Cornwall
a County to visit all year
The County of Cornwall (Kernow) offers opportunities for
enjoyment throughout the year. There is dramatic
coastal scenery, tranquil villages, miles of golden sands, the sea
and many indoor opportunities for those days when the weather is not
as good as we would always wish.
Parc Drae provides a cosy and comfortable base whatever the
time of year.
For a photographic taste of the diversity of Cornwall follow this
link to my
Flickr site where you will find many sets of pictures of
Cornwall.
"Eve" at Eden
Bluebells at Enys Trevarno Estate
Cornwall offers a vast number of attractions covering such
areas as; animal sanctuaries, farm based activities, wildlife
organisations, zoos, owl sanctuary, arts centres, live theatre
(notably The Hall for Cornwall and the superbly located Minack
Theatre with the stunning backdrop of the sea), cinemas, dramatic
scenery, beaches, boat trips, scenic flights, municipal gardens,
splendid Christmas light displays (the most famous being at
Mousehole), coastal footpath, King Harry trail, cycle trails (with
cycle hire available for many), gardens, nurseries, historic houses
(National Trust, Historic Houses Association and English Heritage as
well as private), golf courses, garden nurseries, leisure centres,
ten pin bowling, theme parks, markets, Truro Cathedral, historic
Churches.
For many visitors a trip to the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens
of Heligan, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall or the Tate of the
West is often an essential part of the visit.
There is the opportunity to explore the history of Methodism in
Cornwall,
including visiting Gwennap Pit.
Gwennap Pit
In addition to all year round activities there are some special
events that occur annually such as Falmouth Week, Stithians Show,
Golowan Festival at Penzance, Padstow Obby Oss, Helston Flora,
Hurling at St Columb Major and St Ives, Murdoch Day, Redruth,
Trevithick Day, Camborne, RNAS Culdrose Air Day, Helston, Falmouth Oyster
Festival, Truro City of Lights Parade, Steam and Vintage fairs,
Regattas, jazz and theatre outdoors in the surroundings of some of
our local gardens and estates, surfing events, folk festivals,
agricultural shows and country fairs, gig racing, Lowendar Perran
Festival (a celebration of Cornwall's Celtic heritage) and Christmas
Markets/Fairs.
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St. Ives lifeboat |
Tate of West - looking out |
Parc
Drae Holiday Bungalow