Ten of the best surf spots in Cornwall
Where to surf in Cornwall The North Coast of Cornwall is well known for its beautiful beaches – but for many, the waves are another major attraction. If you are a body boarder or an experienced surfer there is a
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A day out at Tanglewood gardens
A quirky wildlife haven that’s a hit with kids and adults alike, Tanglewood offers a completely different experience to other garden attractions in West Cornwall. It’s not about the fancy plants or immaculate lawns, rather it’s an opportunity to play
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The best fish and chips shops in West Cornwall!
As you might expect from a region full of seaside villages and holiday makers, there are plenty of amazing fish and chip shops to choose from when you stay in West Cornwall. Whether you want a sit down meal in
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Delicatessens in West Cornwall
Cornwall is rapidly becoming the place to find delicious food in restaurants and cafés – but don’t discount the range of delicatessens that are springing up throughout villages and towns – they can offer a range of delicious Cornish produce
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Gogmagog – Golden Tree Productions
Pioneering, cultural community interest company Golden Tree (as in ‘furry bush’, or gorse, my spiky mountain biking nemesis) Productions are currently touring the county with their futuristic version of one of Cornwall’s creation myths, Gogmagog. This reviewer caught them a
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The Tempest – by Miracle Theatre
Cornwall has an enviable reputation for outdoor touring theatre, and Miracle is one of the reasons why. Entertaining, distinctive and inventive, they’ve been wowing audiences across the UK since 1979. But home is most definitely Kernow. Based at Redruth’s Krowji,
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Golf Courses in West Cornwall
If you come on holiday with your golf clubs, there are some spectacular courses to play in West Cornwall… West Cornwall Golf Club The location of this course is absolutely stunning. The club itself is on a country lane that
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Sea Salts and Sail Festival | July 2014
Well, what can I say? I’m still recovering from one of the best nautically inspired weekends ever. In its 20th year, this bi-annual festival celebrates Mousehole’s unique maritime and fishing heritage, while ensuring there are plenty of things to see
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Mazey and Quay Fair Day | June 2014
Pity the poor flooded out campers and mud monsters at Glastonbury. They should’ve been in Penzance for the weekend, where, thanks to Cornish village wisewomen Cassandra and Laetitia Latham-Jones’ blessings, the sun always shines on Mazey. And this year didn’t
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St Ives Biathlon | July 2014
A Competitor’s View. By Jo Hill Now, I would not call myself an elite athlete – in fact I’m far from it, but there is something about a challenge that I can’t resist, and the St Ives Biathlon draws
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Golowan Festival | June 2014
When: 20th-29th June 2014 Where: Penzance Forget football and Brazilian carnival, this week it’s all about Penzance’s Golowan. Now in its 24th year, Cornwall’s biggest and best community festival is currently in full swing, and gearing up for the big
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Coastal path walk from St Ives to Zennor
This part of the famous South West Coastal Path is truly beautiful, with amazing sea views the entire way along. It is highly recommended if you enjoy walking, but this stretch can be quite tricky in places, with slippery muddy
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