If you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, what better than a hearty festive sing-song? Of course, most churches are holding their own services in December so check out what your local church is offering. We’ve pulled together a few extra options for those in search of carols. If you have one we haven’t […]
Christmas events seem to happen earlier and earlier each year, so you’ve probably noticed a few events taking place already. Don’t worry though – there are still plenty of events lined up for those of us who like to keep Christmas in December! Most attractions are having their own celebration in one form or another, […]
Halloween is nearly upon us, and the South-West is a treasure trove of terrifying tales, from the hairy hands of Dartmoor to the devil hounds of Bodmin. We’ve gouged out 3 spooky stories from North Cornwall that you may not have heard before. Cushions at the ready! Musical Menace – Launceston Dockacre House is an […]
We won’t deny it – we’re hooked on the BBC’s lavish adaptation of Winston Graham’s Poldark books. Furthermore, we’re in the right part of the country to enjoy spotting the local shooting locations and regional details. For fellow fans, we’ve collected 12 great pieces of Poldark trivia that you may not have known. Do you […]
Updated 2018: Series 4 of Poldark is kicking off to much excitement. As usual, we will be adding to our comprehensive list of the main shooting locations so this post will now covers Series 1 – 4, so read more to discover Poldark’s Cornwall. 1 – St Breward area, Bodmin Moor. An isolated private farmhouse […]
Are you looking for something to do this August bank holiday? Most local attractions have something lined up, but here is a selection of great events that you may miss. Have we missed one? Let us know in the comments! Main events Launceston Beer Festival, LauncestonFriday 26th Aug 5pm – Saturday 27th Aug 11pm A […]
Last week we looked at local food festivals – this week it’s all about the music! The North Cornwall area is home to some brilliant summer music festivals, covering everything from chart pop, traditional folk to World Jazz. Whether you want the full commercial festival experience, or home-grown live music in local pubs, there is […]
The South-West is is brimming with legend and folklore. Many legends evolved to explain bizarre geographical phenomena – others, to deal with the conflict between pagan traditions and the new arrival of Christianity. We’ve selected our 8 favourite local legends (not including ghost stories – that’s still to come), all within reach of our boutique […]
Many of you will be familiar with this gem of Cornish poetry. To those that aren’t, enjoy this great taste of the local dialect, with some extra information about its origins. For #NationalPoetryDay 2016 we’ve added a bit of a translation in case you struggle with the vernacular. Ole Bood(From an incident at Waterloo Station)By […]