It’s June and the bunting and greenery draped across Penzance shows that it’s almost time for the Golowan Festival. For 20 days in June, Penzance turns itself into one big celebration of Cornish culture and fun. Golowan is based on traditional Cornish midsummer revelries, revived by the town in 1991. It’s evolved into a celebration of music,Continue reading “Cornish Myths And Legends”
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The RNLI in Cornwall
What would we do without the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)? This search and rescue organisation has been saving lives at sea for almost 200 years and, incredibly, unlike other emergency services it’s a charity that is almost fully run by volunteers. The RNLI has a big role to play in Cornwall, with our 250 miles ofContinue reading “The RNLI in Cornwall”
Film and Television Locations in Cornwall
With its rich and varied landscape, along with a scattering of picturesque villages, Cornwall makes the perfect backdrop for films and television programmes. The county has starred in a lot of productions over the years and you are bound to spot a familiar-looking beach or street during your Cornish holidays. Here is the Cornish EscapesContinue reading “Film and Television Locations in Cornwall”
Authors inspired by Cornwall
Cornwall’s dramatic landscape and history have inspired many artists and writers over the years. Explore Cornwall’s literary heritage with us, as we take a look into the Cornish locations that feature in well-known novels and short stories. From the adventures of Ross Poldark to an unexpected connection with Haworth Parsonage, here’s our guide to authors inspired by Cornwall. TheContinue reading “Authors inspired by Cornwall”
The History of Hayle
It is true to say that Hayle and the town’s quayside have seen a lot of comings and goings over the years. We unpack some of the history of Hayle and introduce the new hot location being added to the Cornish Escapes portfolio. There’s a long history of settlement in the area stretching from the Bronze AgeContinue reading “The History of Hayle”