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Penzance Heliport
Penzance Heliport The original Heliport has now closed. A new service has started Penzance Helicopters and you can find details here.. We will restore the old 1990 video of the helicopter trip shortly. The Heliport History Sikorsky S-61N helicopters operate from the heliport in Penzance. Operate a regular service to the Isles of Scilly. Complementing […]
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Lizard Point December
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lizard-point-and-lighthouse-in-d.jpg” alt_image=”Lizard Point and Lighthouse in December” video_title=”Lizard Point and Lighthouse in December” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cBNdcHq23s”] Lizard Point December This video (Lizard Point December) is taken at the small beach next to the old Lizard Lifeboat Station. Lizard Point is the most southerly point in Great Britain. and is famous for the local serpentine stone and […]
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RAF St Mawgan Air Day 1990 – A look back at a great day out.
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/raf-st-mawgan-international-air.jpg” alt_image=”RAF St Mawgan Air Day” video_title=”St Mawgan Air Day” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPH6XMhg9N0″] RAF St Mawgan Air Day 1990 This is Clip 2 of 2. Originally filmed in VHS on the 8th of August 1990. The two clips show the Harrier Jump jet, the Red Arrows, the RAF parachute display team, The “Crunchie Girl” wing walkers […]
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St Mawgan International Air Day – Terrific Show and wonderful display.
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/st-mawgan-international-air-day.jpg” alt_image=”St Mawgan International Air Day ” video_title=”St Mawgan International Air Day ” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPH6XMhg9N0″] St Mawgan International Air Day 1990 (part 2) This is the first clip of the International Air Day in 1990. Originally filmed on a VHS camera. This clip features the Avro Vulcan Bomber as well as the Crunchie Girl Wing […]
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Chysauster Iron Age Village – A video tour
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chysauster-village-sg-550×298.jpg” alt_image=”Chysauster Iron Age” video_title=”Chysauster Iron Age” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvQq_0Y_hzE”] Chysauster Iron Age Village A video tour and profile of Chysauster Iron Age Village near Penzance, Cornwall, England presented by Lucy D H. This Romano-British settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago and is one of the finest examples of such in the country. The […]
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Trelissick Gardens – Scenic Woodland Walks and Exotic plants
Trelissick Gardens Owned by the National Trust, Trelissick is described by them as a “Tranquil varied garden in a fabulous position“. The garden has a superb collection of tender and exotic plants. The walk down to the river and along the woodland walk looking down to the river is one of the highlights of any […]
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Aerial Tour St Ives – The beaches and town of St Ives The seals are watching
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-07-at-14.37.17-550×304.png” alt_image=”Aerial Tour of St ives” video_title=”Aerial Tour of St ives” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW6-4TjQ4DU”] Aerial Tour St Ives I have no way of knowing if the swimmer in this video was aware of the seals that were following him and showing his every move. Or even if he was aware of the drone flying above. St […]
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Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden – Lovely garden and a fascinating glimpse into her workshop and tools
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-scul-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Barbara Hepworth” video_title=”Barbara Hepworth” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JY8afsUESI”] Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden The Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden in St Ives is an opportunity to see the work of one of Britain’s most famous artists. There are Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood on display in the Museum and in the Garden. Many of the sculptures are […]
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Minack Theatre Porthcurno – Spectacular and atmospheric setting on the clifftop
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/minack-theatre-porthcurno.jpg” alt_image=”Minack Theatre Porthcurno” video_title=”Minack Theatre Porthcurno” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymjRvGGDf8″] Minack Theatre Porthcurno The Rock Choir performing “How deep is your love” at the Minack Theatre Porthcurno This clip illustrates the wonderful setting that enhances the evening performance looking out over the cliffs to the sea beyond. From 1931 until she died in 1983 the Minack […]
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Kayaking Godrevy Seals – Getting close to curious seals
Close up encounters with the seals in a Kayak around Godrevy Island and Beach. [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/kayaking-with-godrevy-seals-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Kayaking Godrevy Seals” video_title=”Kayaking Godrevy Seals” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFNjNBd-UgQ”] Kayaking Godrevy Seals There is a large colony of seals at Godrevy and you can normally spot one if you take a few minutes to stop and watch when walking along the […]
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