Tradition & History St. Michael’s Mount sits on the Pilgrim’s Way (St. Michael’s Way) one of the network of pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. Welsh and Irish pilgrims used to join the Cornish at St. Uny,
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Overtime, the West Penwith landscape has been shaped by man with prominent features including stone circles, Cornish hedgerows and mining pits, making this stunning area of Cornwall well worth a visit. The Ancient Sites If you stare at the rocky
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Wild foraging has been growing in popularity over the past couple of years along with the resurgence in grow-your-own food and buying local. It’s easy to understand why foraging may be considered ‘hippy’ or ‘alternative’, but spend 2 hours in
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When people think of holidays in the UK they often become nostalgic and talk about childhood holidays at the seaside enjoying sunshine, sandcastles and ice-cream. Why not recreate those childhood memories and consider holiday cottages in Marazion. Marazion lies on
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Be a part of one the Nation’s most fascinating competitions at the World Bellyboard Championships. Situated at Chapel Porth, a small cove between Porthtowan and St Agnes, the event is a laid-back and fun day out where participants of any
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The Falmouth Shout Shanty Singers host the annual International Sea Shanty Festival this weekend. With choirs and artists performing at various locations throughout Falmouth town, the festival is guaranteed to get you on your feet and singing along with some
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Situated just down the coast from Looe, Polperro is an extremely pretty fishing village with narrow streets lined with quaint shops and restaurants. Possibly not as well-known as Looe but similar in its layout, with small fishing harbour and tightly
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We continue to support the Fal River Festival for 2012 and are pleased to tell you all about this year’s impressive line-up! On the 31st May, the MOBO award winning artist, Finley Quaye will be headlining at Falmouth’s Events Square
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This year, Falmouth will host the annual UK Open Finn National Championships and the Finn Gold Cup. From the 3rd – 18th May, Events Square will be brimming with a festival atmosphere as over 120 elite sailors descend upon the
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If you love pasties and you love Cornwall you’re going to be as excited as we are about the launch of the first ever World Pasty Championships. Backed by the Cornish Pasty Association, the event is being held in celebration
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Dreading half term? Then take a look at our top recommendations to keep the kids occupied over the February period: Paradise Park Pirate Trail Take the little ones along to Paradise Park, follow the clues and find where X marks
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Looking to surprise your loved one? Then look no further. We have some Cornish-inspired ideas for Valentine’s Day that we promise will please a range of personalities… 1. Why not delve back to your teenage days and go on
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