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St Ives September Festival 2016

15 August 2016

September in St Ives is like Paris in the spring, as it’s the best time of year to visit this popular seaside destination. The school holidays are done and dusted, there’s still plenty of sunshine kicking around, and the whole

Get back to nature in Bude

8 August 2016

There’s nothing quite like bracing the fresh air and gallivanting amongst some of the natural world’s most stunning spaces – and one of the best things about Bude is its abundance of outdoorsy offerings. From an offshore island to an array of nature reserves, country parks, gardens, beaches and even a canal, Bude is awash with options for anyone with a love of alfresco living.

The Man Engine, steaming across Cornwall July 25th – August 6th

20 July 2016

What’s 4.5 metres high, weighs nearly 40 tonnes, and will be travelling 130 miles down the granite spine of Cornwall over the coming fortnight? Only the biggest, maddest, mechanical puppet ever to have been built in Britain, that’s what. The

Lafrowda Festival July 2nd – 16th

4 July 2016

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

Koru Kayaking Adventures

31 May 2016

Kayaking is a fantastic way to see and appreciate Cornwall’s natural beauty. You can choose from inland rivers and waterways, or explore some of the county’s rugged coastline. Although there are places where you can ‘go it alone’ and hire

Five family-friendly days out in Newquay

9 March 2016

Unbelievable as it sounds, sometimes the beach just isn’t enough. Though Newquay is famed for its scenic stretches of sand, with a family in tow – and especially if the weather turns – you’ll need other options to entertain and

Baby-friendly active days out in Cornwall

25 January 2016

When staying at a family friendly holiday cottage in Cornwall, what better way to take in the scenery and occupy the little ones than with an exhilarating exploration of Cornwall’s great outdoors? With so many ways to actively adventure out

Paradise Park | Hayle

16 February 2015

If you’re visiting Cornwall this half term – and especially if you’re staying at one of our holiday cottages in Hayle – we can wholeheartedly recommend experiencing what some of the rare and beautiful wildlife the area has to offer.

Ten Family Attractions in Cornwall

13 February 2015

Even when the weather is good during your holiday, sometimes the beaches just aren’t enough. If you fancy a day out with your family, we’ve picked out some attractions that are all guaranteed to entertain and sometimes (but don’t tell

Rainy day activities for all the family

6 October 2014

The weather can sometimes be a lottery when you holiday in the UK, but there is so much to do in Cornwall that a rainy day won’t spoil your fun. We have a favourite saying that we are fond of

St Ives Biathlon | July 2014

1 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

St Ives hosts Adventure Events | August 2012

13 March 2013

This summer, Cornwall Adventure Events are hosting five weeks of activities to raise money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. After raising almost £13,000 in 2012, the team returns for a third year with a range of fantastic events on

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