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Fowey Cornwall c John Such

The Fowey Festival of Words and Music

Submitted on Tue, 2013-04-16 15:55
We're only a few weeks away from this eclectic festival of literature, music and performance taking place in Fowey, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Find out more in our video blog and visit the Festival website to check the full line up.
Events in Cornwall this February

February events: small is beautiful

Submitted on Mon, 2013-01-21 11:44
It may be wet and windy outside, but our theatres and village halls are buzzing with activity - it’s just a matter of finding out what’s on, our blog gives a small selection of live performances taking place in February.
Fowey c John Such

Fowey Festival: a new name for a much loved festival

Submitted on Mon, 2013-01-21 11:10
This vibrant annual Festival delivers an exciting programme of high quality events including book reviews and discussions, author events, talks, debates, exhibitions, celebrity appearances, workshops, guided walks, river cruises as well as a range of community events and a varied programme of live music.
Porthleven Storm c Istock

Winter in Cornwall: what to see and do

Submitted on Thu, 2012-11-08 13:54
This is a special time when it feels you almost have Cornwall to yourself and there is a magical atomosphere with moorland tinged with sparkling frost and the coastline bathed in mid-winter sunshine.
Autumnal walks around Trebah Garden, near Falmouth

November: Family fun

Submitted on Mon, 2012-10-22 08:15
It might be a bit nippy out there, but wrap up warm and it’s still great to get out and enjoy all Cornwall has to offer - think conkers, crunching autumn leaves and bracing beach walks.
West Cornwall

Literary West Cornwall

Submitted on Fri, 2012-07-20 09:07
A literary tour of West Cornwall taking in myths, movies and fairytales - from Rosamunde Pilcher's "The Shell Seekers", DH Lawrence's "Women in Love" and the legendary "The Mermaid of Zennor".
Tate St Ives, Cornwall

Eat Your Art Out

Submitted on Tue, 2012-07-17 10:34
A guide to a busy day eating, drinking and enjoying the best of Cornwall’s artistic offerings (and local produce) from morning coffee at The Exchange to Sundowners at The Tate St Ives.
Beach fun in Cornwall [c] Bob Berry

On a budget: free things to do with the family

Submitted on Mon, 2012-06-25 10:16
Some things to do that won’t cost you a single penny. Read on for our guide...

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