Articles related to "In Cornwall"

In light of it being tough for Cornish rock punk and metal bands to break out of the locale, it is worthwhile to present some great bands to the rest of the country.

Spend some time with Cornwall's coastwatchers in Rame Head, one the hidden attractions of the English coastline.

The Bude Canal is a delightful feature of Bude, a popular holiday destination in North Cornwall and a walk along the towpath is a must-do activity for any holidaymaker.

The Rectory Tea Room in Morwenstow, North Cornwall is a member of the UK Tea Council serving traditional Cornish food in a peaceful, rural setting.

Travelling by train, bus and cycle in a beautiful setting brings its own rewards.

The Maritime Line links Truro, Cornwall's charming county town, and Falmouth, historic port, centre for small boat sailors and home of Britain's National Maritime Museum.

First published in 1983 by Peter Underwood, former President of The Ghost Club Society, this book is a fascinating account of 'curious stories of spectral encounters.

Three Cornish holiday cottages near Bodmin have been named after animals owned by the farming family on whose land they sit.

A yearly List of approved gourmet restaurants, dining pubs, cafes and hotels in Cornwall helps gourmands enjoy quality cuisine in the South West of England.

Talk to children about the famous Bolster giant before embarking on an easy hike to St Agnes Beacon to enjoy a spectacular view of Cornwall's Atlantic coast.

The Looe Valley Line is one of the most picturesque branch railways in England, linking the main line with the coast through some of Cornwall's most scenic countryside.

St. Michael's Mount lies just off the Cornish Coast at Marazion, in South West England. The ancient fortifications are surrounded by fabulous tropical hanging gardens.

This 14-mile scenic branch railway line runs into the heart of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cornwall's longest branch railway line leads from China Clay country through a wonderful wooded valley and across a nature reserve to the home of British surfing.

The novelist Wilkie Collins walked around Cornwall in 1850 and his vivid descriptions can still guide the modern visitor.

Many of the best surfing spots in the UK are in Cornwall, with great beaches around Bude, Padstow and Newquay where the sport is a way of life and hugely popular.

Bude with its sandy beaches is a popular seaside resort for family holidays, surfers and walkers who have a choice of walks along the South West Coast Path.

The Boconnoc estate, steeped in the colourful and dramatic history of England's westernmost county, hosts a gathering of vintage steam engines for three days each summer.

A branch railway links the main London-Penzance line with St Ives, a renowned artists' centre and one of England's most attractive seaside towns.

The remnants of an industrial past add a fascinating extra dimension to England's westernmost county, worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The abandoned - but beautiful - tin mines of Cornwall are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When Lawrence, with his wife Freida, moved to Cornwall in1916 he saw it as a first step toward emigrating to America and away from a war he did not support..

Before her masterpiece Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier was inspired on the coast of Cornwall to write The Loving Spirit, as told in her autobiography, Myself When Young.

Following the footsteps of the characters in Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Jamaica Inn' shows how much remains unchanged on Bodmin Moor.

Exploring the settings of Du Maurier's novels around Fowey helps deepen the appreciation of the stories and of what remains of Cornwall's beautiful landscape.

Exploring the setting of Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Frenchman's Creek' deepens the appreciation of the landscape and the story, and reveals Cornwall both new and old.

Striking seafood pastry dish, the Cornish Stargazey Pie, delivers plenty of omega-3s from pilchards or sardines.

The Rezare Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall's Tamar Valley offers good home-cooked food in a historic 17th-century building, hidden in a quiet Cornish village.

One of the top 50 British beaches, the Bedruthan Steps and its huge slate outcrops are steeped in legend.

Among Cornwall's many writers, Daphne du Maurier and Winston Graham have done most to establish this English county as a destination for literary tourists.

Hikers and historians will find much of interest in this beautiful, sparsely populated corner of southwest England.

Cornish cottages and other accommodation might seem boring when you've seen where else you can stay, like a pig-sty, tipi, temple, old arsenic mine or Egyptian house

British eccentricity reaches a zenith in Helston on the Lizard Peninsula in southwest England. That's where, on or about May 8, the Furry Dance is held. Strange, but fun.

St. Ives offers everything you could wish for in a seaside resort. Sandy beaches, an attractive town, the Tate St. Ives Art Gallery and excellent restaurants.

With the Wild Food School at Lostwithiel, the Purely Cornish shops at Looe and the award winning Chough Bakery at Padstow, Cornwall is a great place for a culinary tour.

St. Ives has an ancient history alongside 21st-century facilities, a world famous art gallery, good walking country and it is a perfect holiday spot for families.

Lonely Planet Guide to Devon, Cornwall and Southwest England also covers Dorset and Somerset, with travel advice on where to stay, what to see and do in the West Country.

Filling, nutritious and one of the earliest "portable" foods, the pasty is a celebrated lunchbox treat. But how can you make them at home and how did they come about?

Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*

While justly famous for its excellent beaches and vibrant surfing culture, this old Cornish town offers visitors a good deal more than sand and sea.

The Eden Project is a top international visitor attraction for all the family. Children and adults will love the Giant Greenhouses of Tropical and Mediterranean plants.

Wheal Coates tin mine is one of the iconic features of the UK's mining landscapes, a site of historic structures and famous inventions and a major historical resource.

The Household of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall has reduced carbon emissions.

For those looking for a cost-effective way to get between Toronto and Montreal, consider taking a coach bus, where tickets start at just $10 each way.

Dramatic scenes of cars being swept away and people stranded on rooftops in Boscastle hit the UK screens in August 2004. What is the story behind this devastation?

Hardy set an early novel in the countryside on the coast of north Cornwall, still a beautiful area but curiously a sense of place is not a defining feature of the story.

A great destination for holidays: lazy beach days, historical houses, literary trails and walking routes. Doone Valley, Jamaica Inn, Westward Ho! and Dashwood Country.

King Lear's Edmund, like many in today's world, was a child ignored and slighted. Brian Bedford's direction gave Dion Johnstone wise tools to play The Bastard Son.

Hunting for holiday gifts like hand-crafted pottery and homemade preserves in the scenic towns and villages of northeast Connecticut adds dollops of Christmas spirit

An enterprising group of enthusiasts maintains a link with one of Britain's earliest railway lines.