Cornwall is a place rich in tradition, legend and ceremony. The best known of these are the most attention grabbing - events like Padstow’s own Obby Oss, or Penzance’s Mazey Day. But there is another, altogether quieter, tradition that we…
Morwenstowe is Cornwall’s most northerly parish. Here the cliffs are at their highest and the seas rolling in from their long journey across the Atlantic can be merciless. Named after the Welsh saint, St Morwenna, it is a place of…
This rocky island topped by a mediaeval church and castle is still home to a living community. Whether you approach by boat, or walk the causeway once traversed by rampaging giants, a visit to St Michael’s Mount is a must…
The five huge stacks of rock on Cornwall’s north coast known as the Bedruthan Steps make a dramatic destination whatever the season. The views along the coast here are breath-taking and the beach, which can only be reached by a…
It probably won’t have escaped your attention that the Queen is celebrating this year. To mark Elizabeth’s record-breaking 70 years on the throne, her subjects have been gifted a bonus bank holiday at the beginning of June with celebrations taking…
Ian Marsh is the general manager of the West Cornwall National Trust. He spoke to us about the continuing importance of Cornwall’s Tin Coast, an area rich in history and wildlife, whose iconic buildings are so integral to the image…
Founded in 1971, The Padstow Museum is home to a fascinating selection of objects reflecting the town’s rich cultural and economic history. John Buckingham is the museum's chairman and has been a volunteer since 1992. He spoke to us about…
Dupath Well near the town of Callington is said to be the largest and the most impressive well house in Cornwall. Hidden behind some old barns on an ancient farmstead this sacred place was once a site of pilgrimage. The…
One of Cornwall’s most unmistakable heritage sites, Tintagel is a castle built partly on the mainland and connected to an island jutting out over the Atlantic coast. Tintagel is easily north Cornwall’s most iconic structure and, thanks to its connection…
In Padstow, you’re within easy reach of some of Cornwall’s best beaches. It’s perfectly possible to walk to at least half a dozen excellent seaside destinations in under an hour. Anything that avoids those Cornish roads has to be a…