Cornwall
In the news
Here you will find many news stories on Cornwall not just relating to tourism but other aspects of this amazing region.
Telva Magazine
Newquay, el rincón de Cornualles al que llaman el Tarifa inglés
Telva Magazine September 2022
The Independent
Rame Peninsula: The key to Cornwall without the crowds
The Independent September 2022
The Smithsonian Magazine
Was King Arthur a real person?
Smithsonian August 2022
Sky News
Fan sales up 1,300% - who else is cashing in on the heatwave?
Sky News July 2022
Daily Express
Staycations running short after we snub resorts abroad
Daily Express July 2022
Hush Homeware
The best outdoor pools in the UK
Article by Ianthe Butt for Hush Homeware June 2022
Coast
Learn To Surf
Article by JENNIFER HUDSON for May 2022
China Daily
Life after Lockdown
Article by Mingjie Wang 3rd May 2022 after working closely with Visit Cornwall PR team
The Idle Rocks review:
lazy days in Cornwall
This hotel in St Mawes offers a haven of peace and tranquility. This Week article by Felicity Capon
14 DEC 2021.
Visit Britain south Korea:
[Bite World Travel] British miner's lunch pasty, loved by travelers
December 2021 Reporter Baek Jong-hyun.
rock oyster festival:
Hosted by Jack Stein and Friends
Rock Oyster Festival to be hosted by Jack Stein with Happy Mondays, Laura Mvula and Passenger Headlining.
WINTER FESTIVAL RETURNS
LAUNCHING TRIPLE BILL AT TATE ST IVES
Tate St Ives announces three new commissions as the local community take over the gallery once again.
Air link between Cornwall
and London secured in new deal
Cornwall’s primary air link with London will resume on December 15 with Eastern Airways operating daily services between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick.
Lonely Planet:
Cornwall’s best things to do for adventurous travelers
By Belinda Dixon. November 2021.
Whats on:
CAMEL CREEK LIGHTS UP THE FESTIVE SEASON
The LONGEST continuous Christmas light tunnel in the South West unwraps at top family attraction.
'BEST TOLD STORY' ACCOLADE AWARDED BY
VISIT ENGLAND TO BODMIN JAIL ATTRACTION
We are delighted to announce that Bodmin Jail has been given the 2020-2021 ‘Best Told Story Accolade by VisitEngland.
what's on:
Halloweek at Camel Creek
Spooktacular thrills and frighteningly good fun is on offer at top family attraction, Camel Creek Adventure Park.
Truro farmers Market:
one of the uk's best outdoor food markets
Truro Farmers Market named one of the UK’s best outdoor food markets.
Visit Truro:
wild truro
The Wild Truro guides are now available, both in print and digitally.
Coast Magazine September 2021:
10 of the best tidal pools
In the most recent issue of Coast Magazine, Cornwall has had a couple of mentions in their article about the best tidal pools.
Fourth place for former
Truro School Pupil Fran Brown (CO03)
On Saturday, 28 August, former Truro School Pupil Fran Brown (CO03) narrowly missed out on a medal after placing fourth in the Women’s PTS2 Triathlon Event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
PORT ISAAC AND TRURO
TOP LIST OF ‘TV STAYCATIONS’ FOR BRITS
Port Isaac and Truro are set to see an influx of staycationers this summer thanks to the popularity of TV shows Poldark and Doc Martin.
Cornwall:
10 small group trips offering big outdoor adventures
Locally run outfits offer some of Cornwall’s best activities, including kayaking, coasteering, paddleboarding and via ferrata.
Published by The Guardian. 26/07/21
Richard Branson gives huge boost to UK
as Cornwall will launch Virgin Orbit into space
SIR RICHARD BRANSON has given a huge boost to the UK as his Virgin Orbit company will launch into space from Cornwall as early as next year.
How to find the last
uncrowded corner of Cornwall this Summer
The Telegraph: By Rob Crossan, TRAVEL WRITER. Published 23/06/2021
Via Ferrata:
WE WON ‘EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR’ ITRAVEL STAYCATION AWARD!
Via Ferrata Cornwall wins itravel Staycation Award!
the rock
oyster festival
Hosted by Paul Ainsworth and Friends.
Peter Knight’s
Gigspanner Big Band
Peter Knight’s Gigspanner are a unique force in British folk music.
falmouth classics
11th-13th June
Despite the challenges the 34th Falmouth Classics from 11 -13 June was a great success.
How the UK's travel regulations
fell behind the rest of Europe
Julia Buckley, CNN • Published 19th June 2021
Tregothnan looks
to Australia
Business Cornwall published 15/06/2021
Lockdown britain:
Staycations will give Britain a £5billion boost
Cornwall tourists must book restaurants weeks in advance
as hotspot will be overwhelmed, tourism chief warns
Domestic tourist destinations such as Cornwall are preparing for a surge in the number of visitors over summer.
Cornwall prepares
City of Culture 2025 bid
Cornwall is to bid for the title of City of Culture 2025.
Tourism can benefit the natural environment
if managed correctly
Tourism and the natural environment can be managed in ways that benefit both, according to a new research report led by the University of Exeter and funded by the UKRI’s Strategic Priorities Fund.
Hotel Meudon
under new ownership
One of Cornwall’s finest hotels, Hotel Meudon has opened under new ownership to offer a sophisticated and elegant coastal bolthole, with attentive first-class service and hospitality to rival the best in the South West.
Taste of the West Product Awards 2021
-First Results Announced
Published on the 11/06/2021
golden eye guidebooks:
cornwall guide
Published on the 10/06/2021
Jan van Huysum Visits:
Dutch Masterpiece comes to Cornwall
Press release from the National Gallery and the Cornwall Museum Partnership.
BBC TRAVEL
the uk's forgotten fifth nation
The Tamar River is central to Cornish history and identity, marking a 1,000-year-old divide between Celtic Cornwall and Anglo Saxon England.
english music festival
in truro
The English Music Festival invite you to join them for a day of concerts in glorious Truro Cathedral.
cycling in cornwall
and the Isles of Scilly
Huw Hennessy has written a new book called Cycling in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our CEO Malcolm Bell had the pleasure of writing the forward for the book.
sing2g7:
gee seven by sir tim rice
Cornish choristers inspire 25,000 children worldwide to speak up to world leaders through music G7 themed concert featuring Sing2G7’s ‘Gee Seven’ by Sir Tim Rice, Truro Cathedral July 12th
100 DAYS TO GO
UNTIL THE TOUR OF BRITAIN MARKED IN PENZANCE
With 100 days to go until the Tour of Britain 2021 departs from the town, the major refurbishment scheme of Penzance’s Victorian promenade is now complete…
The 2021 Falmouth Classics
passes 100 entries
The camaraderie of the best Classic Boat Rallies comes to Falmouth. The three day event will be supported by Falmouth Harbour Commissioner’s who are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Falmouth becoming a Trust Port formed by an act of Parliament this year.
Furniss
AND WHISTLEFISH
Furniss of Cornwall teams up with Whistlefish on an exciting rebrand
Furniss Cookies
By Teoni.
Cookie creator extraordinaire Teoni is excited to announce her partnership with Furniss Biscuits, and the launch of Furniss Cookies By Teoni.
Big love for shopping small
in truro this summer
Hosted by Duchy Fairs. An exciting new monthly market featuring the best regional small creative businesses and indie traders.
Trevassack
Holidays
State-of-the-art accessible accommodation to open in Cornwall this summer.
Paul Ainsworths
travelling Feast
Introducing Paul Ainsworth’s Travelling Feast. The ultimate food lovers road trip, staycation and festival.