The River Fowey
Our guide to one of Cornwall's finest and most varied rivers, from sea to moor.
Rebecca and Fowey
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again” The opening line from Daphne du Maurier’s classic Gothic novel ‘Rebecca’ which has been captured on film again and will be shown on Netflix, starting Wednesday 21st October. This latest version stars Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas as the fearsome Mrs Danvers.
Ideas for a rainy day
The sun doesn't always shine in Cornwall. But a little bit of mist and drizzle, needn't stop you having a brilliant time. Here are 10 fantastic days out that you and the family can enjoy.
Literary Gems set in Cornwall
Looking for a good book to lose yourself in? One that will take you off to Cornwall, have you walking deserted beaches, exploring wooded creeks or stepping back in time....
What colours spring to mind when you think of Cornwall?
What colours spring to mind when you think of Cornwall?
Do you use Instagram? If so then @TateStIves wants us all to help create a Colours of Cornwall palette "filled with the colours associated with the people, places and things that characterise this beautiful county" with their favourites to go on a Tate Colours of Cornwall poster.
Eight Great Novels with Cornish Connections
Artists of all types are drawn to Cornwall, some paint, some play music and some write novels. The landscape and people of Cornwall have been inspiring writers for years and we have picked eight novels here that date back as far back as the 1880s, but also feature two that have come out in the last couple of years. Some will be familiar, others more obscure, but we believe they are all worth reading..
The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher
Cornwall on Film
These days it’s not difficult to catch a glimpse of Cornwall on the small screen, what with Poldark, Doc Martin, and Delicious on the main channels and repeats of Wycliffe usually on some more obscure channel. All these programs act as great adverts for the county, showing its scenery off behind the drama being played out in the foreground.
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 railway carriage, snuggling down in a shepherds hut or a night under the stars.
