Flower power is something you can’t miss in Cornwall with gardens crammed with a profusion of colourful plants. Even in winter the climate is so mild that buds start to appear in the hedgerows in January so by the time spring comes that passion for gardening has awakened into a spate of flower festivals. This […]
Making our way steadily around the Cornish coast line on foot The historic fishing centre of St Ives is a popular destination for visitors to the west coast of Cornwall, with its narrow streets, busy harbour, golden beaches and unique and equally famous light. Like Van Goch stumbling through France and finding Provence, St […]
Whether you cycle, walk or horse ride these tranquil, mostly traffic free trails are between 3 – 5 miles long and are perfect to explore Cornwall’s clay country, on the Bugle, Wheal Martyn and Par Beach Clay Trails. The Wheal Martyn and Bugle Trails both lead to the Eden project. During the hot, hot summer […]
I think the Cornish are well known for their love of all things ‘craft’ and ‘artisan’. Across the whole spectrum of interiors, exteriors, homes and gardens, to what we cook, drink and wear, we like to apply an arty touch. A touch that says something about ourselves, to express what we love. The artisan scene […]
Cornwall is known and loved for many things, some more obvious than others. Film is probably not what we hear, or boost about most. However we have an amazing Cornwall Film Festival, that runs at just the right time of the year too. Just as the evenings have got dark and before the sparkle of […]
With more than 400 miles of mainland coastline and an excellent public path network, Cornwall is all about rugged shorelines and vast countryside. Add to the mix a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna, interesting geology, fascinating history and some of the most striking views in the country and we have one of England’s best […]
The Harvest is coming in. What a year with sunshine and more sunshine! The Farmers are happy with crops in abundance. Bumper crop of seeds and berries. It’s well worth a visit to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, their wholesome display of squashes, pumpkins and onions is truly breathtaking. A real work of art. We […]
Cornwall is well known for lots of wonderful things and food is one in particular. We simply LOVE food. Not only do we have fresh produce straight from the sea and our fields, we have skilled chefs and food festivals too. This weekend, for 3 days starting on 26th September we have the Great Cornish […]
“One of our liveliest national treasures” “constantly,delightfully inventive” inventive” This is Kneehigh. Every year they delight us with their dark, magical theatre. This year is no exception Dead Dog in a Suitcase ( and other love songs ) it’s a dark musical combined with octane farce and a collection of songs culled from the edge of […]
Book now for next weekend – it’s the last time of the year the Gribbin Daymark (known locally as The Gribbon Lighthouse) will be open. See Cornwall in it’s incredible September beauty. The Gribbin, owned by the National Trust, can be seen across the whole of St Austell Bay, from Fowey to Mevagissey and beyond. […]