Lafrowda Festival July 2nd – 16th
Summer heralds festivals just about every weekend in Cornwall, with Penwith hosting more than its fair share. One that started as a showcase for youth bands twenty years ago, in 1996, has evolved into a fortnight of all manner of
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Events in Newquay: Electric Beach Festival 8-9th July
Amp up your stay in Cornwall with a stint at Newquay’s Electric Beach Festival, which this year runs on 8th and 9th July and presents a tantalisingly eclectic selection of entertainment from some seriously show-stopping headliners. Celebrating the fifth anniversary
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Penzance Literary Festival – 6th – 9th July 2016
A warm welcome is promised at what has been billed as ‘the friendliest lit fest in the UK’. Now in its seventh year, there are dozens of events crammed into four days, held in eight undercover venues throughout the town.
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Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
17th – 19th June 2016 “In South Australia I was born, heave away, haul away…” Born in New Zealand, I grew up in South Australia, where this song rivalled even Waltzing Matilda in the popularity stakes. First published as a
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The latest foodie happenings in Cornwall
Food and Cornwall have become rather good friends over the past few years, with everything from festivals and restaurants spearheaded by world-famous celebrity chefs to an ever-expanding flurry of independent and artisan producers pushing the boundaries when it comes to
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Golowan Festival 2016
For something wonderfully Cornish centric and utterly unique to the far west’s particular brand of Celtic heritage – Penzance‘s Golowan Festival is a fabulously unforgettable experience. Named after the Cornish language word for the Midsummer celebrations, it’s a unique and
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Spring/Summer 2016 Art Events in Cornwall
Cornwall’s cultural scene is arguably as renowned as its majestic natural landscapes, with world-famous artists such as Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Naum Gabo, Terry Frost and Kurt Jackson – to name but a few – all synonymous with the place.
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Trevithick Day | 30th April 2016
The last Saturday in April in Cornwall can only mean one thing – Trevithick Day. A day of festivities dedicated to Camborne’s most famous son, Richard Trevithick, the whole town comes together to celebrate, and you’re invited. An annual event
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This Easter in Cornwall
As tempting as it may be to simply scoff your own body weight in Easter eggs over the forthcoming holidays (or am I speaking for myself?) – Cornwall is hosting a rather splendid series of things to do that will
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2016 Events and Festivals in Newquay
There’s more to Newquay’s events schedule than first meets the eye. Though it’s a world renowned waterland and mecca for all things surf-related, the town and its surrounds also offer an eclectic mix of other things to see and do
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Lowender Peran | 14th – 18th October
Google Lowender Peran, like I just did, and follow the Wikipedia link and it takes you to a page written entirely in Kernewek – that’s how Cornish this annual festival is! But fear not, you don’t have to be fluent
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Falmouth Oyster Festival | 8th – 11th October
Oysters, a bit like Marmite, you either love ‘em or… you’re still trying to educate your palate! I’m in the latter camp, so although me and oysters aren’t bosom buddies, I’m always willing to give them a try. After all,
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