Polperro has long been considered one of the main smuggling centres in Cornwall. During 18th century, the height of this illegal industry, this secluded cove was home to a number of men who became infamous Cornish characters because of their…
Tehidy Country Park, not far from the old mining town of Redruth, was once part of the enormous Basset estate and considered one of the most important gardens in Cornwall in the early 19th century. The Bassets, one of the…
If you’ve got something special to celebrate during your trip to Cornwall, you can take the experience to exquisite new heights with lunch or dinner at one of our many fine dining restaurants. The county is awash with Michelin stars…
Luxulyan valley was once a hive of industrial activity but these days the forces of nature and past human industry combine to create an enchanting woodland escape, full of interest and beauty. It is hard to imagine that this was…
874 miles from John O’Groats, 3,147 miles from New York, it can only be Land’s End. Or more specifically, the signpost that half a million people queue to have their photo taken beneath each year. But is there more to…
For so many of us going to watch a pantomime is as much as essential part of our Christmas as a turkey, crackers and gifts under the tree – “Oh yes it is!” This wonderful, very British, tradition is something…
What better way to get into the joyful Christmas spirit than to take a trip to enjoy some of the de-light-ful Yuletide light displays; or better still why not immerse yourself in one of the wonderful and unusual festive events…
The pretty seaside town of Fowey is one of Cornwall’s most ancient harbours with a long history of fishing, boat-building and brave seamanship – it has been well documented that men and ships from Fowey took part in the defensive…
‘Farm to table’ is becoming increasingly popular and important in Cornwall – supporting small farmers and delighting foodie eaters. Usually though, farm to table suppliers are only familiar with one part of the process. It’s rare to find professional butchers…
What’s in a Name? One of the first things that many people notice when they arrive in Cornwall, something that makes this place stand out from the rest of England, are the unusual place names. Ventongimps, Greensplatt, Polyphant, Praze-an-Beeble, Mellangoose,…