Ever dreamed of breaking a Guinness World Record? On September 19, turn that dream into reality by joining Cornwall Hospice’s The Great Cornish Cream Tea at The Royal Cornwall Events Centre. Gather with the Cornwall community to enjoy a traditional cream tea featuring freshly baked scones, clotted cream, fruit jam, and hot tea, all while attempting to break the record for the largest cream tea party. Proceeds from the event will help Cornwall Hospice provide “compassionate, specialist end-of-life care for patients, their families, and carers across Cornwall.”

Sat 19 Sep 2026 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

The Royal Cornwall Events Centre,Whitecross, Wadebridge PL27 7JE, United Kingdom

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

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!

The Great Cornish Cream Tea is a celebration of everything Cornwall does best – community, generosity and shared moments – marking 45 years of Cornwall Hospice. Families, friends, neighbours, supporters and businesses will gather side by side at the Royal Cornwall Showground, ready to become world record breakers.

Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. currently holds the Guinness World Record for the largest cream tea party, with 1,088 participants. Help bring the title home to Cornwall while supporting a worthy cause this September. Secure your tickets to this historic event here now!