Cornwall week in July

Porthminster beach is a town beach within St Ives and sits just below the railway station. Excellent for people who want to swim and spend time on the beach whilst also having easy access to all the facilities available within St Ives. As Porthminster beach is in the bay it is protected from the Atlantic rollers and is much more Read more…

Porthkidney Sands is a large open north-facing beach in St Ives bay which is protected from the Atlantic rollers. The beach is backed by cliffs, sand dunes, and the West Cornwall Golf course. The dunes are also known as Lelant Towans. The beach can be accessed from the southwest coast path from either the sand dunes or some broken steps Read more…

Carbis Bay is a sandy beach located in St Ives Bay and a resort in its own right. The beach has very safe bathing due to the sheltered aspect and calm sea. The beach is part of a resort and has facilities, although a small car park with a cheaper option either at the station or the long-stay a little Read more…

Porthcurno Beach is a beautiful white sand, southeast facing beach in the western corner of the very lovely Porthcurno Bay. The beach has some protection by the cliffs on either side but the beach has a deep shelf into the sea at high tide that adults would find a challenge and so care must be taken with children. Facilities at Read more…

Cadgwith Cove is an old world Cornish fishing village with two beach areas. One beach is the home of the village small fleet of crabbing boats winched up on the beach. The second beach is the swimming beach, a small shingle beach with rocks to climb and explore. The boat beach is easily accessible whilst the swimming beach is down Read more…

The Minack Theatre is Cornwall’s world famous open-air theatre. The Minack Open Air Theatre was originally constructed in the 1930s by Rowena Cade, who lived on the site. The theatre today has a Rowena Cade Exhibition that tells the tale of how she built the theatre with her own hands and from May to September you can see drama, musicals Read more…

The Lost Gardens of Heligan are one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. The style of the gardens is typical of the nineteenth century Gardenesque style, with areas of different character and in different design styles. The gardens were created and enhanced by members of the Tremayne family, over a period from the mid-18th century up to Read more…

St Michael’s Mount, a rocky island crowned with medieval church and castle. One of England’s most famous and dramatic coastal attractions. The oldest surviving buildings date from the 12th century, when a Benedictine priory was founded here. Accessible on foot at low tide across a causeway, at other times it is reached by a short boat trip. The island is Read more…

Porthminster Cafe is located on one of St Ives best beaches with great views over St Ives Bay towards Godrevy Lighthouse. The café is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner or you can stop by for a selection of homemade patisserie and fine coffees.   Read more…