Did you know that Cornwall has the mildest and sunniest weather in the United Kingdom? It has 200 more sunshine hours than anywhere else in Great Britain and The Isles of Scilly are warmer than Cannes in the South of France in the middle of winter. The temperatures at night in Newquay in January are the same as London in April. The Gulf Stream prevents temperatures getting very low even in the winter months, frost and snow are very rare; this explains why Cornwall has some of the most...

For a taste of everything that Cornwall has to offer on your holiday or tour then a trip The Royal Cornwall Show 2012 is a must. For 3 days in June each year the Royal Showground in Wadebridge on Cornwall’s north coast becomes the focus of Cornish life and you can share it on visit to England favourite holiday destination. Over 3 days 110,000 people come to see this celebration of the Cornwall’s agricultural life, but that’s only part of the story. The Royal Cornwall Show is in its...

For nearly 200 years The Royal Cornwall Museum has served Cornwall by promoting and preserving all that is best in the fine and industrial arts, with the natural history of Cornwall also showcased by drawing on over 60,000 specimens in its collection. Today it’s appeal in no less with exhibitions and events that make it the perfect attraction for families or couples of all ages on their holiday or tour of Cornwall. Located in Truro, Cornwall’s county town, it should be on everyone’s...

Tate St Ives - A perfect location to see the local art that became famous throughout the world. National Trust Houses - Lanhydrock and Cotehele to name but two Take a steam train ride - Looe Valley Line, Liskeard to Looe through the wooded Looe Valley Eden Project - A popular day out when the weather isn't so good. Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro - Embraces Cornish Culture from the Bronze Age to modern day. Truro Cathedral – with its spires soaring high above Cornwall's...

On the island of St Martins, in the Isles of Scilly, with its pure white sand beaches and turquoise sea is not the first place you’d think of to find a couple living and working to produce some very special jewellery. Evocative of the sea and the beach Fay Page with her partner Rob make beautiful necklaces and bracelets giving you a chance to keep a memory of your holiday in Cornwall. UrlaubCornwall: What brought you to the Isles of Scilly? Fay Page: Rob worked for a number of years...

A spring holiday or tour in Cornwall wouldn’t be complete without a visit to see some of its beautiful Camellias. Originally native to China and Japan Camellias thrive in the mild climate of Cornwall. Specimens arrived in the 18th Century by ships returning from the Far East, bought by wealthy landowners who had made their fortunes in the mining and shipping industry. We’ll show you the gardens you have to visit to learn the history of this now very typical Cornish flower. Let’s...

Situated close to the seafront in the heart of Falmouth, one of Cornwall’s most historic towns is Gyllyngdune Gardens. Now restored to its former glory as part of a £2.4m project with the aim of recreating the way it looked to visitors in Victorian and Edwardian times. Set out by the Rev Coope and his family in 1838 the gardens were created in a quarry from which stone had been taken to build the Coope’s family estate. It was a Victorian fashion of the day to add the quirky features...

UrlaubCornwall visited a perfect holiday hotel that is a hidden gem located in Marazion close to Penzance on the south west tip of Cornwall. A unique atmosphere greets you as you enter, with the faint scent of incense that hints at the blend of Eastern culture and Western comfort that characterises what the Mount Haven offers. The theme of East meets West continues with décor, modern and chic, which makes use of exotic treasures; tapestries from Jaipur, caskets from Bhutan and figurines...

Finding the best accommodation for your holiday in Cornwall takes some planning, whether you’re looking for a hotel, self catering house/flat or bed and breakfast UrlaubCornwall can help you find the best and most suitable. We offer the largest selection of top quality properties in Cornwall with 700 houses, cottages and flats throughout Cornwall and South West England and more than 250 have sea views. For couples or larger groups of family and friends we have properties to meet your...

Beckham, Ballack and some of the world’s most famous footballers decided to come on holiday to Cornwall to experience the world’s smallest football league on the Isles of Scilly. The Cornish islands came to a standstill as these international stars came to help train the island’s handful of players. The Isles of Scilly only have enough players for 2 teams, but that doesn’t stop them from playing a full season against each other. The Garrison Gunners and The Woolpack...