World-renowned for sand, surf and summer holidays, Cornwall also enjoys a fantastically thriving, international arts scene which can happily be enjoyed, whatever the weather. Crossing the county with an eye on the arts, we’ve picked the greatest places for a cultural getaway… The Tate Gallery, St Ives In the tourist haven of central St Ives […]
It’s sometimes hard to believe that Cornwall is part of Britain; it’s warmer than the rest of the country, has nicer beaches than anywhere else in England and the food is in a league of its own – yet some of the best family days out are just a few hours’ drive from your front […]
Cornwall is blessed with hundreds of beautiful beaches. To the north, the sands offer cliffs and Atlantic rollers, whilst the south coast enjoys calmer coves, harbours and estuaries. Whether you seek surf and sand, or simply a place to lie back and enjoy the view, we’ve combed the length and breadth of Cornwall to find […]
Golf holidays in Cornwall are an absolute delight. Not only do you have grand sea views and gorgeous green links but there are also plenty of inland courses to help hone your skills. With plenty of other attractions to enjoy, including some of Britain’s best pubs and restaurants to review the day’s play, there’s everything […]
Britain has been widely hailed as a “Staycation Nation” in recent years. With good reason, too! According to statistics from VisitBritain, domestic tourism grew by 6% year-on-year in 2017, with holidaymakers taking an incredible 47.2 million trips within the UK. Around two-thirds of these were short breaks (between one and three nights), which indicates that […]
Depending on your location, this year’s February half term dates are either Monday 12th - Friday 16th February, or from Monday 19th-23rd February.
There are loads of events in the half term weeks – and plenty more going on throughout the month.
Here’s a selection of some of the best…
Missing the Great British Bake Off already? We’re here to ease the pain with 10 different cakes and bakes from around Britain. Take a tasty tour of the UK below! Cornish Pasty – Cornwall No cutlery required for our first bake, the famous Cornish pasty. Only pasties shaped like the letter ‘D’ with ingredients of […]
Ghost Fest, 21-30 October, Oxford Castle. The season of fright begins with events all through October at Oxford Castle. Enjoy ghost tours and talks, paranormal events, pumpkin carving, trick or treat and more from 21 October. https://www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/events/ghost-fest/ Horse of the Year Show, Birmingham 4-8 October. Britain’s largest, and one of the longest-running, indoor ...