Bodmin Gaol has recently become one of the top visitor attractions in Cornwall after a multi-million pound investment saw part of the prison being redeveloped into a hotel. The museum revamped too, with new interactive displays and a 4D immersive…
If you think of the rugged Cornish coast, you’ll likely picture a few unchanging elements – wild seas, dogged fishing boats and granite cliffs. But that’s not all you can spot when you stand on Cornwall’s shores. You can add…
Situated above the golden sweep of Praa Sands on Mount’s Bay the gothic tower of Pengersick Castle has, in recent years, reinvented itself as a popular wedding venue. The elegant, historic building, set amongst a beautiful flower-filled garden, now oozes…
The harbour at Newlyn is Cornwall’s busiest, and one of the largest fishing ports in the UK, offering a safe refuge to its own fleet as well as visiting foreign vessels. There has been a harbour here for countless centuries,…
If you’ve ever visited north Cornwall, the A39 road will already be well known to you. Some who visit over the summer might remember it for traffic jams, over-eager local drivers and signs reminding you of its reputation as one…
Tater Du Lighthouse, not far from Lamorna Cove, is Cornwall’s newest lighthouse and was the first in the UK to be fully automatic with no need for a keeper. When it was completed by Trinity House in June 1965 Tater…
Tintagel has become synonymous with the legends of King Arthur but beyond the famous clifftop castle, the much-photographed statue of the mythical man himself, merlin’s cave and the themed gift-shops there is another building in the village that truly celebrates…
Wild swimming is becoming increasingly popular as the benefits of being in nature and immersing yourself in refreshing salt sea water become better known and understood. And fortunately for us as well as the numerous wonderful beaches around the coast…
A visit to Padstow is about so much more than just a trip to the beach and some fancy fish and chips. People travel here from far and wide to indulge their passions, whether they be sporty, arty, foody or,…
From lazy days on the beach to long coastal walks, there are countless ways to fill your days in North Cornwall. But if you visit with children, sometimes you need something a little more structured where the whole family is…