Cornwall is a fabulous place to visit all year round. We tend to think of Cornwall as an idyllic summer holiday destination, but January is a great time to visit. Once the hectic Christmas and New Year periods are over,…
When Yorkshire-born sculptor Barbara Hepworth moved to Cornwall in 1939, she was already one of the world’s leading Modernist artists. Her bold abstract ‘pierced figures’ were as instantly recognisable as the work of Braque, Picasso, Miró and Mondrian. The arrival…
Fresh, locally produced food and drink are an essential part of the Cornish experience for many visitors, so it makes sense to seek out the very best ingredients from the source. You will likely be tempted by dozens of local…
In 1855 Thomas Quiller Couch wrote of Cornwall: “The belief in witchcraft holds its ground firmly and of all superstitions it will probably be the last to die out.” An opinion that was reinforced one hundred and twenty years later…
One of Cornwall’s defining images is of fishermen’s cottages nestled around pretty working harbours, shaped over hundreds of years by wind and the waves from the stormy Atlantic Ocean. Many of these harbour towns and villages have survived and -…
Cornwall is a dog lover’s paradise. With hundreds of miles of coastline, huge expanses of moorland and plenty of rivers to explore, it’s a place you and your canine companion can enjoy together. Over recent years the region has become…
The habit of building cliff castles or promontory forts as they are also known, may well have given the Cornish their first recorded name. The ‘Cornovii’, meaning promontory people, are thought to have been the Celtic tribe that first occupied…
Cornwall is fast gaining a reputation as one of the leading wine producing regions in England, and is even beginning to compete with France. Whether you’re looking for a Champagne style fizz, a fruity rosé or even a decent red,…
According to wiki, Cornwall is home to over 60 cheeses, so if you’re a foodie who happens to love cheese, then you should explore some of the amazing artisan cheeses made in Cornwall. The choice is endless: soft, hard, blue,…
Whether you’re visiting Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, venturing onto the moors or exploring the remains of its industrial landscape, you can always enhance the experience with a swim. Over recent years the trend for wild swimming has helped popularise many of…