A day trip to the Scillies
There are lots of magical places to visit in Cornwall, but the most exotic one has to be the Isles of Scilly. An archipelago of five main islands and hundreds of smaller uninhabited islets and rocky outcrops, its status as
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May Day celebrations
Heralding the end of winter and the arrival of spring, May Day is commonly observed throughout Europe and beyond. In north Cornwall the ancient ‘Obby ‘Oss festival in Padstow on May 1st sees the village awash with up to 30,000
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Montol Festival | 21 December 2014
Masked revellers marauding through the streets, fiery braziers, torch-lit mayhem, music and merriment and strange beasts… celebrating the winter solstice and the return of the light on the shortest day of the year, this is Montol. From its anarchic debut
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Restaurants with the best views in West Cornwall
We are spoilt for choice here in West Cornwall when it comes to dining out. In many regions, that would be good enough, but we can offer something more. A view to die for… Carn Brea Castle, Carnkie, Redruth Let’s
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Christmas lights and shopping in Cornwall
Mousehole lights Perhaps the most famous of all the Christmas lights displays is in Mousehole Harbour. The flick of the switch will illuminate old favourites such as the Mousehole Cat, the Loch Ness Monster and many more. This year the
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Christmas week in Cornwall
If you’re anything like us, planning a family Christmas has to start weeks in advance. There’s just so much to consider. The diary comes out and the countdown begins, planning out how we’d like Christmas to be this year. So,
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Cornwall Film Festival
In its thirteenth year, the Cornwall Film Festival is an exciting month-long celebration of local and international film-making. An opportunity to see some outstanding Cornish, British and international feature films on the big screen, many in preview and all with
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Rainy day activities for all the family
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
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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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Mazey and Quay Fair Day | June 2014
Pity the poor flooded out campers and mud monsters at Glastonbury. They should’ve been in Penzance for the weekend, where, thanks to Cornish village wisewomen Cassandra and Laetitia Latham-Jones’ blessings, the sun always shines on Mazey. And this year didn’t
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