How to get away from the crowds
While it’s wonderful that Cornwall provides so many people with a place to escape over the summer, there is only so much love a county can take. If 2020 was anything to go by, our most popular beaches, towns and…
The most Instagrammable buildings in North Cornwall
Whether you’re a full time influencer, an obsessive personal-documenter or just a casual sharer, a holiday in Cornwall is a chance to upload some iconic imagery to your Instagram feed. But if you can't face the inevitable queues in the…
Egyptian House in Penzance
Cornwall has such stunning natural scenery it is easy to overlook some of the wonderful architectural gems that we have hiding on our high streets or out in the quiet countryside. One such treasure, a real showstopper, can be found…
The hidden treasures of Cornwall’s North Coast
Cornwall’s north coast has an entirely different personality to the calmer, more sheltered south. The cliffs here are more impressive, the landscape wave-beaten and unflinching, even the rocks seem sharper, and of course, with all that wild beauty comes some…
The Best Coasteering spots in North Cornwall
In a previous blog A beginners guide to Cornish Coasteering we introduced you to the thrilling world of coasteering, an activity that allows you to see another side of the Cornish coast. A world of secret caves, hidden lagoons and, for…
Cornwall’s best woodland walks
Most visitors to Cornwall would be forgiven for gravitating towards the coast for a breath of fresh air and to stretch their legs and while we can’t deny the beauty of those seaside paths, there are actually some wonderful woodland…
Wildlife watching in Cornwall
Cornwall truly is a spectacle place for wildlife. Whether it is grey seals, dolphins or basking sharks we have them all and much more besides. Even Orca whales have taken to visiting our shores and with a little local knowledge…
Ten Famous authors known for their Cornish heritage
Cornwall’s literary heritage is probably best known for two authors, whose work and influence we’ve already explored on this blog – Daphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca, and Winston Graham, author of Poldark. But the region has also been home…
A beginners guide to Cornish Coasteering
Think about extreme coastal sports and you might imagine veteran surfers throwing themselves into thirty foot waves or teenagers ‘tombstoning’ from the nearest piece of jagged headland. But there’s another way of experiencing the thrilling power of Cornwall’s seas. One…
Discover the best of Cornwall’s Museum’s
It may surprise some visitors and locals alike to learn that there are actually more than 70 museums in Cornwall. From art and technology to mining and witchcraft, for the curious these wonderful resources are just ready and waiting to…