There’s a regular market featuring a range of independent vendors selling gourmet food, art, jewellery, clothing and vintage goods. 

Popular for retaining its original character, charm and beauty, Mousehole is a tiny fishing village in West Cornwall. 

Along the harbour road you’ll find galleries, gift shops and restaurants and in the harbour itself is a safe sandy beach at low tide, which is popular with families.

St Ives is a picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town and winner of numerous national awards, including best family holiday destination by Coast magazine and one of the 10 best European beach destinations compiled by TripAdvisor. 

The town deserves its reputation as a food lovers-destination, with plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants. The little old streets are also full of appealing independent and high street stores, as well as numerous galleries/exhibitions. There are four fabulous beaches, with fantastic surf at Porthmeor beach.

Perhaps the loveliest approach to St Ives is by way of the train from St. Erth station. Known as one of the most scenic train journeys in Britain, enjoy the spectacular views as the line sweeps along the coast, past the golden sands of Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay before arriving in St Ives. Dogs are also welcome on the train.

Ancient oak woodland, secluded coves, hidden creeks and tranquil waters, the Helford river is renowned for its scenic beauty and marine ecology. 

The shoreline is approximately 31 miles in length, providing an abundance of quiet beaches and villages to explore. Many people choose to explore the river by boat, as this gives the best opportunity to explore the inland creeks. 

On land, there are many walking / cycling routes that take in the many beaches, pubs and gardens that are dotted around the shoreline of the estuary.

Based around a thriving harbour, Falmouth is the gateway to the beautiful Fal River, which runs through an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

The town is famous for its creative buzz with many art galleries, displaying contemporary works and venues showcasing independent films and live bands. 

The many reasons to visit include: the fascinating maritime heritage, the scenic beauty along the Helford and Fal Rivers – perfect for walking and family days out; water sports, boat trips running from the pier and quay and plenty of family friendly attractions. 

Falmouth is surrounded by several fantastic family friendly beaches and is known for its year round events calendar.

Owned by the National Trust, this beautiful part of Cornwall is famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks. An ideal location for a scenic walk and if you visit when the tide is low, you can explore the caves along the beaches.