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 […]
If you fancy feeling festive then North Cornwall and Devon have plenty to offer you! Carols and concerts, steam trains and shopping, magic and Morris dancing, and even a barbecue! What will you be getting up to? Let us know in the comments if we’ve missed a great event! Padstow Christmas Festival, CornwallThurs 7 Dec – […]
Of course, many great films and TV shows have been set and shot in our wonderful county. But can we surprise you with a few familiar names that spent their formative years here? We’ve collected 10 famous people who you might not have known were either born or raised in Cornwall. Did we miss someone? […]
We all love Cornwall don’t we, and what better way to pay homage to the beautiful county than giving your next pet a truly Cornish name? One of my terriers is called Jago, from the Cornish for James. However, if you’re looking for something a bit more descriptive, check out our 50 fantastic Cornish names […]
It’s here again, and even earlier this year! October half-term in the North Cornwall / Devon offers a wonderfully diverse mix of entertainment. Alongside the usual Halloween activities, you will also find everything from classical concerts to supersonic cars, bobbing apples to swimming dogs! There’s scary, silly, soggy and sozzled! If we’ve missed an event, let […]
Two of the factors that make the West Country such a wonderful place to visit are the local dialect and the mysterious folklore. This week, we’re sharing an old poem from a Victorian poet from Devon that combines the two. “There’s piskies up to Dartymoor, an’ tidden gude yew zay there bain’t”! T.P. Cameron Wilson […]
Like most regions of the UK, Cornwall has thousands of quirky dialect words and phrases, and that’s not to mention the Cornish language itself. Most visitors to the area will already be familiar with many, or will be able to understand based on context. For this post, we’ve collected 8 of most common localisms from […]
The nights are getting longer and the kids are back at school with the summer holidays feeling like a distant memory. Don’t worry – this autumn, the region is cooking up a fantastic array of events to look forward to within reach of North Cornwall. With Halloween and Bonfire Night, there will be many seasonal […]
As the third series comes to an end, there is little sign of slowing down for this new cult BBC classic. But what could possibly be in store for Poldark in a fourth series and beyond? We share a few educated thoughts (without spoilers) about the prospect of further series. It’s official! Mammoth Screen (the […]