February is a great time to visit the Tamar Valley. Not only are you treated to early Spring flowers, but you can enjoy the wonderful selection of half-term activities laid on by local attractions. Most venues are holding some sort of special events, but here are a handful of dates that look particularly fun. Have […]
It’s nearly that wonderful season again! Snowdrops are already cautiously poking their heads up, and even daffodils are beginning to ease open. Springtime is a truly special time of year for the South-West. We’ve collected a few fantastic spring garden experiences to celebrate the beautiful flora of Cornwall and Devon. If we’ve missed one, let […]
We all know that Christmas is a great time to be in Cornwall, but what if you have taken advantage of the bargain breaks available in January and February? Don’t worry – even with the festive season over, there are plenty of great activities you can get up to. Here are a few ideas – […]
Well, the festive season is nearly at an end. Stave off the January blues by having a look to see what 2017 has in store for us, in and around North Cornwall. Some brilliant events are lined up! World Pasty Championships – Eden Project4th March 2017 A bit of a drive away, but these are […]
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, […]
If you have never seen the acrobatic displays of a vast flock of starlings, you are missing out on one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena. Visible throughout the autumn and winter, this week’s blog post explains what is going on, and gives a couple of great tips for where to see them. Don’t forget your […]
Autumn is in full swing and winter is coming – tis the season of bracing winds and a chill in the air. But fear not – North Cornwall has some excellent traditional pubs that will offer you somewhere to cosy up after a clifftop walk or a moorland ramble. What better than warming your feet […]
If you’re lucky enough to be staying in North Cornwall in early November, you’ll have a good choice of bonfires or firework displays to choose from. Here’s our round-up of bonfire events – if we have missed one, let us know in the comments below or on social media. Don’t forget to keep your dogs […]
As usual, our region is cooking up some great events for 2016’s October half-term. Whether you fancy some spooky fun, an early bonfire, or apple related shenanigans, there will be something up your street. We will keep this page updated as more details and new events emerge. If we have missed one that you know […]
Everyone knows you can get a fantastic cream tea in Cornwall (see our blog post here for ideas), but what about those of us who need a good coffee to get us going in the morning? More and more cafés seem to be investing in coffee machines and staff training these days, but we’ve chosen […]