Monthly Archives: May 2018

What’s On Guide, North Cornwall & Devon – May half-term 2018

What a treat!  This May half-term, we’ve found at least 18 brilliant events to keep us all amused.  There’s everything here from music, steam engines, dog shows, poetry, and food festivals.  It’s going to be tricky to decide what to do!  If we’ve missed an event in the area, let us know in the comments […]

2018 Blue Flag Beaches in Cornwall and Devon: The Full List

The announcement of the year’s Blue Flag winners is always highly anticipated, and this year the South-West has done it again, scooping more Blue Flags than any other region of the UK.  To read the full list of winners in Cornwall and Devon, read more. Firstly, please note that although the criteria to be a […]

A Handy Guide to Bude Canal

These days, Bude canal is a peaceful walk through rolling countryside, but in its hay day was a bustling and busy transport route.  In this blog post, we dip into the history and give you some recommendations for a pleasant walk.  Any top tips?  Let us know in the comments below.​ The History The canal […]

10 Favourite Plants of Cornwall and Devon

Parts of Cornwall and Devon are known for their sub-tropical climate, and the West Country as a whole is home to some wonderful flowers and plants.  For this blog post, we’ve tried to pick 10 of our favourites, including some slightly controversial inclusions.  Did we miss yours?  Let us know in the comments below.​ Cornish […]