On the North Quay in Padstow there is a tumbledown looking building known as Abbey House. Built sometime in the 15th century, with origins possibly even older than that, it is widely considered the oldest building in Padstow, and perhaps…
When we think of Cornwall our minds quickly turn to the sea and the amazing food that springs from over 400 miles of coast. Fishing remains an important part of the Cornish economy and its gastronomic culture; tasty, distinctive dishes…
In the spring of 1928 a young man called Cecil Morgan came to Cornwall to stay with his cousins at Hawker’s Cove near Padstow. The Cornish writer Donald Rawe, who was also a relation, subsequently told his story in Cornish…
You’re never far from the sea in Cornwall – 20 miles at the most – and with over 400 miles of coast and 300 beaches to explore there’s more variety than almost any other part of the UK. Small surprise…
Why are producers of film and television drama so drawn to Cornwall? It’s probably the same reason we all are: dramatic beauty, natural atmosphere and huge variety. Cornwall has played host to everyone from scythe swinging swooners to the architects…
In just a few decades, Cornish wine has gone from being a little known novelty to winning international prizes and being granted Protected Designated Origin status. The county now has many major vineyards producing everything from crisp Sauvignon Blanc to…
Daphne du Maurier has long been one of Cornwall’s most famous and critically acclaimed authors. Although not born in Cornwall it became her adopted home and her work is closely associated with the area, especially around the harbour town of…
With the longest coastline of any county in England Cornwall naturally has a strong tradition of seafaring but with the freedom and food that the sea provides comes perilous risk. The shores of the Cornish coast are littered with innumerable…
Folktales are an important part of Cornwall’s character, many of our myths and legends have been told by the fireside for hundreds of years. They are one of the peculiarities of our culture that makes Cornwall feel so unique in…
Like so many of Cornwall’s coastal towns tales of the daring exploits of their seafaring men are part of Padstow’s historic narrative. Its intrinsic ties to the sea mean that at one time everyone in the town had a maritime…