Any visit to Cornwall might be considered incomplete without taking a trip over to St. Michael’s Mount. Winner of several Cornwall Tourism Awards, Taste of the West, and similar awards, this small island off the Cornish coast is not to be missed. While there are buildings at the ground level, the castle that sits atop…
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The Isles of Scilly
For many people, a vacation is defined by being able to get away from it all, enjoy nature, unplug, and just relax. This is exactly what the Isles of Scilly can offer to visitors as they are an uncrowded gem that many don’t even realise exist. They haven’t been built up by businesses and industries,…
Eden Project
No trip to Cornwall is complete without a visit to the beautiful world that lies beneath the futuristic domes (biomes) of The Eden Project. First opened to the public in 2001, The Eden Project has been called the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ by some, and it’s an apt description. Located just 3 miles from…
St Austell Bay
St Austell Bay, at the centre of the Cornish Riviera, is a mecca for water sports enthusiasts and beach lovers. The climate is warm and inviting all year round and there are some amazing beaches located at intervals around the sweeping bay. You can explore the bay on foot or on a bicycle. There are…
St Ives
It is impossible to not fall in love with St Ives. The town is incredibly pretty with its jumble of fishermen’s cottages, quaint little shops and art galleries. The boats bob in the harbour, the light is amazing, and the greenery lush and inviting. The St Ives Art Scene St Ives is like a sub-tropical…
Penzance
Penzance is wonderfully warm and magically sub-tropical. The town is blessed with amazing beaches and lots of swaying palm trees and lush vegetation. In many ways, Penzance is more authentic than other tourist towns in Cornwall. Take a leisurely wander through Penzance’s narrow streets filled with New Age shops, cafes and art galleries and you…
Porthcurno
Porthcurno is a small town located on the West Coast of Cornwall in the UK, and used to be a very important place on the map. What was once the centre of world telecommunication is now a popular tourist area with a number of attractions, including beautiful beaches and a number of museums including the…
Gwithian
For a fun-packed family friendly day out, Gwithian is a great choice of location. A coastal village situated in the west of Cornwall, England, Gwithian is home to one of Cornwall’s larger beaches and Gwithian Towans, which covers the site of a Bronze Age farm that has been excavated. Whether you’re looking to relax on…
Bodmin
Bodmin is one of the oldest towns in Cornwall and although small and quite understated it has been at the heart of some of the county’s pivotal moments in history. For example Bodmin was the location for the start of the Cornish Rebellion in 1497 which saw an incredible 15,000 men from the county of…