by Becky Bradbury | Jun 27, 2016 | Things to do, Try This, Uncategorised
With the fourth darkest skies in the country, Cornwall offers a fantastic location for stargazing. Here are five of our favourite spots to admire the night’s sky and wonder at the beauty of the stars. Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps One of the most popular areas for...
by Becky Bradbury | Jun 26, 2016 | Never been to...
Cornwall is famous for tin but though North Wales is often considered the UK capital of slate, Cornwall has had an equally pivotal role to play in supplying our country with the attractive, finely-laminated rock. It was a vital component of the industrial revolution...
by Becky Bradbury | Jun 15, 2016 | Things to do, Try This
There are many hidden treasures just waiting to be explored around Cornwall – from waterfalls to wild swimming spots or little known about secluded beaches. Here are just some of our favourites. Rocky Valley © Copyright Maurice D Budden. Licensed for reuse under this...
by Vicki | Jun 13, 2016 | Things to do
Father’s Day is fast approaching – bringing with it the same yearly dilemma of what to buy Dad? Instead of opting for the usual fallbacks of novelty socks and ties or a bottle of beer, why not treat your dad to a great day out in Cornwall instead? Take a look at a few...
by Becky Bradbury | Jun 8, 2016 | Never been to..., Things to do, Try This
I’ve often passed The Screech Owl Sanctuary whilst driving along the A30 at Goss Moor. To be honest, it’s been on my ‘to do’ list for a long time but without young children in the house to provide the imperative for visiting a local attraction, it kept getting...
by Vicki | Jun 7, 2016 | Things to do
Aside from the azure waters of the sea, Cornwall is home to some of the best spots in the UK for swimming outdoors. From Art Deco lidos and a spectacular collection of unique tidal pools, to hidden waterfalls and secluded quarries – there are plenty of places to take...
by Vicki | Jun 3, 2016 | Uncategorised
Mark Harvey has always been ‘drawn’ to the southwest, but has taken his love of the West Country to a new extreme with his latest project. Having inherited a 10m role of paper and been inspired by Mark Wallington’s ‘500 mile Walkies’ – a hilarious account of one man...
by Vicki | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorised
‘During all the months of that summer the house of Nampara was seldom without flowers. This was Demelza’s doing. She was always up at dawn…she wandered at will in the fields and lanes…to return with a big bunch of wild flowers, which found their way into the parlour.’...
by Becky Bradbury | May 30, 2016 | Never been to..., Things to do
It’s not hard to see why St Catherine’s Castle at the mouth of the Fowey estuary was built. Positioned on a promontory looking out across the English Channel, it’s the perfect place to keep watch for enemy ships. At the time of its construction, Henry VIII had upset...
by Vicki | May 27, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Come rain or shine there are a whole host of fun things to do in Cornwall. From exploring beautiful beaches and amazing water sport facilities, to visiting the many attractions filled to the brim with activities for children. We’ve put together our top things to do in...
