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Tintagel – Inextricably Linked to King Arthur

May 19, 2011 by
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Tintagel - Where King Arthur Legends Loom Larger Than Life: Mention Tintagel, and the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table come to mind immediately. Since Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote his History of the Kings of Britain in 1150, visitors have been coming to Tintagel Castle to see the legendary King Arthur's birthplace. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth's tales, King Arthur was born in Tintagel to the beautiful Queen Igerna under the protection of Merlin the magician who … [Read more...]

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Cornwall's Garden of Eden

September 22, 2010 by

The Eden Project includes The World's largest Greenhouse : From the air they look like Jurasic golf balls that have struck earth and been semi-embedded into the ground. Those familiar with the Eden Project in Cornwall will know of these biomes that house plant species collected from all over the world. The Eden project in Cornwall is an all-encompassing environmental compound that's been built on land that was previously an unused clay pit.  The centre piece of this complex is it's two … [Read more...]

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Join in the Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Antony House

March 25, 2010 by

Antony House was the film set of scenes from Alice in Wonderland: We may well have missed including Antony House on our West Country travels had Alice in Wonderland not let us in on the secret of this National Trust property. Antony House was they key location for the filming of Alice in Wonderland in September 2008 and Johnny Depp's famous Mad Hatter's tea party was set in the gardens.  At that time Antony House and Torpoint achieved overnight fame with Depp fans hoping to catch a glimpse … [Read more...]

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Touring Devon and Cornwall

July 6, 2009 by

Exploring the back-roads of Devon and Cornwall: Devon and Cornwall possess miles of magnificent coastline, secluded coves, fishing villages, romantic ancient moorland, soft river estuaries and endless stretches of beaches.  Walkers, surfers, sailing buffs and holiday makers who simply want a relaxing break from their hectic world will find this part of England a fascinating place to visit. These two neighbouring counties have a lot to offer holiday makers, but outside of Britain, we do not … [Read more...]

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Newquay, Britain's Surfing Capital

June 29, 2009 by

There’s much more to Newquay than being just a surfers' paradise. Boasting some of the best beaches and surfing in Britain, Newquay is one of Cornwall's premier holiday sites for those seeking a beach holiday. Unsurprisingly, it has obtained a reputation for being England's surfing capital. Unfortunately, Newquay's popularity has also attracted negative consequences in recent times.  Hordes of school-leavers decending upon the town, underage drinking, loud parties, drunken behaviour have … [Read more...]

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Thinking about taking a Holiday in Devon and Cornwall?

June 29, 2009 by

England's "West Country" has charm, scenery and better weather! Cornwall - the English Riviera? On the very south-western tip of England lies the beautiful county of Cornwall. With a delightful mix of superb beaches (among the best in Britain), outstanding scenery and charming towns, villages and cities, this county has something to offer everyone for their holiday in Cornwall. With the wealth of attractions & scenic beauty on offer, Cornwall has just as many affordable holiday cottages, … [Read more...]

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St Ives – a thriving artistic community

June 28, 2009 by

Wonderful, sandy beaches, narrow cobbled streets and a delightful harbour area This magical little corner of Cornwall offers wonderful, sandy beaches and a delightful harbour area.  You can lose yourself in the maze of narrow cobbled streets with flower-filled courtyards and alleyways bursting with galleries, craft and clothing shops,  cafes and artists studios - an absolute joy for those wanting to discover "Classic Old England". But what St Ives is internationally renowned for is the … [Read more...]

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Marazion and St Michael’s Mount

June 28, 2009 by
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See St Michael's Mount at Marazion, Believed to be Britain's Oldest Town: Tucked away in the very far corner of South West Cornwall is the charming little town of Marazion with only 1,500 inhabitants. This ancient market town is believed to be Britain’s oldest chartered town. Aside from being steeped in history, this picturesque town is best known as the location of St Michael’s Mount. Marazion Marazion is situated in a prominent position on the shores of Mount's Bay, which is … [Read more...]

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Food and Drink in Devon and Cornwall

June 28, 2009 by

Food & Drink In Devon and Cornwall – Great Pubs, Good Food And Drink! It’s true that the Cornish enjoy their food – so much so that Devon and Cornwall are known almost as much for their culinary offerings as their stunning scenery and coasts. Fine Dining In recent times, the celebrity chefs have arrived in Devon and Cornwall and so have the foodies and food festivals.  With the abundance of seafood, diary produce, seasonal fruit and vegetables and the creative cooking skills of … [Read more...]

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Isles of Scilly, Teignmouth, Shaldon

June 28, 2009 by

Other Towns & Villages of Interest In Cornwall & Devon Isles of Scilly (Cornwall) About 28 miles west of Lands End (Cornwall) are the mysterious and little known islands called the Isles of Scilly. As you might expect, the isles have a very mild climate and are populated with sub-tropical plants. When you travel anywhere in Cornwall, you'll be amazed at the abundance of wild flowers that fill hedgerows and cover woodland floors in its beautiful natural display.  However, when you … [Read more...]

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