Start hereThings to Do in Cornwall: The Complete Guide
Beaches, walks, towns, castles and days out, all in one place.
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When to goBest Time to Visit Cornwall, Month by Month
Weather, crowds, sea temperature and festivals for every month.
BeachesThe 10 Best Beaches in Cornwall (and When to Go)
From Kynance Cove to Fistral, which beaches are worth the drive, and how the tide changes each one.
TownsA Day in St Ives: A Simple Plan That Avoids the Crowds
Arrive by the branch line, see the galleries, eat early and find the quieter beach.
Walks5 of the Best South West Coast Path Walks in Cornwall
Short and long coastal walks, with distances, difficulty, and how to get back to the start.
Rainy daysRainy Day in Cornwall? 10 Things to Do Indoors
Biomes, tin mines, soft play, a giant indoor market and more for when the weather turns.
Plan your family trip
FamiliesCornwall with Kids: A Family Guide
Family beaches, days out for every age, and beach safety tips.
PricesAttractions: Prices, Contacts & Offers
Price guide, official websites and directions, plus ways to save money.
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Why this guide exists
Most Cornwall travel content is either a list of the same ten photos or a booking site in disguise. Here you'll get the details that matter on the day: whether a beach disappears at high tide, which car parks fill by 10am in August, and how far the walk back really is.
Every guide is written from visiting the places ourselves and is updated when things change. If something is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.