St Ives Lifeboat St Ives Lifeboat First was established c.1840 and has had a remarkable history of bravery with over 55 awards for gallantry being presented. Over its 165-year history, it has also seen tragedy with seven lifeboat crew losing their lives saving others at sea. This station is classed as a Discover station. […]
Continue readingPorthgwidden Beach The smallest beach in St Ives, near to the Island, is popular with families as it is very sheltered and a bit of a sun trap. East facing, with soft golden sand. Surf rescue equipment located on the beach, no professional lifeguard cover. Refreshments Toilets Seasonal dog ban, Easter to October Disabled access […]
Continue readingThe St Ives May Day Celebrations can be traced back hundreds of years are a traditional celebration representing the start of spring and the end of winter. [su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/st-ives-may-day-celebrations-960×567.jpg” alt_image=”St Ives Celebrations” video_title=”St Ives May Day Celebrations” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzDS2c3HhIw”] St Ives May Day Celebrations At midday at the Guildhall, the Grand Bard and Mayor choose the […]
Continue readingBattery Rock Beach Penzance The beaches that appear at low tide near the area of the Promenade are known by several names, depending in which part you are on. Battery Rock beach is right by the art deco open-air Jubilee swimming pool, which is open to the public for a small charge. Heading towards Newlyn […]
Continue reading[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/falmouth-working-boat-race.jpg” alt_image=”Falmouth Working Boat Race” video_title=”Falmouth Working Boat Race Flushing Sailing Club” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrtcZ2dnrk”] Falmouth Working Boat Race – Falmouth Week 2014 Falmouth Working Boat Race: The Falmouth working boats have survived as a racing class because of the nature of the oyster fishing which has continued in the Roseland and in the river Fal […]
Continue readingDurgan Beach There are two beaches that tend to be called the generic name of Durgan. Both are small shingle and pebble beaches, one reached by a steep path (known locally as Greeb), the other with easier access from the village. Parking is at the top of the hill in a National Trust car park […]
Continue readingCastle Beach Castle beach has a limited shingle beach at high tide but plenty of interesting rock pools to be found at low tide. Parking on the main road, with a sloping flat access path plus a few steps down to the beach. Thebeach is very popular offshore with SUP boarders from the adjoining Gyllingvase […]
Continue readingFlushing Beach Flushing beach is on both sides of the Kiln Quay that you see in the image above by Tim Green. Small areas of fine sand with scenic views across the water to Falmouth. To get to the beach, drive right through the village of Flushing and park by the roadside. Limited parking. Flushing […]
Continue readingGyllyngvase Beach BLUE FLAG AWARD Falmouth’s largest beach. A fine crescent of sand popular with families. Disabled Access. Seasonal Dog Ban. Blue Flag Award. Gyllyngvase Beach has a sand chair to enable access to the beach and the water for visitors with mobility problems. The sand chair needs to be hired in advance. The chair […]
Continue readingTowan Beach – Newquay Towan beach is popular and is often a very busy beach, right in the centre of town. Good size of sand and rock, popular with both surfers and families. Due to its position close to town and within easy walking distance of many hotels and guest houses it is one of […]
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