Generation Cornwall: A Journey Through Landscapes and Legends
A vibrant homage to Cornwall, blending the rich tapestry of its landscapes, heritage, and cultural narratives with the personal adventures and reflections of a family deeply rooted in its charm.
From coastal walks and hidden coves to pasties, myths and the best places to stay — every guide here is written from a lifetime of real Cornish family adventures, in every season and every kind of weather.
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Cornwall in January: Storms, Empty Beaches and the Quietest Month
Cornwall in January: highs around 9°C, 17 wet days and only 60 hours of sunshine — but empty beaches, huge Atlantic swells, the year’s…
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Creating a Growing Space: From Dead Ground to First Harvest
How to turn dead ground into a productive Cornish garden: why autumn is the time to start, clearing without digging, building soil that worms…
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Autumn Half-Term in Cornwall: What to Do in Late October
Cornwall’s October half term 2026 (26-30 October): what’s on at Eden, Heligan, the Maritime Museum, Bodmin Jail and the National Trust houses, the best…
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Halloween in Cornwall: Events, Ghost Tours and the County’s Dark Legends
Halloween 2026 in Cornwall: ghost tours and after-dark events at Bodmin Jail, Halloweden at Eden, Halloween at Heligan, folklore trails, pumpkin picking — plus…
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The Cornish Language: Death and Resurrection
How Cornish (Kernewek) retreated west for three centuries, why Dolly Pentreath wasn’t really the last speaker, and how a revival brought it back —…
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The Story of Cornwall: 4,000 Years from Tin Traders to Today
The whole history of Cornwall in one read: Stone Age monuments and the ancient tin trade, Celtic saints and Tintagel, the 1497 and 1549…
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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall: Where Dogs Can Go, All Year Round
Which Cornish beaches allow dogs, and when: the council’s summer rules explained (most bans are only 10am–6pm in July and August), the beaches that…
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Permaculture in Cornwall: Practical Principles for Ordinary Gardens
Permaculture without the jargon: living soil, captured rain and plants that do several jobs, in Cornwall’s mild, windy climate. The principles that pay off…
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Christmas in Cornwall: Lights, Traditions and Festive Days Out
Christmas in Cornwall, 2026: Mousehole’s harbour lights, Montol and Tom Bawcock’s Eve, Cotehele’s garland, Eden and Heligan after dark, Santa trains and the Christmas…
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