Discover the Tamar Valley

Calstock, Tamar Valley, Cornwall

The River Tamar divides Cornwall from the rest of England for all but three miles in the far north. It runs for 60 miles down to Plymouth Sound, winding its way through rich farmland and areas of industrial history, now with World Heritage Status. Much of the area is also part of the Tamar Valley AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

See the first bluebells

Bluebells at Enys Garden, near Penryn, Cornwall
If you only do one thing in May, come and experience breathtaking carpets of bluebells in Cornwall.

Places to stay with the quirky factor

Looking for something a little different for your next sojourn to Cornwall? How about staying in a converted horsebox, snuggling down in a shepherds hut or in a converted railway carriage.

The Best Festivals in Cornwall This Year

Boardmasters, Visit Cornwall
A guide to some of the fantastic live music festivals in Cornwall this summer. From rock to folk, dance to classical, chances are there's a festival for you this summer. Here's our Festive Fifteen...

Daphne du Maurier's Cornwall

Ferryside, Bodinnick, Fowey, D du Maurier, Cornwall
Daphne du Maurier moved to Cornwall in the late 1920s. She gained inspiration from the towns and landmarks around Cornwall to set her novels. Here’s a guide that will help you experience those places