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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The myriad of languages and people that have lived in Cornwall has left us with a somewhat baffling array of place-names. The county is renowned for some of the strangest names in England, so here we’ve pulled together some that we know about. Have we left one out? Do you disagree? Leave a comment below! […]
The Cornish are really quite an enterprising bunch. For a county so rural, it is always impressive to read of the contributions to industry, technology and science made by inhabitants of the county. In this blog post, we’ve collected 9 of the greatest inventions and discoveries made by Cornish folk. If we’ve missed something that […]
If these Beasts from the East will finally allow us a springtime, it might just about be time to celebrate Easter! As usual, local attractions (such as National Trust properties) are all holding some sort of Easter egg hunt or themed events, but here are a few ideas that you might otherwise have missed. Did […]
Over a couple of centuries, Bude has turned from a barren ‘furzey down’ to a thriving, award-winning coastal resort. Many of you will already be familiar with its charms, but how many of these 12 fascinating Bude facts did you already know? If you know any others, let us know in the comments below! 1) […]
Half-term is upon us already! It’s a great time to be in North Cornwall, with the first flowers beginning to emerge. As always, local attractions are laying on a range of great activities to keep you and your family entertained throughout the week. Here is our selection of 14 fantastic events and activities – princesses […]
As the buzz of the festive period wears off, we have the chance to plan the year ahead. There is plenty to look forward to this year, so we’ve collected a few dates worth putting in your diary. If we’re missed a great event, let us know in the comments below! Have a great year! […]
In a county as picturesque as Cornwall, it’s not easy to pick out the best photo opportunities… but we like a challenge! Of course, many of our chosen spots make for a great walk to blow off those cobwebs or shed those Christmas calories, but this list is really for the photographers amongst you. So […]