When you need a little travel inspiration, some facts about Devon & Cornwall, or just a good travel article written with eyewitness detail, our blog should be your first choice. Written in fresh and informative style for both travel junkies and armchair travellers, it cuts through the fluff to paint wonderful word pictures of each destination and event. We’ll help you make the most of your time when holidaying in the south west of England.
Exploring Cornwall by train is good for both the environment and your wallet! We explore four scenic branch lines. Admire the passing scenery from Truro to Falmouth; Par to Newquay; St Erth to St Ives, or countryside to coast on the Looe Valley Line. With no traffic snarls or parking to worry about, sit back and enjoy the view while you explore Cornwall by train!
Wondering what to see and do on a visit to Devon in March? We have 10 great suggestions including exploring a Stone Age Cavern, snorkelling with stingrays and sharks in a marine aquarium and riding the new Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton, Gateway to Dartmoor. And that’s just for starters!
Spring comes early in Cornwall with plenty of things to do in March. We uncover St Piran’s Day Parades, Champion trees, dog-friendly beaches and where to find the best oggy (pasty) in Cornwall! Families celebrate the Easter break, and the Eden Project has a special welcome for mums on Mother’s Day!
If you’re visiting Cornwall for the first time, you’re in for a treat. This beautiful county is known for its gorgeous sandy surfing beaches, quaint harbours, smugglers’ pubs and old tin mines. We’ve covered the main attractions, the best places to stay by interest, and some helpful tips. See you there!
Head down to Devon in February and join in the activities planned to celebrate spring. From Donkey Trails and Kent’s Cavern tours to driving lessons at Seaton Tramway and bottle feeding lambs at The Big Sheep, there’s plenty of activities to keep you busy indoors and outside!
Snowdrops, sunsets, rock-pooling and bird-watching feature high on our list of top 10 things to do in Cornwall in February. Enjoy the rough and tumble of a Cornish hurling match, plan a romantic meal for Valentine’s Day, or enjoy a Super Natural Day at the Eden Project. Check these ideas out…
Located on the beautiful Camel Estuary, the quaint harbour town of Padstow is one of Cornwall’s top destinations. Steeped in history, it is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches but it’s best known for its fish restaurants lining the narrow streets. Let me show you around!
Check out our top 10 things to do in Devon in January. From horse-racing and comedy shows to a New Year dip, there’s plenty of fun. Cruise the Exe Estuary, go wassailing (say what?!?) or try a sauna and float as you celebrate the New Year in Devon.
You’ll love Cornwall in January with its mild climate and stunning scenery – all without the crowds! Enjoy smuggler’s pubs with crackling log fires, cathedral tours, shipwreck stories at the Maritime Museum, go ice skating, spot sleeping giants, try a sauna or take a New Year dip in Newquay Harbour!
As well as the national rail network, Devon has six scenic branch railways, three heritage / steam railways and a quirky cliff railway. They provide access to stunning beaches, timeless villages, scenic walks and out-of-the-way attractions. With no traffic snarls or parking to worry about, sit back and enjoy the view!
Devon is brimming with cultural arts, music and literary genius and it’s the setting for many epic films and period dramas. We search out 13 best arts and music festivals in Devon along with top literary festivals and quirky film fest experiences on a bus and in a cave!
Are you up for some fun this autumn? With half term and Halloween on the calendar, we round up some tasty food events, the Two Moors Festival, historic Bamford Charter Fair, Goosey Fair and a fairground museum. Just some of our 10 best things to do in Devon this October!
Cornwall in November offers great autumn breaks with Bonfire Night Fireworks, a Sleep Out at Eden and walks around Land’s End without the crowds. Enjoy Truro’s magical City of Lights Parade and Eureka Escape Rooms. Tate St Ives and Flambards are open for business, and we’ve plenty more fun ideas!
Are you up for some fun this autumn? With half term and Halloween on the calendar, we round up some tasty food events, the Two Moors Festival, historic Bamford Charter Fair, Goosey Fair and a fairground museum. Just some of our 10 best things to do in Devon this October!
Who’d have thought there’s so much going on in Cornwall in October! Join us for half-term and Halloween with fireworks in Flambards, Callington Honey Fair and ghost tours at Bodmin Jail. Celebrate Cornwall’s Celtic roots at Lowender Peran and finish with scenic walks around Lanhydrock.
The twin communities of Kingsand and Cawsand welcome visitors to their laid-back way of life. Cornish history oozes from characterful cottages and authentic smugglers’ inns. With three beaches, fine dining, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and passenger ferries to Plymouth, there are plenty of reasons to visit Kingsand and Cawsand.
We’ve handpicked 10 brilliant things to do in Devon in September including Chagford Film Festival and historic Widecombe Fair. It’s harvest season on the farm and vineyard with tasty delicacies from the sea. From a mobile bird hide to Gin School, we tempt you to visit Devon this month!
Our top 10 things to do in September in Cornwall are all about the great outdoors. Get lost in a maze, watch the Hay Bale Push in Crantock, hand-feed penguins, go fly-fishing and play FootballGolf. All this plus drama, arts and music at Looe Live and St Ives Arts Festival.
Make the most of the long sunny days of August with a Water Carnival, Folk Week and fireworks in some of Devon’s most popular towns and cities. With so much fun themed entertainment (mostly for free), why would you stay anywhere other than Devon this August?
There’s so much to do in Cornwall in August you’ll probably want to stay all month! From Boardmasters and Geekfest Festivals to England’s fastest zipline, RIB rides, heritage railways, open-air theatre, Circus Camp and helicopter trips to the Scilly Isles, Cornwall’s got it licked!
Tucked away on the North Cornwall coast, St Agnes makes a great place to stay. History, natural beauty, a microbrewery, foodie restaurants and new watersports provide plenty of good reasons to visit. We also add a few fun facts to make you smile!
Devon has a fine reputation for producing and serving some of the best and tastiest food and drink in the UK. It’s naturally the place to find the best food and drink festivals too! We’ve rounded up a baker’s dozen of the best food & drink Festivals in Devon, so tuck your napkin under your chin and get ready to drool! From picnics to pizzas and lobster to gin-making, these top food and drink festivals are a Devonshire feast!
Tate St Ives, beautiful beaches, boat trips and great food are just some of the great reasons to visit St Ives. Enjoy our quick guide to this quaint coastal town, discover some of the best places where locals sip and sup, and see how many of our fun facts you already know!
Summer’s in full swing in Devon in July, so let’s get out and have some fun! As well as beautiful beaches, surfing, sandcastles and watersports, why not spend a day at Plymouth’s The Box (free admission), go whisky tasting or try hot air ballooning over Tiverton Castle?