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What’s On Guide – October Half-term 2018

It’s October half-term already!  If you’re lucky enough to be spending the week in the North Cornwall area, there is a great selection of local events to keep you and your family amused.  Have we missed any?  Let us know in the comments below.  Have a great holiday! ​Halloween Hocus Pocus at The Milky Way […]

The Heritage and History of the Tamar Valley

In our last blog post, we looked into the fascinating geography of our river valley.  This week, we’re dipping our toes into the area’s rich cultural heritage.  From raspberries to Romans, read on to learn about the Tamar’s history. We’re offered a tantalising glimpse into the area’s ancient history on sites such as Kit Hill […]

5 Reasons to Avoid Cornwall

We know our county is a popular destination for holidaymakers, and everyone that stays with us seems to have a wonderful time exploring – yet we really feel we should bring to your attention 5 reasons for avoiding Cornwall.   Too many beaches We know what it’s like in some places in the UK and even […]

10 Things to Do in Launceston, Cornwall

To the casual visitor, Launceston may seem like a sleepy little market town with not much on.  Dig a little deeper, and you will find plenty to entertain all ages, both in the town and its surrounding area.  Here are 10 things to do in Launceston – if we’ve missed out your favourite, let us […]

8 Cornish Treats to Eat

Cornwall is becoming a bit of a haven for food fans, with its smorgasbord of seafood and fresh farm produce, but food has always been an important part of Cornish culture.  In this post, we picked out 8 of our favourite edible treats from the region.  Have we missed your favourite?  Let us know in […]

What’s On Guide – North Cornwall, Summer Holidays 2018

Summer has most definitely arrived!  As usual, local attractions will all be putting on special events throughout the school holidays to keep you and your family amused.  However, we’ve collected a few events in the North Cornwall / Devon areathat might otherwise escape your attention.  Have we missed anything?  Let us know in the comments […]

Poldark Series 4 – our favourite filming locations (so far!)

Poldark Series 4 – our favourite filming locations (so far!) Can you believe it? – We’re halfway through Series 4 already.  Despite the narrative that includes Poldark’s work in London, we’re delighted to see homage paid to the glorious landscapes of Cornwall once again.  In this blog post, we’ve cherry-picked our 5 favourite locations of […]

Poldark Series 4 – 6 tips you need to know (no spoilers!)

It’s back and many of us have been counting the days until the Poldark characters hit our screens once more.  To whet our appetites for the forthcoming series, we’ve collated 6 tips to prepare you for the action to come.  If you’ve got another titbit that we ought to know, let us know in the […]