Christmas Day Swims
Would you rather: a) Eat your own bodyweight in chocolate and mince pies, surrounded by wrapping paper debris? b) Flop about in front of a fire watching inane TV? c) Plunge into the sea without a wetsuit with lots of other hardy, festive, and possibly a little insane, folk? If you picked ‘c’ than Cornwall is the place to be over the festive period, as you’ll be spoilt for choice as to when and where you can join in with this curious custom.
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South West Coast Path
Wherever you happen to be staying in Cornwall, you’ll never be more than sixteen miles from the sea. Let’s face it, that’s probably why you’re here, as our beaches are some of the best you’ll find anywhere. It also means
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Exploring the far West of Cornwall
Dramatic ocean panoramas, glorious expanses of open natural spaces and wildly rugged landscapes, West Cornwall presents a unique and beyond-beautiful holiday destination for those wishing to escape it all in sweetly sublime style.
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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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Golowan Festival
Penzance’s charismatic celebration of midsummer, which takes place every June, promises a lively and eclectic mix of things to see and do in Cornwall’s culture-packed far west.
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10 beautiful barn conversions
Surrounded by spectacular scenery in secluded spots across the county, these fabulous converted barns provide a lovely base for a relaxing holiday in Cornwall...
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10 quaint Cornish cottages
From cosy cottages with woodburners and open fires, to charming original features such as exposed beams and granite walls, there’s something truly special about staying in a traditional Cornish cottage...
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Bonfire Night events in Cornwall
Remember remember the 5th of November… Being on holiday during the first week of November doesn’t mean missing out on Guy Fawkes fun, as there are dozens of bonfire events and fantastic fireworks displays taking place all over Cornwall.
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Where to stay in Cornwall
…Because, quite frankly, the choice is seemingly endless. Surfing holiday or country escape? Culture vulture, foodie or festival lover? Seeking somewhere deliciously away-from-it-all to unwind or a hub of activity in order to immerse yourself into the thick of the
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New Year's Eve in Cornwall
Ring in the New Year in inimitable style with Cornwall’s top schedule of celebrations set to take you into 2018 with memorable aplomb. Whether you prefer a pub-crawl, fancy dress party, fireworks on the beach or a spot of fine dining and dancing – you’ll find something and somewhere to suit your celebratory mood.
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Pirates on the Prom, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August
Six years ago, the Penzance seafront was awash with a motley crew hell bent on World Record domination. 8,734 ordinary folk (and several dogs) donned stripy shirts, eye-patches and brandished cutlasses, to make both Guinness history and a treasure trove of money for charity. It was like walking onto a film set. Some looked so convincing you’d have sworn they’d stepped straight off the Black Pearl.
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Golowan 2017
Celebrating midsummer and the Feast of St John, Golowan is set to take over the town for ten days in June, from Friday 16th until Sunday 25th, and is just one of the many reasons Penzance has so much to offer visitors and Penwithians alike.
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