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 […]
The Easter holidays are nearly upon us, and as usual the area has come up trumps when it comes to springtime events. From circus antics to ancient antiques, concerts to craft days, and chocolate eggs galore, North Cornwall and Devon have something the whole family can enjoy. Have we missed your Easter event? Let us […]
Wow! Less than 2 weeks to Christmas Day. If you’re not quite feeling in the Yuletide mood, what better way remedy than having a good old festive sing-song! Of course, most churches in the area hold their own carol services, including the popular 9 Lessons and Carols; however, we’ve rounded up a few other concerts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cornwall is blessed with some of the finest local produce of any region in the UK, and what better way to celebrate it than at one of our great food festivals? Many of events include some great edibles, but here are 5 festivals still to come this Summer that focus on food! If we missed […]
One of the joys of living in a rural area is the fresh produce available from local farms. Many corner shops and supermarkets are getting better at stocking local produce, and of course the farmer’s markets at Bude and Launceston are well worth a visit, but still the best bet for those of us wanting […]