Port Quin, on Cornwall’s wild north coast, looks as if it has been specifically created by nature to be the perfect little Cornish cove. Impossibly picturesque, it remains an undiscovered haven just a few minutes’ drive from its much better-known…
Geology feels like a particularly present and powerful force in Cornwall. Pushing up the stark rocky tors of the moors, creating dynamic and dramatic coastal landscapes and driving industry and commerce for hundreds of years. The Cornish have always benefited…
In 2024 ‘The Story of Emily’, a museum dedicated to Emily Hobhouse, opened in St Ive, near Liskeard but who was this formidable Cornish woman and why is her life and legacy worth remembering? Emily Hobhouse was a humanitarian, a…
Resting in the curved basin of Mount’s Bay is the fairy tale location of St Michael’s Mount. Myths and legends swirl around this island like sea mist and it has become a favourite destination for visitors to Cornwall to explore.…
Between its gorgeous beaches, incredible foodie hotspots and stunning historical landmarks, visiting Cornwall is a no-brainer. But while a Cornwall holiday can be an easy decision, choosing what kind of accommodation is right for you can be a little trickier.…
I have been writing for the lovely Sarah White at Kilden Mor since 2020. She first contacted me during the pandemic and asked if I would be interested in writing some blog posts about Cornish history for her website which,…
It is time to embrace that Christmas spirit and snap up some festive delights for you and your loved ones this November and December with our guide to Cornwall’s Christmas Markets and Fayres! Whether you are looking for unique gifts,…
Like England itself, the great nation of Cornwall has its very own north south divide. Each part has its own distinct character, geographical quirks and cultural highlights. You’ll find passionate advocates for both areas, but which flavour of Cornwall is…
Holywell Bay is one of the most recognisable beaches in the whole of Cornwall. The distinctive twin islands just offshore and the rolling dunes have appeared in both film and television but beyond the images of Ross and Demelza Poldark…
If you’re heading down to North Cornwall for a seaside escape, you’ll really be spoiled for choice. Cornwall is home to no less than 400 different beaches, and the Atlantic coast on the north side of the county is where…