Childhood is magical and with so much to do, see and explore, school holidays in Cornwall are what dreams are made of. Read on to discover our top ten school holiday activities for children in Port Isaac, then get outside and enjoy everything the area has to offer!

Celebrated on 5th March every year, St Piran’s Day is the most well-known and loved event on the Cornish calendar.

Staying with us this year? With so much going on in 2025, we’re looking forward to every season. Here’s a look at what’s planned in and around Port Isaac this year.

Before the collapse of the original building in the 1970s, White House Cottage on Roscarrock Hill was believed to be the oldest cottage in Port Isaac, dating back to the late 1500s.

The most magical time of the year is almost upon us, and where better place to spend the festivities than in beautiful Cornwall?

Every year as daylight begins to dwindle and the longer nights creep in, the starlings return to Bodmin Moor. With the approach of sunset, flocks consisting of hundreds to thousands of these speckled birds descend upon the conifers to roost, but not before putting on a dazzling display for anyone lucky enough to be watching.

Cornish pubs are atmospheric, welcoming and warming, especially after a blustery walk on the coast. Sit down around the fire, pint in hand, or tuck yourself into a corner with a plate piled with roast and gravy - the best wet and wild winter weekends end in one of North Cornwall’s rustic pubs.

This year the RNLI celebrates its 200^th anniversary. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that has been saving lives at sea since 1824, and Port Isaac is proud to have been a part of that illustrious history.

Back in the days before mains water, every village throughout the UK would have had access to a local pump or well. One of Port Isaac's is outside one of our historic cottages, aptly named The Pump.

North Cornwall Book Festival is set to return to St Endellion for four days at the end of September, running from Thursday 26^th to Sunday 29^th with a characteristically interesting and intimate programme.

The walk along the cliffs towards or to Port Quin is a real must whilst visiting Port Isaac.

Based between Cornwall and Somerset, Kate Michaels is a private chef with an extensive background in Michelin star kitchens and professional catering. Kate now offers private dining with a focus on seasonal, local and fresh ingredients fo guests at Port Isaac Bay Holidays accommodations.

At the end of this month, Port Isaac’s parish church of St Endellion will once again host an incredible array of musicians and singers performing opera, choral, orchestral, chamber and recital concerts for the 2024 St Endellion Summer Festival.

One of the best ways to enjoy Port Isaac is to take a stroll around the historic center of the village, exploring the lanes and alleys around the harbour that give this place so much of its character and which haven’t changed much in over the last 200 years.

“When I paint the rooftops of Port Isaac, I see a jigsaw of all of the people I know and their stories.”

Port Isaac artist Katie Childs’ work is synonymous with our village, her works adorn the walls or cover the windows of many cottages and properties, and you’ll several on the walls of our booking office.

As the seasons shift from winter to spring, Cornwall comes into bloom. Ranging from coastal thrift to the woodland bluebell, an array of colour blankets the floor and lines the coast path, attracting bees, bugs and wildflower enthusiasts.

Take a step back in time and uncover some of the fascinating history of the Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac, from 1338 to the present day.

Port Isaac is perfectly situated for walking holidays, or simply for a walk during your holiday, with the iconic South West Coast Path running through the village and along the coast in both directions.

Over the weekend of April 19th – 21st 2024 Port Isaac will once again host its amazing FREE music festival celebrating the songs of the sea.

If you’re planning a family holiday to Port Isaac over the Easter holidays then there are a number of really fun activities in the village, so you don’t even have to get in the car. Here we’re going to share our suggestions for things to do in Port Isaac if you’re visiting with children, plus a few of our favourite activities a short drive away.