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FREE Marvellous Maker Mondays – Liskeard Library
Its time for summer and that means the launch of the Summer reading challenge. This years theme is ‘Marvellous Makers’ To celebrate this year we are hosting Marvellous Maker Mondays at Liskeard Library. As part of Marvellous Maker Mondays, there will be free self guided making activities available at the Library and we also encourage […]
Summer Pony Trekking Activities – Great Trethew
Great Trethew has many different things going on during the summer holidays including Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Time2Move Tuesday - Pony Club Thursday - Own a Pony Day Saturday - Sunday - Lessons - Woodland - Hacks - Pony Club - Groom/Ride For more information please contact Great Trethew 07714 099127 or 07595 […]
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Junior Lego Robotics – Liskeard Library
Step into a world of LEGO magic in our Lego Robotics Taster workshop at Liskeard Library. With help from our facilitator, your child will be challenged to build and program an interactive, robotic creation of their choice! Using a range of motors, sensors and (most importantly) creativity, your kids will have the chance to raise […]
Meet the Machines with the Ranger Team at Lanhydrock
Meet the Machines with the Ranger Team at Lanhydrock
Come along to the parkland to meet Lanhydrock's Ranger Team and some of the machines they use to take care of Lanhydrock's more 900 acres of countryside. The rangers will be in the parkland to meet you with equipment including tractors and mowers. Explore the machines, chat to the rangers, and find out what it […]
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Page to Picture Drawing Workshop – Liskeard Library
Page to Picture Drawing Workshop – Liskeard Library
Join Mia for a ‘Page to Picture' Drawing Session. A relaxed drawing experience where we take inspiration from quotes and themes from a variety of books, and turn these ideas and concepts into drawings. Mia offers 1-2-1 guidance and support throughout the session, and all styles and abilities are welcome. Recommended age 7+ Thursday 1st […]
Open Farm at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall
Open Farm at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall
The Open Farm is back at Alpaca Trekking Cornwall this summer. The Farm will be open every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday throughout August only. 10am - 3pm. £5 per person. Under 2's FREE. No booking required. For more information please visit the Alpaca Trekking Cornwall website or on the Alpaca Trekking with Moor View Alpacas […]
Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum
Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum
There's lots going on for all the family at Liskeard & District Museum this summer! Children's book corner Celebrating the writing legacy of John Allen and Emily Hobhouse Storytime, Talks and Workshops Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm. FREE entry July 27th-August 31st Special Events: Friday 2nd August,11am - […]
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Marvellous Histories – FREE Storytime
Marvellous Histories – FREE Storytime
Join Nina for Storytime at the Museum as part of their Marvellous Histories summer event. Friday 2nd August, 11am. No need to book, free (donations welcome)
Nature Detectives – Butterfly Spotting – Cotehele
Nature Detectives – Butterfly Spotting – Cotehele
As part of Summer of Play Nature Detectives at Cotehele Mill, come and chat to our Ranger's about the amazing butterflies that live this in this habitat. Saturday 20th July, Friday 2nd, Thursday 15th and Wednesday 28th August, 1pm - 3pm. Meet at Cotehele Meadow. For more information please visit the National Trust website.
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Dino Day at Trago
Dino Day at Trago
Liskeard… Are you ready for a RAWRsome day at Trago?!?!Stomp your way to Trago on SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST for our ext-RAWR-dinary DINO DAY! Dinomania will be here with 3 x fantastic shows and a variety of wondering dinosaurs!! We also have Dino Storytime, Dino Crafts and MORE! We dino about you... but we're SUPER EXCITED!!! […]
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Aim High Holiday Club (Ages 5 – 7) – Lighthouse Community Centre
Aim High Holiday Club (Ages 5 – 7) – Lighthouse Community Centre
Aim High Holiday Club - Lighthouse Community Centre The Lighthouse Community Centre are providing fun holiday activities for children aged 5-7 years during the Summer school holidays. The session times run from 10am until 2pm and include a healthy lunch, snacks, and drinks. Free School Meal options. These are mixed-ability sessions focusing on fun, enjoyment, […]
Really Wild Day Out at Cotehele
Really Wild Day Out at Cotehele
Cotehele have teamed up with their friends at the University of Plymouth to bring together a fun-filled day, jam-packed with really wild activities. Tuesday 6th August, 10am-4pm. Learn all about the amazing wildlife on our estate. There will be activity stations where you can discover: Pond dipping Owl pellet dissecting and bird-ringing Bug hunting and […]
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Aim High Holiday Club (Ages 8 – 11) – Lighthouse Community Centre
Aim High Holiday Club (Ages 8 – 11) – Lighthouse Community Centre
Aim High Holiday Club – Lighthouse Community Centre The Lighthouse Community Centre are providing fun holiday activities for children aged 5-7 years during the Summer school holidays. The session times run from 10am until 2pm and include a healthy lunch, snacks, and drinks. Free School Meal options. These are mixed-ability sessions focusing on fun, enjoyment, […]
Blaze Holiday Club – St Martins Church
Blaze Holiday Club – St Martins Church
Blaze Holiday Club - St Martins Church - Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th August from 10am - 3pm. Open to all Primary years and includes a free lunch! Use the QR code on the poster or visit St Martins Church website
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The Secret Garden – The Plandits
The Secret Garden – The Plandits
Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden. A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The Plandits. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show […]
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FREE Awesome Objects Workshop – Summer at the Museum
Awesome Objects is a FREE curatorial workshop which is part of 'Marvellous Histories' - Summer at the Museum. Why do we care for things? What makes us keep them and treasure them? What stories and memories do they hold? A multidisciplinary workshop lead by our Museum Manager. Kindly bring an object that has special meaning […]
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Wonderful World – Squashbox – Sterts
Wonderful World – Squashbox – Sterts
Can you fit the entire world into a one-hour show? Well, if anybody can, Squashbox Theatre can! Join intrepid explorer Craig on a breathless race across the world, as he attempts to decipher an ancient mystery – a mystery that could hold the key to our planet’s survival! In Wonderful World we will traverse the […]
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CANCELLED – Cornish Myths and Legends Creative Writing Workshop
Unfortunately, due to staff sickness these workshops have had to be cancelled. Cornish Myths and Legends is a free Creative Writing Workshop that is being held at Liskeard and District Museum as part of the - Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum Events. An exploration of existing Cornish myths and legends that will be […]
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Nature Detectives – Butterfly Spotting – Cotehele
Nature Detectives – Butterfly Spotting – Cotehele
As part of Summer of Play Nature Detectives at Cotehele Mill, come and chat to our Ranger's about the amazing butterflies that live this in this habitat. Saturday 20th July, Friday 2nd, Thursday 15th and Wednesday 28th August, 1pm - 3pm. Meet at Cotehele Meadow. For more information please visit the National Trust website.
Presence in the Park
Presence in the Park
On selected days during the Summer Holidays the Youth Team from St Martin's Church will be in Castle Park from 2-4pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and games...no need to sign up- just come and say hi! Monday 29th July Thursday 15th August Thursday 22nd August Thursday 29th August
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Junior 360 Film Making – Liskeard Library
Junior 360 Film Making – Liskeard Library
Hands-on film making with 360° cameras for 8-12 year olds. A chance for your child to join others to explore and create with cutting-edge 360 technology. 16th August 10am-12pm 20th August 10am-12pm To book please visit the Real Ideas website. £15 (plus booking fee)
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The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast – Sterts Theatre Company
The Beast of Bodmin, but not as you know it! Cornwall's newest musical is for ages 2-102 where you can laugh along together - perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Ghosts and 49 Steps the play. The Beast was created for Sterts and is Sterts' launch production opening the newly rebuilt theatre. It transports you […]
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Rockpool Ramble – Looe
Rockpool Ramble – Looe
Come and join local experts on Thursday 22nd August – as we explore the rocky shore, finding lots of the amazing critters that live on it! Learn about starfish, crabs, fish, anemones and lots more at this educational event that is guaranteed to satisfy the whole family. Please come along with suitable footwear (no flip […]
Skillywidden – Squashbox – Sterts
Skillywidden – Squashbox – Sterts
Legend has it there are five types of faery in Cornwall: the Small Folk, the Piskies, the Knockers, the Brownies and - most mischievous of all - the Spriggans. Come on a journey through the countryside as we search for these elusive creatures, while at the same time learning all about the bees, bats, birds […]
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Looe Inflatable Park
Looe Inflatable Park
Looe Inflatable Theme Park will be at Trelawne Manor Holiday Park on Sunday 25th August between 10am - 5pm. Cornwall's largest inflatable park is setting up for 1 day only between Looe and Liskeard on the 25th August. Only £5 per child for 10am-8pm!!! Cheapest day out ever! No booking required - Free parking - […]
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Curious Creatures – Squashbox – Sterts
Curious Creatures – Squashbox – Sterts
Welcome to the Curious Creatures wildlife park, established by Jeremiah Johnson: world-renowned explorer, zoologist and animal collector. Nobody knows more about animals than him. Unfortunately, Jeremiah Johnson is currently lost somewhere in the jungles of Africa, so he has handed the running of the park over to his inexperienced nephew Craig… and things don’t quite […]
The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Illyria – Sterts
The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Illyria – Sterts
Doctor Dolittle leads a simple life as the village doctor in sleepy Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. He often undercharges his patients, or even treats them for free, so he is terribly poor. But one day, with the help of his wise old parrot Polynesia, he makes an extraordinary discovery: that he can talk to animals. As news of […]
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Journey to the Stars! – Squashbox – Sterts
Journey to the Stars! – Squashbox – Sterts
Since the dawn of time, human beings have gazed up at the night sky and wondered… What’s up there? How far does it go? Does it ever end? Well, wonder no longer! All these questions and more will be answered in ‘Journey to the Stars’! Let Squashbox Theatre be your guide on a journey through […]
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Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum
Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum
There's lots going on for all the family at Liskeard & District Museum this summer! Children's book corner Celebrating the writing history of John Allen and Emily Hobhouse Storytime, Talks and Workshops Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm. FREE entry July 27th-August 31st Special Events: Thursday 1st August,11am - […]
Information about events in Liskeard is split into 3 calendars:
Visit Liskeard has all the local entertainment including concerts, theatre, car boots, festivals and much more.
Your Liskeard has information on local clubs and societies
Liskeard Town Council has all the Council committee meetings