What's On in Cornwall this March

Cornwall’s not all about the great outdoors. Sure, early spring’s longer days, crowd-free beaches and dramatic skies make it one of our favourite months for walking and wave chasing. But what we love most in March is Cornwall’s vibrant community culture: creative spaces, live music, winter feasts and festivals that make the county thrum with life and ensure there’s never such a thing as a dull March day. 

Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Cornwall this March — the must-dos, insider style.

Must-Do Events

Celebrate St Piran’s Day

When? Thursday 5 March
Where? Perranporth

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Perranporth is the epicentre of St Piran’s Day celebrations, when hundreds march across the windswept dunes dressed in white, black and gold, to celebrate Cornwall’s patron saint and watch an outdoor enactment of St Piran’s legendary arrival.

It’s ceremonial, theatrical, and a true Cornish cultural highlight. Wrap up warm, with a Cornish flag in hand, then slip away at sunset to Alcatraz Bar and Café for a G&T and views of the Atlantic.

Music & Dance

Join Jupiter’s Yard Spring Takeover with Jamz Supernova

When? Saturday 14 March
Where? Porthtowan

Jupiter's Yard and Jam Supernova

Shake off the winter frost and celebrate the birth of spring at this special night of global beats at Porthtowan’s Eco Park. Leading the charge is the legendary Jamz Supernova, bringing her world-class curation of Afro-percussion, Latin bass, and Caribbean fire to the coast. Bring your dancing shoes for this vibrant night of music.

Dance the Ceilidh at Project 83

When? Tuesday 10 March
Where? Newquay

Wondered what the locals do on those cold, wet wintery evenings? In Newquay they gather for ceilidhs, live music, film nights and street food pop ups, in the vibrant hub of Project 83 in the heart of town. 

Check the calendar for March events and grab your dancing shoes or a seat by the fire.

Art & Culture

Feast on Foxgloves at Kurt Jackson’s New Exhibition

When? From Saturday 21 March
Where? St Just

Kurt Jackson Foundation Gallery
Image courtesy of the Jackson Foundation

Take a trip to the Jackson Foundation Gallery in St Just to see the latest show by one of Cornwall’s greatest living painters. This exhibition features Kurt Jackson’s beguiling approach to the vibrant flowers that flood the Cornish headrows with colour in the spring.

Get Creative or Meet the Artists

When? Throughout March
Where? Newquay

March is made for creativity. And there are plenty of workshops county-wide from mixed media, colour and acrylic workshops at The Poly in Falmouth, to Botanical Painting at Trebah Garden.

For fresh inspiration, head to the brand-new art hub at The Levels in Newquay, where you can meet artists at work in their studios, join in community events and buy – or make – something to take home.

Food & Drink

Feast Night at The Tartan Fox

When? Friday 6 March
Where? Summercourt

Tartan Fox Fireside Feast
Photo courtesy of the Tartan Fox

Winter in Cornwall deserves a belly-warming culinary highlight – and the Tartan Fox delivers just that. Its seasonal feast nights celebrate the very best local produce in a relaxed, communal setting. Expect a menu of Cornish flavours – from wild greens to freshly caught fish – served in a garden tipi with live musical accompaniment.

Fine Dining at the Michelin Starred Ugly Butterfly

Another of of Adam Handling’s stable, his nearby Ugly Butterly at the Headland Hotel has just been awarded a Michelin star – making it a go-to if you’re looking for an all-out foodie treat. 

Get Outside

Stargazing on the Spring Equinox

When? Friday 20 March
Where? Helford

Budock Vean Stargazing

Step out and explore the magic of the universe when Cornwall’s skies put on a show for the spring equinox. From Bedruthan Steps to Bodmin Moor, Cornwall boasts lots of stargazing locations with little light pollution to dim the awe-inspiring night skies.

But this March you can delve deeper into the cosmos, with a three-night Spa, Stay and Gaze Weekend. Expert astronomer Chris Cooke guides you through three nights of celestial magic at Budock Vean Hotel on the Helford – balanced perfectly with cream teas, garden walks and spa sessions.

Relax & Recharge

Warm up at Kiln Sauna

When? Throughout March
Where? Falmouth, Flushing & Helford

March sea winds still bite, and lucky for us there are plenty of mobile saunas to warm up and feel the glow after saltwater adventures. With three sublime south coast locations – the Helford, Flushing and Gyllygnvase Beach, Kiln wood-fired sauna offers a cosy sanctuary where the community can come together and experience the warmth of wellbeing. It’s restorative, sensory, and uniquely Cornish.

Attractions & Activities

Roller Skate in a Neon Jungle

When? Weekends in March
Where? Heligan, St Austell

Heligan

Roll into March in a neon jungle. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are always worth a visit as they burst into bloom in spring, but this year there’s extra magic in the jungle. Lace up your roller skates and take a twirl through glowing foliage, accompanied by a soundtrack of retro hits and future classics. Fun for all ages and all weathers, we’re willing to bet it wasn’t on your to-do list yet this month.

Seasonal Stay

Your Own Space by the Sea

Where? SeaSpace, Newquay

Seaspace Exterior Aerial View

March is a perfect time for longer, slower stays and great deals on accommodation in Cornwall. SeaSpace nails it: designer apartments with floor-to-ceiling sea views, hotel-style comforts, fitness and wellness classes, and easy access to surf and coastal walks.

Watch storms roll across the Atlantic from your window, take a dip in the Miami-style pool, then head out for a wild coastal walk. Indulgent, restorative, and unmistakably Cornish.

Destination Spotlight

St Ives

Arty, foodie, beachy – and blissfully free of summer’s crowds. March is our favourite month to visit one of Cornwall’s – no, one of the UK’s – top seaside destinations. From gallery hopping and harbour-side shopping to wild coastal walks and Michelin-star dining, it’s the perfect time to see why St Ives is one of Cornwall’s coolest towns. Pack your wetsuit and walking boots, and dive into our Local’s Guide to St Ives.

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