Emily Hobhouse
In 2024 ‘The Story of Emily’, a museum dedicated to Emily Hobhouse, opened in St Ive, near Liskeard but who was this formidable Cornish woman and why is her life and legacy worth remembering? Emily Hobhouse was a humanitarian, a…
The Saint’s Way, Cornwall
The Saint’s Way is a long-distance walking route that crosses the breadth of Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey. Running for some 30 miles through some of the area’s most beautiful and wild scenery walkers these days tend to tackle it…
The miraculous St Michael’s Mount
Resting in the curved basin of Mount’s Bay is the fairy tale location of St Michael’s Mount. Myths and legends swirl around this island like sea mist and it has become a favourite destination for visitors to Cornwall to explore.…
Elizabeth Dale (The Cornish Bird) and Fern Britton
I have been writing for the lovely Sarah White at Kilden Mor since 2020. She first contacted me during the pandemic and asked if I would be interested in writing some blog posts about Cornish history for her website which,…
2024 Guide to Christmas Fayres and Markets in Cornwall
It is time to embrace that Christmas spirit and snap up some festive delights for you and your loved ones this November and December with our guide to Cornwall’s Christmas Markets and Fayres! Whether you are looking for unique gifts,…
North Cornwall vs South Cornwall – what’s best for you?
Like England itself, the great nation of Cornwall has its very own north south divide. Each part has its own distinct character, geographical quirks and cultural highlights. You’ll find passionate advocates for both areas, but which flavour of Cornwall is…
Holywell Bay
Holywell Bay is one of the most recognisable beaches in the whole of Cornwall. The distinctive twin islands just offshore and the rolling dunes have appeared in both film and television but beyond the images of Ross and Demelza Poldark…
The Kilden Mor guide to the best North Cornwall beaches
If you’re heading down to North Cornwall for a seaside escape, you’ll really be spoiled for choice. Cornwall is home to no less than 400 different beaches, and the Atlantic coast on the north side of the county is where…
The Eden Project: what to know before you visit
One of the best things about Cornwall is that the county isn’t short of landmarks and attractions - and one of the most distinctive is the Eden Project. From its famous biomes to the vibrant collection of plants and trees…
The fascinating history and natural wonders of Crantock
Crantock is a popular village on Cornwall’s north coast just two miles from the tourist mecca of Newquay and nineteen miles from Padstow. With its gorgeous sandy beach, perfect for sandcastle building and swimming, and its picturesque setting Crantock is…