time of year, but especially at Easter. It’s a fun-packed day out with lots of indoor and outdoor games and activities for the whole family to try out. Plus pick up special Easter prizes and chocolate treats to enjoy during your visit! Timed entry slots are now available, pre-booking timed entry tickets remains essential still. It’s also dog friendly outside of the domes so no need to leave your four-legged friend behind.
5th – 21st April 2025
Eden website
Rogue Theatre’s Wild Spring Hare
Every year we take our children to the celebrate the arrival of spring in Cornwall! Join the brilliant Rogue Theatre this Easter & see the Wild Awake in Tehidy Woods.
Lose yourselves in the wild wood and find yourselves in even wilder tales, Wild Awake brings together our favorite elements of a spring adventure and invites you along a path of wild magick and awakening beauty, as the story world weaves around you and leads to the heart of the woods, where the stories come to life, and you can sit and unwind, as your imagination runs wild!
£10 per person
Dates start: Friday 11th – 21st April 2025
Rogue Theatre website
Easter Egg Hunt on Horseback
Take a stroll on a Standing Stone pony or bring your own, down to Wildflower Woods for lots of surprises. Find out if the Easter bunny has left any treats and search the woodland for sweet treats.
Our daughter aged 8 & friends just loved doing this last year, they played games and came away with lots of chocolate, really good fun & a lovely experience for all.
Standing Stone Stables is located around the back of Carbis Bay on Trencorm Lane, just a 5 minute drive from St Ives.
Location & directions.
Booking essential but no horse riding experience necessary.
£30pp
Contact Natalie on 07800740095
Easter at the Minack Theatre
The Mermaid of Zennor
Prepare a picnic and journey to the far west of Cornwall for a unique experience of theater under the stars. It’s an opportunity to enjoy captivating performances against what could be one of the most breathtaking backdrops on the planet.
Experience the enchantment of Easter at the Minack Theatre with the presentation of The Mermaid of Zennor.
Strange happenings are unfolding in the quiet village of Zennor. What starts as a routine school trip to the local church quickly spirals into a whirlwind of enchantment when a playful spirit enlists the students and their teacher in an unexpected adventure.
As they dive headfirst into the legend of Mathey Trewella and his fateful encounter with a mermaid, magic and mischief take center stage. Even the Vicar finds himself swept up in the unfolding tale, leading the audience on a journey beneath the Celtic waves and back into the misty Cornish air.
Brimming with energy, music, and laughter, this vibrant reimagining of a beloved Cornish myth is brought to life by two talented Cornish professionals alongside an enthusiastic young cast.
Make sure you take lots of blankets to keep you warm.
7th – 20th April 2025
Tickets from £10
The Minack
Paradise Park in the Easter holidays
This Easter at Paradise Park their is the Golden Egg Challenge. To celebrate all things golden you need to seek out the golden egg then claim your mini chocolate egg reward. If the kids need to burn off some energy off afterwards then visit the Jungle Barn, Paradise Park’s very own large indoor soft play area and cafe.
5th – 21st April 2025
Paradise Park website
Leach Pottery Clay Days
Seeking a unique experience for your children this year? Dive into the world of pottery at Leach Pottery this Easter. Watch as skilled potters demonstrate the art of throwing on a wheel, expertly guiding the children through each step. Afterwards, let the children unleash their creativity as they try their hand at the wheel themselves. Led by our workshop leader, this hands-on experience emphasizes the joy and process of pottery for beginners.
£10.00 per child
Leach Pottery website
Trengwainton Gardens, Penzance (National Trust)
At the start of your Easter adventures in nature trail, pick up your activity pack so you can find the trail you’re going to follow and there’ll be 10 nature-inspired activities for you to complete along the way. Will you be an eagle eye, shake like a squirrel or hide like a mouse? Maybe you’ll find springtime reflections in the pond, get a feel for the grass or feed your imagination?
As the trail winds its way up through the garden, collect all sorts of fun facts about them to fill your hive and win a Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg. £3.50 per child.
National Trust website
Sat 6th April – 21st April 2025 (closed Fridays and Saturdays, except Good Friday 18th) from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm.)
Coco Kitchen, St Ives
If you love chocolate and getting creative then Coco Kitchen’s Easter theme workshops throughout the Easter holidays are perfect for you. Anyone can come along, these workshops are suitable for all ages. It’s something you can do with young children, teenagers, parents and even grandparents.
Firstly choose your favourite type of chocolate (dark, milk or white) and then decorate it with piped icing and sweets. You also learn where chocolate comes from, the process of making it into the chocolate we know and how the different types of chocolate are made. This workshop is a must-do activity when you visit St Ives.
Coco Kitchen website
Easter Holiday Cottages In St Ives
Are you planning a stay in St Ives this Easter? If so, you’re in for a real treat! With lots of things to do in Cornwall at Easter it’s the perfect time of year to plan your visit. Staying in one of Easter cottages in St Ives is an excellent way to enjoy the Easter break with family and friends, as they provide ample space and privacy for everyone. Plus, with many of our cottages located just a stone’s throw from St Ives’ beautiful beaches, you’ll be perfectly placed to explore all that the town has to offer.
Check out our lovely family friendly accommodation in St Ives and Carbis Bay at So St Ives
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