Wow – what an amazing summer we have lined up for 2017! There is usually a great range of events throughout July and August but this year looks to be particularly promising. Carnivals, music festivals, concerts, model trains, cider, ice-cream, and agricultural shows galore – there really is something for everyone. What tickles your fancy? […]
After a long wait, the third series of BBC’s Poldark is finally here. The first couple of episodes have promised us a good mix of the expected melodrama and intrigue, along with new characters and story-lines. We’ve compiled 5 key facts for Series 3 to whet your appetite for things to come – (no major […]
England is renowned for its quirky and quaint place-names, but Cornwall, with its extra language, has some real oddities. In this blog post, we explore the origins of some of North Cornwall and Devon’s place-names. If there’s a particular name that you can’t fathom, let us know on social media and we’ll do some digging […]
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 […]
Cornwall is proud of its unique culture, and its historic ways of celebrating Christmas are no exception. In this post, we feature 12 fun, interesting, or downright bizarre Cornish customs. Do you know of another? Let us know in the comments below. We wish you all a Nadelik Lowen! 1) St. Stephen’s RevengeOn Feasten Monday […]
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 […]
BBC’s Poldark is a welcome reminder of the rich industrial heritage that our area enjoys, with the dramatic shots of the clifftop engine houses and tin mines. While much of the intensive tin mining took place further south in the Cornish peninsula, the North of the region also has some intriguing industrial heritage attractions. We’ve collated […]
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 […]