Cornwall Hospice Presents: The Great Cornish Cream Tea

Celebrate 45 years of Cornwall Hospice at The Great Cornish Cream Tea! 

Hosted by the brilliant Johnny Cowling with live performances from Many Men Soundsystem, Rock Choir Cornwall and more. Expect a great atmosphere, live music and plenty of cream teas.

On Saturday 19 September 2026, join us for something bold, joyful and unmistakably Cornish. Thousands of people. Tonnes of jam (first) and cream. Gallons of tea. And one goal: to bring the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™️ title for the Largest cream tea party home to Cornwall!

Every ticket helps make every moment matter. Your support enables Cornwall Hospice to provide compassionate, specialist end of life care for people across Cornwall, and for the families and carers who support them – when it matters most.

On the day, there’s even more to enjoy. Browse our famous pop‑up shop, stalls from some of the best Cornish traders, pick up exclusive event merchandise, try your luck with our on‑the‑day raffle and instant cash‑win scratch cards, and soak up the buzz of an event filled with warmth and purpose.

Expect top quality with Rodda's, Prima Bakeries and Boddington's providing the perfect cream tea ingredients.

Whether you’re bringing your family for a memorable day out, gathering friends to celebrate something truly Cornish, or hosting your team for a meaningful corporate experience, this is your chance to be part of something big.

Let’s fill the hall, show the world what Cornwall can do and make history!

This event is proudly supported by:

Cream of the Crop Record Partners: Rodda's, Prima Bakeries & Tregothnan

Scone Setter Legacy Sponsor: Kingdom & Sparrow, Boddington’s & Hawkins Motor Group

Jam Fam Community Sponsors: Fluid Branding, RRL and Harbour Hotels.

Read the Event FAQs here.

Read the Royal Cornwall Show Promotional Draw Terms & Conditions here.

Read the Community Engagement Raffle Terms & Conditions here.

A small booking fee applies at checkout. This helps cover platform costs and ensures more of your ticket supports the vital work of Cornwall Hospice.