Discovering the Minack Theatre
Tucked away on one side of Porthcurno, one of Cornwall’s most dazzling beaches, there is a mysterious set of stairs leading to a door in the cliff. It’s boarded up now, but once upon a time this was a two-story…
Five Off the Beaten Track Ancient Sites in Cornwall!
Cornwall has so much history to inspire you! From pirates to mining, castles to stones circles, Cornwall really has it all. This special landscape is dotted with hundreds of prehistoric remains, many of which are overlooked by visitors. But these…
Seven most beautiful places in Cornwall – off the beaten track!
Cornwall has so much to offer those that love exploring, away from the well-known, well-worn paths there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply of treasures just waiting to be discovered. If you are willing to don your walking boots, and maybe…
The Kilden Mor Guide to St Ives
An hour’s drive south of Kilden Mor is St Ives, a destination high on most visitors' list of essential places to visit in Cornwall. So what brings people there and why should you go? Whether it’s the beaches, world class…
Shipwreck Treasure Museum – Interview with manager Daniel Scholes
The Shipwreck Treasure Museum, overlooking the World Heritage Site of Charlestown Harbour, is packed with the most incredible treasures rescued from more than 150 wrecks around the world. It is also the entrance to an atmospheric underground tunnel that once…
Cornwall’s wildlife parks
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…
Seven reasons to visit Cornwall in January
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,…
The smuggler’s banker in Polperro
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
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 woodland walks
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…