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…
Cornish Festivals are back to their best and largest style this summer! After two years of restrictions, music lovers will be able to choose from a dizzying array of musical styles and festival fun against the backdrop of some of…
At this time of year there is one enigmatic native flower that truly seems to herald the arrival of spring – the bluebell. It can be easy to take this little plant for granted when fortunately they have become such…
‘Pask Lowen!’ or Happy Easter to you. This is always a special time as we see visitors emerge from their winter hibernation, visiting Cornwall in search of Spring sunshine and enjoying some special Easter traditions. Oys Pask (Easter eggs) You…
If Cornish waters are still too cold to swim in, and if lying on wet sands is more likely to give you chilblains than a suntan, fear not, there’s still plenty of fun to be had on our beaches -…
Concern over pollution on Cornwall’s beaches has long been a public issue thanks to organisations like Surfers Against Sewage. But it’s only relatively recently that people have begun to notice the dangers of plastics. Marine biologist Emily Stevenson, 24, has…
If you visit Padstow over the summer months and spend any time beside the Camel Estuary, there’s a good chance you’ll see a Gig racing team in action. Pilot Gigs, to give the boats their full name, aren’t hard to…