When Yorkshire-born sculptor Barbara Hepworth moved to Cornwall in 1939, she was already one of the world’s leading Modernist artists. Her bold abstract ‘pierced figures’ were as instantly recognisable as the work of Braque, Picasso, Miró and Mondrian. The arrival…
One of Cornwall’s three patron saints, Petroc was born a Welsh prince but rejected this title to begin a life dedicated to God. After training in Ireland, he made a pilgrimage to Rome. Returning home, the winds and tides led…
Cornwall has a long and illustrious tradition of outdoor entertainment. Our fabulous collection of innovative and exciting theatre groups will put on a show just about anywhere and the opportunity to perform in so many stunning al fresco locations also…
Since its launch, Padstow Farm Shop have provided a successful outlet for their own farm’s free range meat and seasonal veg, plus an ever-expanding assortment of the best Cornish products available. With a strong environmental ethos, Padstow Farm Shop are…
Cornwall is a place rich in tradition, legend and ceremony. The best known of these are the most attention grabbing - events like Padstow’s own Obby Oss, or Penzance’s Mazey Day. But there is another, altogether quieter, tradition that we…
It probably won’t have escaped your attention that the Queen is celebrating this year. To mark Elizabeth’s record-breaking 70 years on the throne, her subjects have been gifted a bonus bank holiday at the beginning of June with celebrations taking…
Ian Marsh is the general manager of the West Cornwall National Trust. He spoke to us about the continuing importance of Cornwall’s Tin Coast, an area rich in history and wildlife, whose iconic buildings are so integral to the image…
In the 19th century the village of Mousehole was described as “a little harbour with many fishing boats where every man and boy spends his life afloat.” These days though there is much less of this maritime industry it is…
Founded in 1971, The Padstow Museum is home to a fascinating selection of objects reflecting the town’s rich cultural and economic history. John Buckingham is the museum's chairman and has been a volunteer since 1992. He spoke to us about…
In Padstow, you’re within easy reach of some of Cornwall’s best beaches. It’s perfectly possible to walk to at least half a dozen excellent seaside destinations in under an hour. Anything that avoids those Cornish roads has to be a…