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What's On in Cornwall in February 2027: Every Date

February 2027 in Cornwall: St Ives Feast Day on 8 February, Eden's half term from 13 to 21 February, Pancake Day, Valentine's, the Pirates at home and…

What's On in Cornwall in January 2027: Every Date

January 2027 in Cornwall: New Year's Day swims, the Bodmin Wassail, The Storytellers at Truro Cathedral, the last light trails, ice skating and rugby…

New Year's Eve in Penzance 2026: Fancy Dress and Pubs

New Year's Eve in Penzance on 31 December 2026: fancy dress along Chapel Street, the midnight countdown, pub dinners and live music, and how to get home.

New Year's Eve in Falmouth 2026: Harbour Fireworks

New Year's Eve in Falmouth on 31 December 2026: the midnight harbour fireworks, hotel gala dinners and house parties, where to eat and how to get home.

New Year's Eve in Cornwall 2026: Every Town

Where to see in 2027 in Cornwall: Truro, Newquay, St Ives, Looe, Falmouth, Penzance, Padstow and Bude. Fireworks times, fancy dress, balls and how to…

Humphry Davy Lantern Parade, Penzance: Route and Timing

Penzance's Humphry Davy Lantern Parade: the 2025 route from St John's Hall to the statue, who takes part, and what to expect when the 2026 date is…

Lantern Parades in Cornwall 2026: Every Date by Town

Cornwall's lantern parades 2026: Newquay 20 Nov, Looe 27 Nov, Mevagissey, Liskeard, Penzance's Humphry Davy parade, Lostwithiel and more, with times…

St Austell Remembrance Sunday 2026: Afternoon Parade

St Austell Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026: the 2025 afternoon parade from St John's Methodist Church along Fore Street, where to park and what…

St Ives Remembrance Sunday 2026: Parade and Lelant

St Ives Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026: the 2025 parade from the Guildhall to the war memorial, the 11am silence, the Lelant service and…

Armistice Day 2026 in Cornwall: The 11am Silence

Armistice Day is Wednesday 11 November 2026. Where Cornish towns hold the 11am two-minute silence: Truro, Penzance, St Ives, Bude, Bodmin, Falmouth and…

Bodmin Remembrance Sunday 2026: Priory Park and St Petroc's

Bodmin Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026: the 2025 morning at the DCLI memorial, Priory Park and St Petroc's Church, plus Armistice Day at Shire Hall.

Falmouth Remembrance Sunday 2026: Parade and Silence

Falmouth Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026: the 2025 parade from The Moor to Kimberley Park, the 11am silence, Armistice Day at Prince of Wales Pier.

Truro Remembrance Sunday 2026: Parade and Cathedral

Truro Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026: the 2025 programme (11am Act of Remembrance, 2.30pm parade, 3.15pm cathedral service), Armistice Day and…

This Weekend in Cornwall: 6–8 November 2026

What's on in Cornwall this weekend, 6–8 November 2026: Bonfire Night displays, Newquay's drone show, Hayle, Looe, Remembrance Sunday and the Pirates.

Best Pubs in St Ives: Harbour, Fore Street and Live Music

St Ives pubs compared: two on the harbour, three on Fore Street, the Golden Lion in the centre, with dog, family, ale and music notes.

Best Pubs in Porthleven: Harbour Views and Open Fires

Porthleven's pubs: a cliff-set harbour pub with terraces, a harbour inn with rooms, a hilltop local, a Spingo locals' bar and a clifftop inn at Gunwalloe.

Best Pubs in Mousehole: Harbour Inn, Paul and Lamorna

Mousehole's pubs: the harbour Ship Inn at the heart of Tom Bawcock's Eve, a sea-view inn, and village pubs in Paul and Lamorna.

Best Pubs in Perranporth: Beach Bars, Roasts and Dogs

Perranporth's pubs from beach to village: the only pub on a beach, a doggy-menu roast pub, a log-fire local, a Wetherspoon and a brewery.

Best Pubs in Mevagissey: Harbour Inns and a Beach Pub

Mevagissey's pubs: a 1600s harbour inn, the village's oldest pub with a famous cat, a dog-friendly live-music tavern, and two out-of-town pubs.

Best Pubs in Truro: Real Ale, Gastro and Sunday Carvery

Truro's pubs compared: the sawdust-floor ale house, a log-burner local, a crab-rarebit gastropub, the carvery everyone mentions, and a waterside pub at Malpas.

Best Pubs in Bude: Real Ale, Roasts and Dog-Friendly

Bude's best pubs: a tiny no-phones micropub, a brewery taproom, a town local with fish and chips and a village pub for Sunday roast.

Best Pubs in Padstow: Harbour, Dogs and Sunday Lunch

Padstow's pubs compared: four on the harbour, one across the water in Rock, and a Rick Stein-owned village pub, with dog and family notes.

Where to Stay in St Ives: Lets, Flats and Guest Houses

St Ives holiday lets and guest houses: agencies with dozens of cottages, a sea-view apartment and a nine-room guest house at Carbis Bay.

Where to Stay in Looe: Cottages and B&Bs

Where to stay around Looe: a 14-cottage private village, farm cottages, a courtyard of five and a working-farm B&B.

Where to Stay in Port Isaac: Cottages and Farm Stays

Self-catering in and around Port Isaac: three village cottages, a six-cottage farm at St Endellion and a cottage at Port Gaverne.

Where to Stay in Mevagissey: Harbour Holiday Lets

Self-catering around Mevagissey harbour and Gorran Haven: waterside apartments, a house for eight and a three-bedroom bungalow.

Where to Stay in Fowey: Cottages and Farm Stays

Self-catering in and around Fowey: a cottage agency in the town and a three-cottage farm at Golant, with dog policies noted.

Where to Stay in Padstow: Holiday Lets and Cottages

Padstow holiday lets, from a harbour-front agency with 160+ properties to a six-cottage group at Harlyn Bay, with dog policies noted.

Best Fish and Chips in Liskeard: Chippies, Pubs, Looe

Best fish and chips in Liskeard: honest ratings for Ben's Plaice and Ian's Plaice, Friday fish at the Market Inn, St Cleer, and the Coddy Shack near Looe.

Redruth Day Out for £50 or Less: A Worked Plan for Two

A Redruth day out for two adults under £50: free Cornwall Gold and Wheal Peevor, Carn Brea, a pasty lunch, Kresen Kernow and a chippy tea.

Best Pubs in Tintagel: Fore Street, Cliff Top and Local

Tintagel pubs by place: King Arthur's Arms, Olde Malthouse and Cornishman on Fore Street, Port William's cliff view, and the Horseshoe Inn local.

Where to Get Breakfast in Looe: East, West and Hannafore

Breakfast in Looe: early cafes on Fore Street, a West Looe cafe by the car park, Hannafore sea views, plus Millpool parking prices.

Things to Do in Porthleven: Harbour, Walks and Kayaks

Things to do in Porthleven: the 1825 harbour, kayaking and paddleboarding, e-bike hire, Loe Bar and Penrose walks, galleries and a harbourside sauna.

Where to Watch the Sunset in Porthleven: Best Spots

Porthleven sunset times from published tables, plus the harbour pier, Loe Bar and Dollar Cove, and the pubs with a view for a drink afterwards.

What to Do in Porthleven When It Rains: Indoor Ideas

Wet day in Porthleven: Shipyard Market, harbour galleries, a rooftop sauna, a fire at the Ship Inn, plus the free Museum of Cornish Life in Helston.

Best Ice Cream in Porthleven: Roskilly's, Rolled and Farm

Roskilly's at Nauti But Ice, rolled ice cream in the Shipyard Market, and Porthcew Dairy's 24-hour milkshake machine: where to get ice cream in Porthleven.

Where to Get Breakfast in Launceston: Early and Cheap

Launceston breakfast by opening time: Coffee Pot from 8.30am, Barnecutts bakery from 7.30am, Proper Ansome on Saturdays, plus a farm cafe brunch.

Best Pubs in Bodmin: Old Gaol Views and a Stuffed Lion

Best pubs in Bodmin: the Hole in the Wall's stuffed lion, Masons Arms roasts, Borough Arms by the Camel Trail, plus Blisland and St Kew inns.

Best Pubs in Fowey: Quay, Polruan and Bodinnick Sides

Best pubs in Fowey by harbour side: Havener's and King of Prussia on the quay, Sunday roast at the Lugger, plus Polruan, Bodinnick and Golant.

Mousehole Day Out for £50 or Less: What It Costs

A Mousehole day out for £50 or less: £5 harbour parking, free rock pool and coast path, takeaway pasties and ice cream, plus the overspend traps.

Fowey Access Guide: Buggy and Wheelchair Routes

Fowey access guide for buggies and wheelchairs: flat Esplanade walk, Caffa Mill parking, the Bodinnick ferry, steep Polruan and the Hall Walk.

Port Isaac Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Port Isaac access guide for buggies and wheelchairs: the steep walk from the car park, official parking charges, toilets and cafes near the top.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Porthleven: Buggies and Feeds

Porthleven cafes for a pram and a toddler: harbour-wall seating, level pub access, the Penrose Stables and the nearby museum with baby changing.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Wadebridge: Play, Feed, Change

Baby-friendly cafes in Wadebridge: Little Cocoa play rooms, Tim's Place changing table, buggy-friendly Camel Trail stops and out-of-town play areas.

Best Fish and Chips in Helston: Town, Porthleven, Lizard

Nettles (4.6) in town, Fraser's for gluten-free, the Porthleven harbour shops, and Lizard Shellfish. Where to eat fish and chips in and around Helston.

Where to Get Breakfast in Liskeard: Cafes and Edge of Town

Where to get breakfast in Liskeard: Market Cafe, Rumours on Windsor Place, Bean scones, plus Siblyback Lake and the A38 biker cafe.

Boscastle Day Out for £50 or Less: Free Walks and Costs

A Boscastle day out for £50 or less: free cliff and valley walks, £8 museum entry, parking costs, and how the sums work for two adults or a family.

Best Walks Near Perranporth: Dunes, Cliffs and Coast Path

Perranporth walks by direction: Chapel Rock and the sundial, Holywell Bay on the sand, the Lost Church in the dunes and Cligga Head's mine ruins.

St Agnes Day Out for £50 or Less: Free Beach and Walks

A St Agnes day out for under £50: free parking at Reppers Coombe in winter, the free museum, Wheal Coates on foot and where to eat without overspending.

Polperro Day Out for £50 or Less: Costs and Free Things

Polperro day out for £50 or less: cash-only parking, a free harbour and gallery, a £3 museum, and what changes when the attractions close in winter.

Best Ice Cream in Mousehole: Roskilly's and Harbour Scoops

Best ice cream in Mousehole: Jessie's Dairy with Roskilly's, Webbs Dairy by the harbour, how to check opening days and where to eat it.

Best Beaches Near Boscastle: Crackington, Trebarwith, More

Best beaches near Boscastle: Crackington Haven, Trebarwith Strand, Bossiney Cove and Widemouth Bay, with 2026 lifeguard dates, dog rules and tide warnings.

Mevagissey Day Out for £50 or Less: A Costed Plan

A costed Mevagissey day out for £50: free harbour walk, aquarium and museum, council parking rates, pasties and cream tea, and what Heligan costs.

Best Pubs in Falmouth: Harbour Views, Ales and Dogs

Falmouth pubs by view and pint: Chain Locker, Seaview Inn, the Seven Stars taproom, The Front's nine handpumps, plus Pandora Inn and the Flushing ferry.

Where to Watch the Sunset in St Agnes: 5 Spots and Times

Where to watch the sunset in St Agnes: Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head and Trevaunance Cove, with winter sunset times from 5:09pm and a safe way back.

Date Night in Padstow: Where to Eat, Drink and Walk

Date night in Padstow by budget: Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant, Prawn on the Lawn, Paul Ainsworth at No6, Duke Street gin and pubs.

Best Walks Near Helston: Loe Pool, Gunwalloe and Mullion

Walks near Helston by length: the level Stables Cafe trail, Gunwalloe, Mullion to Poldhu, the 6.25 mile Loe Pool circular, plus parking and Loe Bar safety.

Date Night in St Agnes: Dinner, Sunset and a Pint

Date night in St Agnes: a Wheal Coates sunset walk, dinner at Shellfish Beach Deli, Taphouse, Peterville Inn or Sunny Spice, then a pint by the fire.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Mousehole: Buggies and Toddlers

Baby-friendly cafes in Mousehole: the Deli's toy nook, level-entry Old Coastguard, toilets, and a free baby sensory session at Penlee House nearby.

Hot Chocolate in Marazion: Where to Warm Up

Hot chocolate in Marazion: Chapel Rock's whipped-cream cup by the causeway, the Island Cafe, takeaway coffee stops at Long Rock and a flask for the marsh.

Date Night in Looe: Where to Eat, Drink and Park

Date night in Looe: evening parking at Millpool, the Banjo Pier at dusk, then a Bib Gourmand seafood dinner, small plates or tapas on the quay.

Porthleven Day Out for £50 or Less: Real Costs

Porthleven on a budget: low-cost parking, a free harbour, Loe Bar and galleries, pasty and bagel lunches, and what pushes a day past £50.

Best Walks Near Penzance: Marazion, Mousehole, Town Trail

Walks from Penzance station: Marazion seafront (2.7 miles, level), Mousehole (3.4), the 6.8 mile Marazion Marsh route, the Town Trail and longer stages.

Penzance Day Out for £50 or Less: Free Walks, Cheap Lunch

A Penzance day for under £50: the free promenade and Morrab Gardens, Penlee House for £8, a cheap pasty or harbour breakfast and the walk to Newlyn.

Where to Get Breakfast in Mousehole: Times and Picks

Breakfast in Mousehole from 8am: the Deli & Kitchen, Old Coastguard, 2 Fore Street and a vegan Celtic breakfast, plus parking and Newlyn backups.

Mevagissey Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Mevagissey access guide: the flat harbour edge, disabled parking, the steep lanes, and Heligan's published access detail, from Trampers to Changing Places.

Date Night in Hayle: Sunset Drinks, Dinner, a Late Pint

A date night in Hayle: sunset cocktails at Gilbert's, dinner at Salt, The Terrace or Old Forge, then a last pint at the Bucket of Blood.

Things to Do in Boscastle: Harbour, Cliffs and Walks

Things to do in Boscastle by time available: the blowhole, Willapark lookout, witchcraft museum, Pentargon waterfall loop and the Valency Valley.

Date Night in Launceston: Pub, Dinner and a Show

A Launceston date night in order: a drink at the 16th-century Bell Inn, dinner at the Eagle House or Kathmandu, then a film or show at the Town Hall.

Best Pubs in Penzance: Harbour, Chapel Street and Newlyn

Penzance pubs by area: Dolphin Tavern and Dock Inn by the harbour, Admiral Benbow on Chapel Street, the Crown near the station, Newlyn's Fisherman's Arms.

Best Hot Chocolate in Penzance: Cafes, Sundays, Newlyn

Where to find hot chocolate in Penzance and Newlyn: The Honey Pot (4.7), Mr Billy's, cafes that list Sunday opening and a Newlyn cafe with covered seating.

Boscastle With Kids: Things to Do by Age

Boscastle with kids by age: the blowhole, Willapark lookout, seals at Pentargon, a £5 museum ticket for ages 6 to 17, and toddler-friendly tarmac.

Dog-Friendly Looe: Cafes, Pubs and Walks

Dog-friendly Looe: East Looe Beach bans dogs all year, but Hannafore, the Looe Valley train, quayside cafes and several pubs welcome them.

What to Do in Mousehole When It Rains: Indoor Ideas

What to do in Mousehole when it rains: Ship Inn fires, Deli window seats, tea rooms, The Ark, plus Penlee House and Newlyn Art Gallery by bus 6.

Best Pubs in Marazion: View, Food and Dogs

Best pubs in Marazion: the Godolphin's window on the Mount, Fire Engine beer garden, Kings Arms crab and Cutty Sark dinner, with real ales and dogs.

Best Beaches Near Port Isaac: Coves, Tides and Parking

Best beaches near Port Isaac: Port Gaverne, Port Quin, Lundy Bay, Trebarwith, Polzeath and Daymer Bay, with tide, parking and dog notes.

Wadebridge Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Wadebridge access guide: the flat Camel Trail, mobility scooter hire, Piggy Lane parking warnings, Changing Places toilet and step-free cafes.

Best Walks Near Newquay: Short, Half-Day and Long Routes

Newquay walks by length: Huer's Hut and Porth Island under an hour, the 8 km Towan Head to Pentire loop and the tidal Gannel crossing.

Best Cream Tea in Porthleven: Vegan, GF and Classic

Twisted Currant on Fore Street, a harbour-wall cafe and the Penrose Stables stop: where to find a cream tea in Porthleven, with vegan and GF options.

Mousehole With Kids: Things to Do by Age

Mousehole with kids: harbour sand at low tide, rock pool, The Ark, crabbing, a Penlee Point walk, children's menus and what suits toddlers to teens.

Date Night in Marazion: Dinner, Drinks and Sunset

Date night in Marazion: Cutty Sark (4.7 from 496 reviews), the Godolphin window, the Surf Club, overnight rooms and starlings at the marsh at dusk.

Best Cream Tea in Redruth: Tea Room, Cafe and Archive

Where to get a cream tea in Redruth: Appleton Tea Room on Fore Street, Olde Penny's gluten-free scones, and the huge scones at Kresen Kernow.

Best Hot Chocolate in St Agnes: Where to Warm Up

Hot chocolate in St Agnes: the MMI Café's cream and marshmallow version, plus warm stops near Trevaunance Cove, Wheal Coates and Chapel Porth.

Best Ice Cream in Wadebridge: Trail, Town and Padstow

Best ice cream in Wadebridge: Atlantic Coast Express on the Camel Trail, Little Cocoa, Roskilly's at Padstow and Vanilla at Polzeath, with vegan notes.

Best Ice Cream in Boscastle: Harbour Cafe and Village

Best ice cream in Boscastle: Cornish ice cream at the National Trust harbour cafe, Cornish Stores on The Bridge, dog and access notes, and winter tips.

Best Pubs in Port Isaac: Harbour, Dogs and Food

Best pubs in Port Isaac: Golden Lion harbour views, The Slipway, Old School Hotel and Port Gaverne, with dogs, food, parking and winter tips.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Mevagissey: Buggies and High Chairs

Baby-friendly cafes in Mevagissey: where reviewers mention high chairs, outdoor tables for buggies, and where baby changing is confirmed nearby.

Best Pubs in Redruth: Villages, Sunday Roasts and Walks

Best pubs in Redruth by situation: Countryman Inn at Carnkie, the Shaft Inn near Wheal Peevor, Treleigh Arms roasts and town-centre options.

Best Pubs in Looe: Quay, West Looe and Real Ale

Best pubs in Looe: the Jolly Sailor (built about 1516), real ale at the Grog, the Fishermans Arms, the Globe by the station and dog-friendly bars.

Hot Chocolate in Looe: Cafes Worth a Winter Walk

Hot chocolate in Looe: a vegan cup at Paws for Coffee, The Courtyard on Fore Street, Marine Drive kiosks and winter parking from £1.30.

Dog-Friendly Redruth: Cafes, Pubs and Walks

Dog-friendly Redruth: level Wheal Peevor paths, Carn Brea, Tehidy's dog-free zones, beach bans at Portreath and Porthtowan, and cafes that welcome dogs.

Where to Get Breakfast in Polperro: Cafes on the Walk Down

Breakfast in Polperro: the bakery, the House on the Props, brunch at the Plantation Tea Rooms, plus the cash-only Crumplehorn car park and the 73 bus.

Visiting Marazion for the First Time: Tide, Parking, Food

First time in Marazion? How the causeway works, where to park (from £2.50), what the Mount costs in winter and where to eat on the seafront.

Polperro Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Polperro access guide: 750 m downhill from Crumplehorn, a steady climb back, cobbles, toilets, a gallery up stairs and flatter options nearby.

Things to Do in Penzance: Promenade, Chapel Street, Newlyn

Things to do in Penzance: the promenade, Chapel Street, Penlee House (£8), free Morrab Gardens, Newlyn harbour and wet-weather picks for winter.

Hot Chocolate in Polperro: Cafes and Coast Path

Hot chocolate in Polperro: Polperro Bakery's praised cup, Clements & Hope, the Plantation Tea Rooms garden and Talland Bay's beach cafe.

Best Ice Cream in Mevagissey: Harbour Shops Compared

Best ice cream in Mevagissey: Ruby's for flavours, The Blue Hut for milkshakes, Kelly's Harbourside for allergy care and Seaosk at the end of the harbour.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in St Agnes: Where to Take a Buggy

Baby-friendly cafes in St Agnes: Greenroom with toys, MMI Café for space, Genki's child menu, plus buggy tips for the steep run down to Trevaunance Cove.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Polperro: Space, Toilets, Pubs

Baby-friendly cafes in Polperro: the Plantation Tea Rooms' patio, Clements & Hope's clean toilet, pram-friendly pubs and the climb back up.

Mousehole Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Mousehole access guide for buggies and wheelchairs: the flat route from Newlyn, bus 6 to The Parade, parking, step-free cafes, toilets and hills.

Best Beaches Near Redruth: Portreath, Porthtowan and More

Best beaches near Redruth: Portreath harbour and rock pools, Porthtowan surf, and Chapel Porth tides, parking and the seasonal dog bans at each.

Best Hot Chocolate in Fowey: Where to Warm Up

Best hot chocolate in Fowey: Readymoney Beach Shop's mugs, Polruan's Willow, Brown Sugar on South Street, plus cosy rainy day cafes and fudge.

Where to Watch the Sunset in Marazion (and the Starlings)

Marazion sunset times from 6:14pm on 24 October to 4:19pm on 12 December, where to stand at dusk, and the starlings at Marazion Marsh.

Best Hot Chocolate in Mousehole: Where to Warm Up

Best hot chocolate in Mousehole: the Deli's harbour window, the seasonal Rock Pool Cafe, tea rooms, pubs and winter and lights-night tips.

Ice Cream in Polperro: Where to Get a Cone

Ice cream in Polperro: a Lansallos Street ice cream shop, Cones and Scones, fudge and sweets, plus the beach dog rule and what to check in winter.

Date Night in Tintagel: Sea Views, Firelight and Dinner

Plan a Tintagel date night: cliff-top dinner at Port William, a castle-view table at Irina's, or firelight on Fore Street, plus winter and booking tips.

Breakfast in St Austell: Cafes, Waffles and Early Bakeries

Where to get breakfast in St Austell: an early Slades Road cafe, Trinity Cafe, Waffled UK waffles, Niles bakeries and Charlestown's Short & Strong.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Redruth: Buggies, Noise, Parking

Baby-friendly cafes in Redruth sorted by buggy access and noise: the Buttermarket, Kresen Kernow's Arch Cafe, Farmer Shaun's barn and quieter spots.

Best Pubs in Hayle: Dogs, Roasts and Gardens

Hayle pubs sorted by mood: the Bucket of Blood at Phillack, Angarrack Inn pies, the Watermill's stream garden and dog friendly bars, with parking tips.

Best Beaches Near St Austell: Parking, Dogs and Tides

Best beaches near St Austell: Porthpean for families, Par for winter dog walks at £2 parking, Carlyon Bay sand and private Pentewan, with dog rules.

Best Hot Chocolate in Boscastle: Where Reviewers Rate It

Best hot chocolate in Boscastle: the Toby Jug reviewer favourite, harbour cafe stops, a pub with open fires and Crackington Haven's Cabin Cafe nearby.

Best Hot Chocolate in Porthleven: Cosy Stops in Winter

Where to find hot chocolate in Porthleven: Origin Roastery, the Ship Inn fire, the Penrose Stables and Poldhu, with notes on dairy-free and winter hours.

Truro in Winter: What Is Open and What to Do

What is open in Truro in winter: early cafes, the cathedral and museum on wet days, Hall for Cornwall evenings, and Park and Ride tips before Christmas.

Hayle in Winter: What Is Open and What to Do

What is open in Hayle in winter: Paradise Park hours, estuary birds, Mutton Cove seals, dog rules on the Towans and cafes that stay open.

What to Do in Boscastle When It Rains: Indoor Ideas

What to do in Boscastle when it rains: the witchcraft museum (to 31 Oct), harbour cafes, pubs with open fires, and Tintagel options for wet days.

Best Pubs in Newquay: Harbour Views, Dogs and Food

Newquay pubs by view: Fort Inn and Red Lion above the harbour, Great Western on Cliff Road, plus Two Clomes and Farmers Arms a short drive away.

Wadebridge Day Out for £50 or Less: Trail and Parking

Wadebridge on a £50 budget: Piggy Lane parking at £4.20 in winter, the free Camel Trail, Daymer Bay and what to price first.

Best Cream Tea in Wadebridge: Camel Trail and Beyond

Best cream tea in Wadebridge: the Camel Trail Tea Garden at Nanstallon, Pencarrow's Peacock tea room, Carnewas and where to try scones in town.

Best Pubs in Helston: Blue Anchor, Spingo and More

Helston pubs: the thatched Blue Anchor and its Spingo ales, Meneage Street sport pubs, a gin bar, plus Porthleven, Gweek and Lizard pubs worth a drive.

Best Hot Chocolate in Truro: Cafes Worth a Winter Stop

Where to get hot chocolate in Truro: Crumbz's orange hot chocolate, Grounded, cosy tea rooms and cake cafes, plus what to ask before you order.

St Agnes Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

St Agnes access guide: Wheal Coates path, Chapel Porth accessible toilet, steep Trevaunance Cove and which cafes work for buggies and wheelchairs.

Things to Do in Mousehole: Tide, History and Walks

Things to do in Mousehole by tide: harbour sand at low water, the Rock Pool, Penlee garden, Lamorna walk, galleries, history and the December lights.

Best Beaches Near Porthleven: Sand, Shingle and Coves

Porthleven Beach, Loe Bar (no swimming), Gunwalloe, Dollar Cove, Praa Sands and quiet Rinsey Cove: dog rules, parking and access for each.

Boscastle Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Boscastle access guide: six Blue Badge bays, an accessible toilet with baby changing, the step-free cafe door, tarmac to the harbour and where paths stop.

Best Walks Near Truro: Woods, Riverside and Creeks

Walks near Truro by time: Boscawen Park and the Newham Trail, Idless Woods, Bissoe Valley and half-day Kennall Vale, with parking and winter notes.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Boscastle: Changing and Access

Baby-friendly cafes in Boscastle: where the baby changing is, which harbour cafe has a step-free door, and which pub lists a high chair.

Redruth Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Redruth access guide for buggies and wheelchairs: step-free station, the Buttermarket, level Wheal Peevor paths, parking and what to avoid.

Marazion Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Marazion access guide: Blue Badge parking charges, the soft-sand route to the causeway, what a wheelchair or buggy can do on the Mount, and the Tramper.

Best Fish and Chips in Launceston: Three Takeaways

Launceston fish and chips compared: Francine's on Race Hill, plus the Black Pearl and Codfather on St Thomas Road, with pub meals nearby and where to eat.

Mevagissey in Winter: What Is Open and What Is Shut

What is open in Mevagissey in winter: aquarium and ferry are shut for the season, pubs, bakeries and Heligan carry on, council parking is free 4pm to 9am.

Porthleven Access Guide: Buggies and Wheelchairs

Step-free Porthleven: Kittos Field and blue badges, the flat paved harbour, pub access, beach steps and the level Penrose trail from Helston.

St Austell Day Out for £50 or Less: Costed Plans

A costed St Austell day out for £50: Wheal Martyn at £17 or a £43 family saver, free Pentewan trail, Par Beach at £2 in winter, and what Eden costs.

Date Night in Bude: Sunset, Dinner and a Quiet Drink

Date night in Bude: sunset at Compass Point, dinner at Temple or The Bank, Cornish ale at The Barrel, and where to book.

Breakfast in Mevagissey: Bakeries, Rolls and Cafes

Where to get breakfast in Mevagissey: an early harbour bakery, bacon rolls on the quay, gluten free options and council parking free before 9am.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Marazion: Flat, Warm and Easy

Baby-friendly cafes in Marazion: Jordan's at Long Rock, the Godolphin ramp, Chapel Rock downstairs, plus where to change a baby and park.

Breakfast in Marazion: Where to Eat Before the Causeway

Where to get breakfast in Marazion: The Godolphin from 8am, Jordan's and Chapel Rock mid-morning, Moondog's bowls, plus the free parking window.

Best Beaches Near Fowey: Readymoney, Polkerris, Lantic

Best beaches near Fowey ranked by effort: Readymoney Cove, Polkerris, Polridmouth, Lantic Bay and Lansallos, with parking, paths and dog notes.

Bodmin Access Guide: Buggy and Wheelchair Tips

Bodmin access guide: Bodmin Jail lifts and 75cm doors, step-free steam trains from Bodmin General, Lanhydrock buggies, the Camel Trail and parking.

Best Pubs in St Austell: Brewery, Harbour and Dogs

Best pubs in St Austell: Hicks Bar at the brewery, Charlestown harbour pubs, the dog friendly Polgooth Inn and a Wetherspoon for budgets.

Best Cream Tea in St Agnes: Village, Clifftop and Farm

Cream tea in St Agnes: the teacup-ceilinged Cornwall Cafe, Wheal Coates Tea Room with its buttery scones, and Healeys Cyder Farm a short drive east.

Rock Oyster Festival 2027: Dates, Tickets and Travel

Rock Oyster 2027 is listed for 29 July to 1 August at Dinham House near Wadebridge. What we know on tickets, camping, age rules, shuttles and the line-up.

St Piran's Day 2027: Events in Truro, Penzance, Redruth

St Piran's Day is Friday 5 March 2027. What to expect from the Truro parade, Penzance schools' Furry dance, Redruth and the Perranporth walk to the cross.

Lafrowda Day St Just 2027: Parades and Road Closures

Lafrowda Day in St Just is the third Saturday of July, so 17 July 2027. Willow parades, two stages, lantern procession, closed roads and where to eat.

Trevithick Day Camborne 2027: Saturday 24 April

Trevithick Day 2027 is Saturday 24 April in Camborne. Steam parade, children's and adults' dances, music stages, funfair, park and ride and the train.

Newlyn Fish Festival 2027: What Replaced It?

The Newlyn Fish Festival stopped around 2019. The Cornish Sardine Festival now fills August bank holiday weekend. 2027 dates not yet announced.

Falmouth Week 2027: Dates, Fireworks and Air Display

Falmouth Week 2027 dates are not yet confirmed. The recent pattern, carnival, Red Arrows, fireworks, Waterfront Marquee and how to get to Falmouth.

Eden Sessions 2027: Jack Johnson Dates and Tickets

Eden Sessions 2027: Jack Johnson plays Friday 2 and Saturday 3 July. Tickets include Eden entry, Inside Track has sold out, and more acts are coming.

Fowey Festival 2027: 7 to 15 May Dates and Booking

The Fowey Festival (du Maurier literary festival) runs 7 to 15 May 2027, its 30th anniversary. What's on, how to book and where to park in Fowey.

Golowan Festival and Mazey Day 2027: Dates and Parking

Mazey Day 2027 in Penzance is Saturday 26 June. Golowan week dates, wicker parades, Penglaz, Mazey Eve fireworks, and how to get to Penzance.

Helston Flora Day 2027: Dance Times and Hal-an-Tow

Helston Flora Day should be Saturday 8 May 2027. The four dances from 7am, the Hal-an-Tow pageant, what people wear and how to plan the day.

Padstow May Day 2027: 'Obby 'Oss Times and Parking

Padstow 'Obby 'Oss is on Saturday 1 May 2027. Running order, road closures, car parks, the Rock ferry and how to cope with crowds of up to 30,000.

Boardmasters 2027: Dates, Tickets and Getting There

Boardmasters 2027 runs 4 to 8 August in Newquay. Early tickets, Watergate Bay and Fistral, shuttle buses from Newquay station and parking tips.

Falmouth Festive Weekend 2026: What to Expect

Falmouth Festive Weekend: the 2025 format (ice rink, land train, snow globe, drone display, £2 entry) and what to expect in December 2026.

New Year's Day Swims 2027: Falmouth, Newquay, Harlyn

New Year's Day swims in Cornwall, Friday 1 January 2027: Gyllyngvase in Falmouth, Newquay Harbour, Harlyn Bay and Coverack. Usual midday starts and tips.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Truro and Newquay 2026

New Year's Eve 2026 in Truro and Newquay: Truro's 7.30pm family display and midnight show on Lemon Quay, Newquay's midnight fireworks over the bay.

Christmas Day Swims: Sennen, Coverack, Cadgwith

Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims at Sennen, Coverack, Cadgwith, Polzeath and Charlestown: usual times, wetsuit rules, charities and what to bring.

Wassailing in Cornwall 2027: Bodmin and Orchards

Wassailing in Cornwall January 2027: the Bodmin Wassail on Twelfth Night (6 January), orchard wassails at Cotehele and Pentire, and what to expect.

St Ives Feast Day 2027: Hurling the Silver Ball

St Ives Feast Day 2027 falls on Monday 8 February: the silver ball is hurled from St Ia Church at 10.30am. Programme pattern, route and tips.

Eden Project February Half Term 2027: 13 to 21 Feb

Eden Project February half term 2027: 13 to 21 Feb, 10am to 5pm, with ice skating, giant marble runs and Nature's Playground. Booking and costs.

Lanhydrock Winter Welcome 2026/27: Dates and Info

A Winter Welcome at Lanhydrock runs 10 December 2026 to 28 February 2027, 10.30am to 4.30pm daily in the Hub Building, free with no booking.

The Storytellers Light Show, Truro Cathedral Jan 2027

The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Truro Cathedral, 11 to 16 January 2027: timed slots 4.30pm to 9.30pm, adult £11, child £8.50, family £27.

Truro Cathedral Christmas 2026: Concerts and Carols

Truro Cathedral Christmas 2026: Christmas by Candlelight on 5 Dec, the Choir concert on 19 Dec from £16, Nine Lessons and Carols, Midnight Mass.

Cornish Pirates Home Games Dec 2026 to Feb 2027

Cornish Pirates home fixtures at Mennaye Field from 5 December 2026 to 20 February 2027: kick-offs, ticket prices, parking and how to get there.

Fisherman's Friends at Hall for Cornwall: 31 Oct 2026

Fisherman's Friends play Hall for Cornwall, Truro on Saturday 31 October 2026. Conflicting start times, resale prices, parking and other autumn shows.

Barns-Graham at Tate St Ives: 24 Oct 2026 to 3 May 2027

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham opens at Tate St Ives on 24 October 2026: £14 tickets, 10am to 5.20pm, plus the 29 November Winter Festival.

Cornwall Winter Wonderland 2026, Pool: Ice Rink, Funfair

Winter Wonderland at Pool Market, Redruth is listed 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with an undercover ice rink, funfair, skate hire and a German bar.

Halloween at Pendennis Castle 2026: Ran 24 Oct–1 Nov

Halloween half-term at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, 24 October to 1 November 2026, 10am to 4pm: ghoulish games, storytelling, disco and fancy dress.

Cornish Pirates Home Games Nov 2026: Richmond, Caldy

Cornish Pirates v Richmond (7 November, 3pm) and v Caldy (14 November, 1pm) 2026: Mennaye Field tickets, gates, food, parking and ground status.

Penzance Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: 28 November

Penzance lights are expected on Saturday 28 November 2026 (to be confirmed). The 2025 programme for Heamoor, Newlyn, Mousehole and the lantern parade.

Bodmin Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Friday 27 Nov

Bodmin's Christmas lights switch-on is listed for 27 November 2026 at 6.30pm. The procession, markets, fairground and what to expect from past years.

Darite Winter Beer Festival 2026: 13 and 14 November

Darite Winter Beer Festival, near Liskeard, 13 and 14 November 2026: opening hours, 15 real ales, 4 ciders, live bands and how to plan your journey.

St Ives Christmas Lights 2026: Switch-On and Santa's Boat

St Ives lights are listed for 14 November 2026 and Santa's lifeboat arrival for 9 December. How the 2025 evening worked, parking and what else is on.

Penventon Mistletoe Market 2026, Redruth: 20 to 22 Nov

The Mistletoe Market at Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth runs 20 to 22 November 2026, with Cornish makers, mulled wine, owls and a Santa's grotto on Sunday.

Cornwall Film Festival 2026: Dates, Venues, Tickets

The 26th Cornwall Film Festival runs 2 to 29 November 2026, with preview week 16 to 22 November at The Poly, Falmouth, plus shorts and Pro Days.

Remembrance Sunday 2026 in Cornwall: Parade Times

Remembrance Sunday is 8 November 2026. Penzance's confirmed parade times and road closures, plus Truro, Falmouth, Bodmin and St Ives patterns.

Tate St Ives: Tickets from £14, Hours, No Car Park

Tate St Ives tickets from £14, free under 18s, 10am to 5.20pm hours, no car park, the Barbara Hepworth Museum, access, dogs and how long to allow.

Cornish Seal Sanctuary Visitor Guide: Tickets and Tips

Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek: no timeslot booking needed, dogs on leads, steep car park, mostly outdoors, what reviewers say and how long to allow.

National Lobster Hatchery Padstow: Tickets, Hours, Tips

National Lobster Hatchery Padstow tickets (adult £9, child £7), open daily 10am to 4pm, 12-month entry, parking, stairs and how long a visit takes.

Dairyland Farm World Visitor Guide: Tickets and Tips

Dairyland Farm World near Newquay: what is indoors for wet days, the Bull Pen, milking Clarabelle, the dog rule, parking and what reviewers say.

Geevor Tin Mine Visitor Guide: Tickets, Tours, Tips

Geevor Tin Mine tickets (adult £23, child £14), Sunday to Friday hours, the underground tour, free parking, dogs, rain and how long to allow.

Lost Gardens of Heligan Visitor Guide: Tickets, Tips

Lost Gardens of Heligan ticket prices (adult £28.20, child £10), opening to 31 October, parking, dogs, steep Jungle paths and how long to allow.

St Michael's Mount Visitor Guide: Tickets, Boat, Times

St Michael's Mount castle tickets (£21 on the day, £18 advance), the £3.20 boat, causeway tides, autumn opening days, dogs, parking and the steep climb.

Minack Theatre Visitor Guide: Tickets, Parking, Tips

Minack Theatre daytime visit prices (£12 advance, £14 door), free parking, the steps, dogs, the café and how performances work in the rain.

Land's End Visitor Guide: Tickets, Parking, What to Do

Land's End parking costs (20 minutes free), attraction prices from £7.50, access for wheelchairs and pushchairs, dogs and whether it is worth the trip.

Eden Project Tickets: £35.50 Online, £39.50 on the Door

Eden Project ticket prices online and on the door, Locals' Pass, dogs, the slopes, pushchair hire and how long to allow for the Biomes and gardens.

Gwithian and Godrevy Beach Guide: Parking, Surf and Seals

Gwithian and Godrevy near Hayle: parking, National Trust seal-watching advice, the 1 July to 31 Aug dog ban, lifeguards, surf schools and cafes.

Cadgwith Cove Guide: Parking, Pub and Coast Path

Cadgwith Cove on the Lizard: car park at the top of the village, the summer dog ban, Cadgwith Cove Inn, crab sandwiches and the walk to Devil's Frying Pan.

Constantine Bay Beach Guide: Surfing, Parking and Dogs

Constantine Bay near Padstow: surf conditions and the reef, car park notes, lifeguard dates, mixed dog rules, Trevose Head parking and where to get coffee.

Porthminster Beach Guide: St Ives Parking, Cafe and Tides

Porthminster Beach, St Ives: Station car park, the train to the beach, 2026 lifeguard dates, the summer dog ban and how it compares with Porthmeor.

Carbis Bay Beach Guide: Parking, Train and Where to Eat

Carbis Bay by train from St Erth, where to park (Porthrepta about £6.30), the 15 May to 30 Sept dog ban, lifeguard dates and where to eat.

Treyarnon Bay Beach Guide: Parking, Tide Pool, Facilities

Treyarnon Bay near Padstow: the natural rock pool, pay car park above the beach, 2026 RNLI lifeguard dates, toilets, all-year dog rules and where to eat.

Porthcurno Beach Guide: Minack, Parking and Tides

Porthcurno beach: car park and toilets, 2026 RNLI lifeguard dates, the July and August dog ban, low tide to Pedn Vounder and Minack Theatre ticket prices.

Polzeath Beach Guide: Surfing, Parking and Facilities

Polzeath beach: 2026 RNLI lifeguard dates, the 15 May to 30 September dog ban, how the tide changes the sand, parking options and where to eat.

Fistral Beach Guide: Surfing, Parking and Where to Eat

Fistral Beach in Newquay: 2026 RNLI lifeguard dates, car park tariff, which end suits beginners, dog rules, beach wheelchairs and where to eat.

Watergate Bay Beach Guide: Surfing, Parking and Food

Watergate Bay 2026 RNLI lifeguard dates, car park rates, level path to the sand, year-round dog rules, surf schools and where to eat on the beach.

Portreath Visitor Guide: Beach, Walks and Where to Eat

Portreath beach guide: lifeguard dates, the 1 July to 31 August dog ban, car park and bus options, surf, Tehidy Country Park walks and where to eat.

Perranporth Beach Guide: Surfing, Pubs and Visitor Tips

Perranporth beach guide: RNLI lifeguards 3 April to 1 November, dog rules, surf schools, The Watering Hole beach pub, and where else to eat.

Marazion Beach Guide: Tide Times, the Mount and Parking

Marazion beach and St Michael's Mount: when the causeway is open, boat crossings, dog rules, RNLI lifeguard dates and where to eat after the walk.

Mawgan Porth Beach Guide: Swimming, Food and Surf

Mawgan Porth beach guide: RNLI lifeguard dates, flags and swimming, dogs allowed all year, car park, surf lessons, and where to eat near the sand.

Sennen Cove Beach Guide: Surfing, Parking and Dogs

Sennen Cove beach guide: RNLI lifeguard dates, the summer dog ban, car parks, surf schools, where to eat, and how Gwenver differs. Land's End is close by.

Kynance Cove Guide: Parking, Tide Times and Walks

Kynance Cove National Trust car park prices, the 10 minute walk down, when the sand shows, dog rules, the cafe and the walk on to Lizard Point.

15 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Cornwall

15 dog-friendly restaurants and pubs in Cornwall with verified policies, from INDIDOG in Falmouth to Polgooth Inn, plus ratings and where dogs can sit.

Best Brunch in Cornwall: Where to Go Town by Town

Where to have brunch in Cornwall: pancakes in Truro, açai in Newquay, vegan fry-ups in St Ives, with Google ratings, opening days and dog notes.

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Cornwall: Roasters Too

The best coffee in Cornwall by town: Mount Zion in St Ives, Dark Pony in Falmouth, 108 in Truro and roasters Origin, Olfactory and Rising Ground.

Best Places to Eat in Cornwall: Pubs, Cafes and Seafood

Casual places to eat in Cornwall, from The Mariners in Rock to The Three Pilchards in Polperro, with Google ratings, hours and what reviewers order.

Best Restaurants in Cornwall: Where to Eat Town by Town

The best restaurants in Cornwall by town, from Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow to Hooked! in Truro, with Google ratings, opening days and booking tips.

Newquay Zoo Review: Tickets, What's There and Tips

Newquay Zoo tickets from 1 January 2026, opening hours, penguin and hyena talk times, the animals, parking, rainy day tips and the no-dogs rule.

Pendennis Castle Visitor Guide: Tickets, History, Events

Pendennis Castle in Falmouth: ticket price levels, 2026/27 opening times, Tudor Keep and Half Moon Battery, events, parking and the dog question.

Port Isaac Doc Martin Filming Locations and Parking

Doc Martin locations in Port Isaac with real names, from Fern Cottage to the Platt, plus a simple walk, where to park and the series status.

Tintagel Castle Visitor Guide: Tickets, Parking, Tips

Tintagel Castle tickets by price level, 2026/27 opening times, the steps, village parking, the limited shuttle, dogs and how long to allow.

Where to Get Breakfast in Boscastle

Where to get breakfast in Boscastle: the Toby Jug Café's proper English, the Wellington by the harbour, the Harbour Light Café and the bakery.

Best Pasty and Fish and Chips in Boscastle

Best pasty in Boscastle: Boscastle Bakery (gluten-free too). Fish and chips at Sharon's Plaice or the Napoleon, and the best chippies nearby.

Best Sunday Roast in Boscastle (and Nearby)

Best Sunday roast in Boscastle: the Wellington (food all day Sunday, dogs welcome), the Riverside, the Napoleon, the Cobweb and Tintagel options.

October Half Term in Porthleven With Kids

October half term 2026 in Porthleven with kids: Loe Bar and Penrose, the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, free events at Kresen Kernow, rock pools and pasties.

Where to Get Breakfast in Porthleven

Where to get breakfast in Porthleven: Harbour View Café's full English on the harbour wall, Twisted Currant, Origin's café, Nauti But Ice and Bolla.

Halloween at Heligan 2026: Ran 24 Oct to 1 Nov

Halloween at Heligan 2026, 24 October to 1 November: falconry and storytelling included, £15 ghost tours, the Folk Horror Film Festival and prices.

October Half Term in Mevagissey With Kids

October half term 2026 in Mevagissey with kids: Halloween at Heligan, Halloweden at Eden, the aquarium, the model railway, the Pentewan trail and crabbing.

Best Sunday Roast in Mevagissey

Best Sunday roast in Mevagissey: the Sharksfin's harbour roasts (£23), the dog-friendly Fountain Inn, the Ship Inn and the Rising Sun at Portmellon.

Christmas Day Lunch in Redruth: Who's Open and Prices

Christmas Day lunch in Redruth: the Penventon Park Hotel's £95 lunch, its Boxing Day lunch, and which pubs to ring. Booking tips and what to ask.

Bonfire Night 2026 Near Redruth and Camborne: The Options

Bonfire Night 2026 near Redruth and Camborne: Hayle Cricket Club on 7 November, Newquay, Bodmin and the Sparks festivals. Truro is cancelled again.

Where to Get Breakfast in Redruth

Where to get breakfast in Redruth: Arch Café's pancakes at Kresen Kernow, the Brunch Barn at Farmer Shaun's, Boesti, the Station Buffet and Marketway Café.

St Enodoc Church Walk from Daymer Bay: Betjeman's Grave

St Enodoc Church near Rock: the tiny church with the crooked spire in the dunes, where Sir John Betjeman is buried, and the walk from Daymer Bay.

Camel Valley Vineyard: Tours and Cycling from Wadebridge

Camel Valley vineyard near Wadebridge: weekday opening, booking the winter tour (Mondays and Fridays), cycling there on the Camel Trail, and no dogs.

Best Fish and Chips and Pasty in Wadebridge

Best fish and chips in Wadebridge: Seasmiths on Molesworth Street, Rock Fish and Chips and Jon's. Plus where to get a pasty, including on a Sunday.

Best Sunday Roast in Wadebridge

Best Sunday roast in and around Wadebridge: the St Kew Inn, the Earl of St Vincent at Egloshayle, the Quarryman Inn and the Swan. Booking tips.

October Half Term in Wadebridge With Kids

October half term 2026 in Wadebridge with kids: the Camel Trail by bike, Pencarrow's last week, the pool and soft play, the Regal and Daymer Bay.

Best Beaches Near Wadebridge: Daymer Bay, Rock, Polzeath

The best beaches near Wadebridge: calm Daymer Bay, Rock and its ferry to Padstow, and Polzeath for surf. Distances, parking, dogs and winter ferry times.

Dog-Friendly Wadebridge: Camel Trail, Pubs and Beaches

Dog-friendly Wadebridge: the Camel Trail, St Kew Inn, Pencarrow, cafés that welcome dogs, the Rock ferry, and the Polzeath dog ban dates vs Daymer Bay.

Wadebridge Rainy Day: Things to Do When It's Wet

Wadebridge on a rainy day: the 1931 Regal cinema, the leisure centre pool and soft play, the John Betjeman Centre and Little Cocoa's play room.

Where to Get Breakfast in Wadebridge

Where to get breakfast in Wadebridge: Sorella, Harry's, Dollies, One Day by the Camel Trail, Strong Adolfos at St Breock, and Barnecutt's from 7:30am.

Best Pubs in Wadebridge (and Just Outside)

The best pubs in Wadebridge: the 16th-century Ship Inn, the Swan, the Molesworth Arms, the Bridge On Wool, the Earl of St Vincent and St Kew Inn.

Royal Cornwall Show 2027 Dates: 10 to 12 June, Wadebridge

The Royal Cornwall Show 2027 is 10–12 June at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge. Gate times, tickets, afternoon entry, free parking and dogs.

Camel Trail from Wadebridge: Bike Hire and Distances

Riding the Camel Trail from Wadebridge: 5.5 miles to Padstow, 5.75 to Bodmin, the three bike hire shops on Eddystone Road, winter hire, dogs and tips.

Wadebridge Parking: Car Parks, Prices and Free Hours

Wadebridge parking: Piggy Lane long stay (cheaper Nov–Mar), Goldsworthy Way short stay, the town council car parks, free after 4pm, and cash vs card.

Visiting Wadebridge for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Wadebridge? The Camel Trail and bike hire, the bridge "built on wool", where to park, the Regal cinema, nearby beaches and food.

Best Fish and Chips and Pasty Near Mousehole

Fish and chips and pasties in and near Mousehole: the Ship Inn, the Deli & Kitchen, Lewis's in Newlyn, Jessie's Dairy pasties and Aunty May's in Newlyn.

Best Sunday Roast in Mousehole (and Nearby)

Best Sunday roast in Mousehole: the Old Coastguard's set lunch, the Ship Inn's big Yorkshires and unlimited gravy, the Kings Arms and the Lamorna Wink.

Penlee Lifeboat Disaster: The Memorial and 19 December

The Penlee lifeboat disaster of 19 December 1981: what happened to the Solomon Browne, the memorial garden at Penlee Point, and why Mousehole's lights dim.

Mousehole in Winter: What's Open (and What Isn't)

Mousehole in winter: which pubs, restaurants and cafés stay open, the harbour baulks going in, the Christmas lights and Tom Bawcock's Eve.

Is There a Beach in Mousehole? Harbour Sand and Rock Pool

Is there a beach in Mousehole? Yes, at low tide the harbour drains to sand. Plus the tidal rock pool on The Parade, swimming, seals, dogs and Lamorna Cove.

Dog-Friendly Mousehole: Pubs, Cafés and the Beach

Dog-friendly Mousehole: the Ship Inn bar, the Deli & Kitchen's dog menu, Four Teas, the Kings Arms in Paul and the harbour beach dog rules.

Best Cream Tea in Mousehole: Five Cafés to Try

Best cream tea in Mousehole: the Old Pilchard Press, the Rock Pool Café's sea view, the 1940s Four Teas, Jessie's Dairy takeaway and the Deli & Kitchen.

Where to Eat in Mousehole: What to Book Ahead

Where to eat in Mousehole: 2 Fore Street, the Old Coastguard, Mousehole Deli & Kitchen, the Ship Inn, the vegan Orange Café and the Kings Arms in Paul.

Mousehole to Lamorna Cove: The Coast Path Walk

The Mousehole to Lamorna Cove walk: a 4.7-mile coast path circular through Kemyel Crease, granite boulders, the Lamorna Wink and the cove café.

Penzance to Mousehole: The Walk and the Bus 6

Penzance to Mousehole: the easy 3.4-mile seafront walk through Newlyn, and the bus 6 (every 30 minutes by day, hourly in the evening). Where it stops.

Tom Bawcock's Eve 2026, Mousehole: Wednesday 23 December

Tom Bawcock's Eve 2026 is Wednesday 23 December in Mousehole: the legend, the lantern procession, stargazy pie at the Ship Inn and getting there.

Mousehole Parking: Where to Park and What It Costs

Mousehole parking: North Quay on the harbour (£1 an hour, £5 a day), the private Parade car park (watch for fines), free roadside parking, and the bus 6.

Visiting Mousehole for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Mousehole? How to say it, why not to drive in, where to park, the bus from Penzance, the harbour, the Christmas lights and where to eat.

October Half Term in St Agnes With Kids

October half term 2026 in St Agnes with kids: rock pooling, the free museum, the Wheal Coates walk, hedgehog ice creams, coasteering and pizza.

Best Pasty and Fish and Chips in St Agnes

Best pasty in St Agnes: the St Agnes Bakery (go early), Martina's and the Sorting Office. Plus the village chippy's hours and what reviewers say.

Best Sunday Roast in St Agnes

Best Sunday roast in St Agnes: the Driftwood Spars (food all day Sunday), the Peterville Inn, and the Greenroom. What reviewers say and booking tips.

Surfing in St Agnes: Lessons and the Best Beaches

Surfing in St Agnes: Trevaunance Cove in a south-westerly, Porthtowan's lifeguarded beach, Breakers Surf School, board hire and coasteering.

St Agnes Rainy Day: Things to Do When It's Wet

St Agnes on a rainy day: the free St Agnes Museum with its leatherback turtle, Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm, cosy pubs, a long café lunch and storm watching.

Where to Get Breakfast in St Agnes

Where to get breakfast in St Agnes: Genki's garden, the MMI Café, the Sorting Office, Q Café above the cove, Aggie Beach Café and the Greenroom.

Dog-Friendly St Agnes: Beaches, Pubs and Cafés

Dog-friendly St Agnes: Trevaunance Cove allows dogs all year, Chapel Porth and Porthtowan ban dates, the Wheal Coates walk, and dog-friendly pubs.

Best Pubs in St Agnes: Driftwood Spars and More

The best pubs in St Agnes: the Driftwood Spars and its brewery, the Peterville Inn, the St Agnes Hotel, the Taphouse and Schooners above the cove.

Christmas in St Agnes 2026: Lights and Lantern Parade

Christmas in St Agnes 2026: when the lights switch-on usually happens, the lantern parade, late-night shopping, the grotto and the Christmas Day swim.

St Agnes Beacon Walk: Views, Parking and the Coast Loop

St Agnes Beacon walk: the 192m National Trust hill with views from St Ives to Bodmin Moor, where to park, the short climb and the 6.3-mile coast loop.

Chapel Porth and Wheal Coates Walk: Tides and Hedgehogs

Chapel Porth and the Wheal Coates walk: the 1-mile National Trust loop to the engine houses, the hedgehog ice cream, tide warnings, dogs and parking.

Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes: Tides, Surf and Dogs

Trevaunance Cove beach guide: sand and shingle, caves and rock pools, the old harbour ruins, surf in a south-westerly, dogs allowed all year, and parking.

St Agnes Parking: Trevaunance, Chapel Porth, Free Winter

St Agnes parking: Reppers Coombe above Trevaunance Cove (free Nov–Mar, takes cash), Trelawney Road, Chapel Porth (National Trust) and Porthtowan.

Visiting St Agnes for the First Time: What to Know

First time in St Agnes? The village vs Trevaunance Cove, Wheal Coates and Chapel Porth, the Beacon, where to park (one takes cash) and the famous bakery.

Best Restaurants in Polperro: Where to Eat

Where to eat in Polperro: Couch's fine dining, OXOX, Priscilla's, Turntable Pizzeria, Kitty's seafood shack and the Harbour Green House. Booking and dogs.

October Half Term in Polperro With Kids

October half term 2026 in Polperro with kids: what's open (Model Village, museum, Porfell), rock pooling at Talland and Lansallos, pizza and ice cream.

Best Sunday Roast in Polperro

Best Sunday roast in Polperro: the Ship Inn's carvery, Priscilla's Sunday lunch, the Three Pilchards in winter and the Noughts and Crosses.

Getting to Polperro Without a Car: Bus and Train

Polperro by bus and train: Looe is the nearest station, the 73 bus from Looe and Liskeard, the 10 from Plymouth, Sunday trains and where it stops.

Polperro in Winter: What's Open (and What Isn't)

Polperro in winter: which cafés, pubs and bakeries stay open from November to March, what closes, parking rules, Sunday trains, and dogs on the beach.

Polperro Rainy Day: Things to Do When It's Wet

Polperro on a rainy day: the smuggling museum, the Model Village, the free arts gallery, Porfell Wildlife Park, and cosy pubs and tearooms.

Best Pubs in Polperro: Three Pilchards, Blue Peter, Ship

The best pubs in Polperro: the Three Pilchards on the quay, the Blue Peter up its steps, the Ship Inn's beer garden and the Noughts and Crosses.

Looe to Polperro Coast Path Walk via Talland Bay

The Looe to Polperro coast path walk: 5.7 miles via Talland Bay, about 2.5–3 hours, moderate with two steep sections. The café stop and the bus back.

Dog-Friendly Polperro: Pubs, Cafés and Beaches

Dog-friendly Polperro: pubs that let dogs in (Three Pilchards, Ship Inn, Blue Peter bar), cafés with dog treats, beach ban dates and better coves.

Best Cream Tea in Polperro: Five Tearooms Compared

Best cream tea in Polperro: Clements & Hope, the Plantation Tea Rooms, Cones and Scones, the House on the Props and Talland's beach café. Dogs and hours.

Best Pasty and Fish and Chips in Polperro

The best pasty in Polperro (Copperleaf, Polperro Bakery, Nanny Ducks) and where to get fish and chips, from pub plates on the quay to the nearest chippy.

Polperro Christmas Lights 2026: Switch-On and What to Expect

Polperro Christmas lights 2026: when the switch-on usually happens, past dates, parking with coins, and where to eat and drink on the night.

Polperro Parking: Crumplehorn Prices and the Tuk-Tuk

Polperro parking: the Crumplehorn car park is coins only with a £7 minimum. Other places to park, winter rules and the tuk-tuk down to the harbour.

Visiting Polperro for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Polperro? Where to park (coins only), the half-mile walk down, the tuk-tuk, the smuggling museum, pasties, pubs and the coast path to Looe.

Boscastle in Winter: What's Open and How to Get There

Boscastle in winter: the Museum of Witchcraft closes 1 November, but the pubs, cafés and walks carry on. Free parking after 4pm, the Shanty Festival…

Boscastle Flood 2004: What Happened and What to See Now

The Boscastle flood of 16 August 2004: about 75mm of rain in two hours, around 50 cars swept out to sea, dozens airlifted to safety, and nobody died.…

Dog-Friendly Boscastle: Pubs, Cafés and Walks

Boscastle with a dog: all three pubs welcome dogs, cafés with dog treats, the National Trust harbour and coast walks, and beach rules at Crackington Haven.

Best Cream Tea in Boscastle: Where to Go

The best cream tea in Boscastle: Bridge House tea room, the clifftop Boscastle Farm Shop café, the Harbour Light Café and the National Trust café by…

Best Pubs in Boscastle: Cobweb, Napoleon and Wellington

The best pubs in Boscastle: the Cobweb Inn by the bridge, the 16th-century Napoleon Inn at the top of the village, and the Wellington's Long Bar by the…

St Nectan's Glen From Boscastle: Prices, Parking, Tips

St Nectan's Glen near Boscastle: a 60ft waterfall in a wooded gorge, adults £11 and children £6, a mile's walk from the £3 Trethevy car park. Dogs, the…

Boscastle Walks: Pentargon Waterfall, Willapark, Valency

The best walks from Boscastle: up to the Willapark lookout, along the coast path to Pentargon's 120ft waterfall, and the 4-mile Valency Valley walk to…

Boscastle Parking: Cobweb Car Park Prices and Tips

Where to park in Boscastle: the Cobweb car park (PL35 0HE), 249 spaces, from £1.50 an hour, still takes cash, free from 4pm to 9am. Plus Crackington…

Boscastle Shanty Festival 2026: Dates and What to Expect

Boscastle Shanty Festival 2026 is listed for around 6–9 November at the Cobweb Inn, raising money for Cornwall Hospice Care. Past dates, parking and tips.

Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle: Times and Prices

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle: open daily from Easter to 31 October, adults £8, children £5. Closed in winter. Parking, access and dogs.

Visiting Boscastle for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Boscastle? Park at the Cobweb car park, walk the river to the National Trust harbour, the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, coast walks…

Porthleven in Winter: What's Open, Storms and Cosy Pubs

Porthleven in winter: storm watching safely, pubs with fires, which restaurants stay open, cheap winter parking at Kittos Field, the Christmas lights…

Best Sunday Roast in Porthleven: Where to Book

The best Sunday roast in Porthleven: the Atlantic Inn up the hill, the Square at Porthleven, the Harbour Inn, Kota Kai's roast and the Harbour View Café.

Dog-Friendly Porthleven: Pubs, Cafés and Walks

Porthleven with a dog: the most dog-friendly pubs (the Ship Inn, Atlantic Inn), the Shipyard Market, Penrose walks, and the beach rules (no dogs 10–6…

Loe Bar Walk From Porthleven: Route, Penrose and Safety

Walking from Porthleven to Loe Bar and round Loe Pool: the coast path route, the six-mile Penrose circuit, the Stables Café, dogs, and why you must…

Porthleven Parking: Kittos Field Prices and Free Spaces

Where to park in Porthleven: Kittos Field (still takes cash; winter from £1, free 4pm–9am), the free Highburrow car park, and Penrose's National Trust…

Best Pasty and Fish and Chips in Porthleven

Where to get a pasty or fish and chips in Porthleven: Ann's Pasties and Philps on the harbour, Gav's (gluten-free fryer) and Porthleven Fish & Chips on…

Best Restaurants in Porthleven: Where to Eat

The best restaurants in Porthleven: Kota's tasting menus, Kota Kai on the harbour, the Michelin-listed Square, Amélie for seafood, Talay Thai, and…

Porthleven Food Festival 2027: Dates and What to Expect

Porthleven Food Festival 2027: dates not yet announced (2026 ran 24–26 April). A free food festival around the harbour with chef demos, stalls and music.

Storm Watching in Porthleven: Where to Watch Safely

Storm watching in Porthleven: where to watch the waves safely (from high ground well back, not the pier), the 1978 tragedy, and what the Coastguard says.

Porthleven Christmas Lights 2026: Switch-On and Market

Porthleven Christmas lights 2026: usually the first Friday of December, with the switch-on at 7pm at the Shipyard and a Christmas market. Last year's…

Visiting Porthleven for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Porthleven? The harbour and clock tower, where to eat, Loe Bar and Penrose walks, storm watching safely, where to park (Kittos Field…

Mevagissey to Fowey Ferry: When It Runs and What to Know

The Mevagissey to Fowey ferry: about 35 minutes across St Austell Bay, summer only, tickets on board, dogs free. It has finished for 2026; when it…

Best Restaurants in Mevagissey: Where to Eat Tonight

The best restaurants in Mevagissey: ONE Polkirt Hill, the Sharksfin on the quay, the Kings Arms' no-menu dinners, the Harbour Catch, and pub dinners…

Mevagissey on a Rainy Day: What to Do

Rainy day in Mevagissey? The village museum, the free aquarium, a long pub lunch, and the Eden Project's biomes 25 minutes away. What's open and what…

Mevagissey to Heligan: Walk, Cycle or Bus

How to get from Mevagissey to the Lost Gardens of Heligan: bus 29, cycling the Pentewan Valley Trail, or driving. Heligan prices, hours and the Night…

Best Beaches Near Mevagissey: Gorran Haven to Vault

The best beaches near Mevagissey: Gorran Haven for families, Portmellon with a pub on the sand, Pentewan's long flat beach, Polstreath's 180 steps and…

Dog-Friendly Mevagissey: Pubs, Cafés and Beaches

Mevagissey with a dog: dog-friendly cafés and pubs, which beaches allow dogs (Gorran Haven all year, Portmellon outside July–August), Heligan on leads…

Best Cream Tea and Pasties in Mevagissey

Where to get a cream tea or a pasty in Mevagissey: J's Café, the Lighthouse Café, Mary's Pasties on the West Wharf and the Cornish Bakery on Olivers Quay.

Best Fish and Chips in Mevagissey: Where to Go

The best fish and chips in Mevagissey: the Fishermen's Chippy on Olivers Quay, the Fish Grill van on Jetty Street, and Ben's Plaice for gluten-free.…

Mevagissey Parking: Where to Park and What to Avoid

Where to park in Mevagissey: the big Willow car park as you arrive (7–10 minutes' walk), the small harbour car park, Lighthouse Pier, and why not to…

Mevagissey Christmas Lights 2026: Switch-On and Harbour

Mevagissey Christmas lights 2026: the switch-on is listed for Friday 27 November (TBC). Last year: lantern parade at 4pm, lights on at 6:15pm. Parking…

Visiting Mevagissey for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Mevagissey? Park at the Willow car park and walk in, the harbour and crabbing, Heligan up the hill, the best seafood, beaches nearby and…

October Half Term in Redruth With Kids

October half term 2026 in Redruth with kids: gold panning at Cornwall Gold, Rollers roller rink, Farmer Shaun's farm, engine houses, plus Halloween…

Best Sunday Roast in Redruth: Where Locals Go

The best Sunday roast in Redruth: the Treleigh Arms, the Shaft Inn near Wheal Peevor and the Rose Cottage Tavern, plus a weekday roast at the Marketway…

Redruth Mining Walks: Carn Brea, Wheal Peevor, Free Trails

Free mining-heritage walks around Redruth: Carn Brea and the Basset Monument, Wheal Peevor's engine houses, the Great Flat Lode trail and the Coast to…

Redruth on a Rainy Day: 7 Things to Do Indoors

Rainy day in Redruth? Kresen Kernow's free exhibitions, Cornwall Gold and Tolgus Tin, Rollers roller rink, the Regal cinema, King Edward Mine and the…

Redruth Town Market: First Saturday of the Month, 10–2

Redruth Town Market runs on the first Saturday of every month, April to December, 10am–2pm in Market Way, Market Strand and the Buttermarket. 2026 dates.

Redruth Parking 2026: Prices, Free Hours, Cash Car Park

Where to park in Redruth: New Cut (the only cash car park), Flowerpot Chapel and West End long stay, the station, prices for 2026, and free parking…

Best Fish and Chips in Redruth: 3 Chippies Worth the Trip

The best fish and chips in Redruth: Greg & Lou's on Higher Fore Street, Morrish's at Buckett's Hill and Fish Bar Cornwall at Treleigh. Hours, eat-in…

Best Pasty in Redruth: The Bakeries Locals Swear By

The best pasties in Redruth: Brays & K's on Nettell's Hill, Berryman's Pednandrea Bakery, Prima at Scorrier and Rowe's on Fore Street. Opening hours…

The Buttermarket Redruth: Food Stalls, Hours, Parking

The Buttermarket in Redruth: the restored market food hall with street-food kitchens, Cowgirls burgers, coffee and Earles Bar. When it's open, where to…

Redruth in Lights 2026: Christmas Switch-On, 5 December

Redruth in Lights 2026 is Saturday 5 December: market, lantern parade and the Christmas lights switch-on. How the day runs, the grotto, parking and trains.

Visiting Redruth for the First Time: What to Know

First time in Redruth? The Buttermarket food hall, mining heritage on Carn Brea, the best pasties, where to park (and pay cash) and the beaches 4 miles…

Newquay Zombie Crawl 2026: Held 24 October

The Newquay Zombie Crawl 2026 is Saturday 24 October: free Halloween workshops, face painting, wound making, pumpkin carving and a costume crawl around…

What's On in Newquay This Autumn 2026: Every Date

Every Newquay date to Christmas: Zombie Crawl 24 Oct, Earthwave 31 Oct, Autumn Fest 1 Nov, drone show and fireworks 6 Nov, lantern parade 20 Nov…

Best Fudge in St Ives: Four Shops Worth Finding

The best fudge in St Ives: Fudge Kyst for soft fudge, Cornish Delights for value and vegan, the Cornish Candy Shoppe, and Myrings' old-fashioned sweet…

Best Bakeries in Cornwall by Town: Pasties and Bread

The best bakeries in Cornwall, town by town: Barnecutt and Rowe's in Bodmin, Electric Bakery in Bude, Philps in Hayle, BUTTER in Newquay, St Ives…

Soft Play in Cornwall by Town: Where to Go When It Rains

Soft play in Cornwall, town by town: Jungle Jack's in Newquay, JungleBarn at Hayle, The Venue in Bude, Kidzworld in St Austell, Ferdi's in Helston and…

Holywell Bay and Crantock Beach Parking: Prices and Tips

Parking at Holywell Bay (TR8 5PF) and Crantock Beach (TR8 5RN): National Trust car parks, £2.50 to £9 a day, free for members, pay by JustPark.

Newquay Beach Parking: Fistral, Towan and the Town Car Parks

Where to park for Newquay's beaches: The Manor and Fore Street for Towan and Great Western, Trenance and Tolcarne Road, the headland for Fistral. Prices.

Hayle Beach Parking: Gwithian, Godrevy and Upton Towans

Where to park for Hayle's beaches: Gwithian Towans (£3–£12, free Nov–Mar, takes cash), Godrevy (National Trust) and free parking at Upton Towans.

Coasteering in West Cornwall: Lizard, St Ives, Land's End

Coasteering in west Cornwall: Lizard Adventure £50 (8+), Global Boarders £50, St Ives Surf School at Porthmeor £47 (12+), Kernow Coasteering at Praa…

Coasteering Near Tintagel and Port Isaac

Coasteering on the north Cornwall coast: Bossiney near Tintagel with Freewave (£50) or OA Surf Club (£45), and Port Gaverne with Cornish Rock Tors…

Coasteering in Newquay: Prices, Ages and Where

Coasteering in Newquay: Newquay Activity Centre from £60 (year-round), Quiksilver £55, Harlyn £55 near Padstow. Ages, what to expect and what to bring.

Surf Lessons for Kids in Cornwall: Minimum Ages by School

What age can children have surf lessons in Cornwall? Harlyn takes 5–7s (£25), Fistral privates from 5, Quiksilver and Stoked from 7, most others from 8.

Surf Lessons Near Padstow: Harlyn Bay and St Merryn

Surf lessons near Padstow: Harlyn Surf School £55 (age 8+) with a £25 Fun Surf for 5–7s, and Waves Surf School at St Merryn, £50. Which to book.

Surf Lessons in Perranporth: Schools and Prices

Surf lessons in Perranporth: Stoked Surf School £45 from age 7, and Peg's Surf Coaching (April–October, adaptive coaching). Ages, prices and parking.

Surf Lessons in Bude: Summerleaze and Widemouth

Surf lessons in Bude: Big Blue Surf School on Summerleaze (year-round, adaptive lessons, from age 8) and Freewave at Widemouth (taster £45). Ages and tips.

Surf Lessons in Newquay: Schools, Prices and Ages

Surf lessons in Newquay compared: Fistral Beach Surf School £50, Quiksilver £45, Newquay Activity Centre from £55. Minimum ages, year-round lessons and…

Best Beaches in Hayle: Three Miles of Sand to Godrevy

The best beaches in Hayle: three miles of sand from Hayle Towans to Gwithian and Godrevy, with seals at Godrevy. Free winter parking at Gwithian.

Best Beaches Near Perranporth and St Agnes, With Parking

The best beaches near Perranporth: Perranporth's huge dog-friendly beach, Trevaunance Cove for rock pools in St Agnes, and Chapel Porth. Parking prices…

Best Beaches Near Tintagel: Trebarwith, Bossiney, the Haven

The best beaches near Tintagel: Trebarwith Strand for families and surf, Bossiney Cove for drama, and Tintagel Haven with Merlin's Cave below the castle.

Best Beaches Near Bodmin: The Nearest Sand for a Day Trip

The nearest beaches to Bodmin: Polzeath and Daymer Bay on the north coast, Par Sands on the south, and Lantic Bay for a walk. Distances and which suits…

Best Beaches Near Truro: The Nearest Sand and Surf

The nearest beaches to Truro: Loe Beach on the Fal for paddleboarding, Porthtowan and Portreath on the north coast, and Carne on the Roseland.…

Best Beaches Near Marazion: Mount Views and Quiet Coves

The best beaches near Marazion: Marazion Beach facing St Michael's Mount, quieter Long Rock, Perranuthnoe's cove with £2 parking, and Praa Sands for surf.

Best Beaches in Looe: East Looe, Hannafore, Plaidy and More

The best beaches in Looe: East Looe Beach in town for swimming and crabbing, Hannafore for rock pools, Plaidy and Second Beach for quiet and dogs.

Best Beaches in Falmouth: Gylly, Swanpool, Castle, Maenporth

Falmouth's four beaches compared: Gyllyngvase for the café and clear water, Swanpool for paddleboarding, Castle Beach for rock pools, Maenporth for…

Best Beaches in St Ives: All 5 and Which to Pick

The best beaches in St Ives: Porthminster for families, Porthmeor for surf, Porthgwidden for a sheltered cove, Bamaluz and Porthkidney for dogs.…

Best Beaches Near Padstow: 9 Bays From Rock to Porthcothan

The best beaches near Padstow: Hawker's Cove and Harbour Cove on the estuary, Trevone and Harlyn for families, Treyarnon's rock pools, and Rock by ferry.

Best Beaches in Newquay: 8 Beaches Compared, With Parking

Newquay's 8 best beaches compared: Fistral for surf, Towan for families, Lusty Glaze and Tolcarne for coves, Crantock and Holywell for dunes. Plus…

National Trust Christmas in Cornwall 2026: Every Event

National Trust Christmas in Cornwall 2026: the Cotehele garland, Father Christmas at Trelissick and Trerice, and Lanhydrock's Winter Welcome. Dates and…

Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fair 2026: 12–13 December

Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fair 2026: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December, 10am–3:30pm. £5 adult, £3 child online (£6.50/£4.50 on the gate). The Lions'…

Ice Skating in Cornwall 2026: Where to Skate and Prices

Where to go ice skating in Cornwall this winter: the Eden Project rink (17 Oct–21 Feb, from £6) and a winter rink listed at Pool. Prices, dates and tips.

What's On in Cornwall in December 2026: Every Date

Every confirmed December 2026 event in Cornwall: Padstow Christmas Fayre 3–6 Dec, the Hall for Cornwall panto from 4 Dec, Lostwithiel 10 Dec, Montol…

What's On in Cornwall in November 2026: Every Date

Every confirmed November 2026 event in Cornwall: bonfire nights, Heligan Night Garden from 13 Nov, Eden lights from 20 Nov, Christmas fairs and the…

This Weekend in Cornwall: 16–18 October 2026

What's on in Cornwall this weekend, 16–18 October 2026: Mevagissey Shanty Festival (free), Eden's ice rink opens, Bodmin Jail's Halloween trail starts.…

Bodmin Jail Halloween 2026: What Ran in October

Bodmin Jail at Halloween 2026: Haunted Gallery all October, Trick or Treat Trail 17–31 Oct (included), Go Darker tour £27, ghost hunts £50 and…

Halloweden at Eden 2026: It Ran 24 Oct to 1 Nov

Halloweden 2026 at the Eden Project: 24 Oct–1 Nov, 10am–5pm, included in admission. Freaky Fungi Trail, the Glow Room, the Scarecrows and a party on 31…

Eden Project Ice Rink 2026: Prices and Dates

Eden Project ice rink 2026: open 17 Oct–21 Feb, Northern Lights themed. General skate £13.50 adult, £10.50 child, £44 family; toddler £6. Booking tips.

Witch Festival Cornwall 2026: Held 24 Oct at Enys

Witch Festival Cornwall 2026 is Saturday 24 October, 10am–5pm at Enys Gardens near Penryn. Tickets free to £27.80 on Eventbrite. What to expect.

Cornish Winter Fair 2026, Wadebridge: 21–22 November

The Cornish Winter Fair at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge: Saturday 21 Nov 10–5 and Sunday 22 Nov 10–4. Free entry. What to expect.

Trebah at Christmas 2026: Santa Storytelling and Trail

Trebah Garden at Christmas 2026: no Garden of Light this year. Instead, a Jolly Joke trail (21 Nov–6 Dec) and Storytelling with Santa on December weekends.

Healeys Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Free Entry

Healeys Cyder Farm Christmas markets 2026: selected weekends 14 Nov–20 Dec, from 9am, free entry and free parking. Near St Agnes and Perranporth.

Bedruthan Christmas Fayre 2026: 21–22 November

The Bedruthan Christmas Fayre at Mawgan Porth: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026, 10am–5pm, entry from £2 with a free shuttle bus. What to expect.

Cornwall Christmas Fair at Eden 2026: 18–19 November

The Cornwall Christmas Fair at the Eden Project: evening preview Wed 18 Nov (£34) and Thu 19 Nov (£22). Both include Eden entry and lunch. Times and tips.

Looe Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights 2026

Looe's lantern parade and lights switch-on 2026: listed for Friday 27 November. How the night ran last year, plus the Christmas markets and parking.

Lostwithiel Dickensian Evening 2026: Thursday 10 December

Lostwithiel's Dickensian Evening 2026 is Thursday 10 December, 6pm to 10pm: costumes, stalls and the town lit up. Come by train; how the night works.

Christmas at Cotehele 2026: The Garland, Dates, Prices

Cotehele's Christmas garland 2026: on display 21 Nov–5 Jan, 10:30–4, closed 25–26 Dec. Built 9–19 Nov for its 70th year. Prices, parking and the mill.

Santa's Grottos in Cornwall 2026: Dates and Prices

Where to meet Father Christmas in Cornwall in 2026: Eden £16, Heligan £8, Trebah, Lappa Valley, Trelissick, Trerice and Mount Edgcumbe. Dates and prices.

Enys Gardens Lantern Trail 2026: Dates and What to Expect

The Enys Gardens Lantern Trail near Penryn runs on selected evenings from early December 2026 into January. About 800m, dogs on leads, Father Christmas…

Christmas at Eden 2026: Lights, Father Christmas, Dates

Christmas at the Eden Project 2026: evening lights from 20 Nov (£12.50, under-16s free), Father Christmas £16, the ice rink and the Christmas fair. All…

Heligan Night Garden 2026: Dates, Prices and Tips

Heligan Night Garden 2026 runs selected nights 13 Nov–2 Jan from 4:15pm. Adults £23.60, children £14.20, dogs on leads. Every date, grotto and tips.

Christmas Light Trails in Cornwall 2026: Dates and Prices

Every Christmas light trail in Cornwall for 2026: Heligan Night Garden from 13 Nov, Eden's lights from 20 Nov, Enys in December. Dates, prices and…

Hall for Cornwall Panto 2026: Dates, Tickets from £15

Dick Whittington & His Mousehole Cat at Hall for Cornwall: 4 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027. Tickets from £15, relaxed and BSL dates, running time and parking.

Pantomimes in Cornwall 2026: Every Panto, Dates and Prices

Cornwall's 2026–27 pantos: Hall for Cornwall's Dick Whittington runs 4 Dec–3 Jan from £15. Plus the community pantos in Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell…

Nibble & Drizzle, Newquay: Charcuterie Pots and Pancakes

Nibble & Drizzle at Prow Park, Newquay: build-your-own charcuterie pots, fruit and breakfast pots, mini pancake trays and fresh fruit blends.

Amani Beauty Clinic, Camborne: Facials, Brows and Massage

Amani Beauty Clinic in Camborne: advanced facials, skin treatments, massage, semi-permanent make-up, brows, lashes and body treatments, tailored to you.

Jac's Happy Cakes: Cornish Home Baker for Occasion Cakes

Jac's Happy Cakes is a Cornish home baker making occasion cakes to order, plus shortbread, brownies, millionaire shortbread, cupcakes and cookies.

The Liv Bridal Hair Studio, Pool: Bridal and Holiday Hair

The Liv Bridal Hair Studio in Pool, Redruth: cuts, colour and blow-dries, bridal hair at venues across Cornwall and Devon, and Liv Sessions masterclasses.

Alevate, Redruth: Nails, Brows, Lashes and Spray Tans

Alevate Nails Beauty Tanning on Fore Street, Redruth: open since 2018 for nails, lashes, brows, spray tans and semi-permanent make-up. Booking link inside.

Local Business Spotlights: Cornwall Businesses Worth Knowing

Cornwall's independent businesses in their own words — the salons, bakers and makers who keep the county going all year, not just in August.

Indoor Swimming Pools in Cornwall by Town

Cornwall's 14 public leisure-centre pools, town by town — which have flumes and wave machines, which are plain lane pools, plus the heated outdoor pool…

Every parkrun in Cornwall: All 10 Courses Compared

Cornwall's ten parkruns — where they are, what the courses are like, which suit buggies and beginners, and which are the scenic ones worth a trip.

This Weekend in Cornwall: 2–4 October 2026

What's on in Cornwall this weekend, 2–4 October 2026 — Port Isaac's shanty weekend, dog beach bans lifted, Saturday parkruns, and what's coming next week.

What's Open in Looe in Winter (and What Isn't)

Looe between November and March — what stays open, what closes for the season, and why the quiet months might be the best time to come.

What's Open in Penzance in Winter (and What Isn't)

Penzance between November and March — what stays open, what closes for the season, and why the quiet months might be the best time to come.

What's Open in Perranporth in Winter (and What Isn't)

Perranporth between November and March — what stays open, what closes for the season, and why the quiet months might be the best time to come.

What's Open in Port Isaac in Winter (and What Isn't)

Port Isaac between November and March — what stays open, what closes for the season, and why the quiet months might be the best time to come.

What's Open in Fowey in Winter (and What Isn't)

Fowey between November and March — what stays open, what closes for the season, and why the quiet months might be the best time to come.

Best Bakeries in Bodmin: Pasties, Bread and Cakes

Bodmin's bakeries compared — the 972-review Barnecutt's with the café at the back, Rowe's 75-year tradition with free parking, and the friendly Oggy…

Is St Austell Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer

A straight answer to a common question: the town of St Austell versus the area around it, what's worth your time, and how to use it as a base.

Is Newquay Rough? An Honest Guide for Families

People search it, so here's a straight answer: what Newquay's reputation was, what the town is like now, when and where the nightlife matters, and how…

Halloween in Cornwall 2026: What Ran This Year

Cornwall's Halloween 2026 events with confirmed dates — Halloweden at Eden (24 Oct–1 Nov), Bodmin Jail's October programme, the steam railway, and the…

Dog-Friendly Beaches in Padstow From October

From 1 October every summer dog restriction around Padstow is lifted — which beaches reopen to dogs, which were open all along, and the winter manners…

Dog-Friendly Beaches in Falmouth From October

From 1 October every summer dog restriction around Falmouth is lifted — which beaches reopen to dogs, which were open all along, and the winter manners…

Dog-Friendly Beaches in St Ives From October

From 1 October every summer dog restriction around St Ives is lifted — which beaches reopen to dogs, which were open all along, and the winter manners…

Dog-Friendly Beaches in Bude From October

From 1 October every summer dog restriction around Bude is lifted — which beaches reopen to dogs, which were open all along, and the winter manners…

Dog-Friendly Beaches in Newquay From October

From 1 October every summer dog restriction around Newquay is lifted — which beaches reopen to dogs, which were open all along, and the winter manners…

Cornwall Dog Beach Bans End 1 October: Where to Go Now

Every summer dog restriction on Cornwall's beaches ends on 1 October. Which beaches reopen, which were never restricted, when the bans return, and the…

St Ives Shanty Shout 2026 (20-21 Nov): Free Pub Singing

St Ives Shanty Shout 2026 runs Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November: free shanty singing in pubs, hotels and cafés, the timings, and getting there by train.

Mevagissey Shanty Festival 2026: Ran 16–18 October

Mevagissey Shanty Festival 2026 runs 16–18 October: free singing in around 20 venues across Mevagissey and Pentewan, the free shuttle bus, and parking…

Port Isaac Shanty Weekend 2026: Held 3–4 October

Port Isaac Shanty Weekend, 3–4 October 2026 — free, no tickets, eight venues. What's on where, the Sunday shanty service, parking, and how to do it well.

Sea Shanty Festivals in Cornwall 2026: Every Date

Every sea shanty festival left in Cornwall in 2026 — Port Isaac, Mevagissey, St Ives and more — with dates, what they cost, and which ones we've been…

What to Do in St Ives When It Rains

St Ives is one of the best towns in Cornwall for a wet day — Tate, the Hepworth museum, the Leach Pottery, a chocolate workshop and a dozen galleries.

What to Do in Looe When It Rains

A wet day in Looe — the small museum in the old gaol, a tea room above the fudge shop, the branch-line train, and the cosy harbour pubs.

What to Do in Fowey When It Rains

A wet day in Fowey — the little quayside aquarium with its touch pool, the galleries (one hands you paints), the cosy cafés, and the ferry that runs…

Where to Get Breakfast in Tintagel

Breakfast in Tintagel — the dog-friendly café by the castle car park with strong vegan options, and the pub-with-rooms that welcomes dogs at breakfast.

Where to Get Breakfast in Port Isaac

Breakfast in Port Isaac — the harbour-front pub's Full Cornish, the friendly café with the big breakfast, and the hidden spot for breakfast baps.

Where to Get Breakfast in Padstow

Breakfast in Padstow — the long-hours Italian-leaning café that handles groups, the dog-friendly brunch spot, and the early-parking trick that makes…

Vegan and Gluten-Free Brunch in Newquay

Newquay's brunch spots that take vegan and gluten-free seriously — the sea-view café bar, the bagel-and-açai specialist, and how to order safely.

Best Breakfast in Newquay: Opening Hours and Dog Menus

Newquay's best breakfasts — Fistral with the surf in view, properly poached eggs in town, the family café with a play corner, and the garden-centre…

Where to Get Breakfast Near Helston

Breakfast around Helston and the Lizard — the generous town café, the worth-the-lanes fry-up near St Keverne, and the dog-friendly stop by Lizard Point.

Where to Get Breakfast in Hayle

Hayle's breakfasts — the farm-setting smokehouse café, the farm shop that serves its own bacon from 8am daily, and the estuary bistro you can walk to.

Where to Get Breakfast in Fowey

Breakfast in Fowey — the pancake café with the vegan options, the little newcomer by the Bodinnick ferry, and how to fit it round a ferry day.

Where to Get Breakfast in Falmouth

Falmouth breakfast, sorted — the seasonal brunch favourite, the 7:30am value café, harbour views upstairs, and the beach café with the best outlook.

Where to Get Breakfast in Bodmin

Bodmin's two breakfast standouts — the pub-tucked cooked-breakfast specialist and the all-day Portuguese café — and how to pair them with the Camel Trail.

Where to Watch the Sunset Near Helston

The Lizard's west coast is made for sunsets — Mullion Cove's harbour, the Lizard Point clifftops, and the west-facing beaches near Helston.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Marazion

Marazion's pasty answer is Philps — the village bakery, what to order, where to eat it, and when it's closed.

Where to Watch the Sunset in Port Isaac

Port Isaac's best sunset spot is Castle Rock, a short easy walk from the road — plus the harbour terrace and the coast path either side.

Where to Watch the Sunset in Tintagel

Tintagel's west-facing cliffs make for serious sunsets — the free castle viewpoint, the Trebarwith clifftop pub, and dinner with the view.

Where to Watch the Sunset in Hayle

Hayle's sunset spots — across St Ives Bay from the Towans, the Godrevy lighthouse view, and the sea-view terraces for a drink with it.

Where to Watch the Sunset in Perranporth

Perranporth faces west, so its sunsets are some of the north coast's best — the beach bar, the balcony cafés, and the clifftop over St Agnes.

Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips in Bodmin

Bodmin's chippies — the long-standing local favourite with the drive-through, the town-centre fryer, and where to eat them.

Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips in Marazion

Fish and chips in Marazion with the Mount in the window — the bay-window pub, the all-day seafront café, and where to sit outside.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream Near Helston

The Lizard's ice cream — Roskilly's organic farm near St Keverne, a scoop above Kynance Cove, and how to build a day around them.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream Near Truro

The best ice cream near Truro is made on a working farm a short drive out — Callestick, plus the estuary-beach café for a scoop with the water.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Marazion

Ice cream in Marazion with St Michael's Mount in view — the Market Place parlour, the beach café, and where to sit.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Looe

Looe's ice cream pick, where to eat it by the harbour or the beach, and the West Looe kiosk with the bay view.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Penzance

Penzance's ice cream — the one-flavour legend at Newlyn, the 32-flavour parlour on the Wharf, and how to fit both into a prom walk.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Fowey

Fowey's ice cream, sorted — the two parlours worth the steep lanes, where to eat your cone with a view, and what's open outside summer.

October Half Term in Truro With Kids

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October Half Term in Tintagel With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Tintagel — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in St Ives With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in St Ives — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in St Austell With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in St Austell — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Port Isaac With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Port Isaac — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Perranporth With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Perranporth — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Penzance With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Penzance — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Padstow With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Padstow — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Newquay With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Newquay — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Marazion With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Marazion — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Looe With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Looe — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Liskeard With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Liskeard — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Launceston With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Launceston — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Helston With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Helston — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Hayle With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Hayle — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Fowey With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Fowey — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Falmouth With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Falmouth — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Bude With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Bude — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

October Half Term in Bodmin With Kids

How to do October half term 2026 in Bodmin — the reliable outdoor picks, the wet-weather backup, and the late-October realities worth knowing.

Bonfire Night in Helston and Nearby: The Options

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Bodmin Fireworks 2026: Thursday 5 November, Priory Park

Bodmin's Lions fireworks are confirmed for Thursday 5 November 2026 at Priory Park: gates 5pm, bonfire 7pm, about £5 adults, under-fives free. Parking…

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Looe's level quayside makes it one of the easier harbour towns for wheels — where to eat and drink with the harbour or the bay in front of you.

Fowey With Limited Mobility: What Honestly Works

Fowey is steep and cobbled — no pretending otherwise. What genuinely works with limited mobility: the water-level pocket, the ferries, and the view…

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The accessible best of the St Austell area — how Eden really works with limited mobility, level Charlestown, the Pentewan trail, and honest notes on…

Flat, Easy Walks Near Bodmin: Camel Trail and Woods

Bodmin's three genuinely easy walking surfaces — the Camel Trail's old railway line, Cardinham Woods' valley trail, and Lanhydrock's estate paths.

Step-Free Truro: A Flat Day Out in the City

Cornwall's only city is also its flattest good day out — the cathedral, Lemon Quay, the museum and the riverside, all without a hill.

Hayle With Easy Flat Access: Beach, Pool and Cafés

Hayle's step-free best — the King George V walk along Copperhouse Pool, the beach access points, and the level places to eat and drink around them.

St Michael's Mount With Limited Mobility

An honest guide to the Mount with limited mobility — what the causeway, boats and castle really involve, and the best of it you can have without crossing.

Wheelchair-Accessible Cafés With a View in Bude

Bude's level-access coffee with the sea in front of it — the Crooklets beachfront, the canal wharf, and the clifftop option with parking at the door.

Wheelchair-Accessible Cafés With a View in Penzance

Penzance's great flat promenade and the level-access cafés along and near it — Jubilee Pool, the harbour, and the Mount view from Marazion's end.

Wheelchair-Accessible Cafés With a View in Falmouth

Falmouth's level-access cafés that actually have the view — the Gylly seafront, the harbourside quarter, and how to park close to each.

The Hayle to St Ives Walk and Where to Stop

The coast path from Lelant to St Ives — the train-one-way trick, Porthkidney sands, the Carbis Bay pause, and the stops that make the miles easy.

Lunch With a Beach View in Newquay

Where to eat lunch in Newquay actually looking at the beach — the Fistral options, Lusty Glaze in its cove, and how to land a window table.

Where to Eat With a Buggy in Padstow

Padstow with a pushchair — the flat harbour advantage, which places have the space, the baby-change reality, and the timing that makes it easy.

Port Isaac Parking: The Flattest Way Down

There's no flat way into Port Isaac — but there are smarter and worse ways.

The Bude Canal Walk With a Pushchair

Bude's canal towpath is the town's best pram walk — flat, surfaced and café-to-café. The route, the turnaround points, and what to know before you push.

Off-Lead Dog Beaches in Hayle

Where dogs can properly run at Hayle — how the seasonal rules work across the three miles of sand, the Towans stretches, and the estuary exception.

A Wet Day in Hayle With Kids

Hayle when the rain sets in — JungleBarn, Paradise Park, the farm restaurant option, and the between-showers walk that rescues the afternoon.

Child-Friendly Art Galleries in St Ives

How to do the St Ives art scene with children — which galleries actually work with kids, the free ones, and the tactics that keep everyone happy.

Indoor Things to Do in Padstow When It Rains

Padstow on a wet day — the Lobster Hatchery, the museum, the galleries and delis around the harbour, and how to dodge between them without getting soaked.

Rainy Day Dog-Friendly Pubs in Perranporth

Where to take a wet dog in Perranporth when the weather turns — the pubs that welcome them, the walk-then-pub pairings, and the etiquette that keeps it…

Breakfast With a Pushchair in Truro

Truro is Cornwall's flattest, easiest morning with a pram — the step-free cafés around Lemon Quay, the changing facilities, and a loop that just works.

Seafood Straight Off the Boats in Looe

Looe lands fish every day it can — where to eat it, the fish market the town is built around, and how to time a seafood day in a real port.

Rainy Morning Brunch Spots in Penzance

Where to sit out a wet Penzance morning — the cafés worth lingering in, the indoor culture next door, and how to rescue the rest of the day.

A Couples' Day in Fowey Out of Season

Fowey between autumn and spring for two — the Hall Walk, the Polruan ferry, where to eat and linger, and why the quiet months suit this town best.

Date Night in Falmouth That Isn't Just Dinner

An evening in Falmouth for couples — the Gylly sunset walk, the town's small bars, where to actually eat, and the order to do it in.

Lunch in Padstow Without a Booking

How to eat well in Padstow when you haven't booked — the walk-in and counter options around the harbour, the quiet-hour trick, and where to sit.

Takeaway Food to Eat on the Beach in Newquay

Newquay's takeaway options matched to its beaches — what travels well, where to eat it out of the wind, and the gull rule everyone learns once.

Breakfast Before the Crowds in St Ives

How to do St Ives at breakfast time — where to eat near the harbour, why before nine is the golden hour, and the parking move that makes it work.

Dog-Friendly Breakfast Spots in Bude

Where to get breakfast in Bude with the dog — the cafés near Summerleaze and Crooklets, the canal-side option, and how to time it around beach rules.

Breakfast With a Sea View in Perranporth

Where to eat breakfast in Perranporth with the beach actually in view — the seafront spots, when to go for the light, and the tide detail worth knowing.

Cornwall in October: What's Open and the Weather

October in Cornwall — warmest sea of the year, empty beaches, lifted dog restrictions and lower prices. What's open, what closes, and what to plan for.

October Half Term in Cornwall: What's Open and What to Book

Cornwall at October half term — which attractions stay open, what needs booking, what the weather realistically does, and the free options when it rains.

Things to Do in Newquay for Teenagers and Young Adults

Newquay beyond the family stuff — surfing, coasteering, the skate park, and where teenagers actually want to eat. What works for older kids.

Newquay Park and Ride: How It Works and When It Runs

Newquay's park and ride runs through the summer from a site opposite Hendra.

Padstow Park and Ride: There Isn't One

Searching for a Padstow park and ride? There isn't one. Here's what Padstow actually has, which car park suits you, and the two genuinely better ways in.

Best Beaches Near Helston: The Lizard's Coves and Coastline

Helston is inland, but the Lizard's best beaches are within a short drive. Which are worth it, which have difficult access, and where to park.

Best Sunday Roast in Bodmin: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Bodmin: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Bude: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Bude: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Falmouth: Book Ahead to Get a Table

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Falmouth: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Fowey: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Fowey: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Hayle: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Hayle: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Helston: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Helston: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Launceston: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Launceston: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Liskeard: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Liskeard: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Looe: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Looe: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Marazion: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Marazion: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Newquay: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Newquay: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Padstow: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Padstow: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Penzance: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Penzance: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Perranporth

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Perranporth: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Port Isaac: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Port Isaac: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in St Austell: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in St Austell: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in St Ives: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in St Ives: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Tintagel: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Tintagel: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Best Sunday Roast in Truro: Where to Go and What to Ask

Where to find the best Sunday roast or Sunday lunch in Truro: which pubs deliver, why booking matters, and five questions to ask before you go.

Bonfire Night in Cornwall 2026: Every Display and Date

Every Cornwall fireworks display for Bonfire Night 2026 with confirmed dates: Bodmin 5 November, Hayle 7 November, the Sparks festivals, and what's…

Boxing Day in St Ives: What's Open, the Beach and the Swim

St Ives on Boxing Day between the Christmas closures and the New Year's Eve madness — which pubs and cafés open, the beaches with nobody on them, an…

Boxing Day Swim at Gyllyngvase 2026: Time and Parking

Falmouth's Boxing Day swim at Gyllyngvase: start time, where to park, what to wear, and the café for afterwards.

Boxing Day Walks in Cornwall With a Pub at the End

Twelve Boxing Day walks, one for each part of Cornwall, chosen for the walk and the pub it finishes at — with distance, whether it's flat, and whether…

Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Padstow: What's Open

Padstow shuts on Christmas Day except for the restaurants doing lunch, then reopens gently on Boxing Day.

Christmas Day Lunch in St Ives: Who's Open

St Ives on Christmas Day is mostly shut — a few hotels and one or two restaurants serve a booked lunch.

Christmas Dinner Out in Padstow

A few Padstow restaurants serve Christmas Day lunch and they're booked by autumn.

Christmas Lights Driving Route: Mousehole and Angarrack

One evening, Cornwall's best Christmas lights by car: Mousehole (from 10 December 2026), Angarrack, and the villages between — order, timings and where…

Christmas Day Lunch in Truro: Pubs and Restaurants Open

Truro is the easiest place in Cornwall to eat out on Christmas Day — the hotels and a handful of pubs and restaurants serve set lunches, and bookings…

Best Christmas Markets in Cornwall to Visit in 2026

Cornwall's Christmas markets 2026 with confirmed dates: Eden's fair 18–19 Nov, Healeys from 14 Nov, Bedruthan and Wadebridge 21–22 Nov, Padstow 3–6 Dec.

Falmouth Fireworks 2026: Is It Back, and Where to Watch

Falmouth's Bonfire Night display was cancelled in 2025 and 2026 isn't confirmed. What we know, the best free viewpoints if it returns, and the nearest…

Falmouth Oyster Festival: When It Runs and What to Expect

Falmouth Oyster Festival runs Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 October 2026 on Events Square — free by day, ticketed music at night.

Festive Swims Near Newquay: Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Where to get in the sea around Newquay over Christmas — the Watergate Bay Boxing Day swim, the harbour 'Dip for CLIC' at 1:30pm, the Perranporth…

Little Fistral Tidal Pools, Newquay

Little Fistral has natural tidal pools you can only reach at low tide. When to go, how to get there safely, and why most Fistral visitors never see them.

Looe New Year's Day Swim: How It Works and Where to Warm Up

The morning after Looe's enormous New Year's Eve, the town gets in the sea for the RNLI.

Looe Weekender 2026: Parking, Timings and What to Expect

Looe Weekender runs 18-20 September 2026 with 80+ sets across ten venues. Why to take the train, where to park if you drive, and what else to do in Looe.

Newquay Fireworks 2026: Drone Show and Fireworks 6 November

Newquay's drone show and fireworks is Friday 6 November at the Sports Centre, plus Sparks at Hendra (7 Nov) and Illuminate the Night (8 Nov). Where to…

North Cornwall Book Festival 2026

The North Cornwall Book Festival runs 25-27 September 2026 in Port Isaac.

Santa Trains in Cornwall 2026: Bodmin vs Lappa Valley

Cornwall's Santa trains compared for 2026: Bodmin & Wenford, Launceston Steam Railway and Lappa Valley — prices, ages, booking deadlines and which…

St Ives September Festival 2026: What to Know Before You Go

St Ives September Festival runs 12-26 September 2026. Where to park (use the park and ride), what the town is like during it, and where to eat between…

Storm Watching in Cornwall: The Safe Spots

Where to watch a winter storm hit the Cornish coast without becoming the story — the viewpoints that are high and set back, the ones that look safe and…

Truro Fireworks 2026: Cancelled, and Where to Go Instead

Truro City Council has cancelled Bonfire Night for 2026 again. The nearest displays: Bodmin on 5 November, Hayle on 7 November, and the ticketed Sparks…

What's Open in Cornwall on Boxing Day: Town by Town

What's open in Cornwall on Boxing Day, town by town: attractions, cafés, pubs, beaches and the swims — and what's firmly shut.

Which Cornwall Beaches Allow Dogs on Boxing Day

Every seasonal dog ban in Cornwall has lifted by Boxing Day — so the honest answer is all of them.

Bude at Christmas 2026: Lights Switch-On and Christmas Dip

Bude's Christmas lights switch-on, the Christmas Day dip at Summerleaze, and what's actually open over the holiday — cafés, pubs and the beaches.

Christmas in Cornwall 2026: Lights, Markets, Swims by Town

Every Cornish town's Christmas 2026: confirmed dates for the Mousehole lights (10 Dec–3 Jan) and Newquay's lights weekend, Padstow's Christmas Fayre…

Christmas at Eden and Heligan's Night Garden 2026

St Austell's two big winter nights out: Christmas at the Eden Project (ice rink from 17 October) and Heligan's Night Garden. Dates, prices and booking.

Christmas at St Michael's Mount and the Marazion Lights

The Mount runs limited winter opening and occasional Christmas events, Marazion switches its own lights on in early December, and the causeway with…

Christmas in Port Isaac: Carols on the Platt and What's Open

Christmas in Port Isaac: carols on the Platt, the Fisherman's Friends, which pubs and restaurants stay open, and the quiet harbour walks between.

Falmouth Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026: Parade and Timing

Falmouth's Christmas lights switch-on: the parade, the Moor at 7pm, where to stand, where to park and where to eat after. 2026 date updated when confirmed.

Fowey Christmas Market 2026: Cancelled, What's On Instead

Fowey Christmas Market 2026 is listed for Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December: the lantern parade, around 100 stalls on the quay, where to park and when to…

Helston at Christmas 2026: Lights Switch-On and Poldhu Swim

Helston's Christmas lights switch-on, the Lizard in winter, and the Poldhu Boxing Day swim — timings, parking and what's open.

Launceston at Christmas 2026: Lights Switch-On and Castle

Launceston's Christmas lights switch-on, the castle in winter, the Santa trains, and what's open in the town over the holidays.

Liskeard Lights Up 2026: The Lantern Parade and Switch-On

Liskeard Lights Up, the lantern parade that starts Christmas in east Cornwall: the route, timing, parking and what's open after. 2026 date updated when…

Mousehole Lights 2026: 10 December to 3 January, and Montol

The Mousehole Harbour Lights are confirmed for 10 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. How to see them without the parking pain, plus Montol, Penzance's 21…

New Year's Eve in Looe: Fancy Dress, Two Fireworks Displays

Looe's New Year's Eve is the biggest in Cornwall — the whole town in fancy dress, roads closed, fireworks from the Banjo Pier at 6pm and midnight.

New Year's Eve in St Ives 2026: Fancy Dress and Fireworks

New Year's Eve in St Ives: the fancy-dress tradition, the harbour fireworks at midnight, where to stand, and how to get home when the last train has gone.

Newquay at Christmas 2026: Lights Weekend 27–29 November

Newquay's Christmas lights weekend is 27–29 November 2026, the lantern parade Friday 20 November, then the Boxing Day swims and the NYE street party.

Padstow Christmas Fayre 2026: 3–6 December, Free and Paid

Padstow's Christmas Fayre (the relaunched festival) is listed for 3–6 December 2026: what's free, the ticketed chef demos, fireworks and festival parking.

Perranporth Boxing Day Swim 2026: Parking and What to Wear

Perranporth's Boxing Day swim: when it starts, where to park, what to wear, and whether to take the kids in. Plus where to warm up after.

Santa Trains at Bodmin and Lanhydrock at Christmas

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway's Santa Specials are the best-loved Christmas outing in mid-Cornwall and sell out early; Lanhydrock dresses its house for…

The Angarrack Christmas Lights: Parking and Best Time

Angarrack's famous village Christmas lights near Hayle: when they switch on, the best time to go, and how to see them without the parking pain.

Tintagel Castle in Winter: Opening Days and the Bridge

Tintagel Castle in winter: which days it opens, when the bridge closes in high wind, and a Boxing Day walk that works whether the castle is open or not.

Truro Christmas Market 2026: 21 November to Christmas Eve

Truro Christmas Market 2026 runs on Lemon Quay from 21 November to Christmas Eve, with late nights on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Parking and timing.

Best Cream Tea in Marazion: Three Places, One Clear Winner

A sea-view terrace hidden off the Square, a takeaway from the bakery to eat on the beach wall, and the afternoon tea on the island itself. Which to choose.

Dog-Friendly Marazion: The Beach Rules, the Mount

When dogs are and aren't allowed on Marazion beach, the seasonal ban on St Michael's Mount itself, and the pubs and cafés that make a fuss of them.

How to Spend a Full Day in Marazion for £50 or Less

A whole day for a family without paying for the Mount: causeway, rock pools, marsh, museum, pasties and a pub garden with the best view in the bay.

Marazion in the Rain: What to Do When the Mount Is Off

Rough weather closes St Michael's Mount and the causeway. What's actually open indoors in Marazion, what's a short drive, and when to just go to Penzance.

Marazion in Winter: What's Open, and Why the Mount Is Better

No boats, no crowds, dogs everywhere and the castle open on limited days.

Marazion Parking: Folly Field Prices and When It Fills

The long-stay car park, the seafront short stay, the station car park at Long Rock, and the honest answer on August mornings.

Marazion Without a Car: Bus and Walk From Penzance

You don't need to drive to the Mount. The bus takes 12–15 minutes from Penzance, the walk along the bay takes about an hour, and both beat the car park…

Pendennis Point Falmouth: Parking, Views and the Walk

Pendennis Point has one of the best free views in Falmouth. Where to park, how long the headland walk takes, and what you can see from the top.

Perranuthnoe: The Quiet Beach Two Miles

A small sandy cove with £2 parking, rock pools at both ends, a beach café that punches above its weight and a proper pub up the lane.

St Michael's Mount With a Pushchair or Toddler: What Works

No pushchairs past the harbour, a steep cobbled climb and a carry for under-5s.

St Michael's Mount Causeway: 4-Hour Window, 15-Min Walk

The causeway is open for around four hours a day and the window moves by nearly an hour daily.

Best Cornish Pasty in Cornwall: How to Spot a Proper One

What actually makes a proper Cornish pasty, how to tell a good one before you buy, and where to find the best in each Cornish town.

Baby-Friendly Cafes Near Bodmin: Woodland Space

Bodmin is inland with woodland cafes and genuinely spacious indoor attractions. What works with a baby, rain or shine.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Bude: Play Areas

Bude has more room than most Cornish towns and several places with play areas. Where works with a baby, and where the flat ground is.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Falmouth

Falmouth is flatter and roomier than most of Cornwall. Which cafes take a pram comfortably, and where the best flat ground is.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Fowey: Narrow Streets

Fowey's streets are famously tight. Which cafes take a pram, where the space is, and the flatter ground by the ferry.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Hayle

Hayle has room, easier parking and three miles of Towans. Which cafes work with a baby, and why it beats St Ives ten minutes away.

Baby-Friendly Cafes Near Helston: The Lizard's Space

Helston and the Lizard have room where the fishing villages don't. What works with a baby, including a museum that welcomes dogs and prams.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Launceston: Gardens and Genuine Space

Launceston is inland with room to spare. Which cafes have gardens and space for a baby, and the flat walk nearby.

Baby-Friendly Cafes Near Liskeard: The Lakeside One

Liskeard's best option with a baby is a lakeside cafe with a flat walk outside. What works, and the moorland caveat.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Looe: The Flat Bits

Looe is split by a river and built on hills. Which cafes work with a pram, where the level ground is, and what to avoid.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Newquay

Which Newquay cafes have play areas, buggy parking and floor space for a baby — and the honest alternatives when a cafe won't work.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Padstow

Padstow's streets are narrow and its cafes are small. Which have space for a buggy, where the changing facilities are, and the better outdoor options.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Penzance: The Promenade Does the Work

Penzance has a flat mile of promenade and cafes with room. What works with a baby, and where the level ground is.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Perranporth: The One With a Play Area

Perranporth has one cafe with a children's play area and three miles of beach as the backup. What works with a baby, and what to check first.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Port Isaac

Port Isaac is steep and cobbled. An honest assessment of what works with a pram, and why the top of the village matters.

Baby-Friendly Cafes Near St Austell: Charlestown

St Austell's town centre is functional; the good spots with a baby are at Charlestown and Eden. What works and where the space is.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in St Ives: The Hills

St Ives is steep, narrow and busy. Which cafes genuinely take a pram, where the flat ground is, and the honest workarounds.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Tintagel

Tintagel village has room; the castle really doesn't. Which cafes work with a pram, and an honest warning about the walk down.

Baby-Friendly Cafes in Truro: The City With Actual Pavements

Truro is pedestrianised, flat through the middle and has proper changing facilities. Which cafes work with a pram and where the play area is.

Best Beaches for Beach Yoga in Cornwall

Which Cornwall beaches actually work for yoga — firm flat sand, shelter from the wind, and quiet enough to hear yourself think.

Visiting Bodmin for the First Time

First trip to Bodmin? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Bude for the First Time

First trip to Bude? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Falmouth for the First Time

First trip to Falmouth? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Fowey for the First Time

First trip to Fowey? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Hayle for the First Time

First trip to Hayle? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Helston for the First Time

First trip to Helston? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Launceston for the First Time

First trip to Launceston? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Liskeard for the First Time

First trip to Liskeard? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Looe for the First Time

First trip to Looe? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Newquay for the First Time

First trip to Newquay? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Padstow for the First Time

First trip to Padstow? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Penzance for the First Time

First trip to Penzance? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Perranporth for the First Time

First trip to Perranporth? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Port Isaac for the First Time

First trip to Port Isaac? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting St Austell for the First Time

First trip to St Austell? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting St Ives for the First Time

First trip to St Ives? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Tintagel for the First Time

First trip to Tintagel? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Visiting Truro for the First Time

First trip to Truro? How parking charges actually work, whether you need to book restaurants, and the practical things nobody tells you.

Best Cream Tea in Bodmin: Woodland Cafes

Bodmin's cream teas come with woodland walks and a Camel Trail setting. Which are worth it, and where the locally made scones are.

Best Cream Tea in Bude: The Valley Tea Garden

Bude's cream teas run from a hidden valley tea garden to a conservatory overlooking the canal. What's worth it, and one that's changed for the worse.

Best Cream Tea in Falmouth

Falmouth's cream teas benefit from year-round student trade keeping standards up. Which is best, and the one coeliacs travel for.

Best Cream Tea in Fowey: The Quiet One Round the Corner

Fowey's best cream tea is tucked away from the main street, cheaper and less crowded. Where it is, and the Polruan option across the water.

Best Cream Tea in Hayle: Better Value Than St Ives

Hayle sits ten minutes from St Ives without the tourist pricing. Where to get a proper cream tea, including an Alice in Wonderland tea room.

Best Cream Tea in Launceston: Garden Views and Genuine Value

Launceston's cream teas benefit from a year-round local trade rather than tourist pricing. Where to go, and the farm shop worth the short drive.

Best Cream Tea Near Liskeard: The Scones

Liskeard's best scones are baked by the cafe owner herself. Plus an honest warning about moorland farm shop pricing.

Best Cream Tea in Looe: Harbour Views and Polperro

Looe's cream teas come with harbour views and fair prices. Which has the best scones, and the Polperro option worth the short drive.

Best Cream Tea in Newquay: Where's Worth It

Newquay's cream teas range from genuine bargains to seriously steep. Which are worth the money, what you actually get, and how to spot poor value…

Best Cream Tea in Padstow

Padstow's best cream tea isn't in Padstow. It's a walk along the coast path, with estuary views and scones people describe as the best by miles.

Best Cream Tea Near Penzance

The best cream tea near Penzance is at a farmhouse on the coast road with scones straight from the oven.

Best Cream Tea in Perranporth

Perranporth has one cream tea that reviewers repeatedly call the best in Cornwall. Where it is, when it's open, and the lavender farm alternative.

Best Cream Tea in Port Isaac

Port Isaac's best cream tea is in a converted Methodist chapel with an art gallery upstairs. What to know, and why you should buy on the way down.

Best Cream Tea in St Austell: The Town Centre Bargain

St Austell's best-value cream tea is in the town centre with scones baked on site. Plus the coastal alternatives near Heligan and Charlestown.

Best Cream Tea in St Ives

St Ives has plenty of cream teas and a wide quality gap. Which places bake their own, who's generous with the cream, and where to avoid the…

Best Cream Tea in Tintagel: A 14th-Century Cottage

Tintagel does cream teas properly. Which has the best cream-to-scone ratio, which is cash only, and where to go after the castle climb.

Best Cream Tea in Truro: The Garden Tea Room Worth the Drive

Truro's best cream tea is a few miles outside the city, with scones straight from the Aga. Plus the historic city-centre option and its mixed reviews.

Best Cream Tea Near Helston: Clifftop Scones at the Lizard

The best cream tea near Helston is at Lizard Point with sea views. Plus the Porthleven option with exceptional gluten-free and vegan versions.

Earthwave Newquay: 93 Surfers, 17 Short of the Record

Earthwave's world record surf attempt moved to Saturday 31 October at Great Western Beach, Newquay. Beach opens 10am, attempt 3–4pm. Ride for £10…

St Ives Galleries You Can Visit Free

St Ives has more galleries per street than anywhere in Britain, and most are free to walk into. Which are worth your time, and which charge.

Falmouth's Gardens in Winter: Worth Going

Trebah and Glendurgan out of season — bare structure, winter-flowering plants, empty paths and far cheaper. Why some people prefer them like this.

Falmouth in Winter: The Town That Doesn't Close

Falmouth has a university, which means a genuine year-round economy. Why it's the most reliable Cornish town to visit out of season.

Falmouth With a Toddler: What Actually Works

A working harbour, a maritime museum built for small children, and beaches you can walk to.

Eating Gluten-Free in Bude: Where's Genuinely Safe

Which Bude places genuinely handle coeliac needs rather than just offering a GF menu — separate fryers, staff who understand cross-contamination, and…

Newquay in Winter: Beyond the Surf Season

Newquay without the summer crowds — what stays open, what shuts, and why winter surf here is taken more seriously than summer surf.

Newquay When Fistral Is Too Rough: Where to Go Instead

Fistral takes the full Atlantic swell and gets genuinely dangerous. The sheltered Newquay beaches for when it's too big to swim.

Newquay Without a Car: Genuinely Doable

Newquay has a train station, an airport and beaches within walking distance. One of the few Cornish towns that works properly without driving.

Padstow in Winter: What's Open and Why It's Better

Padstow out of season is a genuinely different town — no queues, easy parking, and the restaurants that made its name still open. What runs and what shuts.

Padstow With a Toddler: What Actually Works

Narrow pavements, a harbour with no railings and gulls that steal food. An honest guide to Padstow with a very small child.

Padstow Without a Car: How It Actually Works

Padstow has no train station, but you can genuinely visit without driving. The bus, the ferry, the Camel Trail — and where they connect.

St Ives in Winter: What's Open, and That Famous Light

St Ives out of season is why artists came here in the first place. What stays open, what closes, and why the winter light is genuinely different.

St Ives When Porthmeor Is Too Windy: Where to Go Instead

Porthmeor faces the full Atlantic and gets unusable in a westerly. The sheltered alternatives within a few minutes' walk.

St Ives With a Buggy: The Hills Nobody Warns You About

St Ives is beautiful and genuinely steep. Which routes work with a buggy, which to avoid, and where the flat ground actually is.

Storm Watching in Bude: Where to Watch Safely (

Bude gets some of the most dramatic winter seas in Britain. Where to watch from safely, which spots to avoid entirely, and what the RNLI actually advises.

Christmas in Truro 2026: Market, Lights and What's On

Christmas in Truro 2026: the Lemon Quay market from late November, the city lights, late-night shopping, Christmas Day lunch and the New Year's Eve…

Truro With a Buggy: Where It's Flat and Where It Isn't

Truro is a city built on a hill. Which streets work with a buggy, where the accessible parks are, and where the changing facilities actually are.

Truro Without a Car: Cornwall's Easiest City to Reach

Truro is on the main line with direct trains from London and Bristol. Why it's the best base in Cornwall if you're not driving.

What's Actually Open in Bude in Winter

Half of Cornwall shuts in November. What genuinely stays open in Bude through winter — pubs, cafés, the sea pool — and what to check before travelling.

Beaches Near Penzance: Which to Drive To, and Which to Skip

Penzance has little beach of its own, but some of Britain's best sit within nine miles.

Fish and Chips in Penzance

Penzance sits next to Newlyn, one of the UK's biggest fishing ports. Where that actually shows up on your plate, who does gluten-free, and where to eat it.

Fish and Chips Near St Austell: Skip the Town

St Austell town centre isn't where the good fish and chips is. The harbour at Charlestown is two miles away and worth the short drive — here's what to…

Fish and Chips in Truro: The Catch Is, It's Ten Miles Inland

Truro is Cornwall's only city and its only landlocked one. What that means for fish and chips, where to go anyway, and the coastal alternatives worth…

Bodmin in the Rain: A Better Wet-Weather Town

Bodmin has a jail, a hands-on science museum and a steam railway — most of it indoors. Genuinely one of the better places to be when Cornish weather turns.

Best Sunset Spots in Bude: Compass Point and the Sea Pool

Bude faces west across the Atlantic with almost nothing in the way. Where to watch from, including the clifftop folly with the best view in town.

Dog-Friendly Cornwall: Every Major Attraction's Policy

Which Cornwall attractions actually allow dogs, and which are assistance dogs only.

Dogs at Adrenalin Quarry: What to Do While You Zip

Adrenalin Quarry near Liskeard isn't set up for dogs during activities. The honest answer, and the dog-friendly alternatives within a few minutes.

Dogs at Carnglaze Caverns and the Woodland Gardens

Carnglaze's dog policy above and below ground, what the caverns are like for a nervous dog, and the free Golitha Falls walk nearby.

Dogs at Golitha Falls: Free, Off-Lead Friendly

Golitha Falls near Liskeard is free, dog-friendly and one of Cornwall's better woodland river walks. What the paths are like, parking, and what to bring.

Dogs at Hidden Valley, Launceston: What You Need to Know

Hidden Valley near Launceston is a puzzle-trail park with escape rooms and a mansion. The honest answer on dogs, and where to walk yours nearby.

Walking Dogs at Lanhydrock: Which Trails Avoid the Bikes

Lanhydrock's parkland is dog-friendly but shares space with popular cycle trails. Which routes keep you clear of them, and where the quieter woodland is.

Dogs at Launceston Castle: Grounds Yes

Launceston Castle allows dogs on a lead in the grounds. What you can see from the top, how long it takes, and 16 Cornwall attractions compared.

Dogs at Porfell Wildlife Park: What You Need to Know

Porfell near Liskeard is a rescue sanctuary with rehomed animals. The honest answer on dogs, and the genuinely good dog walks minutes away.

Falmouth in the Rain: Maritime Museum and Indoor Options

Falmouth has a proper year-round indoor scene thanks to its student population. The maritime museum, the galleries, and where to sit it out.

Fowey Parking: Which Car Park and Where to Walk From

Fowey's streets are famously narrow and largely not worth driving into. Where the main car parks are, and why the ferries matter to your plan.

Hayle in the Rain: Where to Go When the Towans Are Out

Hayle is all about the beach, which makes rain a problem. Paradise Park, the estuary bird hide and a proper indoor lunch — the wet weather plan.

Helston in the Rain: The Lizard Without the Weather

The Lizard is spectacular and utterly exposed. When the weather turns, Helston's free museum and the seal sanctuary's indoor areas are the answer.

Best Coffee in Launceston

Launceston has a genuinely good independent coffee scene for an inland market town. Where to go, plus the one that's also a record shop.

Country Pubs Near Launceston Worth the Drive

Launceston's best pubs aren't in the town centre — they're in the villages around it. Which are worth the few miles, and which welcome dogs.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Launceston

Launceston serves a real year-round local trade rather than summer visitors, which shows in the pasties. Where to buy and what to look for.

How to Spend a Full Day in Launceston for £50 or Less

Launceston's castle, a free museum and a genuinely good cheap breakfast — a full inland day out on a modest budget, with what to skip.

Flat, Accessible Walks Near Launceston

Launceston is hilly and the castle involves steps. Which walks nearby are genuinely flat enough for a buggy or wheelchair, and which to avoid.

Launceston Parking: Why the Castle Has No Car Park

Launceston Castle sits in the middle of town with no parking of its own. Where to actually park, which car parks have free periods, and market day timings.

Launceston in the Rain: Things to Do When It's Wet

When Cornish weather turns, inland Launceston has more genuinely good indoor options than most coastal towns.

Things to Do With Kids in Launceston (Rain or Shine)

A steam railway, a puzzle park, a castle to climb and a teddy bear house.

Launceston to Lydford Gorge

Lydford Gorge is nine miles from Launceston and technically in Devon. Why it's worth crossing for, which trail to pick, and what to know before you go.

Best Coffee Near Liskeard: Lakeside

Liskeard's coffee scene is small but genuinely good — including a lakeside café with a strong vegan menu and a community shop doing organic produce.

The Best Moorland Pubs Near Liskeard

Liskeard's best pubs are out on Bodmin Moor's southern edge. Log fires, genuine dog welcomes, and food worth the drive.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Liskeard

Liskeard is a working market town, not a tourist one — which shows in pasty prices. Where to buy and where to eat it on the moor.

How to Spend a Full Day in Liskeard for £50 or Less

Liskeard's best attractions are free — Golitha Falls, the Cheesewring, the Hurlers. A genuinely full day on Bodmin Moor's edge without spending much.

Flat, Accessible Walks Near Liskeard

Bodmin Moor is rough underfoot and Golitha Falls is rootier than it looks. Which walks near Liskeard genuinely suit a buggy or wheelchair.

Liskeard Parking: Easier Than the Coast, With One Catch

Liskeard is genuinely easy to park in compared with the coastal towns. The catch is the free moorland car parks at Minions and Golitha in peak season.

Liskeard in the Rain: Go Underground

When it rains on Bodmin Moor there's an obvious answer — head into a slate cavern. Plus a museum reviewers call the best they've visited.

Things to Do With Kids Near Liskeard

A zip wire across a flooded quarry, an underground lake, a wildlife sanctuary and free stone circles. Liskeard punches well above its size for children.

The Liskeard to Looe Branch Line: A Day Out Without the Car

One of Britain's most scenic branch lines runs from Liskeard down to Looe. Why it beats driving, what to do at the other end, and how it works.

Looe With a Buggy or Wheelchair: What's Actually Flat

Looe's streets are narrow and the hills are real. Which beach and which walk genuinely work on wheels, and what to avoid.

Best Sunset Spots in Newquay (and Where to Actually Sit)

Newquay faces west, which makes it one of the better sunset towns in Cornwall. Which headlands and bars have the view, and where the crowds don't go.

Crabbing in Padstow: Harbour Spots and the Bacon Trick

Padstow's harbour wall is one of the best crabbing spots in Cornwall. Where exactly to set up, the bait that actually works, and the tide timing that…

Crabbing and Rock Pooling Near Penzance

Penzance harbour, Mousehole's harbour wall and the rock pools at Long Rock — where to go with a bucket and net, and the tide timing that matters.

Crabbing in Perranporth: Where to Go When There's No Harbour

Perranporth has three miles of beach and no harbour wall, which changes the crabbing approach entirely.

Port Isaac Parking: The Top Car Park and the Walk Down

Port Isaac's streets are too narrow and steep to drive into. Where the main car park is, how steep the walk down is, and what that means coming back up.

St Austell in the Rain: The Biomes Were Built for This

The Eden Project's Biomes are indoors and warm, which makes St Austell one of the best places in Cornwall to be caught in bad weather.

St Ives Parking: Why You Should Use the Park and Ride

St Ives has difficult parking and steep, narrow streets. Why the St Erth park and ride is usually the right answer, and when driving in makes sense.

Tintagel in the Rain: The Castle Still Works, With Caveats

Tintagel Castle is exposed clifftop and the bridge closes in high winds. What to do when the weather turns, and what to check before setting off.

Truro in the Rain: Cornwall's Only Proper Indoor City

A cathedral, a museum, covered markets and a genuine independent shopping scene. Truro handles bad weather better than anywhere else in Cornwall.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Bodmin

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Bodmin, genuinely close to Cornwall's traditional heartland.

Can You Take Dogs to Lanhydrock? What You Need to Know

Dogs are welcome across Lanhydrock's parkland on a lead, but not inside the house. Plus dog policies at 16 major Cornwall attractions in one table.

Can You Take Dogs to Paradise Park in Hayle?

The honest answer on taking a dog to Paradise Park and JungleBarn in Hayle.

Can You Take Dogs to Port Isaac's Harbour Restaurants?

The honest picture on which of Port Isaac's harbour restaurants properly welcome dogs.

St Michael's Mount With a Dog: What's Allowed

St Michael's Mount dog policy, the causeway rules, and the dog-friendly beaches and coast path within a short walk of Marazion.

Can You Take Dogs to The Watering Hole in Perranporth?

The honest answer on taking a dog to Perranporth's famous beach pub, The Watering Hole.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Falmouth

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Falmouth, a genuine working town with a proper local bakery scene.

Best Sunset Spots in Falmouth With a Drink

Where to actually watch the sunset properly in Falmouth, from a harbour-view pub to a free clifftop walk.

Where to Park in Falmouth When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Falmouth once the central car parks fill up in peak season.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Hayle

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Hayle, home to one of Cornwall's most genuine bakery institutions.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Penzance

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Penzance, right at the traditional home of the dish.

Penzance Parking: What to Do When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Penzance once the central car parks fill up in peak season.

Best Picnic Spots With a View in Perranporth

Genuinely good picnic spots in and around Perranporth that don't require a long walk from the car.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Port Isaac

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Port Isaac, a genuine working fishing village.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in St Austell

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in and around St Austell.

Where to Park in St Austell When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in St Austell and Charlestown once the main car parks fill up in peak season.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in St Ives

Where St Ives locals buy their pasties away from the harbour-front premium, what makes a proper one, and where to eat it safe from the gulls.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Tintagel

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Tintagel, right by the castle.

Beaches Near Tintagel With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which beaches near Tintagel genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, given the area's famously dramatic cliffs.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Bude

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Bude, and why the town's lower prices don't mean lower quality.

Best Sunset Spots in St Ives With a Drink

Where to actually watch the sunset properly in St Ives, from a harbour-view pub to a quiet headland.

Can You Take Dogs to Tate St Ives?

The honest answer on taking a dog to Tate St Ives, and what to do with them if you can't.

Best Pasty in Newquay: Malcolm Barnecutt, Morris and More

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Newquay, away from the generic seafront options.

Can You Swim in Bude Sea Pool? What You Need to Know

Bude's tidal sea pool is free and lifeguarded in season. What the water temperature is actually like, how deep it gets, and when it's calmest.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Padstow

Where to buy a properly hand-crimped Padstow pasty, how to spot a good one, when the best fillings sell out, and the harbour bench to eat it on.

Can You Take Dogs to The Castle Bude?

The honest answer on taking a dog to Bude's local history museum, The Castle.

Beaches Near Penzance With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which beaches near Penzance genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, with parking close enough that it counts.

Beaches in Falmouth With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which Falmouth beaches genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, with parking close enough to matter.

Best Rock Pooling Spots for Kids in Newquay

Where to find crabs and anemones around Newquay, and the timing that makes rock pooling worth the effort.

Dogs at Newquay Zoo and the Dog-Friendly Alternatives Nearby

The zoo's dog policy, why leaving one in the car is never an option, and the dog-friendly gardens and beaches within a few minutes' walk.

Perranporth Beach: Flat Access and Where to Park

How genuinely accessible Perranporth's vast beach actually is for a pushchair or wheelchair, and where to park closest.

Can You Take Dogs to Padstow's Harbour Restaurants?

The honest picture on which of Padstow's harbour-front restaurants properly welcome dogs, and which don't.

Beaches in St Ives With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which St Ives beaches genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, given the town's famously steep streets.

Beaches in Bude With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which Bude beaches genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, with parking close enough to make the flat access count.

Beaches in Padstow With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which beaches near Padstow genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, with parking close enough to matter.

Best Pasty Shops in Cornwall for Gluten-Free and Vegan Diets

Where to get a genuinely good gluten-free or vegan Cornish pasty, town by town — including shops that make them fresh to order.

Beaches in Newquay With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which Newquay beaches genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, with parking close enough that the walk in isn't the hard part.

Can You Take Dogs to the Minack Theatre?

The honest answer on taking a dog to the Minack Theatre near Penzance — daytime garden visits versus evening performances.

Cornwall's Independent Bookshops

The independent bookshops and record shops in Cornwall genuinely worth planning a stop around — including one where you can listen before you buy.

Can You Take Dogs to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall?

The honest answer on taking a dog to the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth.

Can You Take Dogs to Glendurgan Garden?

The honest answer on taking a dog to the National Trust's Glendurgan Garden near Falmouth.

Cornish Fudge Shops Where You Can Watch It Being Made

Where to actually watch fudge being made by hand in Cornwall, town by town — and how to tell proper handmade fudge from the mass-produced stuff.

Can You Take Dogs to Trebah Garden? What to Know

Trebah welcomes dogs across the whole valley garden and its private beach. Plus a table of dog policies at 16 major Cornwall attractions.

Dogs at Bodmin Jail, Indoors and Out

Bodmin Jail's dog policy, what the immersive experience is like for a nervous dog, how long to allow, and 16 Cornwall attractions compared.

Heligan With a Dog: Where They Can and Can't Go

Where dogs can go across Heligan's 200 acres, how long to allow, parking and cafe access, plus 16 Cornwall attractions compared in one table.

Eden Project With a Dog: Where They Can and Can't Go

Where dogs can and can't go at the Eden Project, the car park walk to plan for, and a table of dog policies at 16 major Cornwall attractions.

Can You Take Dogs to Pendennis Castle?

The honest answer on taking a dog to Pendennis Castle in Falmouth — where they're welcome, where they're not, and what to check before you go.

Secret Coves and Quiet Beaches Near Newquay

Beyond Fistral's crowds — the genuinely quiet coves and beaches around Newquay that most visitors never find.

Walking From Hayle to St Ives: Best Stops Along the Way

A genuinely good coastal walk between two very different towns — what to expect underfoot, and where to stop along the route.

Quiet Spots to Watch the Sunset in St Ives Away

The harbour gets packed for sunset in peak season — here's where to actually get a quiet, uncrowded view instead.

Boat Trips From St Ives: What to Expect

What a boat trip from St Ives actually involves, and which operator suits a nervous first-timer versus a thrill-seeker.

Family-Friendly Pubs in Bude With Somewhere for Kids to Play

Bude's pubs don't come with built-in play areas, but here's the honest, practical combination that actually works for families.

Best Fish and Chips Near Tintagel and Trebarwith Strand

Tintagel village is thin on chip shops. The clifftop spot a short drive away overlooking the beach, plus a genuinely good vegan version.

Best Sunset Drink Spots in St Ives With Outdoor Heating

Where to actually sit outside for sunset in St Ives without freezing once the sun goes down — and what to check before you commit to a table.

Hidden Gem Cafés on Cornwall's North Coast for Coffee Lovers

Skip the obvious high street chain — here's where genuine coffee people actually go across Cornwall's north coast towns.

Casual Lunch Spots in Newquay Overlooking the Beach

Where to get a proper sea view with lunch in Newquay without dressing up or booking weeks ahead — terraces, gardens and beachfront tables.

Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips in Port Isaac

Where to eat fish and chips in a working fishing harbour, which places are dog-friendly, and why you should buy on the way back up the hill.

Sheltered Spots for Stormy Days on Cornwall's North Coast

When the wind and rain set in properly, here's where to head on Cornwall's north coast for a sheltered, still-worthwhile day out.

Pram-Friendly Days Out on Cornwall's North Coast

Cobbles, cliffs and steps can make the north coast tricky with a pram — here's how to plan a day out that actually works, town by town.

Indoor Hidden Gems on Cornwall's North Coast for Couples

A quieter, indoor side of Cornwall's north coast — small galleries, tucked-away cafés and adult-paced stops built for two.

Best Fish and Chips in Hayle: Better Value Than St Ives

Hayle sits ten minutes from St Ives without the tourist pricing. Where to eat, what the Towans offer as a spot, and who does proper gluten-free.

Dog-Friendly Indoor Dining in Port Isaac

Visiting Port Isaac with your dog and need somewhere to eat indoors? Here's what genuinely welcomes a dog inside, not just onto a terrace.

Bookable Child-Friendly Dining in Padstow

Padstow's best-known restaurants get booked up fast in season — here's how to secure a child-friendly table without the stress.

Where to Park in Tintagel for the Castle and Village

Practical advice for parking in Tintagel once the castle car park fills up in peak season.

Beaches Near Helston With Easy Flat Access and Parking

Which beaches near Helston genuinely suit a pushchair or wheelchair, given the Lizard's dramatic, often steep coastline.

Buggy-Friendly Dining in Padstow

Padstow's narrow harbourside streets aren't always easy with a buggy — here's where dining actually works without a fight to get in the door.

Off-Lead Beaches for Dogs in Hayle

Looking for somewhere your dog can run free in Hayle? Here's what's genuinely off-lead friendly, and what to check before you go.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Tintagel

The five best dog-friendly cafés in Tintagel for a proper stop before or after the castle.

Best 1-Day Driving Route Along the North Cornwall Coast

A genuinely well-paced driving route from Newquay to Padstow, with the stops actually worth making along the way.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Helston

The five best dog-friendly places in and around Helston for a proper coffee stop.

Best Fish and Chips in Perranporth: Chippies and Pubs

The best fish and chips in Perranporth: The Watering Hole on the sand, the Tywarnhayle in the village, and the sheltered dune spot when the wind gets up.

Best Rock Pooling Spots for Kids in Perranporth

Where to actually find crabs and anemones around Perranporth, plus the timing and technique that makes rock pooling worth the effort.

Crabbing in Fowey: Where and How

Where to go crabbing off Fowey's harbour, and the bacon-and-net method that actually works.

What to Do in Bude When It Rains With Teenagers

Soft play won't cut it for teenagers — here's what actually holds up in Bude on a wet day when the group's a bit older.

Padstow Boat Trips and RIB Rides: Which to Book

What a boat trip from Padstow actually involves — seals, dolphins, and what to know before you book.

Crabbing in Bude: Where and How

Where to go crabbing around Bude's canal and harbour area, and the bacon-and-net method that actually works.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Fowey

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Fowey, a genuine sailing town on Cornwall's south coast.

What to Do in Port Isaac on a Rainy Afternoon With Kids

Genuine indoor options in Port Isaac for a wet day with children, beyond just waiting it out in a pub.

St Ives Park and Ride: St Erth Prices, Trains, Worth It?

St Ives' park and ride is at St Erth station, not Lelant Saltings: parking £5.80 a day in summer, £3–£5.50 in winter, then the coastal train into town.

Where to Take Kids on a Wet Day Near Hayle

Paradise Park and a genuine indoor play café — a real rainy-day plan for families around Hayle, not just a list of indoor-adjacent spots.

Best Fish and Chips in St Ives Harbour

Where to eat fish and chips in St Ives, which spots are sheltered from the gulls, and the quieter alternative to the harbour front.

How to Spend a Full Day in Fowey for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Fowey day out on a modest budget — a free castle climb, a free estuary walk, and lunch that won't stretch things.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Port Isaac

The five best dog-friendly places in Port Isaac for a proper coffee or pint with a harbour view.

Where to Eat Gluten-Free in Hayle Near the Beach

A realistic, honest look at gluten-free options around Hayle's beaches — what's confirmed, and what's worth asking about directly.

How to Spend a Full Day in Tintagel for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Tintagel day out without paying for the castle — free coastal views, a free viewpoint, and lunch on the high street.

Crabbing in Hayle: Where and How

Where to go crabbing around Hayle's harbour and quay, and why bacon on a string beats a shop-bought crabbing line.

Where to Park in Looe When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Looe once the harbour-front car parks fill up in peak season.

Crabbing in Newquay: Where and How

Where to go crabbing around Newquay's working harbour, and why bacon and a net beat a fancy crabbing line.

Where to Park in Hayle When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Hayle once the main beach car parks fill up in peak season.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Looe

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Looe, a genuine working harbour town.

Best Fish and Chips in Bude: Prices, Hours and Pubs

Which Bude chip shops are proper sit-down, which are best carried onto Summerleaze, who does gluten-free, and the times to avoid the queue.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Hayle

The five best dog-friendly cafés in Hayle for a proper coffee stop with estuary or sea views.

Bude Canal Walk: Pushchair-Friendly Route and Parking

A genuinely flat, easy walk along Bude Canal — where to park, what to expect underfoot, and where to stop along the way.

How to Spend a Full Day in Looe for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Looe day out on a modest budget — a free beach, a free museum, and lunch that won't stretch things.

Best Coastal Path Walks Near Bude for Older Dogs

Not every coast path walk near Bude suits an older or less mobile dog — here's which stretches are genuinely manageable.

Perranporth Beach Parking: Where to Go When It's Full

Practical advice for parking in Perranporth once the beachfront car parks fill up in peak season.

How to Spend a Full Day in Port Isaac for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Port Isaac day out on a modest budget — free harbour views, a free clifftop walk, and lunch that won't stretch things.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Truro

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Truro, Cornwall's only city.

Crabbing in St Ives: Where and How

Where to go crabbing off St Ives harbour, and the simple bacon-and-net method that beats a shop-bought crabbing line.

Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips in Newquay

Which Newquay chip shops are worth the seafront premium, which are better value a street back, and where to eat away from the gulls.

Can You Take Dogs to Trelissick Garden?

The honest answer on taking a dog to the National Trust's Trelissick Garden near Truro.

Best Fish and Chips in Falmouth: Chain Locker and Harbour

Falmouth's student and local trade keeps its kitchens honest all year, not just in August.

Best Family Beaches in Bude With Lifeguards and Toilets

Which Bude beaches actually have lifeguard cover and proper facilities — the practical details most guides skip over.

Crabbing in Port Isaac: Where and How

Where to go crabbing off Port Isaac's harbour, and why bacon and a simple net beat a fancy crabbing line.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Helston

The honest pick for the best Cornish pasty in Helston, a genuine market town serving real local custom.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Perranporth

The five best dog-friendly cafés in and around Perranporth for a proper coffee stop with a view.

How to Spend a Full Day in Hayle for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Hayle day out on a tight budget — free beaches, free dunes, and a lunch that won't stretch things.

Tintagel Castle Alternative Walks for Strollers and Toddlers

The castle itself isn't stroller-friendly — here's what actually is, if you want a proper Tintagel walk without the steps.

Best Fish and Chips in Padstow: Stein's Hours and Pubs

Padstow's famous chippy has queues and prices to match. Where locals actually go, which spots are takeaway vs sit-down, and the best harbour bench to…

Best Picnic Spots With a View in Cornwall

Genuinely good picnic spots across Cornwall's north coast that don't require a long walk from the car with all the gear.

Crabbing in Padstow: Where and How

Where to go crabbing off Padstow's harbour, and the classic bacon-and-net-on-a-string method that actually works.

Can You Take Dogs to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary?

The honest answer on taking a dog to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary near Helston.

How to Spend a Full Day in Falmouth for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Falmouth day out on a modest budget — free beaches, free viewpoints, and lunch that won't stretch things.

What to Do in Tintagel Besides the Castle

Tintagel Castle is the headline act, but here's everything else worth your time in the village and along the coast around it.

Best Ice Cream in Tintagel

Tintagel doesn't have a dedicated ice cream parlour, but here's where to genuinely get a good scoop anyway.

How to Spend a Full Day in Helston for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Helston day out on a modest budget — free coastal walks, a free museum, and lunch that won't stretch things.

Quiet Beaches in St Ives Away From the Crowds

Where to find genuine peace and quiet on a beach in St Ives, away from the packed harbour-front sand.

Best Ice Cream in Port Isaac

Where to get genuinely good ice cream in Port Isaac, from a small shop locals return to year after year.

How to Spend a Full Day in Perranporth for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Perranporth day out for next to nothing — a vast free beach, a free coastal walk, and lunch on the sand.

Best Rock Pooling Spots for Kids in St Ives

Where to find crabs and anemones around St Ives, plus the timing that makes rock pooling worth the effort.

Can You Take Dogs to St Catherine's Castle?

The honest answer on taking a dog to St Catherine's Castle in Fowey — a free clifftop fort with a genuinely steep climb.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Hayle

Where to get genuinely creamy, vegan-friendly ice cream in Hayle, with staff who'll patiently talk you through every flavour.

Best High-Energy Days Out in Cornwall for Teenagers (Beyond

Genuine thrill-seeking activities across Cornwall's north coast for teenagers who've had enough of the beach.

Boat Trips From Fowey: What to Expect

What a river cruise from Fowey actually involves — a relaxed, informative trip around one of Cornwall's finest natural harbours.

Indoor Activities in Padstow for Families When It Rains

Padstow's museum, aquarium and cosy cafés — a genuine rainy-day plan for families, not just a list of things technically indoors.

Best Ice Cream in Perranporth

Perranporth's two best ice cream parlours: one makes everything on site and even does ice cream for your dog, the other has a strong vegan range.

Where to Park in Bude When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Bude once the Summerleaze car park fills up in peak season.

Best Fish and Chips in Fowey and Nearby Golant

The harbourside options, the best-value one, and the village pub a short drive away that locals rate above both.

Boat Trips From Falmouth: What to Expect

What a boat trip from Falmouth actually involves — river cruises, wildlife spotting, and what to know before you book.

Dog-Friendly Pubs in Padstow With Beer Gardens

Where to actually sit outside with your dog and a pint in Padstow, from harbour-view terraces to a proper log-fire welcome indoors.

How to Spend a Full Day in St Ives for £50 or Less

A genuinely full St Ives day out without the harbour-town prices — free beaches, a free walk, and a museum garden that costs nothing for children.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in St Ives

The St Ives ice cream locals walk past the harbour stands for, why it's worth the queue, the children's scoops, and the dairy-free options.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Bude

The five best dog-friendly cafés in Bude for a proper coffee stop by the canal or the beach.

Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Bude

Where to get proper ice cream in Bude — including a genuine doggy ice cream option for the dog in your group.

Boat Trips From Looe: What to Expect

What a boat trip from Looe actually involves — seals, dolphins, and Looe Island, with a genuinely knowledgeable local skipper.

Crabbing in Falmouth: Where and How

Where to go crabbing around Falmouth's harbour, and the bacon-and-net method that actually works.

Dog-Friendly Days Out in Cornwall

Where to actually take a dog indoors across Cornwall's north coast when the weather turns, not just outdoor spots that stop working in the rain.

Where to Park in Padstow During Peak Summer Mornings

A practical guide to parking in Padstow in July and August, when the obvious car parks fill up before 10am.

Best Ice Cream in Falmouth

Falmouth's two best ice creams, and they're nothing alike: a Cornish farm parlour with a mystery flavour, and a proper handmade Italian gelato shop.

Best Ice Cream in Newquay

Where to get genuinely unusual, well-made ice cream in Newquay, served from a converted camper van.

Crabbing in Looe: Where and How

Where to go crabbing off Looe's harbour, and the bacon-and-net method that actually works.

Where to Park in Newquay When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Newquay once the central car parks fill up in peak season.

Which Port Isaac Car Park Has the Flattest Walk Into Town?

The honest answer about parking and gradient in Port Isaac — a genuinely steep village where no route in is entirely flat.

Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips in Looe

Looe's fish is landed hours before it reaches your plate. Which places make that count, which do proper gluten-free, and where to eat it away from the…

Best Hot Chocolate in Falmouth

Where to get a genuinely good hot chocolate in Falmouth, from a dog-friendly harbourside café to the town's best-loved coffee roastery.

Best Ice Cream in Padstow

The one Padstow ice cream on the harbour worth choosing over the rest: locally sourced, around 15 flavours, and genuinely good vegan options.

How to Spend a Full Day in Bude for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Bude day out on a modest budget — free beaches, a free sea pool, and a flat canal walk that costs nothing at all.

How to Spend One Day in Port Isaac Without a Car

A realistic, walkable itinerary for a full day in Port Isaac if you're arriving on foot, by bus, or just don't want to move the car.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Newquay

The five best dog-friendly cafés in Newquay for a proper coffee stop between beach sessions.

Best Hot Chocolate in Tintagel

Where to get the best hot chocolate in Tintagel — genuinely praised by visitors, not just a village default.

Truro Parking: What to Do When the Car Parks Are Full

Practical advice for parking in Truro once the central car parks fill up, particularly on market days.

Best Hot Chocolate in Port Isaac

Where to warm up with a proper hot chocolate in Port Isaac after the walk down to the harbour.

Best Ice Cream Near Bodmin

Bodmin doesn't have a dedicated ice cream parlour, but here's where to genuinely get a good scoop nearby.

Quiet, Romantic Day Trips in Cornwall Away From the Crowds

Genuinely quiet, adult-paced spots across Cornwall's north coast for a couple who'd rather skip the busiest tourist stretches.

Best Coffee in Truro: Where to Go

Where to get genuinely excellent coffee in Truro, a city with a surprisingly strong independent café scene.

Best Sunset Spots in Padstow

Where to actually watch the sunset properly in Padstow, from a clifftop walk to a harbour-view pint.

Best Seafood Restaurants in Port Isaac With Outdoor Seating

Where to eat genuinely good seafood outdoors in Port Isaac, from harbour-view terraces to a proper cove-side pub garden.

Best Hot Chocolate in Bodmin

Where to get a genuinely good hot chocolate in Bodmin, from a Portuguese coffee shop to a woodland café with a dog menu.

Best Hot Chocolate in Hayle

Where to get a genuinely excellent hot chocolate in Hayle, log fire included.

How to Spend a Full Day in Newquay for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Newquay day out without the surf-shop prices — free beaches, free gardens, and a lunch that won't blow the budget.

Rainy Day Dog-Friendly Pubs Near Perranporth

When the weather turns, here's where to take a dog indoors around Perranporth without anyone getting an awkward look.

How to Spend a Full Day in Truro for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Truro day out on a modest budget — a free cathedral tour, a free woodland walk, and lunch that won't stretch things.

Best Hot Chocolate in Perranporth

Where to warm up with a proper hot chocolate in Perranporth, sea views included.

Dog-Friendly Days Out on Bodmin Moor

Genuinely good dog-friendly walks and pubs around Bodmin Moor, from flat woodland trails to a proper moorland carvery.

Where to Get the Best Pasty in Perranporth

Where Perranporth locals actually buy their pasties, what makes a proper hand-crimped one, and the best spot on three miles of beach to eat it.

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Coffee & Coastal Spots in Padstow

The five best dog-friendly cafés in Padstow for a proper coffee stop with sea or harbour views.

Best Hot Chocolate in St Ives

Where to get a genuinely good hot chocolate in St Ives away from the busiest harbour queues.

Best Hot Chocolate in Bude

Where to warm up with a genuinely good hot chocolate in Bude after a walk along the canal or beach.

How to Spend a Full Day in Padstow for £50 or Less

A genuinely full day in Padstow without the harbour-town prices adding up — free beaches, a proper walk, and lunch that won't break the budget.

Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Perranporth With No Summer Ban

Where to actually take your dog on the beach near Perranporth in peak summer, without getting turned away by a seasonal restriction.

Best Hot Chocolate in Newquay

Where to find a genuinely good hot chocolate in Newquay away from the surf-shop crowds.

How to Spend a Full Day in Bodmin for £50 or Less

A genuinely full Bodmin Moor day out on a modest budget — free walks, a free viewpoint, and lunch that won't stretch things.

St Ives Art Galleries That Are Genuinely Child-Friendly

Not every St Ives gallery suits a visit with children — here's which ones actually welcome kids rather than just tolerate them.

Best Hot Chocolate in Padstow

Where to get a genuinely good hot chocolate in Padstow on a cooler day, harbour views included.

Dog-Friendly Cafés in St Ives Near the Harbour

Where to actually get a proper coffee and a warm welcome for your dog around St Ives harbour, not just a grudging tolerance.

Pushchair-Friendly Coastal Walks Near St Ives

Which St Ives coastal walks are genuinely doable with a pushchair, and which ones look flat on a map but absolutely aren't.

Wheelchair-Accessible Cafés With a View in Newquay

Where to get a proper sea view in Newquay without a step or a gravel path standing in the way — and what's worth confirming ahead.

Quieter Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Newquay

Fistral gets packed in summer — here's where to take your dog around Newquay when you want space rather than a squeeze between towels.

Things to Do in Newquay on a Rainy Day With a Toddler

A real, tested list of indoor and sheltered things to do in Newquay with a toddler when the Cornish weather doesn't play ball.

Coasteering in Cornwall: Best Spots for Families & Beginners

Eden Project Cornwall: A Complete Family Guide

Kayaking in Cornwall: Best Spots for Families & Beginners

The Minack Theatre Cornwall: A Complete Family Guide

Rock Pooling in Cornwall: Best Beaches for Families

Seal Spotting in Cornwall

Surf Lessons in Cornwall for Families and Beginners