Penryn is one of the most ancient towns in a County that has a colourful and sometimes dark history. A County of smuggling, piracy and hardship, of lean pickings with survival eked out of the vagaries of pilchard fishing and tine mining. Wild, rugged landscape which, until the recent advent of tarmac and the motor […]
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Rosamunde Pilcher is the reason many people come to visit our wonderful county. Born in 1924 in Lelant, Cornwall, she is best known in the UK for the international best-seller The Shell Seekers which sold over 55 million copies. Over on German soil, Rosamunde Pilcher is more of a household name. With Sunday nights dubbed
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We know that you’ll have heard of the pretty waterfront harbour town of Falmouth. With visits from international events such as 2014 Tall Ships, its a popular port of choice for around the world single-hand sailing adventures from the likes of Robin Knox-Johnston and Ellen Macarthur. But bet you didn’t know that Falmouth is a mere
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“…The best climber in the world is the one that has the most fun..” With over 2000 mapped climbs in Cornwall and weather like this…. ..that last minute weekend break in Cornwall sounds pretty good right now! You may of heard of the granite cliff on Penwith Peninsula which is one of the top spots
Our great British Summer has at last arrived so it’s time to get out there and don your flip-flops for a cheap weekend summer break with our campus Glasney Rooms! They say that Cornwall has the sunniest climate in the UK as a result of its southerly position in the UK and therefore the influence
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Are you thinking about a wedding in Cornwall and need accommodation for your party? If you’re planning on getting married in Cornwall you are in for a treat. With so many amazing venues and locations to choose from you will be spoilt for choice for getting married in Cornwall. Choose to get married in a
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