Lostwithiel Museum: The Biggest Little Museum in Cornwall

Lostwithiel Museum: The Biggest Little Museum in Cornwall Lostwithiel’s heritage is well documented in this small, independent museum.There are varied displays of wonderful artefacts donated by locals. Free entry!

This tiny two-roomed museum (run and stewarded by volunteers) in the old town jail is packed with the social history of Lostwithiel. Topics as diverse as mining, lace making, farming, the town band, the old cinema, schooldays, royal connections, several wars, the church, and much more, are interestingly covered. Most items have been donated by locals thus telling the fascinating story of everyday

life in this ancient town that was once a capital fo Cornwall. There’s also a reference area with copies of various censuses and graveyard plots, for example, for those interested in tracing their family trees. We’re open from Easter to October, Monday-Friday, 10.30-4.30 (and some other times including festival days and occasional Saturday mornings) volunteers willing!

16/06/2026
07/06/2026

“Join Us for a Full Day of Free Events!”
📣 Natural Beauty & The Beast — A Full Day of Culture at Altarnun!
Join us on Saturday 13 June for a packed programme of FREE events celebrating the heritage, music, poetry, and stories of Bodmin Moor.
🕐 12.45–13.45 Guided Walk (Booking Essential)
🕑 14.00–14.45 Children’s Poetry Workshop (No Booking Required)
🕒 15.00–16.00 Adult Poetry Workshop (Booking Essential)
☕ 16.00 Break
🎶 16.30–17.00 Levow Kesson
🎶 17.15–17.45 Levow Kesson (new composition!)
🍽️ 18.00 Break for food
🎵 19.30 Pipers of Trigg with Merv & Alison
🎤 20.10 Performance Poetry – Laura Kestrel
📖 20.40 Music & Stories of Bodmin Moor (Part 1)
📖 21.30 Music & Stories of Bodmin Moor (Part 2)
✨ 22.00 Finish
All are welcome — bring friends, family, and anyone who loves Cornwall’s culture.
Let’s fill St Nonna’s with community spirit.
The event includes two workshops: -

2pm - 2.45pm
Natural Beauty & The Beast – Poetry Workshop for Children - No Booking Required - All Welcome
Info: https://kernowgoth.org/event/natural-beauty-the-beast-poetry-workshop-for-children

3pm - 4pm
Natural Beauty & The Beast – Poetry Workshop (Adults) - Booking Essential
Booking: https://buytickets.at/federationofoldcornwallsocieties1/2175805

Full Details: https://kernowgoth.org/event/gool-goon-brenn-fowey-moor-festival

Natural Beauty & The Beast is a collaboration with Cornwall National Landscapes

07/06/2026

Together for good, we're inviting you to join our Lead Ranger for a Great Big Green Week walk and talk around Lanhydrock's parkland.

Discover more about the wildlife, habitats and conservation work that help care for this special place for nature and future generations.

📅 Monday 8 June
⏰ 2pm
📍 Meet outside Visitor Reception

Free to attend, open to all, no booking required.

The Climate Coalition

📸 © National Trust Images

07/06/2026

A big thank you to all our volunteers
Lostwithiel Museum: The Biggest Little Museum in Cornwall

04/06/2026
04/06/2026

Raining no problem come visit us
Lostwithiel Museum: The Biggest Little Museum in Cornwall
Fore Street
Lostwithiel

03/06/2026

🪙🍊 Saltash Penny and Fruit Throwing Event 2026! 🍊🪙

Join us for this year’s much-loved Penny and Fruit Throwing Event, where the Mayor of Saltash, Cllr Brian Stoyel, and the Civic Party will throw hot pennies and fruit from the Guildhall windows.

📆 Friday 12 June
🕑 7:10pm
📍 The Guildhall, Lower Fore Street

This traditional ceremony dates back to the 13th century, when wealthy townspeople threw coins and pieces of fruit from the Guildhall’s first-floor windows to children gathered below. It was a gesture of generosity and celebration within the community.

While its exact origins have been lost over time, the tradition is closely linked to the historic “Mayor Choosing” ceremony and the granting of town charters in the medieval period.

It is a fantastic event for all the family, and we would love to see you there.

To find out more about upcoming events in Saltash, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the Town Council website:
https://www.saltash.gov.uk/eventslist.php

Please note that photographs will be taken during this event. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please let a member of staff know on the day. For further information, please see the Saltash Town Council Privacy Notice:https://www.saltash.gov.uk/edit/stuploads/9622_101762235.pdf

03/06/2026

FREE event .... we are holding another FREE demonstration on decoupage and lampshade making at Par Market tomorrow 11.00 - 1.00
Decoupage is the craft of decorating an object by glueing paper onto its surface and sealing it with layers of varnish. Vicki loves this craft, and if it stands still, she decoupage's it !!

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