Once the preserve of the eccentric and the superhuman, plunging into the freezing Cornish sea over the festive period has become one of the region’s best loved traditions. So if you’re in Cornwall over Christmas, shake out your beach towel…
St Michael’s Mount is one of Cornwall’s most beloved and recognisable destinations. A fairy tale castle on a tiny tidal island, it is truly the stuff of fantasy and myth, and if recent reports are to be believed the mount…
If you’re craving a deeply indulgent, richly flavoured and highly sensory Christmas experience, Cornwall is the place to head to. Throughout November and December, you’ll find some of the UK’s best Christmas markets and food festivals. Here are seven of…
The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of stunning sub-tropical islands 28 miles off the Cornish mainland. Once the haunt of smugglers and the home of hardy fishermen these islands have become a popular summer holiday destination due to their…
Thank you to Ellie Smart who has been talking to us about The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. The National Lobster Hatchery opened at Padstow Quay in 2000 with the aim of reversing a decline in stocks. It’s been incredibly…
A fun fact before we begin our 18 mile trip from Padstow to Wenfordbridge: despite persistent rumours of dromedaries roaming this winding path, the Camel Trail has nothing to do with the humped beast. It actually takes its name from…
The village of Charlestown, not far from St Austell, is one of the most beautiful of Cornwall’s south coast harbours. In recent years it has become well known as the setting for films and TV dramas, such as the BBC’s…
Padstow makes an excellent base for exploring the varied delights of the Cornish coast and countryside. The best known route is the South West Coast Path, originally used by coastguards for spotting smugglers. Completed in 1978, it was designated for…
When you think about visiting Cornwall, you’re almost certainly looking forward to the unique sensation that comes from stepping onto a beach for the first time in months. It’s that feeling of instant relaxation, a sigh that flows through your…
Born on a farm near Falmouth, writer Elizabeth Dale can trace her Cornish ancestry all the way back to 1550. But it wasn’t until she returned home after nearly a decade travelling the world that she came to fully appreciate…