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Explore the fascinating area around the ancient town of Callington with your companion(s)

The Callington Community Arts Venue – popularly known as “CAVe” – is a much appreciated venue for a wide range or cultural and artistic activities. It has become established as a highly valued part of Callington’s life.

Free Family Film shows. 

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A new festival for Callington celebrating the light in the dark on a winter’s evening in November.

Callington Honey Fair is one of the largest street fairs in Cornwall, with hundreds of people visiting the Town to enjoy the one day event. The modern-day fair will be held on Saturday 30th September 2023

Entertainment on the streets of Callington include Music, Dance, Fun and Laughter for all the family along with the annual “Callington Furry Dance” and a specially choreographed accompanying dance routine.

The annual “Tansys Golowan” or St John’s Eve Bonfire is held on Kit Hill every 23rd June.  The event, in both Cornish and English, is run by the Callington Old Cornwall Society and celebrates the middle of summer.

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Callington has a long history stretching back many hundreds of years.  It was once suggested as one of the possible locations of the ancient site of Celliwig, associated with King Arthur.