Heartlands Cornwall Completely free to attend, Heartlands is a 19-acre Cornish Mining World Heritage Site that offers a mining museum and exhibition to explore, diaspora gardens to enjoy and giant adventure playscape for the kids to let off steam – all totally free. There is also a café available to enjoy some refreshments and an indoor soft play area- however this does have an entrance fee for both children and adults. Find out more > Roskilly’s Farm Free to visit, Roskilly’s offers a great day out for families. Meet the animals around the farm which include calves, goats, pigs, sheep and ..read more

With its many hidden coves, beautiful beaches, spectacular cliff tops, stunning heathland and more, it’s no wonder The Lizard is a popular destination for walkers. Below are just a few of our favourite routes to explore. Please be aware - there may be areas where unfenced cliff edges are present so care must always be taken – especially when walking with children and dogs. Some beaches included in these walks may also have council-enforced, seasonal dog bans – please check this before starting on your chosen route. Treen to Penberth Circular Taking around an hour, this circular walk offers sp ..read more

Getting out and exploring the many beautiful parts of Cornwall with your four-legged friend(s) is – in our opinion – one of the best ways to spend a day! With that in mind we’re going to be sharing some of our favourite dog walks around the county, starting with those in or around Falmouth. Mawnan Smith to the Ferry Boat Inn A stunning out and back walk that offers stunning views down the Helford Passage – this route takes you through many hilltop fields (some of which may contain livestock so please be aware that your dog(s) might need to be on a lead), through a variety of quiet coves that ..read more

After two long years of cancellations, postponements and restrictions, Cornwall’s events are back this year and look set to be better than ever! Here are five of our favourites that we’re really looking forward to: Porthleven Food Festival When: 22nd – 24th April No need to buy tickets (though donations are appreciated), just make your way to the picturesque harbour at Porthleven and look forward to a delicious day discovering all that the festival has to offer. From the fantastic chef's theatre to the wide variety of street food available; you won’t leave disappointed. There’ll be music by da ..read more

Cornwall is bursting with autumn colour at this time of year, and a stroll amongst the falling leaves is the perfect way to shake off those winter blues. With another lockdown underway, it is more important than ever to look after our well-being by getting in touch with nature, staying active and blowing away the cobwebs in the great outdoors. Here are five places we recommend for a drop of autumn colour. Trelissick There is always so much to see and do at Trelissick, but the woodland walk is an absolute must in the autumn months. From the carpark, follow the path that drops down towards the ..read more

It goes without saying that Cornwall is full to the brim with history. However, with Halloween creeping just around the corner, here are five places tinted with the darker side of the county’s history, myth and legend. Bodmin Jail Within the towering walls of this former prison, keep your wits about you and prepare to be spooked! Bodmin Jail allows visitors to immerse themselves in Cornwall’s fascinating history of imprisonment, crime and punishment, and to get a sense of what life was like for those locked up inside long ago. The original hanging pit, last used in the early 1900s, provides a ..read more

Now that the summer has come to a close, the winter storms are fast approaching. For Cornwall, this means spectacular scenes of thrashing seas and metallic skies. There is nothing more exhilarating than watching a Cornish storm unfurl from a safe distance, whilst wrapped up warm with a flask of hot chocolate. Here are a few of our favourite locations on the Cornish coast to see them. Cape Cornwall This rugged headland in West Cornwall is a firm favourite amongst storm-lovers. Atlantic currents split in the deep waters off the coast here, contributing to vast rolling waves when a storm takes h ..read more

There are endless breath-taking places to sit back and enjoy the sunset on the Cornish coast, here are some of our favourite spots. Bedruthan Steps Perhaps one of the most famous places to see the sun go down in Cornwall is from the clifftops overlooking Bedruthan Steps. Watch as the sun bursts into amber skies over the golden sands scattered with towering boulders, which, legend has it, were used as steppingstones by a giant named Bedruthan. St Anthony’s Head Settle down on a bench or a spot on the grassy banks of St Anthony’s Head, and prepare for watercolour skies to erupt as the sun drop ..read more

  Looking forward to that long-awaited holiday to Cornwall? Whilst your stay will be as fantastic as ever, there are a few things to bear in mind due to Coronavirus (COVID-19):   When enjoying a day out, remember to plan and book ahead. Many restaurants, pubs and attractions are working at reduced capacity in order to keep everyone safe. Therefore it is best to double check opening times and to book wherever possible, in order to avoid disappointment. Remember to only gather in groups of up to 6 people, regardless of whether you are meeting inside or out. When it comes to visiting ..read more

With so many fantastic dog walks to enjoy around Cornwall it can be difficult to know where to start. From coastal paths, to woodland wanderings, there’s a lot to explore. Here are just five of our favourites: Tehidy Woods As the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall, Tehidy Woods offers over 9 miles of paths and 250 acres of woodland and lakes to explore – perfect for your four-legged friend. There are five main access points - including the North Cliff car park and South Drive car park – as well as a café and picnic area where you can enjoy some refreshment during your adventures. St Ag ..read more