Explore Cornwall This Summer - Sun, Sea, Sand and Scenery

Explore Cornwallrenowned surfing beaches, Fistral, Watergate Bay and
Cornwall is one of the most picturesque county's inGodrevy. Other water-sports to try include sea
England boasting over 300 beautiful beaches,kayaking, snorkelling, kite surfing and wake-boarding.
picturesque coastal towns and stunning countryside. InCornish Towns
the last decade Cornwall has emerged as one of theCornwall's towns and villages range from small rural
most popular holiday destinations in the world and washamlets to bustling coastal towns which are popular
recently voted the winner of 'Best UK Holidaywith tourists. Truro is known as the 'capital' of the
Destination by The British Travel Awards 2009.county and although a small place, the prominent
cathedral gives Truro it's 'city' status.
Cornwall's image has evolved from a rich history andFalmouth
culture. This is still noticeable today with the evidenceFalmouth is located on the South Coast of Cornwall is
of stone circles (which date back from the Bronzevery much a marine town. It has developed as a port
Age), castles and the stone mines which are dottedfor over 400 years and today it is full of specialist
throughout the county.shops, galleries, hotels, restaurants and family
Copper and tin mining played a prominent part inattractions such as the National Maritime Museum and
Cornwall's heritage and history, and although manyPendennis Castle. Just across the water is St Mawes,
mines are still standing, they have remained dormanta stunning town which is accessible by ferry. Annual
for a number of years. However, one mine which isevents include the Falmouth Oyster Festival and
currently open to visitors is Geevor Mine which is theFalmouth Week which are popular with both locals and
largest preserved mining sites in the UK.visitors.
Coast & CountrySt Ives
Cornwall boasts 12 separate Areas of OutstandingSt Ives waterfront location means that it is popular with
Beauty which include the Roseland Peninsula, Bodminvisitors in the summer months. There are an array of
Moor and the Lizard Peninsula, the most southerly pointrestaurants and cafes on the sea front, where the
of Cornwall and Britain. The county's extensivespecialist shops and galleries can be found lining the
coastline presents golden sandy shores, shelteredquaint, narrow streets in the centre of the town. St
coves, rugged cliff tops and picturesque harbour-sideIves's scenic location means that it has been, and still is
towns and villages. Cornwall's in the great position ofpopular with artists and photographers. It has enticed
having two coastlines, the dramatic Atlantic Northartists such as Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicolson
coast which is popular with surfers and the Southand is home to the Tate Gallery which opened its
coast English Channel which is home to the calmerdoors in 1993.
coves and to coastal towns such as St Mawes andFowey
Fowey.Fowey is situated at the estuary of the River Fowey
The Cornish coast makes up a significant part of theand has a unique and unspoilt charm, with medieval
South West Coast National Trail which gives visitors aand Tudor cottages, cobbled walkways, narrow
huge choice of walks and offers a scenic place forstreets and a busy boating scene. It has strong
spotting regular wildlife visitors such as dolphins, seals,connections with the famous author, Dame Daphne Du
basking sharks and marine birds. Other than providing aMaurier, whereby she spent most of her life. Each May
place to escape and relax, Cornish beaches also offerthere is festival in the town which celebrates her life
the perfect opportunity to try out the county's mostand her work.
loved sport, surfing. Head to the North coast to the