So far spring has been a soggy old time in Cornwall this year. We're fed up with waiting for the sun to shine, so we've taken the stance that if it's wet, get wetter! With all our beautiful coastline, there is plenty of fun to be had in and on the water, so let's go and get wetter...
If the weather isn't on our side this summer (and it hasn't been great for weeks now!), it can sometimes be too rough or chilly to swim in the sea. This is where sea pools come to the rescue! These amazing pools are built into the rocks on the shore around the coast of Cornwall and fill with natural sea water at the highest tides. They are often much warmer than the sea as they've had a chance to warm up, so they are gorgeous places to swim. Your own private pool with the best sea views!
Cornwall reaches peak fun during the summer holidays! There is always so much going on that you can find something fun to do every day, and that's before you even start to explore the amazing beaches, watersports and coastline!
We all know the usual big hitters every summer, from Falmouth Week to Boardmasters, but we've rounded up the less well known events so you can plan some unique summer fun!
There is so much more to Cornwall than beautiful beaches. Over 10,000 years of human history lie waiting to be discovered. From the Celts to the Romans and even Arthurian legends, people have long been part of the landscape of Cornwall and what they have left behind is fascinating to uncover.
This spring why not get out and about and have a go at exploring the ancient sites in Cornwall.
One of our favourite things about this time of year is hot chocolate! The merest hint of a chill in the air and we're swapping our coffee for hot chocolates. From cold toes to a bad day, a hot chocolate can fix all sorts of ills, it's no wonder the Mayans saw hot chocolate as for the gods!
There are some fantastic cafes in Cornwall where you can get an amazing hot chocolate, so we wanted to share with you our secret list of the best hot chocolates in Cornwall...
We all know and love the Camel Trail, but did you know Cornwall is covered in a network of other amazing cycle trails? There is even one that runs right behind our shop! It's a fantastic way to see the county, get out and explore new places and travel carbon free. Not a fan of bikes? All these trails are also great for walking. Here's our guide to Cornwall's best cycle trails...
We know lots of people are still a bit nervous to travel abroad because of Covid, and of course the recent airport chaos and price hikes haven't helped either. So if you haven't got an exotic holiday booked this year, don't worry as we've found the best Cornish beaches that look like you're abroad! Pack that swimsuit, grab a towel and get ready for a day on a perfect beach...
Sandy toes, salty hair and sunshine on your skin. What feels better than wild swimming in Cornwall in the spring? After all those months of rainy grey days and feeling a bit cooped up indoors, any excuse to shed those heavy winter woollens and run headlong into the fresh waves feels fantastic.
Here our our top wild swimming spots in Cornwall, go on, brave it...
The Christmas Day swim is a long (and mad!) tradition in Cornwall. In case you'd like to join in, we've put together our selection of the top Cornish beaches for a Christmas Day swim.
