About the event

Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Acorn Adventures CIC for an afternoon of storytelling, campfires and outdoor family fun at Acorn Camping & Glamping on Sunday 25 October, from 13:00 to 17:00.

Gather around the campfire for a reading of Dreckly the Drop's Adventure from Tor to Shore, a children's story written and illustrated by local illustrator Ebony Underwood. Follow the journey of a tiny water droplet as it evaporates from St Austell Bay, falls as rain on Helman Tor, and discovers the amazing wildlife of Cornwall on its journey back to the sea.

Campfire story sessions are available at:

🔥 13:30
🔥 14:30
🔥 15:30

Continue your adventure with our self-guided short story trail, outdoor colouring activities and nature-inspired free play. These activities are available throughout the afternoon and can be enjoyed before or after your booked story slot, although we recommend completing them afterwards to help bring the story to life.

Families are welcome to arrive and leave whenever suits them between 13:00 and 17:00. We suggest allowing around 2 hours to enjoy both a campfire story session and the drop-in activities.

The story is particularly suited to younger primary-aged children, but families with children of all ages are welcome.

Booking Information

A place on the campfire story session must be booked in advance.

When booking:

• Book a child ticket for each child attending a campfire story session.
• You must also book the required adult add-on tickets.
• All children attending must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Parents and guardians remain responsible for supervising their children at all times throughout the event, including during campfire sessions, the story trail and all other activities.

Campfire story sessions must be booked in advance. Places are limited to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone around the campfire.

Families without a campfire booking are very welcome to enjoy the free drop-in activities and story trail. If any campfire spaces become available on the day due to cancellations or no-shows, we may be able to offer these to families taking part in the drop-in activities. However, this cannot be guaranteed, and we strongly recommend booking a campfire session in advance to avoid disappointment.

Important Information

Venue

Acorn Camping & Glamping, PL24 2SS

Free parking is available on site, although spaces are limited. Please car share where possible.

Directions can be found at the bottom of this page.

Accessibility

The site contains uneven ground and can become muddy. Gentle to moderate slopes lead from the parking area to activity locations.

Unfortunately, the site is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to discuss whether the terrain will be suitable for your family, please contact Sasha at sasha.pinto@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.

What to Wear

This is an outdoor event and will go ahead in light rain/wind.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, wearing:

• Sturdy outdoor footwear
• Waterproof clothing
• Warm layers suitable for the weather

Activities will take place outdoors throughout the afternoon.

Facilities

Toilets are available on site, a short walk from the campfire area. Please note that some facilities are composting/long-drop style toilets.

Dogs

We love dogs, but unfortunately they cannot attend this event due to safety considerations around the campfire.

Photography

Photos may be taken during the event for use in publicity, social media and project reporting.

Please let us know either before the event or on arrival if you or your children would prefer not to appear in photographs.

Refreshments

Hot drinks will be available throughout the afternoon. Please bring a reusable mug if you have one, although this is not essential.

Marshmallows and chocolate biscuits for making s'mores will also be provided.

Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking so we can cater appropriately.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Sasha at sasha.pinto@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.

This event has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players through funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Tor to Shore project.