Yearly Archives - 2023
20Feb

Seaside Treats You Can Find In Cornwall

Cornwall is an area well known for its beaches, surfing, and fantastic views. But whether you are out ruling the waves or just relaxing, at some point you’ll want a bite to eat. Luckily for you, Cornwall sports some of the best cuisines at the seaside that one can get.

Fish And Chips

The national classic, but where would be better to eat it than at the seaside where it was caught just hours ago, lovely and fresh? Whether it’s cod, haddock, or any other fish, they’ve got it fresh in, and with an assortment of extras such as homemade chips, homemade sauces, lemon, and peas to really perfect the dish. Check out our blog post on the best Fish and Chip shops in Cornwall here. 

Shellfish

Cornwall is an excellent area for smaller seafood delicacies, such as scallops, lobster, mussels, and especially crab. All of the items are locally caught and are renowned for their taste, even compared to other coastal areas that specialise in seafood cuisine.

Rock

Made of sugar and glucose syrup, rock is a seaside classic. Handcrafted by experts, the sugary treat comes in many different flavours, colours, and lengths, it is gluten-free and vegetarian. Although rock originates from Blackpool, it is still readily available at the seaside across the country, including the many sweet shops in Cornwall.

Ice Cream

Available anywhere and everywhere, ice cream is a staple treat that we all know and love, but it gets even better when you can get it fresh and with no preservatives. Cornwall has no shortage of ice cream parlours, and the producers are local, ensuring that you only get the best. Not to mention that Cornwall has its own speciality ice cream, which although you can buy across the nation, can only get better when you’re at the source. If you’re an ice cream lover, then our list of the best ice cream parlours is the perfect guide. You can find it here.

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20Feb

Top 7 events in Cornwall February 2023

In the Dead of Winter: A Murder Mystery at the  Museum

Are you into museums and murder mysteries? If so, the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro has you covered between Friday 9th December and Monday 13th February 2023 as it holds its “In The Dead of Winter: A Murder Mystery at the Museum” event. In 1821 the museum’s curator was murdered, it is now 1921 and you are tasked with finally solving the case by exploring the museum and searching for all the clues to find the culprit.

All ages are welcome, museum entry is £7.50 for an annual pass, under 18s are free, and the murder mystery trail is £2

There is an extra special murder mystery on Friday 24th of February between 6pm and 8pm with new clues and a new culprit. Tickets are £5.

Cornish Mythology Talk

To celebrate national storytelling week, Wheal Martyn is hosting a day of droll telling (droll is traditional cornish for story) on February the 5th between 11am and 3pm.

‘Rise and Fall’ Exhibition

Between Wednesday 1st February and Sunday 12th February, the Gray Wharf gallery is hosting the ‘Rise and Fall’ exhibition in Peryn. The exhibition is free to attend by all and hopes to inspire and immerse the audience with Janet Holland’s artwork and painting process, followed by a sound piece commissioned by Amy Lawrence and Shallal dancers

Will Page at St Endellion Church

Listen to folk music? Then it’s likely that you’ll have heard of Will Page. The singer, songwriter, and musician plays at St Endellion Church on Saturday 11th February starting at 7:30 pm. For just £15 per person, Will is expected to put on an outstanding show, which is something he is experienced in as he has been able to capture crowds at both the Isle of Wight Festival and Glastonbury as part of his band Noble Jacks. Feel free to book here.

Cornwall Pride 2023 launch and Moonbow Gala

The event that really is open to anyone and everyone, Cornwall kicks off Pride on Saturday 4th February with a three-course gala dinner, with a DJ and a ‘money can’t buy’ auction. The event takes place between 6:30pm and 11pm at the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro. Tickets are £45.

St Ives Feast Day 2023

On Monday the 6th of February at 10:30am a silver ball will be hurled towards a mass of children and teenagers, who will play a rugby-like game, which is won at 12am when the youngster still holding the ball hands it over to the town mayor. Spectators are welcomed and the town itself hosts a range of family-friendly activities, stalls and other events. If you arrive early, at 9:30am there is a blessing ceremony at St Ia’s Holy Well.

On Sunday the 5th of February, there is also a Mayor’s parade and church service.

For more information, follow this link.

St Columb Major Hurling of the Silver Ball 2023

Fancy a bit of rough’n’tumble yourself? In the town of St Columb Major on Tuesday the 21st of February at 4:30pm an adults match of Cornish hurling will take place, which ends when either one team scores the silver ball in their trough or the ball is taken outside of the parish’s 20 square mile boundaries. In the evening at 8pm, everyone gathers up and spends the night in the local pubs, in which patrons are invited to taste the ‘silver beer’ - a gallon jug with the silver ball submerged inside.

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12Jan

New Attractions In Cornwall For 2023

With most events and activities over the past 3 years being postponed or toned down, it's no surprise that people are eager to return to normality here in Cornwall. A colourful variety of attractions will be available to the public in 2023.

St Piran’s Day 2023

St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall, and also the patron saint of tinners due to his discovering the properties of tin and leading the Cornish people to have a prosperous future. This event is celebrated all over Cornwall, but the biggest gathering has to be the march at Perranporth Beach. St Piran is renowned for his drinking, which is reflected perfectly in the celebration’s singing, dancing and all-around partying. There are several events leading up to the 5th of March, some being up to a week before during perrantide.

Cornish Hurling

Hurling is a tough, rugby-like game that takes place all over Cornwall and thoroughly celebrates Cornish culture to the fullest. It involves a silver-coated wooden ball, 2 goals, and a game boundary of an entire parish. The biggest event is in St Columb Major on the 21st of February. With the game being an hour long, it's no surprise that after it is over, both teams put the game aside and share a gallon jug of beer with the silver ball submerged in it, called the ‘silver beer’.

Obby Oss 2023

Celebrating the Celtic festival of Beltane and the approach of summer, this colourful event takes place in the streets and harbour of Padstow. The wholly Cornish festival starts at 10 am on the 1st of May, and ends at midnight by singing the traditional Padstow ditty, the ‘May Song’. Locals dress up in white outfits with bluebells and ribbons and parade 2 red and blue stylised horses in elaborate masks, called ‘Osses’ With thousands already set to go see the festival this year, will you join them?

Fowey Festival 2023 (Daphne du Maurier Festival)

This is the primary cultural and literary festival in Cornwall, with many authors, poets and songwriters planning to come to the festival this year. This is located in several venues across the southern coastal town of Fowey. It is home to the Fowey Art Trail, the biggest art event Fowey has ever hosted. You follow the trail to see arts and crafts exhibitions around the town. 

Last year’s event features the literary giant, Micheal Morpurgo along with other talks, performances and events.

Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show 2023

This show is enjoyed by celebrities, royalty, locals and people all around the country. It is held between the 8th and 10th of June in the town of Wadebridge. Many different animals are proudly on display at the festival, such as cows, pigs, sheep and more. The pinnacle of the show, the grand cattle parade, is viewed by thousands. Trade stands can be found around the venue selling amazing food locally produced in Cornwall, along with award-winning honey and beeswax products aiming to get another award this year.

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12Jan

The Best Water And Theme Parks In Cornwall

Whether you are a thrill seeker, or you are looking for a fun day out for the family, in this blog post, we will talk about all of the best water and theme parks for you to go to whilst you’re in Cornwall. 

Oasis Fun Pools

Located in Newquay, this swim zone will quench your thirst for a good swim, mixed with a thrill. Oasis Fun Pools have three different water flumes, ranging from a gentle slide for all the family to enjoy, to a more thrilling ride. The other two flumes include the “aqua whizz flume” for those with a need for speed. If that's not exciting enough for you, then why not have a go at the superflume, which is a whopping 265ft high! As well as these flumes, they also have a river rapid ride and a giant tap feature. 

Since the park is open from 11 am - 6 pm, you may get a bit peckish, but not to worry! Oasis fun pools have many different food options available to you, as well as a full bar. The Terrace Bar and Restaurant is open from 8 am, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you fancy a takeaway option, then you could visit Mario’s Pizzeria or the Fish and Chip Shop. 

Camel Creek

Camel Creek in Helston is the perfect theme park for all the family, with rides for both kids and adults, as well as many different animals to go and see. Camel Creek has some amazing rides to keep the kids busy including their “wave rider” swinging chairs, and Swampy’s Drop, which is a free fall ride, but for the little ones. Of course, no theme park would be complete without the teacups, or in this case “Dinas Dancing Flowers.”

There are also multiple options for those of you out there who prefer coasters and more thrilling rides, then the Thunder Canyon area of the park is perfect for you. “Air Bender” is a family coaster with plenty of drops and turns to keep you wanting more.  I mentioned “Swampy’s Drop” earlier as a kid's attraction, well for you big kids out there, Camel Creek has Vertigo, which is a 50ft free-fall drop, taking you from the sky to the ground in just seconds. 

Hidden Valley 

This unique park is full of puzzles, mazes and mystery. Located in Launceston, this theme park is perfect for brainiacs and those that love a fun challenge. Their puzzle trails are suitable for any age, with ones available for the kids, and more difficult ones for the adults to get their brains going, not to mention the beautiful scenery throughout the park.

Another attraction at the Hidden Valley is Tremuddlewick, a miniature village filled with surprises. You will often find the house doors shaking from the electricity produced by the unpredictable windmill in the village. Another great attraction here is the Forbidden Mansion. Filled with twisty hallways and upside-down floors, the mansion is sure to produce some great laughs. 

One of the things that the puzzle park is known for is its famous maze. The Maze is created from over 4,000 beech trees and if you manage to make it to the middle, then you will reach the treehouse and will be able to look over the whole of the park. Hidden Valley truly is one of those places where you can make memories that will last a lifetime. 

Retallack Aqua Park 

If you love watersports, then Retallack Aqua Park has everything you could possibly want. Start your day off with their Flow rider, Cornwall's only year-round surfing wave.  Everyone aged 8 and above can have a go at this, even if you have no previous surfing experience. This is also a great option for those of you who don’t fancy going into the great big sea for your first surfing experience. 

You can also have a go at wakeboarding at the park. They have recently built a brand new wake station, along with two kickers and a slider. They provide all the safety equipment and they also have many fantastic instructors on hand to help you out along your way. If you are new to the sport then the instructors can show you along your way and you will soon be a pro. 

The biggest attraction at Retallack water park is its inflatable water course. This watercourse is available to anyone aged 6 years and over. It is a great activity for birthday parties, hen and stag do’s, and a great team building exercise. Bounce your way through the course and feel safe knowing that lifeguards are on hand in case anything goes wrong. 

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