Cornish Christmas Markets
Cornish Markets can be found at all corners of the county during the pre-festive season, presenting a shopper-happy mix of arts and crafts, clothing, jewellery, home ware, and food and drink as well as various Christmas treats from entertainment to top-tasting refreshments.
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10 properties with woodburners for a winter getaway
With the evenings becoming longer and the weather getting chillier, it’s the perfect excuse to hunker down indoors for the evening. ..
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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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Blow Away Those January Blues
Beat those January blues by exploring what Cornwall has to offer during the season’s post-festive downtime, where a bracing experience of the outdoors can be enjoyed alongside a wealth of cultural offerings and spectacular sights across the Duchy.
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Mousehole Lights
It just doesn't feel like Christmas unless you have a trip planned to see the Christmas lights display in the small fishing village of Mousehole. The display has been produced every year since 1963 and now contains an estimated 7000
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Mousehole’s Tom Bawcock’s Eve
The pretty fishing village of Mousehole is world famous for its harbour lights; a Christmas tradition which started in 1963. These days an estimated 30,000 people flock to see them, both visitors and locals alike as there’s something quite magical
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Where to see Santa this Christmas
He’s here! The man of the moment will be doing the festive rounds at a venue near you, delighting children and adults alike as we dive into the yuletide spirit during the pre-Christmas period.
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Ice skating at the Eden Project
Get your skates on… Cornwall’s mild winters mean we tend to miss out on snow fun and games. When I was ten I lived in the States in Michigan, where there was white stuff on the ground for six months.
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New Year’s Eve in St Ives
New Year’s Eve in St Ives is always a hit. What started out as very much a locals’ event, is now a well-renowned party destination, with speculations being that it’s the country’s third largest fancy dress party – after London
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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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Truro City of Lights
It’s cold. It’s dark. Winter cometh. Must be time to get the withy lanterns out then, take to the streets, make some noise and celebrate community. Well that’s what Cornwall’s capital Truro does for their annual City of Lights festival,
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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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