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Guides, stories, and things to do — from people who live here.
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Things to Do in St Ives
An unhurried guide to the best things to do in St Ives — its two great beaches, the art, the harbour lanes, the seafood and the coast path to Zennor.
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DESTINATION GUIDES
Things to Do in Newquay
From Fistral's surf to the Gannel estuary and the cliffs of Pentire Head — an honest, unhurried guide to the best things to do in Newquay, Cornwall.
THINGS TO DO
The Minack Theatre: What to Know Before You Go
Carved into the cliffs above Porthcurno with the Atlantic behind the stage, the Minack is like nowhere else. Here's what to know before you go.
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DESTINATION GUIDES
A Guide to Fowey: Cornwall’s Estuary Town
A warm, literary guide to Fowey — Cornwall's deep wooded estuary town of ferries, sailing, cliff walks, seafood and Daphne du Maurier associations.
DESTINATION GUIDES
A Guide to Polperro: Cornwall’s Storybook Fishing Village
A warm, literary guide to Polperro — Cornwall's car-free, storybook fishing village of whitewashed cottages, a working harbour, smuggling heritage and harbourside seafood.
THINGS TO DO
The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall
From Gwithian's golden sweep to the coves of the far west, a warm guide to the Cornish beaches that welcome dogs and the practicalities of travelling with one.
DESTINATION GUIDES
Cornwall’s Prettiest Villages
From smuggler's Polperro to sail-bright Fowey, a curated tour of eight of Cornwall's prettiest villages and an honest steer on which one is right for you.
TRAVEL & PLANNING
Where to Stay in Cornwall: The Areas Explained
Cornwall is not one place but four. A friendly guide to where to stay, area by area, so you book the coastline that actually fits your kind of holiday.
TRAVEL & PLANNING
Cornwall Cottages with Hot Tubs
There is a particular pleasure in lowering yourself into warm water after a day on the Cornish coast. Here is how to choose a cottage with a hot tub well.
FOOD & DRINK
The Best Pubs in Cornwall
A guide to finding the best pubs in Cornwall by type — harbourside, clifftop, cosy inland inns, dog-friendly snugs and proper seafood-and-ale houses.
THINGS TO DO
Cornwall’s Best Surf Beaches (and Where to Stay)
Cornwall is where Britain learned to surf. Here are the beaches that earned it that reputation, from gentle beginner sands to serious open-coast swell.
TRAVEL & PLANNING
The Best Time to Visit Cornwall: A Month-by-Month Guide
An honest, month-by-month guide to visiting Cornwall, weighing crowds, weather, sea temperature and value so you can pick the week that suits you best.
TRAVEL & PLANNING
Big Cottages for Group Holidays in Cornwall
There is a particular kind of holiday that only happens when everyone you love is under one roof. Here is how to find the big Cornish cottage that makes it possible.
DESTINATION GUIDES
A Guide to Bude
North Cornwall's easy-going surf town, where wide beaches meet dramatic cliffs and a sea-water pool sits below the green. Here's how to make the most of Bude.
SEASONAL
Cornwall in Winter: Why the Off-Season Wins
Why Cornwall in winter quietly outshines the summer: empty beaches, storm-watching, cosy log-burner cottages, festive harbour lights and far lower prices.
TRAVEL & PLANNING
The Ultimate Cornwall Road Trip Itinerary
A loop around the whole county, leg by leg — from Padstow and the north coast to Land's End, the Lizard and the harbour towns of the south.
FOR FAMILIES
Cornwall with Dogs: The Complete Guide
Everything you need for a Cornwall holiday with the dog: the best beaches and walks, the seasonal beach restrictions explained, dog-friendly pubs and a packing list.
FOR FAMILIES
The Best Family Days Out in Cornwall
From rock-pool beaches to steam trains, biomes and aquariums — a parent's guide to the family days out that make a Cornwall holiday.
FOOD & DRINK
A Foodie’s Guide to Cornwall
A warm, honest tour of what to eat in Cornwall — the proper pasty, jam-first cream teas, harbourside seafood, local cheese, gin and more.
THINGS TO DO
Cornwall’s Hidden Coves & Quiet Beaches
The lesser-known coves and harder-to-reach beaches where you can still find peace — and the simple tricks of timing that keep them quiet even in summer.
TRAVEL & PLANNING
Luxury Cottages in Cornwall: What to Expect
A warm, honest guide to genuinely high-end self-catering in Cornwall: what defines a luxury cottage, where the best clusters are, and how to choose well.
DESTINATION GUIDES
A Guide to Mousehole
A warm guide to Mousehole, Cornwall's ancient fishing village near Penzance, with its tiny harbour, granite cottages, famous Christmas lights and stargazy pie.
DESTINATION GUIDES
A Guide to Padstow: Food, Harbour & the Camel Trail
Cornwall's most celebrated harbour town, where seafood, a sheltered estuary and the traffic-free Camel Trail come together. Here's how to do Padstow properly.
DESTINATION GUIDES
A Guide to Port Isaac
A warm, honest guide to Port Isaac, Cornwall's tiny north-coast fishing village of steep lanes, a working harbour and celebrated seafood.
THINGS TO DO
Rainy Day in Cornwall: 15 Things to Do
When the rain comes in off the Atlantic, Cornwall doesn't close — it changes. Fifteen ways to spend a wet day brilliantly.
THINGS TO DO
Walking the South West Coast Path in Cornwall: 6 Best Stretches
England's longest waymarked trail hugs every mile of the Cornish coast. Six of its most spectacular stretches, and how to walk them well.
THINGS TO DO
St Michael’s Mount: A Visiting Guide
The tidal island off Marazion, with its castle, sub-tropical gardens and cobbled causeway — how to plan a visit and time the tides just right.
THINGS TO DO
Things to Do in Cornwall: The Big Guide
Beaches, gardens, harbour towns, world-famous attractions and rainy-day rescues — your friendly, well-organised guide to the very best of Cornwall.
FOR FAMILIES
Visiting the Eden Project
Everything you need to plan a family day at the Eden Project — the biomes, the gardens, the seasons, and how to give it the time it deserves.
THINGS TO DO
The Best Beaches in Cornwall
An honest, coast-by-coast guide to the best beaches in Cornwall, from the big surf of the north to the quiet, turquoise coves of the west and south.