
Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall
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Dark Cornwall’s storyteller will present Tales of Kalan Gwav in Newquay on 24 October 2026. The folklore session, held at Trelissick, features well-known and lesser-known Cornish tales.
Join Dark Cornwall’s droll teller in the stables as they tell some well-known and some not-so-well-known stories of Cornish folklore as part of the Kalan Gwav celebrations taking place this October half term at Trelissick.
Storytelling will take place daily between 24 October and Sunday 1 November at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Admission to Trelissick applies, free for National Trust members.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall is held at Trelissick in Newquay (Feock, near Truro, Cornwall).
Tickets for Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall
Editorial Summary
Dark Cornwall’s storyteller will present Tales of Kalan Gwav in Newquay on 24 October 2026. The folklore session, held at Trelissick, features well-known and lesser-known Cornish tales.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Join Dark Cornwall’s droll teller in the stables as they tell some well-known and some not-so-well-known stories of Cornish folklore as part of the Kalan Gwav celebrations taking place this October half term at Trelissick.
Storytelling will take place daily between 24 October and Sunday 1 November at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Admission to Trelissick applies, free for National Trust members.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall?
Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall taking place?
Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall is held at Trelissick in Newquay (Feock, near Truro, Cornwall).
How do I get tickets for Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall?
Tickets for Tales of Kalan Gwav: storytelling with Dark Cornwall can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Trelissick
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