Places to Go

We’ve climbed mountains to bring you insider stories of our West Country explorations. Now go find them for yourselves...

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Cornwall's May Traditions

Discover the May traditions of Cornwall. From Flora Day in Helston to the Obby Oss in Padstow, tradition runs deep in this county (and we're sure the Cornish love any excuse for a party).

Kayleigh Hardy

Fistral beach review

A popular surfing beach in Newquay, it's easy to see why locals love an every day wander along the golden sands with their dog in tow.

Abby Driver

Holidays in Wembury

Managed by the National Trust, Wembury is a seaside village with a prominent beach that's perfect for rock-pooling.

Philip Eley

Sennen beach review

Swathes of golden sand with blue waters and a popular beach bar and restaurant, Sennen Cove has an amazing beach that’s a hidden Cornish gem.

Kayleigh Hardy

Caerhays Castle and Gardens

Explore one of the great gardens of Cornwall during it’s exclusive spring opening hours. Perfect for a family friendly day enjoying the fresh air.

Kayleigh Hardy

Holidays on the Isle of Purbeck

Abundant wildlife, clifftop walks and breath-taking seascapes make Purbeck one of our favourite places to visit in Dorset.

Liz Arnell

The Japanese Garden

Open from March until October, the Japanese Garden is a collection of beautiful blooms from around the world. Well worth a visit if you're staying in Newquay, Padstow or Wadebridge.

Abby Driver

Overbeck's

Overbeck's is not the largest of stately homes and the drive up to it is hair-raising, but if you like tales of eccentric inventors and macabre collections made by a mad-cap genius then Overbeck's is well worth a visit.

Philip Eley