Over the past five years Cornwall has seen something of a renaissance as a foodie destination. This is not so much due to what we consider traditional Cornish food such as pasties, cream teas, saffron buns, Cornish Heavy (Hevva) Cake etc, but more down to the increasing popularity of seafood, an abundance of quality restaurants and a ready supply of quality, local produce. [...] Continue Reading…
Spain may reign in the football but here are five top reasons why the UK is a champion choice for a break this summer… [...] Continue Reading…
Camping in Britain no longer has to mean a waterlogged tent in a muddy field and a dawn dash to the chemi-loo. New-style campers can choose from a vast array of nights under canvas, from child-friendly sites with play areas and family bathrooms, luxurious yurts complete with four-poster beds, wood-burning stoves and roll-top baths, to the continuing allure of the lone night under the stars in one of the nation’s most beautiful, remote spots. [...] Continue Reading…
Cornwall’s natural assets, are, to be sure, unique within the United Kingdom. It boasts not only the most stunning and variegated coastline but also more of it than any other county – 250 miles’ worth. Put another way, in Cornwall you are never more than sixteen miles from the sea. Remote enough to have escaped the post-war development that swallowed the rest of the south coast, the shoreline here remains staunchly protected. [...] Continue Reading…
Like it or not, the country’s on a budget – and spending cuts are inevitable. Like it or not, more and more families are on a belt-tightening budget and holiday income is inevitably on a shoestring. The politicians insist we can make it through the austerity and holiday-makers in Cornwall can do the same – yet still have more fun then MPs swindling their expenses. Here’s our price-busting manifesto to Cornwall’s visitors… [...] Continue Reading…
Every year thousands of people get into real, life-threatening difficulty on our coasts. They may be washed out to sea, pulled under by a strong rip current, or simply get into the water when conditions are dangeorus. To ensure you and your family don’t put yourselves in danger we have compiled some simple steps you can take to stay safe on the beach. [...] Continue Reading…
Families enjoy camping holidays for any number of reasons but what better way to get back to basics than to dig out the tent for National Family Week. From 31st May to 6th June 2010, the UK is celebrating family time, especially promoting the importance of being together. There will be thousands of activities and events going on right across the country…as well as here in Newquay. [...] Continue Reading…
From world renowned beaches to untouched coves; quaint harbours to dramatic cliff-tops; a landscape as pretty as it is rugged…Cornwall’s natural beauty can uplift your heart and hearten your holiday. Experience a place with more coastline, better beaches and some of the most precious countryside anywhere in the UK. Everyone can find their haven in Cornwall. [...] Continue Reading…
