20 of the most beautiful buildings in Cornwall
Believe it or not, there’s more to Cornwall than its famed natural landscapes. Though visitors flock from across the globe to personally experience the Duchy’s paradisiacal beaches, subtropical gardens, rugged coastline and enchanting countryside, there’s far more than initially meets the eye when it comes to Cornwall’s must-sees: its beautiful buildings.
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Farm shops and independent food shops in Cornwall
Here in Cornwall we are truly lucky to have access to an incredible host of little farm shops full of straight-from-the-ground veg, independent food shops that specialise in seriously moorish treats, and delicatessens with so much choice you might just need a bigger bag.
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The most scenic drives in Cornwall
Road trip, anyone? Whether you fancy taking the scenic route to your holiday home, admiring a range of scenery from the comfort of your car, or embarking upon a rainy day excursion, Cornwall is chock with pretty places perfect for a drive-by.
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Cornish engine houses to visit
Cornwall’s mining heritage isn’t just the cultural backbone of the county, but is globally recognised as an engineering tour de force and claims status as the UK’s largest industrial UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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10 of the most beautiful Cornish coves
If it’s picture-postcard you seek, Cornwall has it in spades. The county is surrounded by ocean all sides but one, so if a spectacular cove is something you crave, then here you’ll find an almost-endless store of crystalline waters lapping pebble, sand and rocky outcrop that’ll make you feel as if you’re stepping into a work of art.
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Ancient sites in West Cornwall
If ancient history is your bag, then you’ve come to the right place. West Cornwall has the highest concentration of ancient sites in Europe: standing stones, stone circles, quoits, barrows, fougus, wells, Bronze Age settlements and hill forts. Even the
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10 of the most picturesque harbours in Cornwall
Along with iconic structures such as St Michael’s Mount and The Minack Theatre that are built into their striking surrounds, Cornwall is home to a host of must-see harbours that stand as beautiful attractions themselves.
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10 socially distanced days out in Cornwall
Social distance is almost guaranteed in Cornwall, whether it’s a national guideline or not. Pre-Covid, it has always been one of the main reasons why tourists have flocked here for decades: the promise of picture postcard wide-open spaces and a sense of unbridled freedom that you simply don’t get elsewhere in the country, or world, for that matter.
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Cornwall's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
In Cornwall, you can’t escape natural beauty. Not that you’d want to. There are no less than a dozen designated local Area Of Natural Beauty (AONB) sections packed into the Duchy, presenting eye candy of the highest calibre pretty much everywhere you turn!
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Best beaches in Cornwall
Cornwall is a beach lover’s paradise, whatever your sand-between-the-toes preferences. We’re home to surf breaks, hidden coves, sprawling bays and mile upon mile of golden sands, meaning that whether you want to swim, surf, sunbathe or spend some scenic downtime with the family, you’ll find a world-class beach to suit.
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Tom Bawcock’s Eve
Legend has it that Tom Bawcock took his fishing boat out in a huge storm to save the village from famine, and managed to catch enough fish to feed the entire village. The fish were baked into a pie with
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Cosy Cornish Cafés
There are few things more iconic to Cornwall than buttery scones, jam and a generous dollop of Rodda’s clotted cream (remember, jam first!). Fortunately, when in Cornwall you’re spoilt for choice, with an array of cafés to sample cream teas and other gastronomic delights from throughout the county. We’ve picked out a few of our favourite cosy spots to visit for some tummy pleasing treats...
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