Best Spring Things to do in Falmouth and Helford 2025
Our guide to just a few Spring things to do in the Falmouth and Helford area in 2025. From walks through ancient woodlands adorned with bluebells to indulging in Cornish cream teas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in Falmouth’s rich artistic scene, explore Helford’s charming coastal villages, and unwind at sea-view spas with breathtaking views. Whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat or a family adventure, we’ve put together a few of our favourite things to do at Easter in Cornwall. Our handpicked holiday cottages offer the perfect base to soak in the beauty of springtime.
A Spring Walk Around Constantine
Cornish Holiday Cottages has partnered with the Cornish Explorer to create bespoke, local walking tour maps for the Falmouth, Helford River, Mylor and Mawnan Smith areas.
To kick off the launch, we’re releasing our Constantine Woods and Scott’s Key map – a doorstep walk for guests staying at Gwel-an-Dowr and Melyn Goth. This magical loop through Bosahan Woods and to tranquil Scott’s Quay on the Helford River takes around 3 hours and is 6.8km long. Let the bird sounds accompany you on this delightful spring walk. Download your very own walking guide for your next holiday in the Helford Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Open your Constantine Woods and Scott’s Key Walking Guide here.
The Best Spring Blooms in Falmouth, Helford and Beyond
Flowers often bloom early in Cornwall thanks to the warming Gulf Stream, and even earlier on the Isles of Scilly. Together, Falmouth and the Helford have a bounty of gardens, packed full of flowering trees and plants, a great day out during Easter break.
Bluebells at Enys Gardens
Enys Gardens is the best place to find bluebells in Cornwall. In May the woodland floor transforms into a sea of breathtaking blue flowers. Around this time the gardens hold an annual festival to celebrate the blue swathes. The 2025 Enys Garden Bluebell Festival runs from Saturday, 3rd of May to Sunday, 11th of May 2025, 10 am to 5 pm. Dogs on leads are welcome too! You can expect to enjoy local foodie vendors, artwork, and baked goods. Local artist, Rachel Painter, will be exhibiting alongside ten other artists and hosting an exciting masterclass in landscape oil painting.
For your private display of bluebells, come and stay at one of our Calamansac properties, a gem in this 50-acre estate is an ancient oak woodland filled with bluebells. We are completely booked at these properties for May 2025, so reserve your place for 2026. The Helford area is one of the few places in England where ancient woodland meets the sea. Here, the bluebells spring up and cover the floor every year, which is just one of the reasons why people love to stay at the Calamansac Estate in May.
Daffodils At Trelissick House and Gardens
It is well worth visiting the National Trust’s Trelissick House and Gardens in the springtime. Famous for its camellias, hydrangeas, magnolias, and rhododendrons, the terraced garden is set within 375 acres of wooded parkland. In March and April, the jolly Daffodils and elegant magnolias are in bloom. Daffodils have a long history in Cornwall, with growth dating back over 100 years. Daffodils were brought to the UK by the Romans, who planted them in memory of loved ones. Today, there are over 27,000 varieties of daffodils, and each year Trelissick Gardens holds a daffodil show in early March, where you can see many unique varieties.
“She wore her yellow sun-bonnet, She wore her greenest gown;
She turned to the south wind, And curtsied up and down.”
An extract from Daffodowndilly, a poem by AA Milne.
Walk around Glendurgan Gardens to admire trees in bloom
At Glendurgan Garden, delight in pretty magnolia blossoms, vibrant camellias and rhododendrons. The National Trust run regular garden tours, to share knowledge and understanding of the many plants they have there. Read our guide to Glendurgan Garden to see what exciting things you can see and do there.
Easter Egg-citement
Celebrate the joy of Easter with the National Trust’s enchanting Easter Egg Hunts, organising fun-filled adventures close to Falmouth and the Helford River for the whole family. Embark on walks through beautiful gardens, ancient woodlands, and historic estates at Treslissick, Godolphin and Glendurgan Gardens. There is plenty of space to enjoy a picnic on the lawn at Godolphin House and tasty treats in the Glendurgan and Treslissick cafes. Enys Gardens, Penryn, has an easter event of the mystical kind, with their annual Easter Dragon Egg Trail. A wonderful spring family activity in Cornwall for the curious, the brave and the kind. Happy Easter egg spotting this spring in Cornwall.
Best Scones and Cornish Cream Teas in and Around Falmouth
Freshly baked scones, thick Cornish clotted cream, and a generous dollop of scarlet strawberry jam. Is there anything more delightfully Cornish than a cream tea?
Afternoon tea and beautiful gardens go hand in hand. At Trebah Gardens, you can expect a truly Cornish cream tea with homemade scones, Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream & jam, all served with a pot of tea or an americano. To visit the cafe you don’t need to have a ticket for the gardens however we would thoroughly recommend it.
The Budock Vean Hotel offers a fabulous afternoon tea menu with a variety of delightful options to choose from. You can indulge in tea and cake, a classic Cornish cream tea (don’t forget to put the jam first!), or a full afternoon tea featuring an assortment of delicate sandwiches, scones, and cakes. They offer a variety of afternoon tea options from a little taste of tea and cake to the full show from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Staying in Falmouth, you can enjoy a lovely waterside Cornish cream tea at the Greenbank Hotel in a delightful sea-view location overlooking Falmouth Harbour. The Greenbank Hotel’s offering is a sweet and savoury treat, with exciting flavours and decadent sandwiches. Delights such as smoked salmon, lemon, dill and cream cheese sandwiches and vanilla pannacotta with a blackberry compote are yours to savour. At all the afternoon tea locations, you can request vegan and gluten-free options as you would expect, but to give the venue time to prepare, be sure to request these with at least 24 hours’ notice.
The Art of Falmouth and Beyond
In Falmouth, there are arts and music aplenty in this vibrant university town. Check out the Cornish Bank’s Wanderfal event in April for a brilliant mix of music and arts across two days. Funky guitars to wild percussion. Pop into a gorgeous local gallery called Morgans, situated on Arwenack Street, to admire local artists’ work for sale. The featured original works and ceramics are a carefully curated selection of pieces emulating feelings of the Cornish landscape.
Falmouth Art Gallery holds a large and eclectic collection for its small size. With a focus on community, it often offers up space for budding artists and local schools.
Wander up the Old High Street and you will find plenty of independent shops and galleries filled with local crafts. Some of our favourites are Inspire Makers, Cloudberry No.4, Mirri damer and Ondine Ash.
Best places to stay this spring in The Helford and Falmouth area, our top picks to suit all needs.
Spring can be delightfully warm and still a little fresh in the air. Our cottages with sea views let you enjoy the beautiful landscapes from inside with a good book and a comforting tea. Our favourite holiday homes with sea views in Falmouth and Helford are from Coastguards, 3 Hamilton Place and The Gig. Take a look at our sea view collection.
If you love coastal dog walks, we have plenty of dog-friendly properties that welcome your pawfect companions. Our picks for spring are Dinyan, Selangor, Melyn Goth, Lower Deck and Shearwater.