For centuries in Cornwall a peculiar natural phenomenon has not only been giving pleasure but has also been to a certain extend imbued with magical properties – the logan rock. The word logan comes from the Cornish ‘logging’, meaning rocking,…
One of Cornwall’s three patron saints, Petroc was born a Welsh prince but rejected this title to begin a life dedicated to God. After training in Ireland, he made a pilgrimage to Rome. Returning home, the winds and tides led…
Cornwall has a long and illustrious tradition of outdoor entertainment. Our fabulous collection of innovative and exciting theatre groups will put on a show just about anywhere and the opportunity to perform in so many stunning al fresco locations also…
Since its launch, Padstow Farm Shop have provided a successful outlet for their own farm’s free range meat and seasonal veg, plus an ever-expanding assortment of the best Cornish products available. With a strong environmental ethos, Padstow Farm Shop are…
Every year on the last Friday in June has been designated National Cream Tea Day: a chance to celebrate this tasty British institution and argue about whether jam comes before cream. Of course, every day in Cornwall is a cream…
Cornwall is a place rich in tradition, legend and ceremony. The best known of these are the most attention grabbing - events like Padstow’s own Obby Oss, or Penzance’s Mazey Day. But there is another, altogether quieter, tradition that we…
Morwenstowe is Cornwall’s most northerly parish. Here the cliffs are at their highest and the seas rolling in from their long journey across the Atlantic can be merciless. Named after the Welsh saint, St Morwenna, it is a place of…
This rocky island topped by a mediaeval church and castle is still home to a living community. Whether you approach by boat, or walk the causeway once traversed by rampaging giants, a visit to St Michael’s Mount is a must…
The five huge stacks of rock on Cornwall’s north coast known as the Bedruthan Steps make a dramatic destination whatever the season. The views along the coast here are breath-taking and the beach, which can only be reached by a…
It probably won’t have escaped your attention that the Queen is celebrating this year. To mark Elizabeth’s record-breaking 70 years on the throne, her subjects have been gifted a bonus bank holiday at the beginning of June with celebrations taking…