The town diary
What's on in Saltash
Guided walks on Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, alongside the fairs, markets and regatta weekends that fill the rest of the town's year.
Cached listings
The reserve's walks are shown from the listings bundled at the last build, because the live calendar could not be reached; the town-wide events beside them are compiled by hand, so check with the organiser before setting out. Walks are run by the Friends of Churchtown Farm — children and vulnerable adults should be accompanied by a responsible adult, and walks may be cancelled at short notice in bad weather.
Upcoming
Butterfly Walk
led by members of the Cornwall Butterfly Conservation Group
Meet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.
Sat 18 Jul 2026 · 2:00–4:00pmMeet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.Free for members · £2 non-membersNo dogs when looking for wildlifeSaltash Regatta & Waterside Festival
The town's biggest weekend, held on the Waterside under the bridges: gig racing and sailing on the Tamar, an open-air market, live music, a dog show and the cardboard boat race.
Sat 25 – Sun 26 Jul 2026Tamar Street and the WatersideFree to attendEvening Bat Walk
led by Stuart Matheson (Cornwall Wildlife Trust)
Meet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.
Sat 8 Aug 2026 · 8:00–9:30pmMeet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.Free for members · £2 non-membersNo dogs pleaseWalk
led by Rebecca Pearce (Family Event)
Meet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village. Another walk led by Rebecca Pearce exploring the varied wildlife and environments to be found at Churchtown Farm. We plan for this to be a Family Event with simple activities for children to do while on the walk. Please bring a drink and a small picnic to enjoy at the end of the walk. NB. NO DOGS PLEASE. ALL CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT
Tue 11 Aug 2026 · 2:00–3:30pmMeet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.No dogs pleaseEarly Morning Wellness Walk
led by Dr. Rebecca Pearce
Meet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village. Join Rebecca as she leads an early morning walk to enjoy all that Churchtown Farm has to offer using all your senses. NO DOGS PLEASE
Tue 15 Sep 2026 · 7:00–8:30amMeet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.Free for members · £2 non-membersNo dogs pleaseEarly Morning Wellness Walk
led by Dr. Rebecca Pearce
Meet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village. Join Rebecca as she leads an early morning walk to enjoy all that Churchtown Farm has to offer using all your senses. NO DOGS PLEASE
Tue 15 Dec 2026 · 8:00–9:30amMeet opposite the Cecil Arms in St. Stephens Village.Free for members · £2 non-membersNo dogs please
The town's year
These come round every year, but the dates are fixed season by season. Watch the town council's listings for this year's.
January
Saltash Music Festival
Live performance in the Methodist church on Fore Street to open the year — a cappella groups, mixed choirs and barbershop quartets.
Wesley Methodist Church, Fore Street
Late April or early May
Saltash May Fair
The May Day fair: entertainment and stalls the length of Fore Street, with a half marathon run alongside it. The fixture the town's year has turned on for generations.
Fore Street · Saltash Town Council ↗
Monthly through the summer
Saltash Markets
Community market days run through the warmer months by the Town Team. Dates are set season by season and announced by the council.
Fore Street · Saltash Town Team, with Saltash Town Council ↗
Early October
Community Fun Palace
Every group, society and club in the town under one roof for a weekend: music workshops, children's crafts, heritage displays, knitting groups, the brass band, and the Cubs, Scouts and Beavers.
Saltash Library, Callington Road · Saltash Community Hub and Library ↗
Late November
Christmas Lights Switch-On
The mayor lights Victoria Gardens and Fore Street at six in the evening, with carols from the town's schoolchildren and a procession up the main street behind Father Christmas. The start of the festive season for the whole town.
Victoria Gardens and Fore Street · Saltash Town Council ↗
Early December
Saltash Christmas Festival
A day of festive stalls and entertainment on Fore Street, a fortnight or so after the lights go on.
Fore Street · Details ↗
Mid-December
Christmas Tractor Convoy
Brightly-lit tractors process through Saltash carrying toys — the last of the town's festive fixtures, a week or so after the Christmas Festival.
Through the town's streets
Community
Running something?
Clubs, choirs, charities and gig crews keep this town's calendar full. The listings here are compiled by hand, so if you organise an event in Saltash that isn't on this page, email enquiries@saltash.website and we'll add it.