Spring Into Action: April Adventures and Activities!
As April approaches, the vibrant town of Redruth awakens with an array of exciting activities and events, promising something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a local seeking new adventures or a visitor eager to explore, join us in unveiling Redruth and it’s rich tapestry of happenings awaiting you this April.
April
The Rime of the Ancient Marine
Monday 1st April
Witness the epic tale of the ancient mariner, a seafarer who embarks on a harrowing voyage fraught with supernatural encounters, curses, and redemption. The talented John O’Mahony (Bilbo Baggins in The Watermill’s highly successful production of Lord of the Rings) will transport you to the high seas, where every twist and turn of the narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss this extraordinary event that combines the power of live performance with the enduring magic of classic literature. Whether you’re a fan of poetry, theatre, or simply enjoy a compelling story, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” promises an evening of enchantment and wonder.
Save the date and secure your tickets for a night that transcends time and space.
Tickets required.
Where: Scorrier House,TR16 5AU
When: 7:30 pm
EGG-CELLENT Easter Archives – Kresen Kernow
Tuesday 2nd April
Join us for some creative activities for the whole family during the Easter holidays.
Come and make a beautiful Easter egg basket using copies of treasured archives from our collection. Then paint or draw swirls, zigzags, faces or any pattern you like onto wooden eggs!
Fill your Easter basket with rainbow tissue paper and hide your eggs in the middle. Take your basket home to hang up, or to be the perfect centrepiece for your table!
This activity is free and for all ages. There’s no need to book – just drop in!
Where: Kresen Kernow, TR15 1AS
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cornwall Circus and Performing Arts Easter Camp
Friday 5th April – 7th April
Come and join a circus skilled fun Easter camp week where you will learn new skills, have fun, make memories and enjoy the wellbeing fair on the Sunday. Dates are 5-7th April 2024. Please state which day you wish to purchase ticket for. We have shortened this event .
Discounted places are available for families receiving benefits – please contact to discuss.
Single Adult camping and event ticket for 5 -7th April 2024 – £55 per adult (camping and event and wellbeing fair).
Family ticket for three £100 (camping and event and wellbeing fair)
Family ticket for four £150 (camping and event and wellbeing fair)
Where: Chyan Cultural Centre, Penryn, TR10 9BT
When: 8:00am – 8:00pm
EASTER ACTIVIES at Redruth Library
Friday 5th April
This is a FREE event. Children participating in the Egg Hunt must book their spots and be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Where: Redruth Library and Information Services, TR15 2DA
When: 9:45am – 10:30am
Redruth Town Market
Saturday 6th April
Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day out! See you there!
Where: Redruth Town Centre
When: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Redruth Soup Night
Saturday 6th April
Where: The Art Room, Redruth, TR15 2BP
When: 7 pm – Small Entrance Fee
Redruth Home Game – Redruth Vs Dudley
Saturday 6th April
Where: The Recreation Ground, Redruth, TR15 1SY
When: 14:00 – 17:30 – Kick off 2pm
Tropical Pressure – Battle of the Bands
Saturday 6th April
Five bands battle for your hearts to win a slot on the main stage at Tropical Pressure 2024!
Five bands, one night… Who will win the main stage slot? You will decide with your cheers! New and upcoming bands that deserve a main stage show, to elevate their careers and who will get a chance entertain a big crowd. All bands will be tropical by nature!
We will be welcoming the incomparable Giles King to be your compere for the night. This is a night full of new music, the first band will kick off the show at 8pm sharp!
Tickets: limited early bird £8 | Advanced £10 | OTD £12
Over 18’s Only
When: 6:00pm – Music to start at 7:30 pm
Redruth Council – Engagement Meeting
Monday 8th April
Where: Redruth Civic Centre, TR15 2DA
When: 7:00 pm
Prickle Power Road Run (Duchy Capri and Ford Club)
Monday 10th April
Anything you can contribute towards helping me achieve my target will be massively appreciated.
The Road Run will be taking place on April 10th setting off from Perran View Holiday park in Perranporth and finishing at Helston Boating lake after touring the counties coastal roads. £20 a car for those partisipating.
Where: Perran View Holiday Park in Perranporth
When: 9:30am – 10:00am
EASTER ACTIVIES at Redruth Library
Friday 12th April
Where: Redruth Library, TR15 2DA
When: 9:45 am – 10:30pm
EASTER CRAFT SESSION
Where: Redruth Library, TR15 2DA
When: 2:00 pm – 3.30pm
Redruth Book Feast
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st April
We are delighted to be back for a second Redruth Book Festival, building on the foundations we laid last April. This year our festival has grown to include a Childrens Festival, which will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Library, and the main festival will start with a magical evening of folklore and feminism with a Literary Salon hosted by Scary Little Girls. The weekend is packed with a literary and culinary feast – with writers discussing our theme of the land and our connection to it – from growing our food, to walking the coast path and designing beautiful gardens. We’ll have a panel discussion about the unique geology of Cornwall underneath our feet led by our headline sponsor Cornish Lithium, and of course, there will be plenty of delicious food to feast on!
Book your tickets now!
When: A variety of times, check the website for details.
Wine Escape
Saturday 19th April
Step back into the roaring 1920’s and enjoy the glamour and extravagance of Hawker Wine Estate. You have been invited to an exclusive party hosted by the very wealthy owners, the Von James family. But the celebrations turn sour when a storm of vengeance, lies and deceit ruins the evening. You must stick together, hold your nerve and beat the clock in order to escape Hawker alive…
Where: The Penventon Hotel, Redruth TR15 1TE
When: Doors open at 6.30pm | Dinner is served from 7.15pm | Show starts at 8.30pm
Scary Little Girls: Folklore Literary Salon
Friday 19th April
Scary Little Girls is a vibrant, hard-working production hub run by Artistic Director Rebecca Mordan, whose commitment and passion for theatrical and artistic storytelling is borne out by the variety of scary little work they have created and the support they have from their scary little artists and audiences.
Where: The Redruth Drapery, Redruth, TR15 2RZ
When: 7:30pm – 9pm
Redruth Library Book Feast
Saturday 20th April
Rebecca Cobb grew up in Buckinghamshire and Somerset, surrounded by coloured pencils, felt pens, wax crayons, poster paints and pieces of paper. She studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts and has been living and working as an author and illustrator in the town ever since. In 2013, she won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Picture Books, and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Where: Redruth Library, TR15 2DA
When: 9:30am.
Where: Redruth Library, TR15 2DA
When: 11:30am.
Redruth – Meet Your Councillor
Saturday 20th April
Do you have a question for your local councillor? Want to find out more about what your Councillor does? Once a month, there will be a ‘meet your Councillor’ session in Redruth Library on a Saturday from 10.30am – 12.30pm. *Some times and locations may vary depending on events happening in Redruth.
Where: Redruth Library, TR15 2DA
When: 10:30am – 12:30am
The Specsavers’s Redruth Local Hero Award Night
Friday 26th April
We will be honouring the deserving nominees with their awards as recognition of their contributions as Redruth’s Local Heroes.These individuals have made significant contributions to our community, embodying the spirit of selflessness, dedication, and service. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed, and it is with great pleasure that we bestow upon them the recognition they truly deserve.
This year’s entrants can be nominated in any of the following categories.
- Good Neighbour Award sponsored by Penventon Park Hotel
- Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Premiere Contractors Ltd
- Best Community Project sponsored by Thurstan Hoskin Solicitors
- Young Person of the Year sponsored by Redruth & Camborne Lions (up to 25 years old)
- Environment and Climate Change Hero sponsored by Tesco Redruth Tolgus
- Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by Specsavers Redruth
- Best New Local Business sponsored by Redruth & District Chamber of Commerce (established on/after 1st October 2022)
- Best Green Business sponsored by Sanders Design
Where: The Penventon Hotel,
When: By Invitation Only
Camborne’s Trevithick Day
Saturday 27th April
Steam engines and steam parade . Sound stages with local bands and choirs . Street entertainers . Stalls . Street food . Funfair . Exhibitions . Schools competition . Vintage vehicles . Stationary engines . Morning and afternoon dances led by Camborne Town Band . Park & Ride on vintage buses .
Where: Camborne Town Centre
When: 9.30am – 4 pm
Krowji Micro Market
Saturday 27th April
Where: Krowji, West Park, TR15 3GE
When: 10.30am – 3 pm
Gwennap Riding Club Showing & Working Hunter Show
Sunday 28th April
9am Ridden Showing Ring 1
When: From 9am
That’s it for now! Look out for next months blog so you can plan for May 2024 and beyond.