by Vicki | Sep 7, 2016 | Cornish food and drink, Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Whether you’re looking for delicious food and drink, the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, a special treat for yourself, or something beautiful for the home – Cornwall has plenty of unique shopping opportunities. Take a look at a few of favourites here:...
by Vicki | Sep 5, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Rosamunde Pilcher is one of the best-loved authors associated with Cornwall, with a literary career that has spanned five decades. Born in 1924 in Lelant near St Ives, it is here - her childhood home - that inspired many of her novels, which have since been adapted...
by Becky Bradbury | Sep 2, 2016 | Things to do, Try This, Visit Cornwall
Seal spotting at Godrevy Point Offering the perfect home for seals and therefore providing a great location from which to spot them – whether playing in the waves or sleeping on the sand, there are often many seals enjoying Mutton Cove on Godrevy Point. Parking at...
by Becky Bradbury | Aug 25, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
With series two of Poldark set to hit our screens on 4th September, we thought we’d share some of the Cornish film locations featured in the new episodes. Charlestown Featuring as Truro Harbour in both series one and two, Charlestown is famous for its beauty and...
by Vicki | Aug 9, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea - Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady Traditionally comprised of delicate sandwiches and a wide array of cakes - from coffee and carrot to chocolate and lemon -...
by Vicki | Aug 4, 2016 | Things to do
Britain’s largest ever mechanical puppet - created in the form of a giant Cornish miner - has been crawling his way along the county’s lanes and roads for the past fortnight, in celebration of the ‘Tinth’ anniversary of the Cornish mining landscape being designated a...
by Vicki | Jul 27, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
From countryside retreats, to hot-tubs overlooking the ocean, there are plenty of fantastic spas to enjoy in Cornwall. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to relish in a little me time, a fantastic weekend away with friends, or that special someone - there are a...
by Vicki | Jul 22, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Cornwall is home to a wealth of magnificent period properties, set within impressive grounds and gardens. With many of these stately homes opening their doors to the public, visitors are able to explore these historic buildings – discovering the many interesting...
by Vicki | Jul 19, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Whether you’re visiting from afar or simply further exploring our fantastic county, there are plenty of great attractions to explore this summer. Here are just a few of our favourites: St Michael’s Mount Cross the causeway at St Michael’s Mount and discover a world of...
by Vicki | Jul 6, 2016 | Things to do, Visit Cornwall
Picnics are one of the best ways to enjoy Cornwall’s glorious and unique landscape. From moorland and clifftops to beaches and woodlands there are plenty of beautiful places to enjoy an alfresco meal in Cornwall this summer – here are just a few of our favourite...