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Cornwall Food and Drink Festival set for autumn return
The Cornwall Food and Drink Festival is set to return this autumn
Cornwall beaches earn Blue Flag status
It seems the sublime sands of Cornwall have excelled once again
Cornwall declared as UK's best holiday destination
The credibility of Cornwall as a tourist hotspot has been boosted once again
Line-up for Cornish Cricket Festival confirmed
Organisers of the highly anticipated Teddington Solar Cornish Cricket Festival have confirmed the event’s full line-up.
Champion sailor Ben Ainslee to begin UK Olympic Torch relay
Champion sailor Ben Ainslee is all set to embark on the first leg of the Olympic Torch relay across the UK later this month
Planning consent granted for Hayle quay development
Planning consent has been granted for a multi-million pound development to take place at a Cornwall quay
Cornish cider wins national award
A Cornish cider, regarded a hallmark of the county’s fantastic culinary range, has won a top award in a national competition
Stithians Agricultural Show returning to Cornwall this summer
Widely regarded as Cornwall’s biggest one day agricultural show since the early 1800s, the Stithians Agricultural Show is returning to the county this summer.
Water quality results provide added boost for Cornwall tourism
Water quality tests undertaken by the Marine Conservation Society across the West Country region have returned positive results
Mousehole festival set for summer return
Excitement is gathering around this year’s Mousehole Sea Salts and Sail Festival
Encouraging financial figures for Cornwall venue
Figures emerging from one of Cornwall’s most famous theatres are more than encouraging for the venue’s long term future according to the Hall for Cornwall director.
New National Trust Visitor centre opened in Cornwall
The national Trust has opened a new ‘Welcome to West Cornwall Centre’ in Penzance that offers lots of useful information to tourists in the area
Study to understand health benefits of living by the sea in Cornwall
Scientists in Cornwall are undertaking an investigation into whether the coastline can really benefit people’s health
The Temper Trap to perform in Cornwall next month
Tickets are running out quickly for any of those hoping to catch Australian indie rock band The Temper Trap in Cornwall next month
Tim Minchin set for Cornwall performance as part of London 2012 festival
Australian-British comedian, actor and musician Tim Minchin has been lined up for a performance in Cornwall this summer
New phone app details Cornish beaches
A new phone app, which is of significant interest to the thousands of holidaymakers who flock to Cornwall every summer has been released
Exciting bands set for Eden Project performance
Some of Britain’s most exciting bands are heading for the Eden Project this summe
Eden Project to house experimental Green Home
Cornwall’s popular tourist attraction the Eden project is set to be the home for a new experimental prototype green home.
Classic cars heading to Truro after 1,500 race
Visitors staying in our luxury self catering Cornwall cottages and heading to Truro are in for a treat this week. On Sunday April 29th, over 40 vintage cars will be pulling into the town as the final stop on their 1,500 mile race from Scotland
Walkers encouraged to go barefoot at Cornwall property
Trekking and walking in Cornwall has long been a favourite pastime for thousands of holidaymakers who flock to the county every year to explore the stunning surrounding countryside,
The Drifters set for Cornwall summer gig
One of the longest serving bands in history is going on tour, stopping off in Cornwall as the county prepares to roll out the red carpet for The Drifters this summer.
Heartlands project opened in Cornwall
One of the most anticipated dates in the Cornish cultural calendar has arrived
British band Curved Air set for Penzance gig
Pioneering British progressive rock band Curved Air have been lined up for a performance in Cornwall next month
Study suggests we prefer seaside to the countryside and urban parks
We really do prefer to be beside the seaside. That is what the results of a study presented to the British Psychological Society suggested
Olympic sailing exhibition lined up for Falmouth museum
An exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall is set to celebrate Britain’s unique Olympic and Paralympic sailing heritage
Stunning Cornish artefact to go on display in Penzance
A stunning Cornish artefact, thought to date back to around 2500 BC, has been returned to the county where it was found
Old Cornish building receiving extensive makeover
A Grade I listed palace in Lostwithel is in the process of an architectural makeover thanks to European Regional Devlopment Fund Convergence grants
Hall for Cornwall to host Pink Floyd tribute act this summer
Brit Floyd are set to perform at the Hall for Cornwall this summer
Eden Project to host Green Fingered Fete
The Eden Project will be hosting a series of great events throughout 2012, including the Green Fingered Fete on Saturday 12th May.
New performing space at Hall for Cornwall proves a hit
A new type of performing space has taken over the Hall For Cornwall in recent months
Horrible Histories bring insightful performances to Cornwall
The Horrible Histories collection is set to come to hit the Cornish stage, offering an insightful show designed to help youngsters learn
The Truro & Penwtih Fal River Festival to return this June
The Fal River festival is set to return is set to return this June, presenting a wonderful event that has quickly become one of the most popular events in the region.
Helicopter expected to light up Cornwall festival
The spectacular landing of a Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter looks set to bet the major attraction at this summer’s Trereife Summer Festival
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust hopes for increased basking shark sightings
The Cornwall Wildlife trust is hoping for a summer full of basking shark sightings as the conservational charity begins preparing for its annual Seaquest Basking Shark Project
Discover your Wild Side with Woodland Workshops
Learn about building fires, surviving in the forest, and how our actions mesh with the natural world in these workshops in Pendarves Woods
New exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall
The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth is set to host a new photographic exhibition
Events lined up to celebrate 50th anniversary of Cornwall Wildlife Trust
A series of events will be taking place from spring through to August all over Cornwall to mark the Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s 50th anniversary
Folk musician Seth Lakeman to perform in Cornwall
Award winning folk musician Seth Lakeman has announced he is to perform in Cornwall this autumn, as part of series of dates across the UK.
Political satirist Andy Zaltzman set for Cornwall performance
Educated comedian Andy Zaltzman is heading to Cornwall this summer, as part of a series of dates across the country in 2012.
See Cornish choughs at the Lizard
A joint initiative between the RSPB, the National Trust and Natural England has been responsible for organising a series of events celebrating the return of the historic chough to Cornwall.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust celebrates 50th anniversary
2012 sees the Cornwall Wildlife Trust celebrate its 50th anniversary and, to mark this very special occasion, a number of gardens in the county will be making themselves open to the public during the spring months and beyond.
Secrets of treasured Truro Cathedral items to be revealed in exhibit
A £10,000 exhibition at Truro’s Cathedral is set to reveal the truth behind some of the intriguing secrets about the building’s artefacts
Tourism chiefs from abroad fly in to get tips from Cornwall
As if to underline Cornwall’s status as a leading international tourist destination, tourism chiefs from Iceland and Estonia have flown in to the county
The Strawbs set for Cornwall gig
Internationally renowned English progressive folk-rock band the Strawbs are heading to Cornwall this summer
Prime Minister David Cameron predicts big year for tourism in Cornwall
There will be a massive boost in tourism for Cornwall this year, according to Prime Minister David Cameron
Olympic torch relay route through Cornwall mapped out
The Olympic torch relay route through Cornwall has been revealed
Sister port agreement between Caribbean and Cornwall
Two ports, one Cornish, one Caribbean, have signed an agreement to become sister ports, it has been revealed
Choir set to perform in Cornwall this spring
The acclaimed Mevagissey Male Voice Choir is set to perform in Cornwall this May
Suzanne Vega to perform in Cornwall in May
American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega is heading to Penzance for a gig this spring
Rare butterflies in Cornwall start to return in numbers
The protection of Britain’s rarest butterflies is the chief aim of a conservation project
Deaf comedian Steve Day to perform in Cornwall this April
Britain’s best known deaf stand-up comedian Steve Day is heading to Cornwall this month
Food guide listing best restaurants in the South West launches latest version
A food guide focusing on the best restaurants in the South West has launched its latest version
Comedian Julian Clary set for Cornwall gig this September
Iconic English comedian and novelist Julian Clary is coming to Cornwall this September, as part of a mammoth UK tour this year
Stewart Lee to perform in Truro this spring
Acclaimed English stand-up comedian, writer and director Stewart Lee is heading to Cornwall this spring
International opera star coming home to Cornwall
International Cornish opera star Ben Luxon is coming home.
Experts predicting Cornwall tourism boost this summer
Tourism in Cornwall is expected to receive a welcome boost, after a multi-million pound advertising campaign unveiled by VisitEngland
Chicago set to wow audiences in Cornwall
Sexy, sassy, sinister and sensational, one of the most celebrated musicals of all time is gracing Cornwall this summer with a series of dates
Beaches in Cornwall dominate list
Cornwall beaches have dominated a list put together by leading travel agency TripAdvisor and voted for by members of the public
Popular musician Andy Abraham to perform in Truro
Talented musician and former reality television star Andy Abraham is set to perform in Cornwall this spring
The London Gospel Choir set to perform in Truro
The London Community Gospel Choir are heading to Cornwall this summer
Olympic Torch sweeps through Falmouth and Truro on tour
With the Olympic Games in Britain beckoning, a series of events have been staged to help celebrate the greatest show as it arrives on our shores
Porthleven Food and Wine Festival set for a return
The annual food and wine festival is set to return to Porthleven, bringing a fine array of culinary masterpieces from some of top chefs in the country.
New development in Cornwall to open in April
Dates for the opening weekend of a £35million project have been confirmed
Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures set to entertain Truro audiences
Widely regarded as Britain’s favourite choreographer, Matthew Bourne is set to bring his famed show to Cornwall this summer
Jazz maestro YolanDa Brown set for Cornwall performance
British jazz musician YolanDa Brown is preparing to delight audiences in Cornwall this spring, as part of a series of dates across the UK
New website documents Falmouth history through photography
A new website has been launched featuring 5,000 images of Falmouth, with some dating back as far as 1870
Deer population on the rise in Cornwall
Britons heading for Cornwall this year to revel in the county’s extraordinarily diverse wildlife will be delighted to hear the deer population in Cornwall has risen
Cornwall to be dazzled by Welsh National Opera this spring
Britain’s most southern county is widely recognised as a place of beauty and resonance, facets that will be brought to life by the Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera
Comedian Dave Gorman to perform in Truro
Award winning stand up comedian Dave Gorman is coming to Cornwall this summer, as part of a mammoth UK tour
National Maritime Museum Cornwall to exhibit Sea King helicopter
A museum in Falmouth is preparing to open one of the most ambitious exhibitions in its history at the end of the month
Truro museum receives financial boost
A museum in Cornwall has received a huge financial boost to help it launch a new ancient world exhibition in June
Pam Ayres to bring her latest show to Cornwall
Renowned English poet, songwriter, radio and television presenter Pam Ayres is scheduled to perform in Truro this spring
Preparations pick up pace for Cornish oyster festival
Excitement is gathering around the up and coming Mylor Oyster Gathering and Seafood Festival taking place this spring
Talented musician Claude Bourbon set to perform in Truro
French born musician Claude Bourbon is set to perform in Cornwall this summer
Birmingham Royal Ballet set to wow theatre goers
Excitement is gathering around one of the most eagerly anticipated dance shows to hit Cornwall this year
Pendennis Castle Ghost Tours
If you’re staying in one of the many cottages in Cornwall, and you’re they type of person who enjoys a little scare, then there’s a great opportunity to spend a spooky evening at Pendennis Castle on March 9th.
Unofficial event in Cornwall to welcome Olympic torch
Towns in Cornwall are organising a massive event to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch to the county, despite being overlooked on the torche’s historic route to the capital.
Falmouth prepares for spring festival
Preparations are underway for the eagerly anticipated Falmouth Spring Festival, returning for its second year after a successful debut in 2011.
Classical musician Julian Lloyd Webber set for Truro show
Internationally renowned cellist and classical musician Julian Lloyd Webber is coming to Truro this spring
Pasadena Roof Orchestra announce Truro concert
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have just announced a concert in Cornwall, planning to electrify Truro's Hall for Cornwall next month.
Two west Cornwall venues listed among UK’s top food pubs
Two pubs in the surrounding countryside of Penzance have been named in the UK’s top food pubs
Photographic exhibition in Penzance highlights simpler times
A collection of historic photographs assembled by an unknown historian fifty years ago has gone on display at a museum in Cornwall, reliving times gone by
St Piran’s Day parade celebrations in Truro
Cornwall is a county steeped in tradition, offering a range of events throughout the year displaying its rich heritage and history.
Search and Rescue exhibition coming to Falmouth
Following the success of last years event, the Falmouth Spring festival is set to return for another year of celebrations.
Duchy Ballet to present Giselle at Truro
The beautiful and intricate skills of the Duchy Ballet are set for an appearance at Truro's Hall for Cornwall
Historic archives could be heading to Falmouth
Some of Cornwall’s most important historical manuscripts, books, photographs, maps and recordings could be heading to Falmouth
Falmouth prepares to host St Piran’s Day parade
Beautiful Cornwall coastal town Falmouth is to hold its first ever St Piran’s Day parade, celebrating the patron saint of Cornwall
Famous Cornish artist sells painting in London for vast sum
An artist from Cornwall has sold a painting for nearly £41,000 at an auction in London.
Thirty-five million pound project in Cornwall nearing completion
A £35 million project in Cornwall, which has transformed 19 acres of derelict land into an elegant community space and a World Heritage Site, is nearing completion
Cornish vineyard applies for protected status under European law
An award-winning vineyard in Cornwall is applying for protected status under European Union law for one of its wines
Cornwall prepares for the 7th annual Fal River Festival
Excitement is building ahead of the 7th annual Fal River Festival, an event that celebrates the local community and encapsulates everything good about Cornwall.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum obtains substantial grant
One of Cornwall’s most vital pieces of history has received a huge boost after obtaining more than £1.5 million in grants
Cornish Cricket Festival to host luxury dinner
The Cornish Cricket Festival will proudly welcome the return of international competition to the county. The climax of the festival sees England’s women take on India in an ODI match.
Golowan Festival Provides Boom for Local Economy
A report by VisitCornwall has revealed that Penzance’s much-loved Golowan Festival brings in an astonishing £1.5m to the local economy each year.
Cornwall Looks Forward to Jubilee Celebrations
Think tank British FutureMON has revealed that Cornwall will be one of the best places in the country to mark the Queen’s upcoming Diamond Jubilee.
St Ives Feast Coming to Cornwall
St Ives is preparing for its annual Feast Day celebrations, which will take place on 6th February.
