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Time Team in Cornwall
For all of its ancient and archaeological sites, you might be surprised to learn that Time Team, the TV programme, have only visited Cornwall six times to carry out digs - find out where.
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St Levan's Hermit Cell and St Levan's Church
St Levan is one of Cornwall's many Saints, St Levan's Hermit Cell and St Levan's Holy Well are set on the cliffs. Discover how St Levan's influences are still with us today.
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What to Do in Cornwall in July
What to do in Cornwall in July - an overview of some of the major festivals, events and days out across the county.
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Things to Do In Falmouth Cornwall
Great beaches, boat trips on the estuary and at sea, museums, galleries and gardens - there are many things to do in Falmouth, whatever the weather
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Lighthouses in Cornwall
Lighthouses have been an essential part of the Cornwall landscape for hundreds of years, helping to guide shipping safely round the treacherous coastline and so, potentially, saving thousands of lives.
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1993 UFO Sighting Wave over Devon and Cornwall
The 1993 UFO sighting wave of Devon and Cornwall is worth looking at and maybe you can visit some of the sites for yourself or read the original reports and decide for yourself.
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Castles in Cornwall
How many castles are there in Cornwall? How many could you name? I was shocked to discover I didn't know all the castles as some of them are hidden away....
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Port Isaac, Where 'Doc Martin' Is Filmed
Port Isaac is best known internationally as the place where 'Doc Martin' was filmed, but there's more to Port Isaac than one television programme.
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Sir Alfred Munnings, Artist, 1878-1959
Alfred Munnings, 1878-1959, rose from lowly beginnings to being a famous artist and President of the Royal Society. A book and film, Summer in February, unleashed a secret buried in his past.
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Summer in February, Film, 2013
Summer in February is based on the true story of AJ Munnings, President of the Royal Society, but hidden in his diary until after his death was his true life story of love, loss and tragedy.
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Polperro Holy Well, Cornwall
As with many other holy wells, the holy well at Polperro in Cornwall ceased to be used many years ago. However, you can still visit the well -
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Alsia Holy Well, near Newlyn Cornwall
Alsia Holy Well at Alsia Mill, near Newlyn/Penzance, was used in the past as a wishing well, as well as for divining and curing children of illnesses.
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The 2 Holy Wells of Holywell Bay, Cornwall
Discover the location of the two Holy Wells of Holywell Bay, Cornwall.
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6 Holy Wells Near Newquay Cornwall
Discover holy wells near Newquay Cornwall, a great free day out and fun exploring old legends.
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Cornish Foods with Protected Status
Since 1992, it has been possible for regional food producers to protect their name and identity by obtaining EU Proected Status - discover which 3 Cornish foods have Protected Status
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St Ives Beer Festival in Cornwall
The St Ives Beer Festival in Cornwall is held annually at the end of May/beginning of June by volunteers from CAMRA, bringing together the best of real ales, real ciders, great entertainment and food
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7 Painting Holidays in Cornwall
There are many fabulous painting holidays in Cornwall, UK, to choose from - whether you want to learn to paint at the new Newlyn Art School near Penzance, or prefer one-to-one tuition
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World Cornish Pasty Championships
The World Pasty Championships competition was launched by the Eden Project in Cornwall in 2012, with a variety of competition levels, open to allcomers.
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6 Famous Cornwall Artists
Discover the work of six famous Cornwall artists and painters, including Lamorna Birch, Stanhope Forbes, Charles Napier Hemy and others.
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Camel Ski School, Rock
The Camel Ski School in Rock specialise in water-based sports along the Camel Estuary between Padstow and Rock in Cornwall.
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St Just Holy Well
Holy Wells are fabulous to visit, whether you're a local, or visiting the area for a weekend or week's holiday. I stumbled across the St Just Holy Well on a recent visit and hope you enjoy this.
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Tin Mines in Cornwall
One of the strongest iconic images of Cornwall has to be the derelict tin mines dotted across the county. Some tin mines, like those at Geevor, cling precariously to the steep cliff edges, inspiring visitors to think of times gone by, smugglers, hard work and suffering.
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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Newquay 1967
Back in September 1967 The Beatles set out on a Magical Mystery Tour - nobody knew where they'd end up. The film they made along the way became the Magical Mystery Tour film
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Buying a Holiday Home in Hengar Manor Country Park, Cornwall
If you've ever wanted to buy a holiday home, there are plenty of choices at affordable prices in Hengar Manor Country Park near Bodmin, Cornwall, in the far South West of England.
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The Amazing Cornish Maize Maze, near Saltash, Cornwall
The Amazing Cornish Maize Maze is located just a few miles over the Devon/Cornwall border, when coming into Cornwall on the A38. It's just off the main road and well-signposted....
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How Big is the Eden Project, Cornwall, England
How big is the Eden Project in Cornwall, England? Here are the sizes of all parts of the site...
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Crown Currency Exchange: Foreign Exchange, Hayle, Cornwall
Over 13,000 British Holidaymakers lose their holiday cash a Crown Currency Exchange, based in Hayle, went into liquidation. The company had over 40 employees and dealt with members of the public, selling them foreign currency mostly for their...
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Guesthouses in Newquay: Avalon Guest House
There are hundreds of guesthouses in Newquay, Cornwall - but until you arrive, how do you know whether you've picked a gem or not? One thing that's essential to a relaxing holiday in Newquay is to know...
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Toddler Friendly Holidays in Newquay
If you've got a toddler, then you already know that you need to keep them amused, happy and entertained, or nobody's going to enjoy their holiday! This quick guide to Toddler friendly holidays in Newquay shows where toddlers go free...
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Tall Ships Race 2014
When the Tall Ships Races were in Falmouth in 2008 it was a wonderful sight to see - all those fabulous old-fashioned sailing boats, just like how boats used to be. Tall Ships Race 2014 Falmouth...
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The Monkey Sanctuary, Looe, Cornwall
Everybody loves a monkey! So what better way to spend the day than at The Monkey Sanctuary. Get to meet all 24 of the rescued monkeys at The Monkey Sanctuary.
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Gypsy Caravan Holidays in Cornwall
Gypsy caravan holidays just went 21st century and now you can enjoy the fun of renting a gypsy caravan for your short break or holiday, without any of the inconveniences you'd imagine. These are real gypsy...
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Superfast Broadband in Newquay and Cornwall
New superfast broadband roll out starts in Newquay, Cornwall, and the rollout will be finished by....
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Visiting Cornwall, England
This page is an index to many informative, interesting and exciting information pages about Cornwall. Cornwall is the most south-westerly county in England - and there's a lot going on. There's so much to write about that this will always be a work in progress. Whole libraries have been written...
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Newquay Webcams and Surf Webcams in Newquay
A complete list of Newquay webcams and Surf Webcams. Fast, streaming webcams overlooking most of Newquay's beaches to help you decide where to go today, or which holiday accommodation to book...
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Boutique Hotel in Cornwall: The St Moritz
For the ultimate in luxury and coastal cool, the St Moritz Hotel on the north Cornwall coast is hard to beat. This highly regarded luxury boutique hotel with Cowshed spa has a history going back nearly 100 years, when the...
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Newquay Tuk Tuk Service
Newquay Tuk Tuk is a fun way to travel about while on your holidays. The brightly coloured tuk tuk is certainly a head-turner round town, where it's a fairly new service. You can book a tuk tuk as a regular...
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Bodmin Parkway Railway Station Cornwall
Bodmin Parkway Railway Station is on the main line from London Paddington to Penzance, but it is outside the town of Bodmin so be careful if you get a ticket to Bodmin!
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Newquay Cornwall Railway Station and Trains
Newquay Railway Station is at the end of a local branch line, from Par. Several trains arrive and leave each day - and in the summer there are some direct express trains from the Midlands and London Paddington...
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Around Newquay Harbour
Around Newquay Harbour there are more things to see and do than you first imagine. A working harbour, Newquay Harbour is also home to a fab seafood restaurant, the local gig rowing club, many sea fishing...
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Flights To Newquay Airport, Cornwall
There are several flights to Newquay Airport from around the country every day. However, the providers of flights to Newquay Airport are continually changing. There are two seasons (summer and winter) and...
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Go Shark Fishing in Cornwall
Cornwall has a reputation as a bit of a hot spot for shark fishing. Living around the coast of Cornwall there are 12 known species of shark - and maybe a Great White Shark, but you're most likely to be catching...
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Best Brewery Tours in Cornwall: St Austell Brewery
What beer lover doesn't love a tour round a brewery - and St Austell Brewery, in St Austell, is probably Cornwall's premier brewery, so well worth a visit. The brewery tour takes about an hour, as small groups...
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Kitesurfing in Cornwall
If you’re into extreme water sports, kitesurfing might be just the adrenalin rush you’re looking for. Skimming across the top of the Ocean and waves, before leaping into the air supported by a kite...
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Learn to Surf in Newquay
If you're in Newquay for a day, a weekend or a week then why not learn to surf in Newquay. For stag parties and hen parties a half day learn to surf session can be the ideal activity to have a laugh and...
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Indoor Attractions in Newquay for When It Rains
When it rains in Cornwall, it really rains - but if you're on holiday you need to find something to do! Rainy day activities can be great fun, so where can you go in Newquay when it's raining?
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Dog Friendly Hotels in Padstow
Looking for dog friendly hotels in Padstow? There's a limited choice as Padstow is only a small fishing village, with few hotels, but it does have one celebrity dog leading the way and making sure dogs are...
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3 Top Dog Friendly Venues in Bodmin
Dog friendly venues in Bodmin ensure that you have the best time ever, because your whole family and best friend can come with you. If you're visiting Bodmin with your dog, then you'll want to know which are...
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5 Top Tourist Attractions in Newquay
5 top visitor attractions in Newquay, from pony trekking on the beach, to endless sandy beaches and some local animal ....
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Horse Riding in Newquay - Ride a Horse on a Beach
From one-hour beach treks, to two-hour pub rides, Newquay Riding Stables has activities for beginners to experienced horse riders.....
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Lappa Valley Steam Railway - Newquay, Cornwall
With three separate miniature railways running through a huge environmentally friendly conservation area in a wooded valley, enjoy wildlife and steam trains in a protected environment. Lappa Valley is a full day out for the whole family with ....
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Newquay Zoo in Cornwall
Newquay Zoo is a top tourist attraction in Newquay, with over 130 species of small and large birds, amphibians and lovely fluffy bunnies! The zoo is set in sub-tropical lakeside gardens. You'll find lots of.....
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5 Places to Visit in Cornwall
Cornwall is a beautiful place to visit, steeped in history, myths and legends. There are stories of giants, mermaids and even the Cornish sea monster Morgawr. 5 Places to Visit to Explore these and more.
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Cornish Festivals - Flora Day, Helston (Furry Dance) 2017
Helston Flora Day is an annual festival heralding spring, that's held on May 8th, unless the 8th is a Sunday or Monday, in which case it's held on the Saturday before. Winter's gone, so everybody's out in the...
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City of Lights Procession - Truro Cornwall
Truro's Festival of Lights is an annual procession through the town, marking the start of the Christmas season. It's a fairly new annual event, starting in the past few years. Cornwall has a strong history...
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Obby Oss Procession - Padstow May Day
Every year, on the 1st of May, May Day, the Obby Oss comes out of his stable and there's a huge procession around Padstow that's been happening for hundreds of years, since the 14th century and maybe before. ...
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Ten Pin Bowling in Falmouth - Ocean Bowl
Ten pin bowling is a lot of fun for you whatever your age and ten pin bowling in Falmouth just got to be more fun as the Ocean Bowl has opened up. With a full 12 lanes you won't be disappointed. But it's not just ten pin bowling, there's also....
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Charlestown Shipwreck Museum
Charlestown is a small coastal village just outside St Austell, Cornwall, England, which has a great Shipwreck Museum. Discover pieces of eight, dubloons and even the necklace as worn by Kate Winslet in the film Titanic...
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Cornish Art - Ponckles Gallery, St Ives
Ponckle is known for painting cats in St Ives. Ponckle is one of those Cornish artists whose paintings you just have to own, no matter what your taste in art. Characteristically quirky, her paintings are all, or mostly, about cats around St Ives....
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Barbara Hepworth - Art and Sculpture
Barbara Hepworth is one of the 20th century's most important artists and the outdoor Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden offers a remarkable insight into Barbara's work and outlook as it's her previous home and studio, where she died in a fire in 1975...
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Cornish Art Galleries - The Tate St Ives
Cornish Art Galleries - The Tate St Ives
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Cornish Art Galleries - Penlee House, Penzance
The Newlyn School and artists colony, 1880-1940, created thousands of paintings depicting local scenes. Penlee House Gallery is the only Cornish art gallery that specialises in the Newlyn School as well as early...
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Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum and Discovery Centre
Wheal Martin is the UK's only China Clay museum and visitor attraction. It's a fabulous day out for the whole family, with a museum, nature trails in the 26 acres of woodland in the Rubble Valley ...
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Eden Project, Cornwall
The Eden Project's been described as the 8th Wonder of the World - with it's two gigantic glass domes housing tropical plants in one hot steamy biodome and cooler, fragrant Meditteranean plants in the adjoining biodome. Make sure you visit this once in a lifetime chance to experience the world on...
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Adrenalin Quarry
Looking for an action-packed day, something for real adrenalin junkies, challenging yourself and having exciting new experiences? Head out to Adrenalin Quarry with your family for the day!
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Play Skittles in Cornwall
Challenge your family to a day of fun. Playing skittles is great fun for all the family - there's no skill required to have a go, yet there are techniques and tips you can learn to outwit the rest of your family quite quickly
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Dairyland Farmworld
Dairyland Farmworld is a top favourite with families, whatever the weather. As an all-weather attraction, Dairyland Farmworld is ideal - and the special tickets allow you unlimited revisits for a whole 7 days...
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10 Bays In a Day in Newquay Cornwall
If you love the coast, but don't want to sit on the beach all day, this great walk takes you to 10 different beaches in one day - even if you're quite a slow walker.
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Godrevy Lighthouse St Ives Cornwall
Godrevy Lighthouse, off the coast of Hayle and St Ives, Cornwall is a popular spot to visit. It was the inspiration for Virginia Woolf's novel "To the Lighthouse".
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The History and Haunting of Cornwall's Lanhydrock House
If your idea of fun is touring a centuries-old and supposedly haunted mansion, then Cornwall's Lanhydrock House is something you're sure to enjoy.
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St Michael's Mount
St Michael's Mount is a striking and imposing castle, perched high on an island just off the coast of Marazion in Cornwall. At low tide it's possible to walk across a stone causeway to the...
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Bodmin Jail - Haunted Places in Cornwall
Bodmin Jail was built in 1779 and is mostly ruins today. You can look around the old jail, dine in the restaurant, or stay up all night on their paranormal and ghostly nights...
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Tintagel Castle King Arthur Legend
Visit Tintagel Castle, home of The King Arthur Legend, perched high on the clifftops of North Cornwall, imagine the battles as you peer through the windows hundreds of feet above the crashing waves below...
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Learning Resources in Newquay Cornwall
Adult education, evening classes, qualifications - where can you do a course in Newquay? Discover all the training venues in Newquay...
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Newquay Post Office
Quickly find all Newquay Post Offices, when they're open, if they've got parking. Map of Newquay Post Offices.
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Herb Farms in Cornwall
With so many people wanting to cook and prepare their own food from scratch, there's been a big interest in buying herbs fresh from the suppliers. Here in Cornwall there are a few herb farms and herb shops available.
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Make Your Own Jewellery
Cornwall has a rich history of arts and crafts. With a history of tin and mineral mining, there are a lot of workshops where artisans are designing and making beautiful jewellery. Find where you can make your own jewellery in Cornwall, UK.
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Computer Repairs in Newquay
I wanted to tell you about a fabulously reliable, honest and trust-worthy computer repairs company in Newquay, but I'll start by telling you there's free wifi access outside their premises too, see the end of this article for a map. If you're...
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Fitness Suite, Pentewan Sands, St Austell
The new fitness suite in Pentewan Sands Holiday Park is ideally placed to relax. The gym is right beside the beach, meaning you can relax on the beach afterwards, maybe with a spot of wild swimming.
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Luxury Spas in Cornwall With Sea Views
If you're looking for luxury spas in Cornwall with sea views, check out the Scarlet Hotel and Ocean Spa at Bedruthan Steps, Mawgan Porth, just 6 miles north of Newquay.
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Fish and Chip Shops in Newquay
As Newquay is a top holiday destination in Cornwall, UK, you'd expect it to have its fair share of fish and chips shops. Well here's a list of them all, with my opinions and experiences. Happy chippy hunting!
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Markets in Cornwall
Cornwall's markets are a real day out - here's a list of Markets in Cornwall to help you discover the market days near to you.
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Dentists in Newquay Cornwall
Dentists in Newquay can be quite easy to find, if you're not on holiday, it's not 3am and you've not got a raging toothache! If you're looking for dentists in Newquay, then the map below will show you where the dentist practices in Newquay operate...
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Vets in Newquay Cornwall for Holidaymakers
If you're on holiday and you need to visit the vet, then you need to find a vet quickly. This is a list and map of vets in Newquay, Cornwall and animal hospitals in Newquay.
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Rick Stein Shops and Restaurants Worldwide
Rick Stein is a UK celebrity chef, who systematically increased his cookery and restaurant empire in Padstow, Cornwall, along with a number of shops ... and is now to be found in even more towns - discover the huge food empire of this one-man (and his dog) food empire...
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Factory Outlet/Clothing Stores in Cornwall UK
There are an increasing number of factory outlet stores in Cornwall and shopping outlets. Discover all the outlet stores in Cornwall.
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Rick Stein Shops in Padstow Cornwall
Rick Stein is a TV chef and celebrity chef who has built up a small empire in Padstow, Cornwall. When you walk around this small fishing village there are Rick Stein Shops everywhere in Padstow - here's your Guide to Rick Stein Shops in Padstow, Cornwall.
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Rick Stein Restaurants in Padstow
You can be forgiven for thinking that Rick Stein restaurants in Padstow are on every street, because this celebrity chef certainly owns a lot of businesses and shops in Padstow - here's your quick guide to Rick Stein Restaurants in Padstow.
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Nightlife in Newquay
As a throbbing, exciting, seaside town, Newquay Nightlife is legedary. With dozens of loud pubs, pub/clubs and nightclubs all close by, it's a Mecca for young people, especially in the summer.
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Cornish Pasty Shops in Newquay Cornwall
Most people love a good Cornish pasty, but how do you know where the best pasty shops are? In Newquay and Cornwall you're surrounded by pasties to buy and eat - and these days most of them are fresh!
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Indian Food In Newquay Cornwall
Use this quick guide to indian food in Newquay to decide which indian restaurant or indian takeaway to use. A local's perspective on the best indian food in Newquay.
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Maize Maze Mitchell Newquay Cornwall TR8
The Amazing Maize Maze is to be found behind the Plume of Feathers pub in the small village of Mitchell, just 7 miles south of Newquay. The Maize Maze is seasonal and can only be visited from ...