Summer has most definitely arrived! As usual, local attractions will all be putting on special events throughout the school holidays to keep you and your family amused. However, we’ve collected a few events in the North Cornwall / Devon areathat might otherwise escape your attention. Have we missed anything? Let us know in the comments […]
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 […]
These days, Bude canal is a peaceful walk through rolling countryside, but in its hay day was a bustling and busy transport route. In this blog post, we dip into the history and give you some recommendations for a pleasant walk. Any top tips? Let us know in the comments below. The History The canal […]
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! […]
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 […]
To many Cornish folk, fairings are as much a part of the local food heritage as pasties and clotted cream. In this blog post, we share our tried and tested recipe for these delicious Cornish biscuits. To many Cornish folk, fairings are as much a part of the local food heritage as pasties and clotted […]
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! […]
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 – […]