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 interesting and beautiful gardens to visit. The tropical Abbey Gardens on Tresco, Isles of Scilly being a fine example.
In the summer Cornwall may not be as hot as some parts of Southern England, because of the sea breezes, but it is one of the sunniest areas of the UK and also has longer daylight hours; the sunsets 30 minutes later than the east coast of Great Britain.
The weather can be very changeable though, even during one day, when visiting Cornwall come prepared with sunscreen and raincoats! When the sun is shining on a summer’s day the sun can be very strong, the air is so pure and free from pollution, this combined with the sea air mean it is always advisable to wear sunscreen.
There is always plenty to do on holiday in Cornwall even if the sun isn’t shining and it is not a day for the beach so check out our TOP TIPS FOR A RAINY DAY with a useful list of places attractions and things to do.
Winter can bring some amazing storms to Cornwall, watch the waves crash on to the rocks from the warmth and safety of your holiday accommodation, whether it is a cosy cottage with a log fire or a modern apartment with sea views. Maybe a hotel or B&B for a special winter break would be an ideal choice, look on our listings to find the perfect location.Whatever the weather or season, Cornwall is the place to be, dramatic storms, turquoise seas or the sunniest of days, make it the perfect place for your holiday.

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 218th year and today’s show is the biggest and best. It’s the county’s biggest annual event and with hundreds of exhibits and activities offering entertainment, competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in food and farming.

For family holidays your children will love the animal shows with dog and goat sections; rare and unusual breeds. A top flower show and a countryside area where you can learn to fly fish or see birds of prey close up.

You’ll be able to sample the food and ingredients in the food pavilion and see why Cornwall has a growing reputation for the best cuisine in Great Britain. The county’s restaurants make the best use of these ingredients to offer fantastic meals all year round.

In the Main arena entertainment is mounted on a grand scale and the traditional steam engines in a colourful extravaganza; there are stages and avenues alive with music, song and dance.

Genuinely a great family day out with something for everyone.

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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 itinerary to get a taste of Cornwall past and understanding why its history helps to make it the perfect holiday destination.
From Cornish Archaeology and local history to an impressive art collection of local artists and designers, The Royal Cornwall Museum also houses collections by important artists of international fame.
The Geological Collection includes samples of mineralogy from the South West of England, the finest collection in the world.

The 25th Dynasty Egyptian Mummy of As Tayef Nakt is not something that you might expect to see in Cornwall, but along with many other prehistoric artefacts and the wide range of exhibits the Royal Cornwall Museum is definitely worth a visit for all the family during your holiday to Cornwall.

Exhibitions range from paintings by Bridget Keen a Penzance based artist whose sea-faring ancestors inspired her work to ‘ Arms and Armour’ costumes from epic movies including the costume worn by Russell Crowe in Gladiator.

The Museum is located in the centre of Truro the busy and historic city at the heart of Cornwall.

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1. Tate St Ives – A perfect location to see the local art that became famous throughout the world.
2. National Trust Houses – Lanhydrock and Cotehele to name but two
3. Take a steam train ride – Looe Valley Line, Liskeard to Looe through the wooded Looe Valley
4. Eden Project – A popular day out when the weather isn’t so good.
5. Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro – Embraces Cornish Culture from the Bronze Age to modern day.
6. Truro Cathedral – with its spires soaring high above Cornwall’s capital.
7. Castles of Pendennis and St Mawes that protect the mouth of the river at Falmouth.
8. National Maritime Museum, Falmouth – presenting the history of the town with something to suit all ages.
9. Geevor Tin Mine – Tours of the 18th Century tunnels of the UK’s largest preserved mining site.
10. You can always just enjoy a delicious Cornish Cream Tea or sample a pint of Cornish beer;enjoy a local crab sandwich or Cornish pasty and wait for the sun to reappear!

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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 skippering one of the ferries that take holiday makers between the five inhabited islands that make up the Isles of Scilly. It was in 2001when I decided that London city life wasn’t for me and moved down…it was a life changing moment.

UrlaubCornwall: Where do you produce your jewellery?

Fay Page: We moved to our two bed roomed, converted animal shelter, in 2005 and created our workshop in the garden in 2007. It’s a beautiful place built out of local granite nestling in a sheltered spot near the island quay.

 UrlaubCornwall: Where does your inspiration for your work come from?

Fay Page: Our silver jewellery reflects the sea as well the flora and fauna of the island. We produce pendants with clusters of shimmering fish, charm bracelets with tiny silver cowrie and whelk shells.

UrlaubCornwall: Living on a small island 28 miles out in to the Atlantic must be challenging how do you cope with the isolation?

Fay Page: Scilly is remote and getting things people on the mainland take for granted is often difficult, but we’ve learnt to use what we have rather than buying new. Cornwall’s temperate climate means that we can be almost self sufficient in vegetables all year round. When we go to the mainland we realise that our lives are more straightforward and less stressed!

UrlaubCornwall: What are you plans for your business?

Fay Page: We can’t really expand too much due to manpower and studio space available on St Martins, but we do take commissions and can ship pieces abroad. We find many German visitors to this part of Cornwall are keen to take home a memory of their stay.

UrlaubCornwall: Many thanks for giving us a flavour of life on the Isles of Scilly

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 18^th 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 start our tour in the very East of Cornwall at Mount Edgcumbe Gardens the home of the National Camellia Collection. One of only 3 Grade 1 listed gardens in the county and the only one open to the public all year round. As a souvenir of your holiday in Cornwall selected plants are for sale.

As we move west we come to Anthony Woodland Garden which has the National Collection of Camellia Japonica set in 100 acres (40 hectares) of woodland adjoining the picturesque Lyner Estuary.
Then Caerhays Castle which is situated on Cornwall’s south coast and was the original home of the x Williamsii camellias collected in China in the early 1900s. The ‘Caerhays’ Camellia has beautiful crimson- pink flowers that become purple with age.

A short trip on the King Harry Car Ferry across the river Fal brings you to Trelissick owned by the National Trust, a 20 acres garden planted 200 years ago perched above the river. Close by is the oldest garden in Cornwall is Enys famous for its bluebells and an amazing display of Camellias; a tranquil garden for your holiday enjoyment.

Driving past Falmouth you’ll arrive at Trebah and Glendurgan; both in valleys that stretch down to the Helford Estuary. Outstanding all year round, ever changing with the seasons and definitely a garden to visit for Camellias.

Onwards past the Lizard and on to Penzance you’ll find Tregwaiton a fascinating woodland garden with splendid views over Mounts Bay.

Heading back to Truro, Cornwall’s county town is Trewithen renowned for its Camellias including the Trewithen hybrid Camellia ‘Glenn’s Orbit’, worth searching out.
After seeing the many and varied Camellias in Cornwall why not sample a cup of tea from the Camellia sirienas (the tea plant) grown on the Tregthnan Estate near Truro…..a cup of Cornish grown tea with a  scone, jam and clotted cream. Perfect!

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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 that the gardens are now known for; the Monolitic arch that site incongruously perched on a rise, the quarry tunnel used to enter the garden from the sea front, the shell seats and shell encrusted grotto. It’s believed that the daughters of Rev Coope decorated the shell features themselves.

The ownership of the land and gardens changed hands until the town council in Falmouth bought it in 1903 to preserve the now popular attraction. In 1911 what is know known as the Princess Pavilion was built and opened by Princess Alexandra of Teck.

With a concert hall, a covered veranda and a bandstand in the gardens it became the ideal for promenading and enjoying outdoor entertainment. Indeed, today throughout the summer events are regularly held and make a visit to the Gyllyngdune Gardens to enjoy art, music, learn or just to relax.

The process of restoration is all but complete and the restocking of the flower beds with plants and shrubs means that the 2012 will see a completely rejuvenated attraction and something that you must see on a visit to this part of Cornwall.

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 from Nepal, Bali and India are displayed throughout the public areas. Care and attention to detail has created a haven from the bustle of modern living; a contemporary feel, but informal and relaxing.

Overlooking St Michaels Mount, one of Cornwall most famous landmarks; this spectacular view is shared by most of the bedrooms, the lounge and terrace a perfect backdrop to a holiday in Cornwall. The Mount Haven is conveniently located to explore Cornwall many attractions: its famous gardens, beaches and popular tourist sites with the Minack Theatre and Land’s End only a short distance away.

Bedrooms are all beautifully furnished with sumptuous fabrics, exotic art, luxury mattresses, en-suite bathrooms with complimentary hand-made organic toiletries, flat-screen TVs and fresh flowers.

The hotel restaurant showcases the best local produce, using only seafood landed on the nearby harbour of Newlyn and meat from a farm in St Just on the Peninsula. Enjoy an aperitif on the terrace watching the sun set over St Michaels Mount before your meal in the beautifully appointed dining room. A perfect Cornish Wild Bass with caramelised fennel, asparagus and Noilly Prat beurre blanc is one of the many options on a seasonally changing menu.

Discover why the Mount Haven was recently voted of the top 9 secret hotels in the world.

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 needs.

Our hotels from around Cornwall are carefully select to offer the perfect choice for all budgets. Perfect for family holidays we have hotels with large family rooms and suites that offer flexibility and comfort; many close to Cornwall famous beaches with spectacular views.

UrlaubCornwall gives the information and advice that only comes from living and working in this beautiful part of Southern England. On our blog we share the inside knowledge and tips on where to stay in Cornwall with exclusive insights, interviews with local chefs and detailed profiles of the best as well as the best value for money places to stay and things to do.

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 Wanderers play every week on the islands’ only football pitch.

During their visit, Michael Ballack and Patrick Vieira took the younger players onto the Scillies’ beaches to teach them some of their skills.

Their trip was filmed by Adidas as part of their ‘Dream Big’ series.  Adidas were travelling around the world to give their big names the chance to help the smallest football communities.

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