Family-friendly destinations, activities for kids, romantic getaways, and leisure activities in Cornwall.
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 welcome dogs all year, National Trust beaches, and how to keep your dog safe.
Things to do in Newquay with the family: the zoo, Fistral and the beaches, rainy-day picks, and our real zoo-to-Perranporth day out — with honest parking notes.
How to rock pool and go crabbing in Cornwall: reading the tides, what to bring, the creatures you will find and the code for handling them, the best rockpool beaches and crabbing harbours — from Perranporth to Looe.
Cornwall's best family beaches, tested by a family of eight: safe paddling, lifeguards, sea pools and surf schools — plus the kit that survives real beach days.
Dog-friendly Cornwall: year-round dog beaches and the seasonal rules, coast path and woodland walks, gardens and attractions that welcome dogs, where to stay, and how to keep your dog safe.