Monday 27th July 2026

Get ready for a family free fun day of activities as the Palemon ‘Best’ Community Day returns this year.

Last year St Ives Town Council piloted a community outreach day at Palemon Best, directly linked to the national literacy initiative summer reading challenge aimed at children from 0 to 11 years old. Along with Cornwall Libraries mobile library, family focused pop-up activities took place with local organisations and was enjoyed by all.

This year Palemon Best Community Day will take place on Monday 27 July between 10am and 3pm. Supported by Cornwall Libraries to highlight Summer Reading Challenge, this year’s theme is ‘Extraordinary Explorers’—a celebration of the joy of reading and the great outdoors.

Families are warmly invited to a jam-packed day, whether you’re into circus skills workshops, skateboarding, face painting, or boxing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

“Events like Palemon Best Day show the best of what St Ives is all about — creativity, community, and coming together to support our young people. It makes me so proud to see local organisations involved and can’t wait to join in the fun in one of St Ives’ most special places” – Councillor Sinead McNamee, Chair of Community and Environment Committee

Bring a picnic and blanket, grab an ice cream, get involved in hands-on fun, or simply kick back with a good book.

For more information pop into The Cornerstone, St Ives Library and Visitor Information Building, open Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 4pm or call St Ives Town Council on 01736 797840.

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