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The best Picnic spots in North Cornwall

The best Picnic spots in North Cornwall

March 14 2022

Whether it’s a lavish affair with lobsters, strawberries and wine, or a simple cucumber sandwich and lemonade, the warmer months are perfect for a jolly good picnic.  The grass is green, the flowers are in full bloom and the sky is blue (if you’re lucky). So where’s the best place to head for your al fresco adventure? We’ve put together our selection of top ...

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Why we love the spring in Cornwall

Why we love the spring in Cornwall

February 07 2019

Crisp fresh air, salty breezes and days drawing out into bright evenings.  What’s not to love about the promise of spring?  Cheery daffodils in the hedgerows, fields full of vegetables and the rhododendrons in full bloom. It’s time to get out and about and here’s where we suggest… Moorland Walks Cornwall is a land of mystical tales, wild open spaces and magical...

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Cornwall Half Term Fun - The best family attractions

Cornwall Half Term Fun - The best family attractions

January 23 2019

Half-term’s on the way and no matter which direction you travel in Cornwall you’ll come across family attractions for all ages.  Indoors or outdoors, sunshine or rain, we’ve got you covered for ideas for an action-packed school holiday.    Newquay - 1.5 mile (Yep on the doorstep!)  Blue Reef Aquarium Perched on the edge of Towan beach, the Blue Reef Aquarium...

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10 reasons to spend your Family Holidays in Cornwall

10 reasons to spend your Family Holidays in Cornwall

May 03 2018

Summer Holidays in UK or going abroad? We have listed all the pros for spending your family holidays in the Cornwall. 1. Cornwall has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe Beautiful golden sands and turquoise water; on a sunny day the views could be easily mistaken for somewhere in the Caribbean. Perranporth, Fistral and St. Ives’ Porthmeor Beach have all recently been voted to be amongst...

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Best family friendly Beaches on the North coast

Best family friendly Beaches on the North coast

May 03 2018

Are you counting the days until your family holiday in Cornwall? If you’ve already started planning your stay you might have come across a very difficult question: Which one of the more than 400 beaches in Cornwall should you visit and which beaches are best for families with young children? We have asked our staff for their favourite family friendly beaches on the North coast of Cornwall...

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