Cool Cornwall

What a cracking evening to catch @steve.pantermusic playing through the beach sunset @brunos_at_trevone Can’t wait to see him back there again this week alongside other live music taking the stage by the sand for a last blast of summer. We’re so lucky to have lots of cool beach venues where – come rain or shine – you can catch amazing performances by talented local musicians, DJs and international headliners in Cornwall. Head to our website to check out our favourite spots for a tipple and tunes by the sea before summer’s out. Link in bio. @surfside_polzeath @oldtimesailors @jazz_mango_ @lustyglazebeach @trevonebaycafe @shoresideatcarlyon @yhatreybay @gyllybeachcafe @wateringholecornwall

Coasteer_Summer in Cornwall

What’s the best way to explore Cornwall’s coastline this summer? Swim, scramble and cliff jump your way around the coast on an exhilarating coasteering adventure with the experts @eraadventures. It’s the best way to get away from the crowds and test your limits as you swirl in plunge pools, swim into sea caves and leap off rocky ledges on an energetic adventure. All ages over 10 are welcome and it’s up to you how high you dare to climb and take the plunge. Find more ways to enjoy Cornwall from the water on our website. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/summer-in-cornwall-things-to-do-on-the-water/ #summerincornwall #thingstodoonwater

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10 of the Coolest Things in Cornwall this August August is a busy month of cramming in summer adventures under sunshine and starlight. Head over to our online mag for a peak at some of the best happenings in our calendar this month. Cue music by the sea, jungle nights and days out on the water... https://coolcornwall.co.uk/10-of-the-coolest-things-in-cornwall-this-august/ #summerincornwall #august #summerholidays @minacktheatre @lustyglazebeach @mycoastapp @camelski @heligangardens @bowgieinn @silentdiscoyoga @gwithianbeachyoga https://coolcornwall.co.uk/10-of-the-coolest-things-in-cornwall-this-august/

Ibiza Club Classics

Cracking evening at Lusty Glaze Beach, celebrating their 25th anniversary with Ibiza Club Classics from Symphonic Orchestra and Mr Switch. Truly one of the best outdoor music venues in the UK. Thanks for having us :-) Head to our website for more cool outdoor music coming up in Cornwall. @lustyglazebeach @symphonicaorchestra @cool.cornwall #outdoormusic #summerincornwall

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The summer holidays are here and there’s so much to do in Cornwall. From beach days and water-bound adventures, to seeking out those crannies away from the crowds and sipping sundowners with a view. Not to mention festivals where you can dance with your toes in the sand, and family attractions for those rainy days. We live and breathe Cornwall, so we’ve got the best of summer dialled. Head over to our website for an array of things to do – whether you want to be at the heart of the action, or find a slice of paradise all to yourself. #summerincornwall https://coolcornwall.co.uk/category/summer-in-cornwall/

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Summer's here – for a day at least – so we’re slapping on the sunscreen and heading to the beach. Starting on the shorelines close to Cool Cornwall HQ we’ll be making the most Newquay’s vibrant beach life on our doorstep. Porth for a paddlbeoard, Little Fistral for some rock pooling and Lusty Glaze for a sunset music session, Head over to our website to get the lowdown on Newquay’s beaches for sun, surf and sandy-toed adventures. Find out which ones are dog-friendly and lifeguarded, where to get away from the crowds and where to kickback for sundowners by the ocean. Sea you there. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/newquay-beaches-for-sun-surf-and-sandy-toed-adventures/ Lusty Glaze #newquaybeaches #lovenewquay #lovecornwall #towanbeach #greatwesternbeach #tolcarne #lustyglaze #porthbeach #fistral #littlefistral #newquayharbourbeach #holywellbay #crantockbeach

#towanbeach

Finally we've seen a glimpse of summer, so we’re slapping on the sunscreen and heading to the beach. Where to go? Close to home, we’ll be making the most Newquay’s vibrant beach life on our doorstep. Will it be Porth for a paddlbeoard, Little Fistral for some rock pooling or Lusty Glaze for a sunset music session? Get the rundown on Newquay’s beaches over at our online mag, to find out which ones are dog-friendly and lifeguarded, where to hit the waves and where to kickback for sundowners by the ocean. Bliss. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/newquay-beaches-for-sun-surf-and-sandy-toed-adventures/ Lusty Glaze #newquaybeaches #lovenewquay #lovecornwall #towanbeach #greatwesternbeach #tolcarne #lustyglaze #porthbeach #fistral #littlefistral #newquayharbourbeach #holywellbay #crantockbeach

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Wondering what to do when the surf is flat this summer? Try wake surfing @camelski Their specialist Axis boat is more than a sleek vessel to cruise along the Camel Estuary and see pretty Padstow and its surrounds from the water. The powerful engine creates a wave that can be adjusted to different heights, and once you've been towed to your feet on a surfboard, you can drop the rope and free surf along the face of it. Once you've nailed getting up it's the perfect fix if you're hunting for waves on a flat spell. It's £44 per person, and groups of eight can charter the boat for 2.5hours for £385. Do it!

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Summer festivals don’t have to mean let your hair down, shake your booty and feel like you’ve been hit by a train on Monday morning. Oh no. Our recent weekend at the sublime @wavesofwellness_festival proved that three days immersed in the natural highs of ecstatic dance, outdoor yoga, sea dips, breathwork and creativity by the sea will leave you feeling energised and empowered – ready not just for Monday morning, but for a better life ahead. Thanks @oyogo.london we can’t wait for your next festival here in Cornwall. And also thanks to @aliciaraywellbeing for the most magical silent disco yoga flow, @samatrinder for unlocking the joy through movement, and @mullally91 for teaching me that the art of breathing property can change your life. Check out our line-up of more wellness festivals coming up in Cornwall on online mag (link in bio), and stay tuned for more events by Oyogo @bedruthanhotel. @jacko.david.jackson @kayleighhjaynefit @kingsurf @sophiehellyer @isseyyoga @lily_wild_yoga @alulacollections @lu.cornish @frankiethomasphotography @ayesha.flows @victorialeighyoga

escape for a foodie weekend

Eat and drink your way around Padstow on a foodie weekender, and work up an appetite with plenty of fun things to do along the way. It’s no secret that Padstow is one of the UK’s top gastronomic hotspots, but it’s not just celeb chefs Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth making a name for North Cornwall’s most famous harbour town. From foodie pop ups and secret sandwich shops, to alfresco dining spots and trendy taprooms, we show you the lesser-known spots to wine and dine in Padstow. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/weekend-escapes-foodie-break-in-padstow/ @camelvalleyvineyard @camelski @greensofpadstow @thechoughbakery @ricksteinrestaurants @themarinersinrock @prawnonthelawn @treviskerskitchen_padstow @padstowkitchengarden @padstowbrewingco @oldcustomhousepadstow @cafferojano @ricksteinrestaurants @harbour_holidays @gotcrabscornwall @duchygrub @no6padstow

escape for a surf weekend

Time to slink away for a weekend escape in Cornwall? Switch off and slip into holiday mode on a surfing weekend in Bude. While Newquay is the UK’s unofficial surfing capital, if you follow the Atlantic Highway an hour north from Cornwall’s most popular surf town, you’ll arrive in Bude. Riddled by waves, and home to a historic surf scene that’s as engrained as its kiss-me-quick beach holiday vibe, Bude is one of our favourite spots to slink off to for a surfing weekend. Starting from Widemouth Bay, just south of town, to Duckpool, just north of it, there are surf breaks galore for different styles and conditions; all interlaced with cool beach bars, places to stay, hire outlets and surf schools where you can get all the gear and the know how. And there's much more besides Bude's ocean playground. Check out our latest feature to find out how to spend a surfing weekend in Bude: https://coolcornwall.co.uk/weekend-escapes-surfing-in-bude/ Freewave Surf Academy - Surf School Widemouth Bay Zuma Jay Surfboards Atlantic Surf Pods Bude Cornwall Bude Surfing Experience Bude Sea Pool Life's A Beach Elements Bude The Beach at Bude

cool guide to falmouth

Sublime scenery, fantastic food, a rich maritime heritage and a colourful arts scene. What's not to love about Falmouth? Whether you've got a day, a weekend, or a week to hop down to this cool harbour town on Cornwall's south coast, check out our local's guide to Falmouth. Link in bio. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/a-locals-guide-to-falmouth/ #lovefalmouth #coolcornwall @lizzie_heather

a local’s guide to

Welcome to Hayle: Three miles of beach, undulating dunes, world-class surf, countless cafés, a top-notch brewery, and a rather explosive history. We can’t wait to show you around. From sandy-toed adventures and cool beachside cafés, to a mining heritage and mindful yoga sessions beside the sea, get the lowdown in our local’s guide to Hayle. Backing those miles of golden sands made for surfing, sand-buggying and spread-eagling in the dunes, you’ll find a buzzing coastal town with an array of things to see and do, and a surprisingly rich history. Check out the guide in our online mag: https://coolcornwall.co.uk/a-locals-guide-to-hayle/

cool music

Move over Boardmasters, there’s a new wave of festivals hitting the Cornish coast this summer. And instead of partying your socks off all day and night, these are focussed on wellbeing in the great outdoors. Find your Zen at Cornwall's coolest events were you can swap booze for breathwork, mayhem for mindfulness, and all-nighters for adventures... https://coolcornwall.co.uk/wellbeing-festivals-in-cornwall/ #coolfestivals #wellbeing #cornwall

local’s guide to the lizard

The home of Goonhilly Earth Station, Kynance Cove, serpentine rocks, Ann’s pasties, Roskilly’s ice cream and the most southerly point in mainland Britain, the Lizard Peninsula is one of the few remaining places that feels uniquely wild in the UK. Check out our local's guide to discover its spellbinding coastline and a surprising platter of things see and do in every season. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/a-locals-guide-to-the-lizard/

walk this way

Anyone else jumping for joy at the first signs of spring? Geez, that was a long, long winter, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome to the lighter days and glimmers of sunshine as we wave it goodbye. Luckily, in our unique climate, spring breaks earlier in Cornwall than anywhere else in the UK. Which is why daffodils are already bursting from the muddy terrain, clifftops are bursting with sunshine-yellow gorse flowers and soon bluebells will carpet the woodlands. It’s enough to put a spring in your step, make your heart sing like the early morning bird call and lure you out for a rosy-cheeked ramble. So we thought we’d share some of our top spring wild flower walks in Cornwall. Pop on your walking boots, click the link in the bio and don't forget to tag us on your spring walks in Cornwall. @southwestcoastpath @iwalkcornwall @lanhydrocknt @nttrelissick #coolcornwall #springwalks

spring adventures

Spring arrives earlier in Cornwall than anywhere else in the UK, making it the perfect place to shake off your winter blanket and come out of hibernation. From sea swims and surfing, to wild walks and freewheeling fun, it’s the season to spring into action with rosy-cheeked adventures to boost fitness, enjoy pristine landscapes and chase off the winter chills. Check out Cool Cornwall for bucket loads of inspiration on how to make the most of our sea-lashed county before the summer crowds descend: Sea dips, wild coastal walks, seaside saunas, surfing, wildflower walks, hidden beach cafés, cycling trails and paddleboarding adventures. “Spring is my favourite time of year to get out and explore Cornwall,” says Elliot Walker, editor of Cool Cornwall. “After the short, cold days of winter, I can’t wait to hit the cycle trails, enjoy dawny surfs before work, and explore the coast and beaches during the longer evenings. The wildlife is out in abundance, wildflowers are sprouting underfoot, and the landscapes are still empty and untouched before the holidaymakers arrive in their hoards.” Don't forget to tag us in your spring adventures. #coolcornwall #springadventures

embrace winter

Blessed with sea pools, sheltered coves and coastal nooks that beckon you shed your layers and be a mermaid for a minute, here are some of our favourite winter wild swimming spots in Cornwall.

Christmas at Eden

Christmas at Eden has become one of the favourite festive activities in the run-up to the big day. It's a spectacle of lights, music, food and cheer in the magical setting of the biomes. Catch it if you can. Eden Project #edenproject #cornwall #coolcornwall #christmas #christmaslights

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Visit St Ives in the summertime and be prepared to fight the crowds for your seat and the seagulls for your pasty. But head to this arty harbour town between October and June, and you can be blessed with empty beaches, wild walks, tables in the best restaurants and a sub-tropical climate. Check out our cool guide to this former artists’ colony and fishing village that has – for good reason – become one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations synonymous with stylish seaside living. Check out our guide to the coolest, quirkiest and most happening things to do in this hip harbour town. https://coolcornwall.co.uk/a-locals-guide-to-st-ives/