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Cornwall

England's wild southwest tip — surf beaches, fishing harbours, the rugged coast path and cream teas by the sea.

  • Region
  • May – September
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About Cornwall

Cornwall is England's most southwesterly peninsula — a 'Celtic fringe' of granite headlands, hidden coves, tin-mine ruins and surf beaches that feels more Celtic than English. St Ives combines a Tate gallery in a working fishing town with blue water that looks Caribbean on a clear day. Padstow's seafood, the Eden Project's biosphere domes and the South West Coast Path walking trail attract visitors year-round.

Highlights

  • St Ives harbour and Tate gallery
  • Land's End — the westernmost point
  • Eden Project biomes
  • Porthcurno Telegraph Museum and Minack Theatre
  • Falmouth National Maritime Museum
  • Padstow and Rick Stein seafood restaurants
▸ Photos

Cornwall in photos

Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Breathtaking view of Trevaunance Cove's rugged cliffs and turquoise sea in Cornwall, England.
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Charming rooftops and lush hills of Boscastle, a picturesque village in Cornwall, England's serene landscape.
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Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Discover the rugged cliffs and serene waves on the coast of Bude, a picturesque spot in Cornwall, UK.
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Stunning aerial view of rugged cliffs and coastline in Cornwall, England on a bright summer day.
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Aerial view of Mullion Cove Harbor with dramatic cliffs and ocean in Cornwall, UK.
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Explore the stunning coastal landscape of Kynance Cove, Cornwall, with vibrant greenery and rocky cliffs.
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A stunning hotel exterior during sunset, located in Newquay, Cornwall.
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Elegant traditional entrance of Caroline Cottage in Penzance, Cornwall, featuring a symmetrical white door and stone facade.
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Picturesque view of Padstow Harbour with fishing boats and historic buildings in Cornwall, UK.
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Majestic view of rugged cliffs and ocean waves in Cornwall, UK.
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Explore the stunning architecture of a historic castle in Cornwall, set against a vibrant blue sky.
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Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Where you'll stay in Cornwall

Live map of hotels and villas around Cornwall — powered by Stay22. Pan, zoom and compare live prices to pick your base.

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Hotels & rentals around Cornwall

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Skip-the-line tickets and small-group tours in Cornwall — compare across our partners.

We're still curating hand-picked tickets and tours for Cornwall. In the meantime, the map above and the nearby cities are a great place to start.

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Trips in Cornwall

Day-by-day itineraries that take in Cornwall — routes, timings and what to book.

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When to visit Cornwall

May – September

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