Family Holidays: The best beaches for families in Cornwall
A trip to the beach with the kids is not always a straightforward affair, there are lots of very important things to consider, take account of and double check
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Pasties and earbones in Padstow
What happened in the pub and a stroll around Padstow before everyone woke up (except the man with the dog in the pram).
Pub Philosophy Katie Chown
Velo Vintage Cycling in the South West
Velo Vintage sees hundreds of vintage and cycling enthusiasts come together and take time to ‘cycle, take tea, converse, and dress with style’. Forget lycra and hi-vis cycling wear, this is all about old-fashioned British style.
Visitors' Book Molly and the Princess
Family Holidays: Crabbing at Stoke Gabriel
On most crabbing adventures at other sites we feel the familiar tug on the line and gingerly start to pull the string up, but halfway up the wall the crab wisely lets go of the bag and jumps back into the water. Not so at Stoke Gabriel.
Things to do Philip Eley
Sculptures and skimming at a church on the beach
Sandy seascrapers, stone skimming tournaments and being stalked by a pointy witches hat.
Pub Philosophy Katie Chown
There's no Doc Martin here
A mosey around Port Wenn aka Port Isaac and getting dive-bombed by overprotective seagulls.
Pub Philosophy Katie Chown
Snorkelling and lobsters in Port Quin
Blind diving for wedding rings, how to put on a wetsuit and relief in a lobster bap.
Pub Philosophy Katie Chown
Cartwheels and beach barbecues at Rock
The best way to tackle a beach barbecue having cartwheeled over the hill.
Pub Philosophy Katie Chown