Truro City of Lights
City of Lights is a spectacular procession of grand paper lantern creations that must be seen to be believed!
November 2013
Holiday Cottages in Carbis Bay
Guests looking for a quieter, more relaxed place to stay would do well to consider holiday cottages in Carbis Bay. Although located on the outskirts of St Ives, Carbis Bay cottages have the most superb sea views and many overlook the golden sands of Carbis Bay Beach. You are just a short train ride direct to the centre of St Ives or take a stroll along the coast path - both routes have equally breathtaking outlooks.
What's on offer
Cottages in Carbis Bay have immediate access to beautiful coastal path walks which lead left to the vibrant town of St Ives and left to Lelant and Hayle. With its range of beaches, cobbled streets and variety of shops and restaurants, St Ives is only a 30 minute walk along the coast path. It can also be reached on one of the most memorable train rides and should not be missed.
The local area
As well as being a stone’s throw from St Ives, Carbis Bay is also close to Hayle and the beautiful beaches of Gwithian. Take a short drive to the opposite coast and visit the bustling town of Penzance or the iconic landmark of St Michael’s Mount. By choosing a self catering cottage in Carbis Bay you get the best of both worlds; peaceful relaxation whilst being ideally placed for visiting many of the wonderful attractions Cornwall has to offer.
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Locations in West Cornwall
Events in Carbis Bay
St Ives September Festival
Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.
14-28 September
Trevaskis Farm Big Weekend
The Trevaskis Farm 'Big Weekend' promotes local produce, with stalls full of Cornish produce, an onsite restaurant, pick-your-own fruit and cookery demonstrations.
July 2013
Porthleven Music & Food Festival
The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!
20 April 2013
St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.
May 2013
Mousehole Christmas Lights
A beautiful display of Christmas lights with an estimated 30,000 visitors.
December
RNAS Culdrose Air Day
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working military Naval Air Station, be wowed by spectacular flying displays and get up-close with state-of-the-art aircrafts - learning what life is really like in the Royal Navy.
Date TBC
Golowan Festival - Penzance
Golowan Festival is an annnal community arts event that celebrates local culture and the social and natural environment. 'Mazey Day' takes place on the Saturday of the festival and guarantees to be a very colourful affair!
22-30 June 2013
Helston Flora Day
An ancient annual event, Helston Flora Day includes craft stalls and traditional dances throughout the day, where crowds line the streets to watch the procession.
8 May 2013
St Ives Feast Day
Held on the first Monday after the 3rd of February and celebrating the actual founding of the town by St Eia, with a parade and many traditional events, which even includes Cornish hurling.
February