This spring, why not get out there and learn a new skill? Here’s our pick of some of the best courses and workshops coming up soon in Cornwall. …UPHOLSTER...
Another fabulous summer of festivals awaits. The Cornish classics – Leopallooza, Port Eliot and Boardmasters – are joined by a new festival, Porthilly Spirit, in May. Sadly the Rock...
Our mini break in Padstow lasted approximately 14 hours, yet we felt as if we’d had a whole weekend away. This is solely due to the comfort of Padstow...
Sea, Salt and Solitude is the latest book from the Fishermen’s Mission. With stunning photography by Chris Hewitt, and words by Deborah Richards, the book tells the story of...
Here at Barefoot, we love a good party, especially if it involves great food and music in a fantastic setting. So we were thrilled to hear about The Barefoot...
With the Easter holidays underway in Cornwall, we’ve rounded up a list of activities for you to do over the long weekend, as well as the rest of the...
Mother, wife, biker, surfer and co-owner of Strong Adolfo’s café, Mathilda Friström Eldridge lives in Newquay with her just-as-cool husband John and their son, Axel. Sweden born and...
It’s no secret that it rains a lot in England, and Cornwall is no exception, the county even has its own unofficial type of rain known as ‘Cornish mizzle’....
In 1975, Rick Stein laid the foundations of what would become a flourishing food scene in Padstow, and Cornwall in general. For years, The Seafood Restaurant was one of...
There’s no better excuse to treat mum than on Mother’s Day, so we’ve come up with some gifts that your mum will love, with a round-up of what’s going...
Coming up with creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day can be a daunting task for most of us, and sometimes a card and bunch of flowers just doesn’t cut...
When Chris Boulton, a professional photographer from Cheltenham, visited friends in St Ives, he was immediately drawn to the people and natural beauty of Cornwall. He took a photo...
One of Cornwall’s most iconic landmarks, the castle-topped tidal island of St Michael’s Mount, sits in Mount’s Bay, opposite Marazion and close to Penzance. If you live in Cornwall, or...
Internationally renowned theatre company WildWorks returns to their roots with their first show in Cornwall for over ten years. Wolf’s Child, originally created for the Norfolk and Norwich Festival...
If you’ve been to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall in the last few years, you’ll have seen Ben Allen’s tattoo-inspired floor-to-ceiling wall mural above the kitchen pass, a colourful display of his...
I have a prediction: summer 2017 will be remembered as hot and hazy. Let’s hope for long lazy days on the beach, backyard barbecues, fun and laughter with friends, warm...
The Great Estate Festival is Cornwall’s newest summer festival, and takes place from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 June 2017 at Scorrier House, near Redruth. Festival organiser, Quick Panda Productions, has described the...
Maria Floyd is a landscape painter who studied at Goldsmiths College, London and now works from her studio in the heart of Dartmoor in Princetown, Devon. Some of Maria’s seascape...
Photographer Jacob Little shares words and pictures from a stay at the Bedruthan and Scarlet Hotels in Mawgan Porth. We all know the feeling of coming in from...
Nearly 200 pieces of art, sculpture and furniture, all created from the broken Porthleven sea defences, will be auctioned in aid of The Fishermen’s Mission on 18 March. The...
The Padstow Christmas Festival barely needs an introduction. Now in its ninth year, it will take place from 1 to 4 December 2016 and is an unmissable event for food lovers. This...
This magical three-day festival of literature, music and workshops takes place in St Endellion in North Cornwall from 21 to 23 October 2016. From prize winning novelist Rachel Joyce...
Photographer Jacob Little shares words and pictures from a trip on board The Scillonian III. 7’o clock in the morning. The Scillonian III glows amidst overcast calm as preparations for...
The picturesque harbour town of Fowey lies at the mouth of the River Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall, and the settlement can be traced back for over...
The Picture Room is an exhibition of prints at paintings at The Old Coastguard in Mousehole. The exhibition opens with a preview evening on 29 April, and is then open...
Imagine spending a day in Cornwall, doing anything you like, wherever you like. Relaxed or active; with friends, family or alone; creative or adventurous; and eat anything you like. We caught up with Sophie...
Photographer Jacob Little shares words and pictures from a weekend at Chapel House in Penzance. There is something reassuringly optimistic and positive about old, largely forgotten arts clubs turning...
There’s a buzz about Bude. Since winning the accolade of “Best UK Coastal Resort” in the 2015 British Travel Awards last year, the small coastal town seems to be booming. Located on the...
Imagine spending a day in Cornwall, where you could go anywhere, do anything. Relaxing or invigorating; sedate or sporty; artistic or hedonistic; and eat anything you like. We caught up...
I arrive a little late for my archery lesson at The Olde House with the cottage guests on a sunny October morning. There are a few more stragglers even...
The Old Quay House Hotel in Fowey has recently changed ownership and undergone a refurb; we were invited to test out the new look restaurant and rooms. When the wall...
January and February are notoriously grey months so we’ve found some creative and invigorating activities to inspire you to get out and about. What are you waiting for? ...
We all react to the ever-shortening days of November differently. For some, the natural reaction to autumn is to close the curtains, light the fire and eat as much cheese in...
It’s generally not too much of a challenge to find creative inspiration in Cornwall, perhaps why artistic talent flocks here to study, live and create. Cornwall-based photographer, Emma Griffin,...
Firebrand Bar opened in Launceston in November 2014 and have spearheaded a food revolution in the old county town. Having heard so much about the place, I recently went on a pilgrimage...
FOUR SPRING WALKS FROM ADVENTURES WITH THE BLACK DOG Spring arrives early in Cornwall, the first proper sign coming with the characteristically Cornish daffodils in February. And as the landscape...
I’m ashamed to say that until a couple of weeks ago I’d never ventured up to Bodmin Moor. A brief sunny window was forecast for the Sunday morning of...
We arrived at the Polurrian Bay Hotel on the Lizard Peninsula on a cold, dark evening, battling against the wind to open the huge front door. The contrast between outside...
Last year over 40,000 people descended upon the small fishing town of Padstow for one of the most incredible food festivals Cornwall has seen. This year the community-run Padstow...
More consumers are seeking traceability on beauty and skincare products nowadays, so it’s no surprise that there are so many Cornish companies producing their own ranges. Inspired by natural...
An exhibition of photographs by Penzance-based Luke Brown will be shown at The Old Coastguard this winter. Entitled Ready Salted, this is Luke’s first private show and will open to...
Feeling creative? For something a bit different this Christmas try making your own Christmas cards, printing your own wrapping paper and creating some beautiful decorations for your home. There...
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the floods and Boscastle Festival has planned its most spectacular year yet. Held over the weekend of 4/5 October, there will be demonstrations...
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THIS YEAR’S PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL? BETH DRUCE, FASHION WRITER Living in Cornwall, you can often feel very far away from fashion...
It’s no secret that Cornwall is a smörgåsbord of things to do and places to go, and I for one am a cultural all-you-can-eater. As Cornish geo-bucket lists go, the...
With summer well and truly here, and inspired by a photogenic walk from Hayle to Gwithian, it’s time to share a bit of beach safety. In Cornwall, the RNLI...
This summer sees a wonderful array of open air theatrical productions across Cornwall. From Pentillie Castle near Saltash all the way down to The Minack Theatre near Land’s End,...
It’s time to get outside and make the most of gorgeous Cornwall. Here are a few ideas of (mostly) free outdoor activities taking place over the next few weeks...
In November 2011, Sara Young opened River Spa in Wadebridge, with three more salons opening in quick succession; at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, The Metropole Hotel in Padstow and The Point at Polzeath. Sara...
You don’t need to leave the children behind to enjoy great food in Cornwall, and it’s not all pasties and chips either. You can get proper food in proper...
We’ve tracked down some of the best locally-made Easter treats and family-friendly Easter egg hunts taking place across Cornwall this month. Happy hunting, happy eating and happy Easter! ...
Meet Mathilda Fristrom Eldridge, co-owner of recently opened Strong Adolfo’s, along with her husband John. The couple met in Indonesia, and after a period of travelling back and forth between...
For many, the sight of gambolling lambs conjures up thoughts of warm spring days, spritely daffodils and blossoming trees. But lambing for the Hawkey family comes earlier than in...
Fed up with Valentine’s menus and tables for two but want to do something special on 14th February? We’ve tracked down some of the more unusual Valentine’s offerings in...
One of the benefits of working in travel PR here in Cornwall is that we get to look around some amazing houses. Perfect Stays are a luxury lettings specialist...
When visitors to Cornwall think of a typical Cornish garden, the image they conjure will normally be something along the lines of a grand country garden filled with rhododendrons,...
Guest blogger Suzie Cunliffe invites us to her five favourite foodie spots in the picturesque harbour town of Porthleven – whether you want a quick coffee or a fabulous...
In a peaceful spot near Helland Bridge, close to the River Camel and on the edge of Bodmin Moor, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon Tredethy House....
WADEBRIDGE’S NEW CAFE/GALLERY BURSTS ONTO THE ART SCENE POP opened in July 2013 and has quickly established itself as a rather sociable place to hang out. There’s something here for...
Our guest blogger Emily Smith reveals her favourite cafés, teashops and delis in Falmouth. THE COURTYARD DELI Tucked away behind the big high street names in Falmouth is The Courtyard Deli, which...
BLUE BAR, PORTHTOWAN There isn’t really a better spot on Porthtowan to watch the sun go down with a stonebaked pizza or juicy blue-cheese burger and a glass of...
“People often ask me if I want to swap jobs,” says George Stoy, 36, a professional ski and surfing coach. To most, George lives a dream lifestyle, splitting his year...
A TREASURE HUNT: GEOCACHING IN HUSTYN WOOD If, like me, you have an ongoing battle trying to persuade your children to join you for a long dog walk, then...
This week was the occasion of my 29th birthday. Unlike other years this one feels a little different. This feels like a seminal age, I am on the cusp...
With summer coming to an end, the air is feeling just that little bit colder in the morning. The sun may have disappeared (for now) but festival season isn’t...
SURFING WITHOUT A SURFBOARD Bodysurfing is about as “back to nature” as a sport can get. It’s just you and the waves, surfing in its purest form. With no...
