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St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall

February 1, 2022May 12, 2021 Laura GinnCornwall, St Michael's Mount0 comment

Any visit to Cornwall might be considered incomplete without taking a trip over to St. Michael’s Mount. Winner of several Cornwall Tourism Awards, Taste of the West, and similar awards, this small island off the Cornish coast is not to be missed. While there are buildings at the ground level, the castle that sits atop the island casts an imposing shadow over proceedings. The Mount has officially been part of the National Trust for decades. However, the St Aubyn family has resided here for even longer and continues to do…

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The Isles of Scilly

April 1, 2019November 6, 2018 Laura GinnIsles of Scilly, Scilly Isles0 comment

For many people, a vacation is defined by being able to get away from it all, enjoy nature, unplug, and just relax. This is exactly what the Isles of Scilly can offer to visitors as they are an uncrowded gem that many don’t even realise exist. They haven’t been built up by businesses and industries, which mean you get that true sense of nature and relaxation the moment you arrive. So, what can you do in these lovely untouched Isles and where exactly are they? Let’s take a closer look.…

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Eden Project

August 1, 2017February 21, 2017 Laura GinnEden Project0 comment

No trip to Cornwall is complete without a visit to the beautiful world that lies beneath the futuristic domes (biomes) of The Eden Project. First opened to the public in 2001, The Eden Project has been called the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ by some, and it’s an apt description. Located just 3 miles from the town of St Austell, the Eden Project occupies the site of a former desolate clay mine the size of 30 football pitches. Today, the space is transformed, and an area that was once a…

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St Austell Bay

August 15, 2016May 31, 2016 Laura GinnCornwall, St Austell Bay0 comment

St Austell Bay, at the centre of the Cornish Riviera, is a mecca for water sports enthusiasts and beach lovers. The climate is warm and inviting all year round and there are some amazing beaches located at intervals around the sweeping bay. You can explore the bay on foot or on a bicycle. There are lots of woodland trails and coastal footpaths, including one that runs from St Austell town, along an old tram route all the way to the Eden Project. However you travel, make sure you check out…

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St Ives

July 1, 2016May 31, 2016 Laura GinnCornwall, St Ives0 comment

It is impossible to not fall in love with St Ives. The town is incredibly pretty with its jumble of fishermen’s cottages, quaint little shops and art galleries. The boats bob in the harbour, the light is amazing, and the greenery lush and inviting. The St Ives Art Scene St Ives is like a sub-tropical paradise on the tip of Cornwall, which is why it has been a magnet for artists over the years. Back in the 1920s and 30s, the town became the centre of the Cornish art scene,…

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Penzance

June 15, 2016May 31, 2016 Laura GinnCornwall, Penzance0 comment

Penzance is wonderfully warm and magically sub-tropical. The town is blessed with amazing beaches and lots of swaying palm trees and lush vegetation. In many ways, Penzance is more authentic than other tourist towns in Cornwall. Take a leisurely wander through Penzance’s narrow streets filled with New Age shops, cafes and art galleries and you will fall in love with its salty charm. Chapel Street has lots of quirky antique shops, pubs and 18th century houses. Look carefully and you will spot the Admiral Benbow Inn, made famous by the…

Cornwall England Porthcurno

Porthcurno

November 15, 2015September 14, 2015 Laura GinnEngland, Porthcurno0 comment

Porthcurno is a small town located on the West Coast of Cornwall in the UK, and used to be a very important place on the map. What was once the centre of world telecommunication is now a popular tourist area with a number of attractions, including beautiful beaches and a number of museums including the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum which serves as a testament to the area’s past. If you’re thinking of visiting Porthcurno for the first time, read on to discover more about the area’s attractions. Porthcurno Telegraph Museum The…

Cornwall England Gwithian

Gwithian

November 1, 2015September 14, 2015 Laura GinnEngland, Gwithian0 comment

For a fun-packed family friendly day out, Gwithian is a great choice of location. A coastal village situated in the west of Cornwall, England, Gwithian is home to one of Cornwall’s larger beaches and Gwithian Towans, which covers the site of a Bronze Age farm that has been excavated. Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, learn to surf, or explore the history of the area, Gwithian has a wide range of tourist attractions that make it a great place in Britain to visit for both adults and children…

Bodmin Cornwall England

Bodmin

March 18, 2013June 24, 2014 adminBodmin, Cornwall, England0 comment

Bodmin is one of the oldest towns in Cornwall and although small and quite understated it has been at the heart of some of the county’s pivotal moments in history. For example Bodmin was the location for the start of the Cornish Rebellion in 1497 which saw an incredible 15,000 men from the county of Cornwall march to London. It was also in Bodmin where the pretender to the throne, Perkin Warbeck became proclaimed as King Richard IV, and where in that very same year of 1549 another rebellion, the…