5 Easter Egg Hunts In Cornwall
If you book a holiday cottage in St Ives over the Easter period, then we invite you to take a look at what is going on near you while on your holidays to St Ives. If you have booked a dog-friendly holiday cottage then we have good news for you, the beaches are still all open for dogs with no restrictions and most of the Easter Egg hunts happily accept your dog’s participation too (on a lead of course!).
Our team at Orange Roofs are also really happy to help whether you’ve booked a holiday cottage with us this time or planning on doing so in the future. We can’t help but share our love for Cornwall, so give us a call on 01736 806100 and we will be happy to help.
For even more ideas of what to do this Easter in St Ives, have a browse of our Holiday Guide to St Ives.
Our Top 5 Easter Egg Hunts in Cornwall
Easter @ Eden, Springfest
Whatever the weather during Easter, head to The Eden Project for indoor adventures, outdoor adventures and jam packed family fun. Expect Easter at Eden to involve games and challenges, interactive quiz shows, a Rainforest chocolate trail, pop-up market, arts and craft, relaxed sessions and fun for the under-5’s.
The Eden Project invite you to celebrate the joys of spring with plenty of family-friendly games, crafts and activities. Suitable for children and adults of all ages.

Photo Credit: edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/easter-at-eden-springfest
National Trust – Godolphin House
Follow the trail through nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Explore the stunning grounds of Godolphin immersed in woodlands followed by refreshments at their cafe serving hot drinks, cakes and light lunches. An Easter entry ticket includes an Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and Rainforest Alliance Certified dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. No need to book, just turn up and have fun! Plenty of parking available and if you pack your walking boots, walk to the top of Godolphin Hill and see across to St Ives Bay to the north and Mount’s Bay across to St Michael’s Mount to the west. The views are simply breathtaking so hopefully the sun will be shining and the day crystal clear.
There are ten stations, including craft activities, skittles, mystery boxes, mud pie kitchen and even a barefoot trail!
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Paradise Park, Hayle
The Easter Golden Egg Challenge gauntlet is laid out at for adventurers young and old visiting Paradise Park in Hayle. Enjoy the colours, sights and sounds of the animal residents at this popular wildlife sanctuary near Hayle estuary and complete the Easter Egg quizzes to claim your a scrumptious chocolate reward. Entry to the wildlife park applies. Free parking on site for visitors and also, take full advantage of the Jungle Barn soft play area for young children who love ball pits and slides! We had a morning at Paradise Park so check out our blog to see what you can expect when you visit.
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Who can resist letting our children’s imaginations run wild around a great Cornish Castle while searching for Easter Eggs? The Easter Adventure Quest leads families around the grounds of the castle solving and following clues to a find a stash of goodies. It’s a great place to blow of steam in the grounds of the castle as well as learn of the castle’s significance through English history. Maintained and managed by English Heritage, it’s a wonderful place to take the family of all ages.
Trengwainton Gardens, Penzance
If you stay at one of Orange Roofs’ handpicked St Ives Cottages or at our dog-friendly rural retreat very nearby Old Boswednack you will not want to miss immersing yourselves in Trengwainton Gardens just outside Penzance in a village called Madron. Experience the garden transforming into a spring oasis of colour and fragrance whilst solving puzzles that lead to yummy chocolately rewards (free from chocolate treats also available) made from Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. There is a wonderful cafe onsite too serving up wholesome warm food as well as sandwiches, toasties and delicious cakes.
For more suggestions and recommendations on things to do, places to visit, where to eat and also advice on parking in St Ives or other areas around Cornwall, take a look at our Holiday Guides for top tips!
As well as looking for Easter Egg hunts near St Ives, browse our Holiday Guides which offer lots of ideas on where to eat and drink, parking and electric vehicle charge points, places to visit, beaches and lots more!