Santa’s arrival in St Ives
Santa’s arrival in St Ives – the event that kicks off the popular ‘St Ives in December‘, and one which should not be missed. Watch Santa arrive by RNLI Lifeboat, where he’s greeted by crowds of people on the harbour
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Newlyn Filmhouse!
Things are afoot in Newlyn. Still home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, and as Cornish as you like, there’s a vibrant artistic community here too. Newlyn Gallery, Newlyn School of Art, The Copper Works, The
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Eureka Escape Cornwall
The team at Aspects are always up for a bit of fun, so when the recently opened Eureka Escape asked if we would like to do some team building in their Real Life Escape Rooms in Penzance, we jumped at
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Webcam challenge winner!
Take a look at the winning entry in our October half term webcam challenge! 8 year old William Ryan, with a brilliant rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller! Make sure to turn your sound on! Check out the compilation video of
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Bude Canal
As if a bevy of beautiful beaches, sublime sea pool and smattering of rock pools weren’t enough, there’s another aquatic space for the water-loving visitor in north Cornwall’s spectacular seaside town: Bude Canal. A unique and innovative waterway built in
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Cornish spa experiences
Life can be so hectic and busy these days, with holidays the only time we allow ourselves to relax and unwind. Whether that’s enjoying the simple pleasures of a lazy lie in, a leisurely walk along the beach, or curling
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Surfing in St Ives
St Ives is classed by many visitors to Cornwall as a ‘must do’ – and with its cobbled streets, seaside location and array of beaches it’s easy to see why. For the surfer visiting St Ives, however, the highlight and
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Healey’s Cyder Farm and Little Orchard Festival 2016
You don’t have to be a Wurzel to be a cider drinker. In fact cider’s rough and ready fan base has long since been replaced by aficionados who relish a pint or two of speciality craft cider. Tipplers with a
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St Ives September Festival 2016
September in St Ives is like Paris in the spring, as it’s the best time of year to visit this popular seaside destination. The school holidays are done and dusted, there’s still plenty of sunshine kicking around, and the whole
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Get back to nature in Bude
There’s nothing quite like bracing the fresh air and gallivanting amongst some of the natural world’s most stunning spaces – and one of the best things about Bude is its abundance of outdoorsy offerings. From an offshore island to an array of nature reserves, country parks, gardens, beaches and even a canal, Bude is awash with options for anyone with a love of alfresco living.
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The Man Engine, steaming across Cornwall July 25th – August 6th
What’s 4.5 metres high, weighs nearly 40 tonnes, and will be travelling 130 miles down the granite spine of Cornwall over the coming fortnight? Only the biggest, maddest, mechanical puppet ever to have been built in Britain, that’s what. The
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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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