Coronavirus: Government support information
The government have introduced a business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Self-catering accommodation will benefit from the relief.
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Best Springtime events in Cornwall
Hooray! With winter fast becoming a distant memory we’ve successfully stumbled into spring here in Cornwall, which is home to a tantalising mix of things to see and do.
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St Piran's Day in Cornwall
Gool Peran Lowen (or Happy St Piran’s Day)! The national day of Cornwall takes place every year on 5th March to celebrate St Piran (the Patron Saint of Cornwall and tin miners), along with all things Cornish - giving a great excuse for a personality-packed party!
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Pasty making at Philleigh Way Cookery School
The team at Aspects Holidays were recently invited to a Cornish culinary experience at Philleigh Way Cookery School; we were all excited to participate in the cooking class and taste some Cornish delights...
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Monsters of the Deep: Science, Fact and Fiction
Landlubbers be warned, The National Maritime Museum has a brand new exhibition! Sure to cause some waves, MONSTERS OF THE DEEP: SCIENCE, FACT AND FICITION opens to the public on 20th March 2020.
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A day out with Cornwall Underground Adventures
Adrenaline junkies, thrill seekers and Cornish history enthusiasts can rejoice, the recently founded Cornwall Underground Adventures is offering guests the chance to explore Cornwall’s abandoned tin mines! Launched in 2019 by friends Ben and Matt, they are the first company to offer guided tours through Cornwall's mines. A few members of the Aspects Holidays team were lucky enough to be invited out to experience one of their mine tours first hand!
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February half term in Cornwall
Keep the kids (and your self!) happy this February half term (17th-21st) by planning some fun and interactive things to do during your stay in Cornwall courtesy of the fantastic mix available throughout the county.
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Valentine's Day in Cornwall
Whether it’s a weekend love-in or date night with a difference you fancy, this year’s Valentine’s events in Cornwall should give couples plenty of scope for a sweet amorous stay.
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Instagram accounts to follow for a taste of Cornwall
Are you obsessed with Cornwall? Honestly, we can’t blame you. With stunning coastline, mesmerising beaches, an array of vibrant attractions, historic traditions, mysterious legends, award-winning eateries and one of the mildest temperatures in the UK, there is a lot to be obsessed with! We’ve put together a few of our favourite Instagram accounts to give you a taste of Cornwall when you wish you were here…
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Best ways to beat the January blues
It’s all over folks! As we bid adieu to the season of goodwill, we’re left with what some claim is the dowdiest month of the year that also features the most officially depressing day: Blue Monday, which falls on the 20th and was created from an ‘equation’ factoring in dark nights, dreary weather, the post-Christmas blues, and debt.
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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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Alternative Christmas-themed Events
Dare I say, forget Santa for a brief moment? Because yuletide gives the opportunity for fun-filled shenanigans beyond the big man’s grotto and standard carol singing sessions, with a wonderland of alternative things to see and do awaiting the visitor to Cornwall this December...
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