There are those that say that if you really want to know Cornwall you need to visit in the winter. After the summer crowds have left and the balmy days have turned dark, wet and windy Cornwall becomes a much…
Thanks to its deep Celtic roots, Cornwall has a profound religious heritage. There are hundreds of churches and chapels dedicated to long forgotten saints around the county, along with holy wells and medieval crosses to discover. Here are just a…
If you’re already planning your 2024 summer holidays in Cornwall and are looking for inspiration, forget the guide books and endless Instagram posts featuring the same familiar locations. Instead, switch on your TV! Cornwall regularly plays host to film and…
After all the buzz and excitement of the festive season the dark months of January and February can seem a little flat and humdrum but there is hope! Not only are we on the countdown to spring but there are…
In Cornwall, you’re rarely more than a stone’s throw from a pub - or 11. There’s something to suit all tastes here in Padstow; from cosy traditional pubs to cool cocktail bars; mouth watering gastro pubs to craft beer tasting…
Cornwall is not well known for its woodlands. In fact, there are many areas, such as Bodmin Moor, that can seem almost completely devoid of trees but this only makes the pockets of deep woodland that we do have all…
Cornwall has long sparked creative imaginations, attracting artists, filmmakers and writers inspired by the region’s landscape and unique character. For children and the young at heart there’s also a great library of children’s literature to discover long before, during or…
In recent years diving into the chilly waters around the Cornish coast at Christmas time has become something of a tradition for many families. Though this is certainly not for the faint of heart, with a little preparation many swear…
As the weather becomes more wintery and the long, dark nights draw in it would be very easy to just stay at home and hibernate until spring, but, of course, if you do decide to venture outside there is always…
North Cornwall has been an important centre for pottery and ceramics since the late 18th century when large deposits of China clay were first discovered in the county’s mineral rich soil and used to produce fine white porcelain. This natural…