The history of Cornwall’s nine lighthouses reflects the county’s enduring relationship with the sea and features a cast of men who have attempted to control it, make money from it or simply survive it. Trevose Head West of Padstow, perched…
Discover Cornwall’s miles and miles of untouched coastline is one of the joys of visiting the region and what better way of seeing it than from the water!? Then add in the chance of seeing some of the incredible wildlife…
Discovering the real Cornwall of Ross Poldark can be a complicated business. Much of the action featured in Winston Graham’s hugely popular series of novels takes place in real Cornish locations, but book onto one of the many organised Poldark…
During the summer numerous ferries and boat tours crisscrossing Cornwall’s beautiful waterways. These trips allow you to discover the county in a relaxed way. And give you access to some of its most delightfully peaceful hidden corners. So here is…
You don’t have to look far to find an inspirational view or a quintessentially Cornish scene when you visit the north of the county. But with #Cornwall now hosting over 9 million posts on Instagram, how can you make sure…
While many visitors to Cornwall keep their eyes fixed firmly on the impressive coastal horizons, at night the real action is taking place above their heads - way above. The north Cornish coast is one of the very best places…
Polperro has to be one of the most beautiful old fishing ports in Cornwall. Its atmospheric tangle of narrow streets, rows of fishermen’s cottages and picturesque harbour rightly conjure up images of smugglers and wily old sea-dogs. It is an…
Port Isaac is one of Cornwall’s oldest harbour towns and, even if you’re visiting for the first time, one of the most recognisable. The cobbled streets and busy port have featured heavily in TV and film, as the location for…
You already know about Cornwall’s spectacular coast with its excellent beaches and dramatic scenery. But how far have you explored beyond the shoreline? Everything looks different when you’re out at sea, and you’ll find a host of new experiences to…
Porthcurno is considered by many to be the most beautiful cove in Cornwall, its emerald green, crystal clear water and impossibly white sands give the impression of a tropical paradise rather than a British beach! When the writer J. T.…