A local’s guide to autumn in Cornwall
Autumn has arrived in Cornwall! And to help you make the most of the change in season, we’ve put together the ultimate local’s guide to autumn in Cornwall.
While some say Cornwall is at its best in the summer sunshine, locals believe the arrival of autumn is when Cornwall really shines. There’s nothing quite like wrapping up warm and bracing the cooler breeze while you wander around the quieter coastline. Discover our top things to do in Cornwall this autumn below…
Hit up a food festival
Try a true taste of Cornwall during the highly anticipated Truro Food Festival. Head to Lemon Quay from 24th September until 28th September for five days of food, drink and live music.
Keep an eye out for the chef line up. Last years included our very own Nick Hodges, Executive Chef of the Cornwall Hotel Collection.
Catch a gig
Cornwall isn’t short on great musicians, and the county is home to plenty of great music venues too!
Dance the night away to an immense line-up of local and international artists at the South West’s coolest venues this autumn. Check out some of our favourite local spots, including The Cornish Bank, Princess Pavilion, and The Chintz in Falmouth, The Watering Hole in Perranporth, and Bar Silo in Golant.
There’s nowhere we’d rather be when the weekend arrives and the weather gets cooler than listening to some coastal tunes at our favourite spots. It’s the ultimate locals’ autumn activity.
Tuck into a hearty roast
Nothing says autumn has arrived like getting cosy inside a proper Cornish pub and tucking into a hearty roast.
Gather your mates and head to our pub The Working Boat to enjoy a delicious roast. Whether your roast of choice is beef, chicken or veggie, we serve them until they run out, so head on down to our private harbour and fill your boots!
And after you’ve scraped your plate clean, don’t head off yet as our pub quiz kicks off at 7.30pm. It’s a top-notch Sunday plan. Book here.
Ride a wave
Legend states that autumn is the best time to hit the surf. The sea is at its warmest, the swells are back and the crowds have long since dispersed. Head to your favourite north coast spot, don a wetsuit and grab your boardie for the perfect autumn activity.
For those looking to hit the water a little closer to home, sea swimming at Gylly beach is also a great way to spend the afternoon. Then head to our pub for a well-deserved brew to warm your cockles after.
Try some new brews
Try a proper taste of Cornwall by joining in with the Verdant Beer Trail this autumn. Expect the likes of Yonder and St Mars of the Desert as well as special Verdant brews at The Working Boat over the weekend. Stay tuned for 2025 dates.
Head to the busy spots
Now the crowds have dispersed, Cornwall’s top beauty spots are truly your oyster. Whether you choose to go to Pedn Vounder, Kynance Cove, Fistral or even Gylly, enjoy the region’s top beaches at their best. Hit the coast path with your mates and take in the autumn sea breeze like the locals do.
While it may not be sunbathing weather anymore, we think that it’s never too cold for an ice cream.
Catch the latest release
When the weather isn’t doing its best work, there’s only one thing for it. Escape the Cornish mizzle by heading to the cinema. An afternoon spent with a bucket of popcorn and the latest release is the perfect autumn activity. Falmouth’s cinema is great if you’re looking to enjoy classic cinema viewing. But for film buffs we would recommend heading to Newlyn Filmhouse, who you can always rely on to show some great indie flicks.
Fancy popping into The Working Boat as you work through your autumn guide? Book your table here.