Cornwall travel guide
Cornwall is a county of England, located at the tip of the south-western peninsula
of Great Britain. It is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the
south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the
River Tamar.
Cornwall is famous for its amazing scenery. Three sides of the county are surrounded
by breathtaking coast-line, golden stretches of sand, clean blue sea and quaint
coastal towns and villages. But more than its scenery, the fascinating history
and its traditions as well as Cornwall’s tourist attractions combine to
make it one of the best places in Britain for a holiday.
Culture & heritage
Cornwall has a strong industrial heritage. Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape
was added to the UK government's tentative list for submission to the World
Heritage list. Cornwall abounds in antiquities such as stone circles mostly
on Bodmin Moor and in West Penwith, and remains of iron age villages can also
be found between Land’s End and Penzance.
Attractions
The famous Eden Project in St Austell is one of Britain’s most popular
attractions. St Ives is a must for arts and crafts, with 30 galleries including
the Tate St Ives. Fowey has many small galleries and specialist shops, as do
St Agnes on the north coast and Penzance in the west.
Minack Theatre is unique being an open air theatre, carved out of the cliff
at Porthcurno.
Restaurants
Cornish pasties and Cornish cream teas are among the favourites of those who
visit Cornwall. British celebrity chefs like Rick Stein owns four restaurants
in Padstow, taking advantage of the fantastic local produce and you can find
Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in Watergate Bay.
Music and nightlife
Newquay is the place to be if you want a big night out, or for an alternative
party location, head to the student town of Falmouth.
Shopping
If you are looking for convenient shopping experience in Cornwall, head to Truro;
art-lovers should steer to St Ives; antique hunters to Lostwithiel, and if you
are looking for that something special, there is no place to beat Falmouth's
eclectic cluster of local arts and contemporary boutiques.
Sports
Cornwall is one of the best places in Britain for surfing, and you will find
a surfing school on most of the big beaches. The steep cliff sides and expanses
of open space are ideal for coasteering, but if you are looking for something
a bit more relaxing, try walking the South West Coast Path.
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