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Dolphins Cornwall Coast – a thrilling experience dolphins riding the bow wave
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dolphins-off-the-cornish-coast-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Dolphins Cornwall Coast” video_title=”Dolphins Cornwall Coast” video_url=”vimeo.com/104715208″] Dolphins Cornwall Coast Dolphins are a popular and common site in Cornish waters along with Basking sharks and porpoises. The video above was taken off the coast of the Isles of Scilly. Porpoises, whales and dolphins can be seen from the coast or at sea around […]
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Stithians Show Cornwall – Popular Show and a great day out
Stithians Show Cornwall Stithians show provides musical entertainment, food courts, craft stalls, shopping opportunities around the Showground, a fairground, rare breeds, a dog show and agility competitions. It is a great day out and attracts many who are visiting Cornwall as well as being an important event for those who live and work in Cornwall. […]
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Falmouth Marine Band – Great Fun for a good causes
The Falmouth Marine Band was originally formed in 1989 as a one-off attempt to support what was a flagging Falmouth Carnival. It was then, and remains today, a bit of fun. The clip above was taken at the Falmouth Oyster Festival in 2014. Falmouth Marine Band plays at the Falmouth Oyster Festival However, when it […]
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Charlestown Harbour Heritage Centre
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/charlestown-harbour-shipwreck-an1-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Charlestown Harbour Shipwreck and Heritage Centre” video_title=”Charlestown Harbour Shipwreck and Heritage Centre” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIiLR4ZiPMY”] Charlestown Harbour Heritage The Charlestown Harbour heritage Centre commemorates achievement and heartbreak in a unique 18th century setting barely touched by time. The achievement belongs to one man, Charles Rashleigh, whose vision created a thriving port out of an obscure […]
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Fowey Harbour Bodinnick Ferry – Easy access between east and west Cornwall
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Bodinnick-Ferry-SG-550×375.jpg” alt_image=”Fowey Harbour Bodinnick Ferry” video_title=”Fowey Harbour and Bodinnick Ferry” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=J25opFsWv44″] Fowey Harbour Bodinnick Ferry Fowey Harbour and Bodinnick Ferry – Fowey Cornwall video filmed on a June evening and morning, including the view from the Old Ferry Inn, Bodinnick. The Bodinnick to Fowey car ferry provides easy access between mid and east Cornwall. […]
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Flushing Village Regatta Carnival Day – Celebrations and fun
Flushing Village Regatta Carnival day Falmouth Harbour racing during the Flushing sailing Club regatta which is held on the last Saturday of Flushing Carnival week. The Flushing Village Regatta Carnival day is great fun with a parade and an appearance by the Falmouth Marine Band. One of the most colourful sites is that of the […]
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Penryn Heritage – Exploring the history of one of Cornwall’s Oldest towns
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-23-at-18.35.16-550×337.jpg” alt_image=”Penryn Heritage” video_title=”Penryn Heritage” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ2AiN8WiKM”] Penryn Heritage Penryn is one of Cornwall’s most ancient towns. Penryn appears in Domesday Book under the name of Trelivel. Founded in 1216 by the Bishop of Exeter. The borough was enfranchised and its Charter of Incorporation was made in 1236. In 1265, a religious college, called Glasney […]
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Ellen Macarthur arrival in Falmouth – Welcomed by an enthusiastic crowds
[wp_lightbox_flowplayer_video link=”http://visitcornwall.s3.amazonaws.com/EllenSDiPad.mp4″ width=”640″ height=”480″ source=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_2134-copy1-500×333.jpg”] Ellen Macarthur arrival in Falmouth Cornwall UK Ellen Macarthur arrival in Falmouth Cornwall UK: On the 8th of February 2005 Round-the-world sailor Ellen MacArthur arrived back in Falmouth Cornwall after her 71-day record-breaking voyage. Accompanied by a huge flotilla of boats, she guided her boat B&Q back to Falmouth […]
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Seals hauled out at Godrevy – The Fascinating sight of a seal colony
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/seals-hauled-out-at-godrevy-500×281.jpg” alt_image=”Seals hauled out Godrevy” video_title=”Seals hauled out Godrevy” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAFrquAZdjA”] Seals hauled out at Godrevy The seal colony haul out at low water and can be seen from the clifftop. The Coast path at Godrevy with the view over to the island and Godrevy lighthouse is a lovely walk and is part of the […]
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Cardinham Woods Bodmin Cornwall – Wildlife and trails to discover and enjoy in the woods
[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-24-at-08.54.28-550×261.jpg” alt_image=”Cardinham Woods Bodmin Cornwall” video_title=”Cardinham Woods Bodmin Cornwall” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoHl3gw13UI”] Cardinham Woods Bodmin Cornwall Cardinham contains over 250 hectares of mixed woodland ideal for walking, cycling and horse-riding. With four waymarked trails and miles of other tracks and paths that weave their way through the scenic woodland, the woods offer plenty of opportunities to […]
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