Things to Do in Cornwall

Situated on the sunny south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is a thriving town full of arts, culture, creativity and history.

Think of Cornwall, and the first images to flit through your mind probably revolve around sandy beaches, windsurfers and other coastal delights. While it's true that one of the area's biggest attractions is its scenic coastline, however, venture just a few miles inland and you'll find Truro: Cornwall's only city, and a place rich in history, culture and other attractions. 

When you hear the word Newquay, it conjures up images of golden beaches, crashing waves, and long-haired surfer dudes ‘hanging loose’. It’s an iconic town that draws in tourists like a magnet each summer, thanks to its endless selection of beaches, delicious seafood, and salty Cornish air.

When it comes to Cornish towns, Padstow probably isn't the first destination that comes to mind, with that honour generally being reserved for the better known towns of Newquay, St Ives, or Penzance. This, however, is a part of the world that's just packed with picture-perfect seaside towns, chocolate-box villages, and scenic countryside - with Padstow being just one of the many places it would be a shame to overlook.

The town of Looe on the Cornish coast is still a working fishing port, but it has also been a popular tourist destination for more than 200 years.

Voted the best UK Coastal Resort in 2018, and with a tourism industry dating all the way back to Victorian times, the seaside town of Bude, on Cornwall's north coast, could hardly be described as a hidden gem.

Penzance may be the most far-flung place in the UK (and the furthest you can travel on the railway), but that doesn’t mean the town should be overlooked.