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St Ives in October – Quiet beaches and a warm welcome
[wp_lightbox_fancybox_vimeo_video link=”vimeo.com/82046358″ title=”St Ives in October” source=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-ives-in-october-500×281.jpg”] St Ives in October St Ives is always a popular destination for visitors to Cornwall. St Ives in October: like the rest of Cornwall out of the main season has a unique feel and atmosphere. The winter storms can give way to beautiful sunny mild days which are […]
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Godrevy Seals View and Enjoy with care
[wp_lightbox_fancybox_youtube_video link=”/www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOS5vn86UPs” title=”Godrevy Seals” source=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/godrevy-seals-500×281.jpg”] Godrevy Seals The colony of Grey Seals that are resident at Godrevy can be seen best when hauled out on the beach at Mutton Cove. The sight of the Godrevy seals hauled out in Mutton Cove is exceptional. It is one of the few places where the casual spectator can […]
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Storm watching Newquay Cornwall
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/storm-watching-newquay-cornwall-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Storm watching Newquay Cornwall” video_title=”Storm watching Newquay Cornwall” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCEYAHZA4G8″] Storm watching Newquay Cornwall The combination of high spring tides, storm force winds and low pressure cause enormous waves to breach sea defences around the country in the winter of 2013. This video is taken at night at Town beach in Newquay and illustrates […]
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Storm watching Portreath Cornwall – Spectacular Storms that destroyed the Monkey House
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/storm-watching-in-portreath-nort-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Storm watching Portreath Cornwall” video_title=”storm watching Portreath” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTuqg3lZO0A”] Storm watching Portreath Cornwall This video (Storm watching Portreath Cornwall) was taken after the famous Monkey House at the end of the harbour wall at Portreath was destroyed by the force of the waves. The Monkey House was originally for shelter and was sued as a […]
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Trevithick Day Camborne – More fun and Celebrating Richard Trevithick
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/trevithick-day-camborne1-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Trevithick Day Camborne” video_title=”Trevithick Day Camborne” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSLLN6p16NQ?”] Trevithick Day Camborne An annual event ,Trevithick Day Camborne celebrates the heritage and mining heritage of the area, with the focus on Richard Trevithick, the pioneer of high pressure steam power. This takes the form of a community festival of free entertainment in the main streets […]
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Penzance Sleeper Night Riviera – Wake up in Cornwall ready for your holiday
Cornwall with the Penzance Sleeper Night Riviera The Penzance Sleeper Night Riviera Service is a remarkable travel experience. Leaving a usually quiet and subdued Paddington station at the end of the day passengers can watch the lights of London pass by while enjoying a drink in the buffet car. Sleeper passengers have their breakfast served […]
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Whipsiderry Beach – Dog friendly beach Great for explorers
Whipsiderry Beach Steep steps to reach the beach. At low tide as there is lots to explore; caves, rock pools and dry sand for sheltered sunbathing if the wind is blowing offshore. Whipsiderry Beach is a ten-minute drive from Newquay centre but there is limited parking on-site, there are no lifeguards and dogs are allowed […]
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Seals at Godrevy
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/seals-at-godrevy-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Seals at Godrevy” video_title=”Seals at Godrevy” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4o8bpXFBPc”] Seals at Godrevy There is a colony of resident seals at Godrevy. They can be seen quite often by those who walk the coastal path past the island in the surf or hauled out on the island rocks below the Godrevy Lighthouse. A seal is very […]
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Newlyn Fish Festival
The Newlyn Fish Festival The Newlyn Fish festival hosts a Cooking demonstration all day inside the market along with a large range of food stalls selling fish produce. The Festival is organised in the aid of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen which provides care, compassion and support to working, retired and disabled […]
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Penzance Mazey Day – Golowan Festival More street dancing and celebrations
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/golowan-festival-penzance-mazey1-960×540.jpg” alt_image=”Penzance Mazey Day” video_title=”Golowan Festival Penzance Mazey Day” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aUwJHR3swM”] Golowan Festival Penzance Mazey Day Parade The Golowan Festival brings the past and present together in Penzance’s community celebration of the traditional Feast of St. John. Featuring The Golowan Band, Penglaz, Serpent Dances, The Quay Fair, the demonic democracy of the Mock Mayor Elections, […]
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