Vintage seaside festival held in Cornwall

A two-day festival celebrating the golden age of British seaside holidays will take place in Cornwall this weekend.

Down by the Sea is being held at Trevornick campsite and nearby Holywell Bay on 3 and 4 September. The event will be taking visitors back in time and celebrating the style of the British seaside from the early 1920s through the 1940s to the 1960s.  

Activities will include original surf riding on wooden boards, picnics from wicker baskets, a vintage coach to the beach and Lindy Hop and Swing dancing lessons.The event kicks off at Trevornick’s Clubhouse on Saturday from 10am with an array of vintage and surf stalls, followed by the Bellyboard Club’s ‘Best Board’ contest in the evening.

There will also be nostalgic film screenings at the clubhouse throughout the weekend. Sunday will see the arrival of the classic cars at 8am, and from noon, visitors can enjoy picnics in the park and take part in the World Picnic Awards. 

Down by the Sea has been organised by photographer and classic car stylist John Isaac and Sally Parkin of the Original Surfboard Company. John said: “Famed for its relaxed seaside vibe, Holywell Bay is an impeccable location for us to hold this festival – plus the earliest footage of surfing in the UK was recorded here in 1929.

“Located overlooking the beach, with immaculate wide spaces, Trevornick is the absolutely perfect host. We go all over to vintage fairs and absolutely love the passion for these types of events. We’re really looking forward to Down by the Sea and hearing everyone’s tales of times gone by.”

You can attend the event for the weekend with camping at Trevornick or buy a one day or two day pass. Under 12s go free and both Trevornick and Holywell Bay are dog friendly. 

To find out more about the festival and how to purchase tickets visit http://www.letsgodownbythesea.com/#home.

Alternatively, call 0789 4207084 or 07989 351257 or email [email protected].