Cornwall is a wonderful place for the arts; from music and literature to arts and crafts there is something on nearly every day offering a glimpse into the creative world. The theatre is very popular in Cornwall, offering a wide range of performances for every taste from the traditional in many of our theatres …read more ›
Bank Holiday is upon us again and typically it is raining here in Cornwall. After 3 days of glorious sunshine the heavens opened in style and greeted us with torrential rain and spectacular thunderstorms on Friday night, just in time for Half Term and the Bank Holiday weekend. But, in true Cornish spirit the mizzle …read more ›
Wildife is around every cornear at the momrnt – You can’t step outside without noticing the birdsong at the moment, or stroll through the countryside without spotting the odd baby rabbit hopping amongst the daffodils. Spring is in full throw and with it brings a multitude of animals and birds from hibernation and migration! To …read more ›
Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer which gives us the perfect excuse to go outside for a good old yomp in the countryside, seaside or wood. The health benefits of filling our lungs with fresh air and the smells of wood,sea or grass are huge, and some Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” as …read more ›
Next week sees the nation celebrate all things green for National Gardening Week. Garden gates are thrown open all across the country with events, talks and tours being held at various locations to encourage people into the great outdoors. For more information about national Gardening Week and find an event near you please visit …read more ›
Everyone has their favourite thing to do on holiday, but here are a some of our favourite things to do in Cornwall: The Minack Theatre The Minack Theatre is Cornwall’s open air theatre and is one of the world’s most famous outdoor theatres. It is located above Porthcurno, just 4 miles from Lands End, It was lovingly …read more ›
The festival of Easter is traditionally the time that Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It comes at a different time each year and is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring (March 20th), which means it could be any Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th. …read more ›
So what’s the ‘big’ deal? Well, usually they have good sized rooms and sometimes a separate annexe area; very often the most amazing locations with good sized gardens; peace and privacy; possibly a bit of history or unusual architecture and maybe just the opportunity to visit an area of our beautiful country that you might …read more ›
Tomorrow marks one of the most important days of the year for the Cornish – St Pirans Day, the national day of Cornwall, a day of celebrating St Piran or Perran as he is also known, a 5th century abbot and the patron saint of miners. Legend suggests that he was thrown to sea …read more ›
As the sun peeks through the clouds and the days seem warmer we take any opportunity to bask in the spring weather. There is nothing nicer than enjoying the weekend weather after what seems like weeks of rain and getting out into our beautiful counties of Cornwall and Devon. So what better way to …read more ›
Holidays in Cornwall are truly magical. Long lazy days by the seaside, exploring the countryside or wondering through picturesque villages can seem worlds away from reality and staying in one of Forgotten Houses Holiday Cottages can make the stay even more enjoyable. To take the strain away from having to do a weekly shop …read more ›
After monumental Christmas dinners with all the trimmings and umpteen works dos what better to do that walk it off and blow the cobwebs away in our beautiful Cornish landscape. If you’ve had one too many pigs in blankets head to West Penwith for a vigorous coastal perambulation as recommended by The Telegraph – one …read more ›
As the Schools draw to a close for the year and evenings are filled with nativity rehearsals and Christmas card writing, Cornwall springs into action with a vast array of activities to keep the little ones occupied. From Santa’s grottos to movie screenings, ice skating to wreath making there is something to do for …read more ›
As we know it’s the season of plenty – plenty of rain, wind and cold weather that is, and a time when our gardens have to be at their most hardiest for the winter months. So what can we do to baton down our borders and protect our plants? Living in Cornwall we are treated …read more ›
This Sunday is the last Sunday before the Christmas countdown, planning and panic sets in – more traditionally know as Advent. Fondly know as “Stir Up Sunday” it is a day where families across the world make their Christmas cakes and puddings in anticipation of Advent and Saint Nic. Stir Up …read more ›
This time of year bids goodbye to migrating birds, goodnight to those hibernating creatures of Cornwall and hello to the first signs, sights and sounds of Autumn on land and sea. This wonderful part of the world provides a great stopover for southerly migrating birds and many twitchers jump at the chance to visit …read more ›
As the nights draw in and the rainy days seem endless, Cornwall is brightened up with a plethora of activities on offer to welcome in the autumn chilly season. As well as things to do for a range of ages and abilities our beautiful county is also bursting with stunning autumn colours and offers numerous …read more ›
