Newquay Events
February is not just a time to fire off Valentine's Day cards to those you admire - it's also a great time to be in Newquay for so many other reasons. Fun-tastic events range from a Chinese State Circus to stalking lovebirds! Needless to say, Newquay is alive with plenty of mid-winter delights in February.
Story Highlights
- Chinese State Circus
- Lovebirds Valentine's Day Weekend
- The Kingfisher at Lane Theatre
- Shrove Tuesday Hurling at St Columb Major
Chinese State Circus at Truro Hall for Cornwall - February 3 and 4, 2012
China is known throughout the world for the country's highly skilled acrobats, clever contortionists and exceptional jugglers. Sufficed to say, this Yin Yang Tour of the Chinese circus is a unique and exciting event to behold. This circus has what it takes to wow you. The cost is between £14 and £30. On Friday the circus show begins at 19.30 with performances at 14.30 and 19.30 on the Saturday. Truro Hall is a short 24-kilometre jaunt from Newquay.
Lovebirds Valentine's Day Weekend - February 11 to 14, 2012
Newquay Zoo has a special event on for all the lovers out there and also for those who have a penchant for ornithology. Whatever the motivation, Lovebirds Valentine's Day Weekend will reward one lucky couple with a pair of black cheeked, lovebirds. These birds symbolise the very concept of love and are very apropos for Valentine's Day. This event is free, but the normal zoo entry rates apply.
The Kingfisher at Lane Theatre - February 15 to 18 and February 22 to 25, 2012
Newquay's Lane Theatre is featuring The Kingfisher - a comedic play about an aging novelist who is a confirmed bachelor, toying with the idea of marriage. This curtain raiser is penned by W. D. Home and directed by Sheila Lines. The production starts at 19.30, every night.
Shrove Tuesday Hurling at St Columb Major - February 21, 2012
For those not in the know, Cornish hurling is a traditionally Celtic game that is played twice a year. The game involves a small silver ball, which is hurled from one player to another. For a taste of local tradition and competition, head over to St Columb Major on Tuesday, February 21. The game kicks off at 16.30 and St Columb Major is 10 kilometres northeast of Newquay.
- Anthony Fröhlich
