Cornwall’s wildlife parks do such amazing work caring for all kinds of injured, sick and endangered creatures while also providing important hubs for education and conservation. They make a fun and worthwhile day out but sadly recent years have seen…
Cornwall is a fabulous place to visit all year round. We tend to think of Cornwall as an idyllic summer holiday destination, but January is a great time to visit. Once the hectic Christmas and New Year periods are over,…
Polperro has long been considered one of the main smuggling centres in Cornwall. During 18th century, the height of this illegal industry, this secluded cove was home to a number of men who became infamous Cornish characters because of their…
Tehidy Country Park, not far from the old mining town of Redruth, was once part of the enormous Basset estate and considered one of the most important gardens in Cornwall in the early 19th century. The Bassets, one of the…
Luxulyan valley was once a hive of industrial activity but these days the forces of nature and past human industry combine to create an enchanting woodland escape, full of interest and beauty. It is hard to imagine that this was…
874 miles from John O’Groats, 3,147 miles from New York, it can only be Land’s End. Or more specifically, the signpost that half a million people queue to have their photo taken beneath each year. But is there more to…
What better way to get into the joyful Christmas spirit than to take a trip to enjoy some of the de-light-ful Yuletide light displays; or better still why not immerse yourself in one of the wonderful and unusual festive events…
The pretty seaside town of Fowey is one of Cornwall’s most ancient harbours with a long history of fishing, boat-building and brave seamanship – it has been well documented that men and ships from Fowey took part in the defensive…
What’s in a Name? One of the first things that many people notice when they arrive in Cornwall, something that makes this place stand out from the rest of England, are the unusual place names. Ventongimps, Greensplatt, Polyphant, Praze-an-Beeble, Mellangoose,…
If you’re a seasoned surfer looking for a challenge, or an enthusiast who just wants to get off the beaten track, Cornwall has a beach for you. Here is our pick of the county’s ultimate surf spots. Fistral Beach, Newquay…