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…
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…
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…
We’ve spent the last few years writing about Padstow, recommending the best places to eat, drink and experience. There is far more to do here than you could hope to fit into one visit, so to narrow down your search…
Tucked away on one side of Porthcurno, one of Cornwall’s most dazzling beaches, there is a mysterious set of stairs leading to a door in the cliff. It’s boarded up now, but once upon a time this was a two-story…
Cornwall has so much to offer those that love exploring, away from the well-known, well-worn paths there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply of treasures just waiting to be discovered. If you are willing to don your walking boots, and maybe…
An hour’s drive south of Kilden Mor is St Ives, a destination high on most visitors' list of essential places to visit in Cornwall. So what brings people there and why should you go? Whether it’s the beaches, world class…
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum, overlooking the World Heritage Site of Charlestown Harbour, is packed with the most incredible treasures rescued from more than 150 wrecks around the world. It is also the entrance to an atmospheric underground tunnel that once…