Padstow is a quaint fishing village and hometown of celebrity chef Rick Stein. With just a 25 minute drive from Sands Resort you can easily spend a day here. Park in the car park at the top of Padstow and take the pretty walk down through the streets into the town. Wander round the galleries and shops filled with arts, crafts and sailing wear. Buy a crab line, visit the Lobster...
Newquay is not just famous for its surf and beautiful beaches. It also has some fabulous, scenic walks to offer. No matter what time of the year. In Cornwall every season is celebrated with music, festivals and food and the chance to explore this beautiful piece of earth on foot. Wildflowers, wildlife and nature puts on a show to rival all of them. So grab those hiking boots and ...
The lovely town of St. Ives is a 40-minute drive from Sands Resort Hotel. A cute harbour, with 4 perfect beaches in the middle of town and pretty fishing boats. Parking can be difficult during school holidays. Alternatively use the well signposted Park and Ride System from St Erth, Lelant or Tregenna Castle Hotel just outside of town. Park here easily and enjoy one of Cornwall’s...
Just off the A30 (about a 30 minute drive) is the National Trust Lanhydrock Park. Conveniently you can use Lanhydrock as a picnic stop on your journey home. In the large, free car park you’ll find an adventure playground in a shady, wooded area at the far end. If you follow the road the car park is on you’ll find a short, flat walk down to the pretty Respryn Bridge over...
Summer has arrived in Cornwall and the long evenings play host to a number of fantastic food and drink events and music festivals. But that's not all. Here in Cornwall you’re truly spoilt for choice whether it be a one-off event or one of our permanent attractions. So, we’ve compiled a few of our favourite things to try in Cornwall this summer. The Minack Theatre - From...
