World Bellyboard Championships 2014
Daft I know, but I frequently forget how amazing it is to live by the sea. And that for many people, a week’s holiday in Cornwall is their only chance to bum around on beaches and frolic in the waves.
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A day out at Newquay Zoo!
Sundays are our family day and last weekend we decided to try out Newquay Zoo. Whilst not exactly the size and scale of Bristol or London Zoo, or even Paignton for that matter, Newquay Zoo is a superb day out
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The Best Farmers’ Markets in West Cornwall
Farmers’ markets are a brilliant way of discovering new local producers and sampling high-quality products that have been made with love and years of experience. Buying locally limits food miles, making markets such as these a very environmentally friendly way
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Paint, Landscape and Light
– a three day art course at Newlyn School of Art There’s a particular kind of peninsula light that has attracted artists to this furthermost tip of Cornwall since the 1880s. A colony of artists, lapping up the light and
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St Ives September Festival: Steve Knightley
Exeter born folk singer-songwriter Steve Knightley took to the stage on Tuesday night as part of the St Ives September Festival, and being so well known on the folk scene, it was no surprise the event was sold out! The
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A day out at Pendennis Castle
Stay in Falmouth, and a must-see attraction to visit during your holiday is Pendennis Castle. Built by Henry VIII as one of a pair of gun forts either side of the Fal Estuary to repel invasion, it was improved and
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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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