Category Archives: Arts

What’s On Guide – Bude & Launceston – February half-term 2020

What an amazing array of activities this February half-term.  All the National Trust properties are offering fun-filled events, and there’s plenty of other highlights too – from battle reenactments, to blowing glass, to bird bingo!  Something for everyone.  Let us know if we’ve missed something. ​Live Lambing this February Half Term The Big SheepThe Big Sheep […]

What’s On Guide – North Cornwall – Christmas & New Year 2019 – 2020

It’s Christmas!  As you can imagine, most tourist attractions (including National Trust properties) have events and celebrations lined up, but here are some extra events in and around North Cornwall for you to consider, in date order.  Have a wonderful time! Mulled Wine & Mince Pie TrainFriday 20th December, 20196:30pm to 8:30pmBodmin & Wenford RailwayPL31 […]

What’s On Guide – October Half Term 2019

Hocus pocus and historic houses, bees and bric-a-brack – this October half-term has a variety of events lined up in North Cornwall to keep the whole family amused.  Have we missed something?  Let us know in the comments below! Halloween Hocus Pocus at The Milky WayThroughout half termThe Milky WayClovelly, DevonEX39 5RY This Halloween half […]

What’s On Guide – Summer 2019 – North Cornwall / Devon

With the Summer School holidays already on us, we thought we would gather a few highlights from the countless events in the area.  Most visitor attractions are holding their own events, and local libraries are also running different activities for children, but here are a few extra activities that could be worth a look! Horse […]

What’s On Guide – North Cornwall & Devon – May Half Term 2019

With the May School holidays fast approaching, we thought we would gather as many of the events in and around North Cornwall and Devon to help you plan your activities for the school holidays.  This year, there’s everything from funfairs to traction engines, dog shows to open gardens.  Have we missed out an event?  Let […]

A Brief Guide to Bude, North Cornwall

Since the Victorian era, Bude has been a popular destination for visitors from across the country.  These days, Bude offers an almost bewildering array of attractions to suit everyone.  We all have our favourites, and it would be impossible to list every option (although VisitBude does an excellent job on its website), but here are […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]