In the spring of 1928 a young man called Cecil Morgan came to Cornwall to stay with his cousins at Hawker’s Cove near Padstow. The Cornish writer Donald Rawe, who was also a relation, subsequently told his story in Cornish…
You’re never far from the sea in Cornwall – 20 miles at the most – and with over 400 miles of coast and 300 beaches to explore there’s more variety than almost any other part of the UK. Small surprise…
Why are producers of film and television drama so drawn to Cornwall? It’s probably the same reason we all are: dramatic beauty, natural atmosphere and huge variety. Cornwall has played host to everyone from scythe swinging swooners to the architects…
Daphne du Maurier has long been one of Cornwall’s most famous and critically acclaimed authors. Although not born in Cornwall it became her adopted home and her work is closely associated with the area, especially around the harbour town of…
Folktales are an important part of Cornwall’s character, many of our myths and legends have been told by the fireside for hundreds of years. They are one of the peculiarities of our culture that makes Cornwall feel so unique in…
Many great writers have written about Cornish life, but none is so inextricably linked with the county as Daphne du Maurier. Although she was born in London, her family owned a holiday home in Cornwall, beginning a lifetime of writing…
Guided photography walks The north coast of Cornwall has been an inspiration for artists, writers, painters and photographers for hundreds of years. Dramatic, wild and always inspiring, the views in this part of the world can leave you breathless. With…
Padstow has its own unique way of celebrating May Day. On 1st May each year, the locals, known as Padstonians, and visitors celebrate Obby Oss. It’s a day of street festivals, folk singing and dancing accompanied by musicians, accordions and…