CORNWALL

Cornwall is more than a county. It has its own culture, a distinct history, an ancient language and strong customs. Most tourists visit Cornwall for the gorgeous beaches – and they certainly are amongst the best in the country. However, there are many sides to Cornwall; if you want some time away from the beaches, you can learn about its interesting mining history, its ghostly smuggling tales, and why it deserves more recognition for its unique culture. My family are from Cornwall, so this travel guide will give you some local insight to this wonderful part of the country!

Things to do in Cornwall

Go surfing on the North coast
See the beautiful St Micheal’s Mount
Learn about envionmental preservation at the Eden Project
Hike on Bodmin Moor
Visit countless beach towns and beautiful villages, such as St Ives, Port Isaac, Mousehole, Newquay, Looe and Fowey

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Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps is a stretch of coastline located on the north Cornish coast between Padstow and Newquay, in Cornwall, South West England, United Kingdom

CORNWALL travel tips

Cornwall is one of the most popular places to visit in the UK – but this means that there is a lot that you should know about holidaying here! From learning about the best time to visit Cornwall, working out how to get to Cornwall to finding out the best way to travel around the county, I’ve got all of the best tips here!

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St Michael's Mount island in Cornwall, South West England

Cornwall’s history and culture

There’s much more than beaches in Cornwall. With rugged moors filled with ancient histories, historic castles, interesting mines, and smuggling hideouts, there are fascinating and dynamic stories to learn about here.

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