ARE YOU ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEST CORNWALL EVENTS IN FEBRUARY 2023? GREAT! YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE. BELOW WE GIVE YOU OUR RECOMMENDED FEBRUARY 2023 EVENTS IN CORNWALL. ENJOY EACH AND EVERY ONE…
We’re well into 2023 now and it’s time to start putting the winter blues behind us and getting out there again after a hectic festive period. But are there actually any decent February 2023 things to do in Cornwall? There sure are! Okay, it’s still far too cold out there but let the following events and happenings in the Duchy warm your hearts and your cockles too. Murder mysteries, wedding fairs, gigs, shows, a film about zombies in Cornwall, traditional ‘hurling of the ball’ events and, of course, Valentine’s Day. And that’s just a taster. There’s loads going on if you’re looking for February 2023 events in Cornwall. Read all about these fresh, fun and funky happenings for yourself below. Remember to click that bright yellow ‘Read More’ button below each listing, though, so you can access the event’s full details. Here we go, then: February 2023’s recommendations from the experts here at Proper Cornwall…
Date: Every day the museum is open until Monday 13 February 2023 (with a special on Friday 24 February)
Type: A spooky, challenging and fun murder mystery trail around Cornwall’s most famous museum
Suitable for: Sherlocks and mystery buffs of all ages. Click on the ‘Read More’ button below for the full lowdown…
Location: Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro
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Date: Wednesday 1-Sunday 12 February 2023
Type: New installation exhibition by Cornwall-based artist Janet Holland at Grays Wharf, one of Penryn’s hottest galleries
Suitable for: Art aficionados who likes their installations powerful. This free show has been created by Redruth‘s Shallal Studios in partnership with Grays Wharf
Location: Grays Wharf gallery, Commercial Road, Penryn, near Falmouth
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Date: Thursday 2 February 2023
Type: Immersive dining and murder mystery experience set in the 1930s, so period costume encouraged!
Suitable for: Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Oh, and any other detective who’s hungry for a good hotel-based mystery…
Location: The Greenbank Hotel, Stratton Place, Harbourside, Falmouth
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Date: Saturday 4 February 2023 (6.30pm-late)
Type: LGBTQ+ Pride launch 2023 in the form of a three-course gala dinner, entertainment, ‘money can’t buy’ auction and DJ
Suitable for: Anyone. That’s the point of Cornwall Pride 2023, in fact. It’s for everyone (also keep an eye out for the Pride bus tours across Cornish towns on 18 and 25 February!)
Location: Royal Cornwall Museum, 25 River Street, Truro
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Date: Sunday 5 February 2023 (10am-2pm)
Type: Monthly market with local goods galore
Suitable for: Shoppers who want to pick up a bargain, including fresh fruit ‘n’ veg, fudge and local artworks
Location: Callington Town Hall, New Road, Callington, near Liskeard
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Date: Sunday 5 February 2023 (11am-3pm)
Type: Day of folktales. Cornish storytellers speak of myths and legends during this ‘droll day’ (‘droll’ meaning story in old Cornish tradition)
Suitable for: All ages. Just go to the famous china clay attraction ready to learn about fascinating old Cornish folktales
Location: Wheal Martyn, just off the B3274, Carthew, near St Austell
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Date: Monday 6 February 2023 (ball is thrown at 10.30am from St Ia’s Parish Church Wall near Porthmeor Beach)
Type: Ancient rugby-like Cornish game in St Ives for children and teenagers on the beach below St Ia’s Parish Church Wall
Suitable for: Kids and teenagers only to play the game but adults are encouraged to watch this tradition that dates back at least 1,000 years. There are also events in the nearby St Ives Guildhall from 11am to midday, plus a special St Ives RFC v Cornwall Fire and Rescue St Ives rugby match in Alexandra Road from 7pm. Click the yellow button below for the full rundown…
Location: St Ia’s Parish Church Wall, 15 St Andrew’s St, St Ives
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Date: Saturday 11 February 2023 (10am-12midday)
Type: Wreath making workshop with Lisa Grigsby at The Poly arts and community hub in Falmouth
Suitable for: Beginners when it comes to using dried flowers. Kids over 10 years old can also join in along with an adult
Location: The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth
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Date: Saturday 11 February 2023 (from 7.30pm)
Type: Up-and-coming folk music talent Will Page plays his fiddle and guitar inside an idyllic Cornish church
Suitable for: Anyone who loves intimate, soul-searching, heartfelt folk music gigs
Location: The Collegiate Church of St Endellion, St Endellion, Port Isaac
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Date: Monday 13-Monday 20 February 2023
Type: Cornish puppet show for kids aged five years old or above and their families at the Duchy’s iconic open-air cliffside theatre
Suitable for: Anyone who wants to meet Morwenna the mermaid, Ruan the reformed seagull and salty sailor Captain Pemburthy
Location: Minack Theatre, off The Valley, Porthcurno
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Date: Tuesday 14 February 2023
Type: Day for lovers
Suitable for: All of us, really, who may want to treat a sweetheart or woo that special someone. Want a good idea on where to take your love for a romantic evening? Try Daaku Indian Restaurant in Falmouth. Click on the ‘Read More’ below for full details!
Location: Cornwall… we love her so!
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Date: Saturday 18 February 2023 (10.30am meet in the beach’s café car park)
Type: Beach clean with the Looe Marine Conservation Group at Seaton Beach all in the name of love (it is Valentine’s week!)
Suitable for: Adults and under-18s as long as they are accompanied by an adult. It’s free to join and all kit is provided by the group
Location: Seaton Beach, off Brenton Road at Seaton, between Looe and Downderry Beach
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Date: Saturday 18 February 2023 (8pm start)
Type: Cornish zombie apocalypse film showing at The Poly arts and community hub in Falmouth
Suitable for: Adults and youngsters over 12 years old who want to find out what would happen if zombies took over Cornwall!
Location: The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth
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Date: Monday 20 February 2023
Type: The day before Shrove Tuesday. This has been celebrated in Cornwall for centuries and used to include locals creating ‘Jack o’ Lent’ straw figures before burning them in villages like Polperro
Suitable for: Pea soup lovers, basically. The dish is eaten as in days of old, it meant that peas were used up ahead of Lent. Some Cornish youngsters may also cherry knock on doors in an activity once called ‘nicky nicky nine doors’, hence the name Nickanan Night…
Location: Throughout Cornwall, although the night is nowhere near as popular as cooking up some pancakes the following day!
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Date: Tuesday 21 February 2023 (there’s a second game on Saturday 4 March too)
Type: Traditional sporting and community festival that’s like a crazy game of rugby with a silver ball
Suitable for: The game: burly, tough players. Watching: the rest of us. Click the ‘Read More’ button for all the details…
Location: The action begins at 4.30pm in Market Place, St Columb Major, near Newquay
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Date: Wednesday 22 February 2023
Time: Starts at 7.30pm
Type: Free charity choir and singing concert in aid of Penryn’s BF Adventure inside a beautiful Helston church
Suitable for: Choral music enthusiasts, particularly fans of the Four Lanes Male Choir and the Pentyr Singers
Location: Helston Central Methodist Church, Coinagehall Street, Helston
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Date: Thursday 23 & Friday 24 February 2023
Type: New conference exploring the impact of immersive technology on our lives, livelihoods and experiences
Suitable for: Anyone with an interest in technological innovation and the ‘metaverse’ in general. Expect talks, workshops and more
Location: Penryn Campus, Falmouth University, Trevelier Road, Penryn, near Falmouth
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Date: Sunday 26 February 2023 (from 10am)
Type: All-inclusive free entry wedding fair with local suppliers, entertainers and a DJ, all supported by Cornwall Pride 2023
Suitable for: Happy couples who want to wed, whatever your age, gender or sexuality may be
Location: Heartlands, Dudnance Lane, Pool, near Redruth
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Date: Monday 27 February-Sunday 5 March 2023
Type: Week-long celebration of the mighty Cornish pasty!
Suitable for: Pasty lovers! Actually, the Cornish Pasty Association is using the week to raise funds for Devon and Cornwall Food Action. It’s calling on all pasty makers and sellers to support its charitable initiative. Click ‘Read More’ below to learn about this campaign…
Location: All over Cornwall, the home of the revered Cornish pasty
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