The Best of the county on display at the Royal Cornwall Show

Top Cornwall Destinations

Cornwall - small but perfectly formed. Discover secluded coves or walk barefoot on unspoilt beaches. Travel almost 300 miles of dramatic coast. Experience Cornwall's culture and heritage. Relax and feed your senses. Bathe in crystal clear waters or explore sub-tropical gardens. The choice is endless!

• Head for one of the 165 beaches
• Main towns in Cornwall
• Tourist information offices

Attractions for rain or shine

Animals & farms

Adventure Parks

Heritage sites

Gardens

Cinemas

Theatres

Museums

Experiences

Our MUST SEE recommendations

On short trips

• The Eden Project
• St Michaels Mount
• St Ives

Longer stays

Well worth a visit are:

• Minack Theatre & Porthcurno
• Tintagel & Boscastle
• The Lizard Peninsula
• The Isles of Scilly
• Fowey, Looe and Polperro

Cottages

Cornwall has a fantastic choice of cottages, from bijou fishermen's homes to grand accommodation suited to large groups.

The Lizard

Land's End & the West

South East Cornwall

North Cornwall

Holiday Parks

Prefer the all inclusive approach on a tight budget. Cornwall's holiday parks offer something for everyone.

The Lizard

West Cornwall

Mid Cornwall

South East Cornwall

North Cornwall

Hotels

Let someone else pamper you. Many of Cornwall's hotels offer Spa facilities and specialised treatments along with stunning sea views.

Popular destinations include:

• St Ives
• Isles of Scilly
• Newquay
• Falmouth
• Penzance

Caravans

Like to do your own thing? Bring your caravan and travel the Duchy at your own pace; or use a static caravan as the ideal base...

Youth hostels

For those working to a budget, these days Youth Hostels offer surprisingly good facilities.

Camping

For those of you who want to get back to nature, Cornwall has a large array of campsites with facilities tailored to suit. From the Wild Camper through to large sites offering all the comforts of home (almost). Camping has come a long way in recent years, improvements in camping gear and equipment as well as facilities now mean that it is possible to stay longer for less. Some even offer yurts, tipis or camping pods. A large number of campsites are just a stones throw from the sea whilst others offer the chance to explore the interior of Cornwall simply and affordably. Cornwall has a warm climate tailored to suit outdoor activities and this style of living. Give it a try, once tried you'll be hooked!

Coastal Footpath

Cornwall has almost 300 miles of coast to walk at your own pace. We explore the whole coast with walks to suit all ages and abilities.

North coast walk from Land's End to Bude

South coast walk from Land's End to Cremyll

Photo tour around the coast

Cornish Language

Tre, Pol and Pen... What do all those strange sounding place names mean?

Learn more about the ancient Cornish language here.

History of the Cornish language

Useful phrases

Counting in Cornish

Dates & times in Cornish

Mining legacy

Once the richest area on Earth!

'Fish, Tin and Copper' - Cornwall's Industrial Past unearthed.

There are a number of industrial relics remaining to explore.

Mining in Cornwall through the ages

The mines of Cornwall listed