Wild Swimming in Cornwall
Fancy a dip? Wild swimming in Cornwall is all the rage for many a reason. In hot countries, stripping off to cool down in a body of water is normal. Jumping into lakes, rivers and the sea, is a refreshing and relaxing pastime to be enjoyed by all, even in the UK. You don’t need any specialist equipment and best of all it’s free. Over the last year, cold water swimming has seen a surge in popularity due to its numerous health benefits and how easy it is to enjoy whilst social distancing.
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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 holiday homes with quirky and stylish interiors
Escape to Cornwall with your nearest and dearest at one of our stylishly decorated holiday homes. From coastal-inspired interiors, to vibrant splashes of colour and quirky finishing touches, these gorgeous retreats all offer something a little bit different...
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A Screen Sensation: Discover Poldark’s Cornwall
If (unlike me) you can divert your gaze beyond the rugged beauty of Ross Poldark himself, viewers of the current BBC hit programme may notice an even more striking star of the show: Cornwall. From ancient myths
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Five reasons to visit Cornwall this winter…
Anyone who lives in Cornwall will be able to tell you that there is a myriad of reasons to visit during the winter months. The streets are quiet, the beaches empty, and you get a sense of the ‘real’ Cornwall
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Lafrowda Festival July 2nd – 16th
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
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Christmas dinner venues in Cornwall
If you’re planning a festive getaway to Cornwall and are looking for inspiration for that all-important Christmas dinner, then look no further… Having scoured the county for some seriously special venues in which to tuck into some traditional turkey with
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St Just, The Knut and Places of the Play
With Tin and Copper no longer the mainstay of Cornwall’s most westerly outpost, St Just has had to move with the times. Making the most of its distinctive local history, spectacular coastline and environs, as well as the creative talents
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Cornish pubs with cosy open fires
Evenings drawing in, a wintry nip in the air, sounds like the perfect excuse to swap your front room for a cosy corner in one of West Cornwall’s many welcoming traditional pubs. And what better way to end a blustery
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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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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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St Ives to St Just: a scenic road trip
The B3306 from St Ives to St Just is widely regarded as the most scenic road in the South West, and we would have to agree. The views from your car window are stunning, and will entice you to
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