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The Esplanade Hotel Magazine | Issue 03_2020
THE ESPLANADE NEWQUAY
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- Welcome! (In Cornish) We’re thrilled to present the third edition of WAVE magazine; our story of life by the beach in Cornwall. Flip the pages to discover our favourite Cornish reads as we head onto the bookshelf, we’re getting personal with aquatic photographer Ben Souriac and discover ramblings of our beautifully rugged coastline with our favourite Cornish walking routes. If you’re looking to fill your calendar in 2020 head to our events guide or pick up some tips on sleep and general wellness with Gaia Skincare and of course details on our beach-side breaks are on hand so you can start to plan your next adventure to Cornwall through the pages of WAVE…
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Take The Plunge - Sea swimming in Cornwall
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Cornish Bookshelf - Our top Cornwall focus books
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Cornwalls Smuggling Secrets - With Pirates Quest
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Looking After You And Your Sleep - With Gaia Skincare
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Under The Lip - Getting to know photographer Ben Souriac
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Cornish Walking Routes - Out and about in Cornwall
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The Humble Cornish Pasty - History of a Cornish staple
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A Cornish Break - With the Joy of Five
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Keeping Busy In Cornwall - Our 2020 events guide
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TAKE THE L N E G P U P H OTO S + W O R D S - S E A S W I M C O R N WA L L
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B E I NG SURROU N D ED BY TH E O C EAN ON A LL SID ES MA K ES C O R NWA LL A MECCA FOR SEA SWIMMING. WH ETH ER I T ’ S Q UICK D IPS ON TH E LOCA L B E ACH WITH TH E LITTLE ONES O R 10KM POIN T TO POIN T SWI MS, CORN WA LL H AS IT A L L . WE SPOKE TO TOM A N D JO FR O M SEA SWIM CORN WA L L T O G ET TH E LOW D OWN ON WHA T SEA SWIMMING IS A LL A BO UT .
What makes swimming in the sea so special compared to a pool? A very easy question to answer. The beauty of Cornwall, pure and simple. Not just the coastline and beaches but the underwater landscapes. We have places like Porthcurno and the Gannel Estuary, with crystal clear waters and white sand, Charlestown in St Austell, an unspoilt, Grade II listed Georgian Harbour and part-time film set (featured in the BBC’s Poldark and Dr Who), the stunning St Michael’s Mount with incredible views under and over-water….not to mention Mousehole, Looe Island, Kynance Cove, Carbis Bay….the list is endless. With a number of Blue flag beaches in Cornwall you can also swim in the knowledge that the water is clean and safe. You can get away from the stuffy indoor pools, chlorine, crowds, the dreaded ‘black line’ when the swimmer that picks the wrong lane and holds everyone up… and be one with nature.
Tom and Jo use any excuse to get in the water. Whether it’s the sea, pool, lido, lakes, surfing, sailing, swimming (of course!)…you’ll find them there! Tom with a history of competitive swimming and surf lifesaving, not to mention waterpolo in England and Australia, as well as a background in lifeguarding in Cornwall and Sydney. Jo a slight late-comer to open water swimming but a lifelong surfer and surf lifesaver, also with a background in lifeguarding.
Your favourite spot/ spots in Cornwall to swim, what makes them so special? One of my favourite spots has to be Porthcurno. Granted it’s a little out of the way but in the right conditions I don’t think it can be beaten. We hosted a swim here in 2018 in the morning in absolutely perfect conditions. There was the lightest of breezes, the sun was out and people were actually sunbathing at 9am, the water was pan flat, the visibility in the water was ideal and as the group swam back an opera singer from the Minnack Theatre was warming up and the sound of her voice carried for miles!
Setting up in 2014 and coaching small groups open water swimming technique and tactics, they soon realised how much of a passion they had for coaching and showing off their beautiful county. Whilst they still offer bespoke 1-2-1 coaching and water safety for individuals and groups they soon identified a huge demand for long weekend swimming holidays and unique distance events. From here Sea Swim Cornwall was born. Taking groups of open water swimmers on long weekend trips. Their typical weekends consist of 5 open water swims, with the swims based on the day’s conditions and your enjoyment. As well as offering stunning swims Tom & Jo work as tour operators and take you around the areas local to the swims and show you the best spots to visit and see. They insist on at least one of them (generally both) being present at every holiday and event to ensure their guests have the best time they possibly can. Sea Swim Cornwall hold set date and bespoke holidays for individuals and groups. They also offer tailor made packages and swims for individuals, open water swim coaching, water safety over specific swims, body surfing, swimming itineraries and tours.
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“THE BEAUTY OF CORNWALL, PURE AND SIMPLE. NOT JUST THE COASTLINE AND BEACHES BUT THE UNDERWATER LANDSCAPES.”
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What does 2020 have in store for Sea Swim Cornwall?
The Gannel Estuary at Crantock would also be up there. Almost always sheltered, again offering crystal clear water, if you get the tide right you can drift down the river and back (once the tide turns). The surrounding landscape is incredibly beautiful, as is Crantock Beach itself.
New for 2020 are Sea Swim Cornwall’s 10km distance swims. Rather than follow the standard formula for a 10km open water swim they’ve designed an interesting and unique format. The Magical Mystery tour takes in 4 swims over the one day, with the entrants transported to each swim by bus. The 4 swims are again based on the day’s conditions but could include areas like St Michael’s Mount, Porthcurno, Carbis Bay… The second option is the 10K Big River Day. Two 5km swims from St Mawes to St Just-in-Roseland and back, with an hour or so coffee and cake break in the middle. This event is for the slightly more serious open water swimmer.
General advice to a novice who is wanting to start sea swimming? Book water safety and a coaching session with Sea Swim Cornwall of course! …there are a number of open water swimming groups online and particularly on Facebook. Whilst many of the members aren’t qualified lifeguards they do know the local areas very well and can give you some valuable advice, as well as a group or individuals to swim with. In the summer months swim on a lifeguarded beach and have a chat with the lifeguards before launching and tell them your intended swim route. You could also buy a tow float, for added visibility and as a buoyancy aid and a little reassurance.
To find out more about Sea Swim Cornwall visit: www.seaswimcornwall.co.uk @ seaswimcornwall
The best tip I think I could possibly give is never swim alone.
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Rose Garden
Cocktail Recipe
A truly intriguing floral mix of Hendrick’s Gin, rose petal syrup and Chase Elderflower. Served with a beautiful array of colourful extras - 50ml Hendricks Gin - 25ml Chase Elderflower Liquer - 25ml Rose Syrup - 25ml Lime Juice • Add all ingredients and ice into shaker and shake. • Pour into a high ball glass with ice • Garnish with rose petals
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B o k e l f. The Corn i s h o sh
A guide to the very best reads connected to Cornwall.
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Fiction fans, start here For t he kids
TH E M OUSEH O LE CA T Antonia Barber
THE POL D AR K SER IES Winston Graham
Based on the Cornish fisherman Tom Bawcock and the stargazy pie, this famous children’s book tells the tale of a cat who heads out on a fishing expedition. Will they catch enough fish to save the people of Mousehole from starvation during a very stormy winter?
Published in 1945, Poldark spans the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It follows the life of Ross Poldark and his efforts to restore his fortune by reopening one of the family’s derelict tin mines. Romance and betrayal are a few words to describe this gripping novel which is based on the rugged Cornwall coast. You might recognise this famous tale from the BBC adaptation, starring Aiden Turner as Ross Poldark himself.
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Foodies! For the history buffs
T H E G R E A T CO RN ISH FOOD BOOK Ruth Huxley
COR NWAL L : A HISTOR Y Philip Payton
A Collection of recipes, tales and morsels from the ocean, fields and cliff tops of Cornwall. This book takes you on a journey across Cornish moorland and cliffs to the sea, highlighting the colourful backdrops and personalities behind the county’s growing gastro culture.
A new edition of Philip Payton’s modern classic Cornwall: A History, published now by University of Exeter Press, this book tells the story of Cornwall from earliest times to the present day. Drawing upon a wide range of original and secondary sources, it begins with Cornwall s geology and prehistory, moving through Celtic times to the creation of the kingdom of Kernow and its relationship with neighbouring England.
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For the adventurer
Man's be st friend
TE A C H Y O UR DOG C ORN ISH Anne Cakebread
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A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 50+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Cornish with your furry best friend. Suitable as a first introduction to Cornish for learners of all ages; for tourists who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words when visiting Cornwall; for adults who haven’t used their Cornish for a while; or for children, who will love the cute pictures. Many of the words and phrases can also be used in non dog-related situations! Pronunciation guide for every phrase and beautiful retro-style illustrations throughout.
A new edition of Philip Payton’s modern classic Cornwall: A History, published now by University of Exeter Press, this book tells the story of Cornwall from earliest times to the present day. Drawing upon a wide range of original and secondary sources, it begins with Cornwall s geology and prehistory, moving through Celtic times to the creation of the kingdom of Kernow and its relationship with neighbouring England.
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C A P TA I N C A L I C O J A C K A N D H I S C R E W F R O M P I R AT E ’ S Q U E S T I N N E W Q U AY, H A V E S O M E TA L E S O F C O R N W A L L ’ S P I R AT I C A L P A S T T O S H A R E W I T H U S …
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Photo - Pirates Quest
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Budding buccaneers visiting the Cornish coast this season will need to keep a weather eye on the horizon for signs of smugglers and sunken treasure.
“SMUGGLING B E C AM E S O PO PU L AR IN THE EIGHTEENTH C E N T U RY FE W R E G AR D E D I T AS A C R I M E , WI T H POO R AN D G E N T RY AL I K E PARTAK I N G I N T H E AC T.”
Historically, here in Cornwall, the sea was a source of income; some men fished, and other men smuggled. Cornwall’s history of piracy and smuggling is vast with many stories of privateers and smugglers mentioned in the history books, and even recently referenced in Poldark. The peninsular of Cornwall, which is almost completely surrounded by sea, has over three hundred beaches, coves and estuaries making it easy to land the illicit goods. WHAT IS THE FREE TRADE? Smuggling is the importation of goods without the payment of tax. Extreme poverty coupled with high taxes during the Seventeen Hundreds made the ‘free trade’ inevitable. Brandy, lace, jewels, silk, tobacco, tea and any products in demand were sailed illegally into English shores, often hidden aboard ships in haystacks or beneath beds.
It was a risky trade however no more dangerous than mining or fishing, and a lot more profitable! THE KING OF PRUSSIA One of history’s most prolific smugglers was John Carter, also known as The King of Prussia.
To control the contraband, excise men were stationed throughout the Country to seize and reprimand any free traders. However, many of these officials got a taste for the finer things brought onto land by smugglers. Newquay in particular was known as a safe haven where smugglers and tax men were on ‘excellent terms’.
A particular smuggling hotspot, just east of Penzance, lies Prussia Cove where John, along with his two brothers Harry and Charles would regularly land their haul. It was previously known as Porthleah before they started using it as their port.
Smuggling became so popular in the Eighteenth Century few regarded it as a crime, with poor and gentry alike partaking in the act. In 1770 the Mayor of Penzance was ordered ‘not to be again guilty of smuggling’.
Carter’s namesake, the King of Prussia, originated from a childhood nickname from when he and his brothers played soldiers as children. It is thought to have stemmed from a deep admiration of the true Prussian monarch, King Frederick the Great.
The profession of smuggling became so acceptable that at one stage it is recorded when goods were carried ashore midday in Mousehole, a local excise man excused himself stating he was confined to bed having been pelted with stones just a few days prior.
The Carter trio ran an efficient and very profitable smuggling operation using three small inlets along the stretch of coast; Pisky’s Cove, Bessie’s Cove and Prussia Cove. Similar to many other locations in Cornwall these coves even had secret passageways connecting to the houses on the clifftops above. In 1807 John Carter mysteriously disappeared and was presumed dead.
Smugglers were not usually adventurers wishing to cheat the revenue authorities, but honest people desperate to earn a living.
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TOP - Wreckers in Cornwall, England, collecting anything useful they can from the wreck of a ship they have lured to destruction on the shore, circa 1754. BOTTOM - Re-enactment of smuggling at Prussia Cove for the filming of Poldark in 1975. Newquay Rowing Club’s Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Slippen’ and club members were used in the series. Photo - Cornish Memory
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The King of Prussia’s body was never found and posed as a deterrent to anyone thinking of entering the smuggling trade.
When wreckers grew impatient of waiting for a storm to wreck a ship, they’d take fate into their own hands. Walking along Cornish clifftops the thieves would hang a light from a donkey’s neck so the movement of the animal would deceive captains of the vessels below that the rugged cliffs were calm moving waters…
CORNISH WRECKERS The Cornish coast is approximately 400 miles long and its estimated 6,000 ships lie wrecked beneath its waves. It is thought there are more shipwrecks along the Cornish coast than any comparable coastline in the British Isles, with the sea surrounding the Lizard Point Peninsular often referred to as the ‘Graveyard of Ships’.
In 1619 John Killigrew, whose ancestors were suspected pirates with connections to the Crown, constructed a lighthouse at Lizard Point. This good deed caused the local population to complain about the loss of revenue, due to the safer sailing conditions resulting in a lack of shipwrecks. They regarded wrecks as ‘God’s Grace’. In 1624 the lighthouse was extinguished, and the structure demolished; the present light house was not built until 1751.
Due to the treacherous sailing conditions ships becoming wrecked were to be expected, and the Cornish Wreckers wouldn’t be far behind. The wreckers were usually gangs of ruffians that would steal whatever valuables survivors of the shipwrecks were able to carry ashore. In some cases even the clothes from their backs!
Visitors can find out more about Cornwall’s perilous history of wreckages at Charlestown’s Shipwreck Treasure Museum which houses one of Europe’s largest collections of artefacts recovered from the seabed. The museum showcases over 8,000 finds recovered from the seabed, ranging from Ancient Egypt and Rome to surprising modern-day discoveries. It’s also home to the world’s only intact barrel of coins to ever be recovered from a shipwreck. EXPLORE NEWQUAY’S SMUGGLING PAST Captain Calico Jack of the Pirate’s Quest crew has gathered his top locations surrounding the old fishing village of Newquay which you can explore whilst on your voyage in Cornwall. The Gannel Estuary Found just over the hill from the Esplanade Hotel, the Gannel Estuary was famous with Cornish Smugglers. At high tide the inlet allowed ships filled with crooked cargo to sail inland, where it’s rumoured tunnels are carved into the hillside leading underground to the village of Crantock and up into the historic Old Albion Inn. Pepper Cove Savvy smugglers began to transport pepper when the tax was increased on the black spice meaning they could earn a higher profit.
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Pirate’s Quest Young scallywags wishing to join a real pirate crew can embark on an adventure at Pirate’s Quest, in the heart of Newquay, where they’ll learn all about smuggling in Cornwall and the history of Piracy on a journey through 300 years of piratical history.
Pepper Cove can be found on the coast between Newquay and Padstow and is the perfect smugglers cove with a small entrance, high cliffs and sloping sand shelf ensuring they could unload their cargo quite easily. Carter’s Rocks Holywell Bay lies a few miles up the coast from Newquay and is home to one of Cornwall’s most iconic seascapes. The two interlocking islets sit side by side and are referred to as locals by two names – one of which being Carter’s Rocks.
Prospective privateers beware, the Pirate’s Quest experience often sells out in advance and the crew advise booking online to secure a tour. Grab your tickets here: www.piratesquest. co.uk
This name presumably derives from the formerly mentioned famous Cornish smuggling brothers Harry, Charles and John Carter; the latter of the three brothers was famously known as ‘The King of Prussia’. Prussia Cove, on the Mounts Bay Estate, is one of Cornwall’s most historically famous smuggling locations.
Find out more about Cornwall’s shipwrecks at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Charlestown, near St Austell. Dive in now at www.shipwreckcharlestown.co.uk
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A N D YO UR SL E E P.
Modern daily life can be pressuring enough, and we sometimes need a little extra help from our friend nature, to refresh and reset. A step outside into fresh air enabling a moment or two of calm away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, taking the time to make those extra steps in your day to work towards a fitter you, or just making the most of a favourite bedtime warmer to help with a better night’s sleep; wellness is intwined through each and every part of our days, so ensuring we’re making the most of them (and well) should be one for the forefront of our life’s objectives.
considered use of key essential oils have been handpicked to create a new resting inducing spritz and well-being Sleep Spray. A multiuse aid, promoting sleep as well as the nervous system to ease anxiety and worry, the elements of vertivert, lavender and marjoram have been chosen to help reduce stress and aid sleep through a relaxing aroma. Extracted from the vertivert plant, vertivert oil is earthy and woody and naturally grounding, so when inhaled through aromatherapy, it provides benefits for emotional traumas and shock, nervousness and insomnia. Lavender is a versatile essential oil, widely studied and most popularly used to promote relaxation but even has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic benefits, a perfect pick for the Sleep Spray due to its exceptional anti-anxiety and sleep aiding benefits. Marjoram oil is extracted from a leafy herb and is also known as a ‘nerve tonic’ used for depression, dizziness, migraines, and nervous headaches; used therefore to help with quietening the mind. A product to use just before bedtime or when travelling to aid sleep, or perhaps during moments of wanted calm to quieten the mind and ensure total wellness is restored. To further support your sleep, listen to your body clock to work out the right ‘go to bed times’ for you to stick to each day, and allow time during your day for meditation and reflection, for as little or as long as your days allow.
Being well and wellness; a phrase with many meanings, variations and outcomes to each individual. Wellness can mean one thing to one person, but then the exact opposite to another. “There is still a bit of a stigma that wellness or going to a spa is an indulgent treat. Wellness is for everyone; wellness is what makes you feel well. It can be as simple as chatting to a friend or going for a walk. It doesn’t have to cost money; you just must be aware of what makes you feel well. How can you live a healthier and better life?” Diane Nettleton, Gaia Skincare founder quotes. Maintaining wellness can be so easy to ignore when life is increasingly hectic, and we all welcome an open hand of knowledge to gain a new insight into better ways that we can live, and live well. With a focus on wellness naturally, the handmade skincare company Gaia Skincare started the year naturally well. With an understanding of the benefits that come from essential oils and how they can support the symptoms of individuals, a carefully
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THE P R E I UND L WITH PHOTOGRAPHER
BEN SOURIAC
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With a passion for snow and sea photography, the adventurous Ben Souriac was for us, the perfect partner when looking to add a few new prints to the walls of our beach-side space. We had the opportunity to sit down with the creative behind the lens and get to know him a little better - we took it with both hands… Let’s get to know you… I grew up skiing in the Pyrenees, before working the season in Courchevel. I love the ocean and all the natural beauty from the coast. As a child I regularly spent time in the water, enjoying sport and activities including surfing, SUP and kayaking. Tell us how your career in photography started? It all started in France where I spent 7 years in the Alpine working for the special forces in the Army. I started taking my camera because I was frustrated that I could not bring back memories of expeditions in these extreme environments. Art had no place in the army as artistic sensitivity is perceived as a weakness and so I left this part of me secret at the time, but it did allow me to travel and experience a variety of mountains in the Alps which I’m grateful for.
What are your inspirations? I’m inspired by simple things that are not necessarily visible to the human eye. Like a drop of rain on the surface of the ocean; it’s something that only the camera can capture.
“ THE CORNISH COASTLINE OFFERS NEW COLOURS AND BACKDROPS EVERY DAY ”
Now living in Cornwall, how often do you get to explore the coastline and capture new photos? I take pictures almost every day. I never get bored because the Cornish coastline offers new colours and backdrops every day. I’m fairly new to the area and I’m already addicted. I intend to explore every corner of the region and make the most of the wonderfully stunning part of the country that is Cornwall.
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Your top tips for a beginner starting out in aquatic photography?
If I’m not excited by my environment, my creativity doesn’t flow. What better place to get the best of my work than in the places I love? Even though I adore the water, this is where, at times, I’m out of my comfort zone. Channelling my inner fear is exciting when taking shots in the waves, of the surf or even the reef in the deep. I find the more anxious I am about my fear, the better the shot is - my emotions are who I am!
To start aquatic photography, I would recommend the purchase of at least a waterproof case, the rest is just individual inspiration. Beginning can be somewhat tricky because you have to manage the ocean and the camera, but the results will come quickly. If swimming is a challenge for you - get yourself a good pair a flippers!
Why aquatic photography if you are afraid of water? I work with emotion and fear is very effective. Take me to London and I do not even take the camera. I grew up, evolved and lived in the mountains until I discovered Cornwall. I saw the waves, the storms and the surfers as a real personal challenge. In the water I feel like I’m losing control completely and fear is turning into concentration on the subject.
Talk us through your photography style. I need emotions to photograph and strangely, my desires manifest themselves when they should not. I want to photograph when there’s a storm outside, I like when the models that I photograph are complicated and I like above all when the physical capacities are required to take the photo. For example, climbing a cliff, a day of mountaineering or alone in the ocean; just me and my waterproof case!
What attracts you the most in Cornwall? The first time I travelled through Cornwall was with my van and I realised it was the best spot in England. In addition, I’m not a big fan of the crowds and even a busy sunny day on Fistral Beach seems less populated than a rainy afternoon on the French Basque coast! I come from a part of the Pyrenees called Ariège and all that is forbidden elsewhere is tolerated. I think I found a similar environment here; I just miss the wine! Tell us about your prints... The prints exhibited at the Esplanade Hotel are the summary of my first summer season in Newquay. Bringing the camera into the water can reveal details that the human eye does not necessarily notice and every day in its presence reveals new details. The full photos were taken on Fistral Beach or nearby. Can we reserve you for a session? Absolutely! Most of the time I work with the Quiksilver Surf School Newquay during the day, but the morning and evening lights are the most beautiful for photographs in the water and when I shoot for private clients. Keep up to date with Ben at @bensouriac or visit bensouriac.photodeck.com
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WA LKI NG Walking Routes
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We love a good walk at the Esplanade and in Cornwall we’re spoiled for choice. Weather if it’s a stroll through Cornwalls mining heritage culture or a jaunt along the coast path in search for hidden coves with treasure, Cornwall really does have something for everyone. Put on those walking boot (or any sensible footwear) and go explore. We’re sure you will find something you will like. Walks from the Southwestcoastpath.org.uk
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BEDRUTHAN STEPS
TINTAGEL KING ARTH UR WALK 3.4 miles
around 0.8 miles
A walk around Tintagel, made a romantic destination for Victorian tourists by poets such as Tennyson, whose ‘Idyll of the Kings’ set the tale of King Arthur in what is still one of Britain’s most visited resorts. A brilliant walk for children, who will love the atmospheric ruins of ‘King Arthur’s castle’ on Tintagel Island. A great walk in springtime, when the sea is blue in the bright sunshine and there are primroses and new scrolls of bracken under the gorse and the blossoming thorn bushes. In autumn it’s at its best on a windy day, when flocks of fulmars and kittiwakes stream by on their way south, and gannets can be seen offshore.
A short, stimulating trail at one of the most iconic destinations on the North Cornish coast. Parking in the National Trust Carnewas car-park this trail takes you out onto the South West Coast Path with sea views from Newquay past Park Head to Trevose Head. A real must to witness the dramatic North Cornwall rugged and dramatic cost.
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PENZANCE FROM MARAZION
ST AGNES H EAD 4.0 miles
2.2 miles
Walk with giants around the colourful St Agnes scenery, featuring blue seas and purple-and-yellow heathland, with wide-ranging views over green pastureland from the top of St Agnes Beacon. Older children will love to see where Giant Bolster stood to throw his rocks, pick out the enormous bulwark he built and admire the vivid red stains on the cliffs where he bled to death after being tricked by young Agnes, who was made into a saint after she released the town from the tyranny of this child-eating monster! Visit in springtime, when the heath and grasslands are bright with the blue stars of spring squill and the yellow flowers of bird’s-foot trefoil and kidney vetch.
An easy walk from Marazion into Penzance, giving great views across Mounts Bay to St Michael’s Mount, the Lizard and Mousehole. It is especially good in autumn, when the Bird Reserve at Marazion attracts rare migrants such as bitterns and water rails, and the flocks of swallows hunting flying ants sometimes draw the attention of a passing hobby, an unusual bird of prey.
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MULLION COVE TO LIZARD POINT
SWANP OOL NATURE RESERVE 4.5 miles
6.9 miles
An important nature reserve and the home of Britain’s only Trembling Sea Mat, Swanpool is an unusual lagoon backed by a rare wooded wetland. This gentle walk, with a relatively small amount of ascent and descent, travels on footpaths through a very pastoral area of Falmouth, a world away from its bustling docks and busy streets. It is a lovely walk in spring, when migrant willow warblers and chiffchaffs call from bushes decked out in blossom and catkins. Children will love the sense of adventure in a peaceful wilderness.
This walk is from the picturesque Mullion Cove, along the wild and exposed cliffs of the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula. Pass beautiful sheltered coves, before reaching Lizard Point, the southernmost point of mainland Britain. This walk is particularly good for dogs as it passes beaches and pubs where dogs are welcome. There are many features to interest children as well as the beaches, including the Marconi monument, where the first transatlantic radio signal was sent, and the wartime airfield.
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PORTHCURNO AND PENBERTH
BOSCASTLE & PENTARGON WATERFALL
3.2 miles
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A cliff walk high above turquoise seas and sandy coves, once the heart of Britain’s overseas communications, passing a tiny picturesque harbour and an important promontory fort from prehistoric times. Today the spectacular granite buttresses of the coastal headlands are widely enjoyed by audiences in the outdoor Minack Theatre as well as the millions of viewers of films and a television series based on the stories of Cornish author Rosamunde Pilcher. A good walk for children, who will love the rocks and the prehistoric promontory castle.
A short walk climbing out of Boscastle Harbour towards Pentargon Waterfall and returning via inland paths and the ‘Private Lane’. Visit at low tide, when water cascades in a booming torrent from the harbour blowhole (children will love it) - and allow time for the witchcraft museum! A brilliant walk in springtime, when the waterfall is especially powerful after the winter’s rain and dazzling in the bright sunlight. There is blossom on the thorn bushes and flowers on the gorse, and violets and primroses in the hedges. Also good in autumn, when the leaves start to turn and the berries on the bushes are raided by the birds.
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Photos - Cornish Memory Information - Cornish Pasty Association
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THE PASTY HAS BEEN A DOCUMENTED PART OF THE BRITISH DIET SINCE THE 14TH CENTURY, AT THIS TIME BEING DEVOURED BY THE RICH UPPER CLASSES AND ROYALTY. A wealth of historical evidence confirms the importance of the Cornish pasty as part of the county’s culinary heritage, with some of the first references appearing during the 14th Century, during the reign of Edward III. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests that pasty was identified in around 1300. The word pasty comes from the Medieval French Paste or Pasta, a pie containing what ever ingredients you desire without a dish. The good old pasty has been mentioned in cookbooks across the centuries, the earliest being 1393. at this time being devoured by the rich upper classes and royalty. The fillings were varied and rich; venison, beef, lamb and seafood like eels, flavoured with rich gravies and fruits. It wasn’t until the 17th and 18th centuries that the pasty was adopted by miners and farm workers in Cornwall as a means for providing themselves with easy, tasty and sustaining meals while they worked. And so the humble Cornish Pasty was born.
A good pasty could survive being dropped down a mine shaft! The crust served as a means of holding the pasty with dirty hands without contaminating the meal. Arsenic commonly accompanies tin within the ore that they were mining so, to avoid arsenic poisoning in particular, it was an essential part of the pasty. The traditional recipe for the pasty filling is beef with potato, onion and swede, which when cooked together forms a rich gravy, all sealed in its own packet! As meat was much more expensive in the 17th and 18th centuries, its presence was scarce and so pasties traditionally contained much more vegetable than today.
The wives of Cornish tin miners would lovingly prepare these all-in-one meals to provide sustenance for their spouses during their gruelling days down the dark, damp mines, working at such depths it wasn’t possible for them to surface at lunchtime. A typical pasty is simply a filling of choice sealed within a circle of pastry, one edge crimped into a thick crust .
Filling ideas are endless however, and can be as diverse as your taste will take you. There is much debate as to whether the ingredients should be mixed together before they are put in the pasty or lined up on the pastry in a certain order, with pastry partitions. However, there is agreement that the meat should be chopped (not necessarily minced), the vegetables sliced and none should be cooked before they are sealed within the pastry. It is this that makes the Cornish pasty different from other similar foods.
“It was also common for the pasties to provide not only a hearty, savoury main course lunch, but also a sweet or fruity desert course.”
It was such a commonly used method of eating amongst the miners that some mines had stoves down the mine shafts specifically to cook the raw pasties.
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And this is how the well known British rhyme “Oggie, Oggie, Oggie” came about. “Oggie” stems from “Hoggan”, Cornish for pasty and it was shouted down the mine shaft by the bal-maidens who were cooking the pasties, when they were ready for eating. In reply, the miners would shout “Oi, Oi, Oi!” However, if they were cooked in the mornings, the pastry could keep the fillings warm for 8-10 hours and, when held close to the body, keep the miners warm too.
“it was said that the Devil would never cross the River Tamar into Cornwall for fear of becoming a filling of a Cornish pasty after hearing of the Cornish women’s inclination to turn anything into a tasty filling!”
It was also common for the pasties to provide not only a hearty, savoury main course lunch, but also a sweet or fruity desert course. The savoury filling would be cooked at one end of the crescent and the sweet course at the other end. Hopefully these ends would be marked on the outside too! The pasty is such a celebrated emblem for Cornwall that when the Cornish rugby team play a significant match a giant pasty is suspended above the bar before the game begins. And, speaking of giant pasties, one Cornish Young Farmers group decided to celebrate the symbol by creating the largest on record in 1985; 32 feet long! Although there are now many national businesses that trade in Cornish pasties, any local would tell you that none compare to traditional home-baked pasties.
The next relates to the crusts of the pasty. A Cornish wife would mark her husband’s pasty with his initials so that if he saved some of his pasty for an afternoon break, he could distinguish his from his colleagues. It was also so that the miner could leave part of his pasty and the crust to the “Knockers”. The Knockers are mischievous “little people”, or sprites, who live in the mines and were believed to cause havoc and misfortune unless they were bribed with small amounts of food. The initials carved into the pasties, it is assumed, made sure that those miners who left their crusts for the “Knockers” could be determined from those who didn’t.
As with a lot of British cultural symbols, there are superstitions and beliefs surrounding the humble pasty that have been passed on through the ages and accepted as ritual. Firstly, it was said that the Devil would never cross the River Tamar into Cornwall for fear of becoming a filling of a Cornish pasty after hearing of the Cornish women’s inclination to turn anything into a tasty filling!
In the 13th century when pasties were part of the diet of the rich and aristocratic, seafood was a common filling. However, in Cornwall, a county much in tune and dependant on the sea, the use of seafood in a pasty was unthinkable and inappropriate. Amongst the most superstitious of Cornish fisherman, even having a pasty on board their ship was believed to bring bad tidings! This belief is thought to have been started by the Cornish tin mining families who didn’t want their ingenious pasty invention to be adopted by the fishing trade. They may not have wanted another trade to use the idea but when migrants from the Cornish tin mining community moved into other counties of England and also across to America, in search of work, they took with them their pastry crescent filled with a hearty meal.
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A COR N ISH B R E A K WITH THE JOY OF FIVE WOR D S + P H OTOS - @T HE JOYOFFIVE
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Through the eyes of a blogger; Emma from @thejoyoffive came to visit our beach-side hotel along with her 5 little nippers. Not one to opt for a hotel break, we were so pleased that Emma and her family were up for an adventurous stay to Cornwall and glad that we converted them into hotel goers for their future family trips away… For me the words ‘hotel’ and ‘child friendly’ are not something that go hand in hand and I almost always opt for self-catering with the family as I find it easier to keep the children happy and I don’t have to worry about them all annoying other guests!
We headed up our room to clean up and I was really surprised at how spacious the room was. There was a huge double bed, a set of bunk beds and a sofa bed in a little annex off of the main room which was perfect to create an area that the older children could use to get a bit of time away from the little ones. This also led onto a decked area that I enjoyed sitting on in peace watching the sunrise before the children got up!
However, when The Esplanade Hotel asked me to come and stay for a few days I was eager to see how we would all get on.
The room had everything you could need for your stay and included a lovely personal touch of buckets and colouring books with the children’s names embellished on them. My preconceived ideas of a hotel stay being stressful were being quashed at every turn.
I haven’t been to Cornwall since I was a child and for a long time I have wanted to return with the children as I knew it was going to be somewhere, we would love, and I wasn’t wrong. As soon as we arrived at Fistral Beach the view took my breath away and the children were itching to dip their toes into the inviting sea and as we were a little too early to check in, we did just that.
All settled in the children were eager to take part in the ‘build-my-bear’ session which was a really relaxed activity where they got the chance to make a bear of their own whilst making some new friends.
The children ran on ahead with Frankie exclaiming ‘this is the best day of my life’ and it was then I knew that seven-hour car journey had been worth it.
We were all ravenous by now and headed to the restaurant for dinner. We were seated by the window and the view alone was worth eating at The Esplanade. The friendly waitress went through the menu with us and although there was a separate menu for the children they also gave you the option to select anything from the main menu and they would make up a smaller portion which is always something I love to see.
Sopping wet, caked in sand and ready to see where we would be staying, we took the short walk back to the hotel and this is when my anxiety kicked in. We were more than a little windswept and I was panicking about walking into the beautiful hotel reception in such a state of disarray, but all those worries were lifted when we were greeted by a warm smile and not a judgmental look in sight; In fact while the receptionist was getting everything sorted my gaze was drawn to a huge trunk with a sign above encouraging the children to borrow buckets and spades and enjoy the beach as well as a board full of children’s activities from pizza making to arts and crafts, doughnut decorating to bingo and a whole host of other things to keep the children entertained.
“The children ran on ahead with Frankie exclaiming ‘this is the best day of my life.’”
From this alone I could tell that the hotel was more than child friendly and certainly settled my nerves.
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I can honestly say that each and every dish was absolutely outstanding. From my soft and flavoursome breaded Brie to the creamy seafood linguine my meal couldn’t be faulted in any way.
“We came away from our stay with a new found love of Cornwall, a new set of skills by the way of surfing and a realisation that a hotel stay with children needed been something to worry about.”
The children made their way through all three courses and enjoyed every mouthful and it was lovely to see them have something that wasn’t based on the usual ‘beige’ offerings a lot of restaurants offer. After a good night’s sleep, it was more food on the menu and on the proclamation of Izzy (an extremely opinionated teen) it was the best breakfast she had ever had, with top marks going to the buttery, flaky croissants.
Fistral beach is famous for its surfing and it would be a crime to not have a go whilst staying at the hotel.
The buffet style breakfast offered a huge range from a full English to fresh fruit and yoghurt, a great selection of pastries and all kinds of cereals.
We meet our instructor JJ who was young, bubbly, full of fun and hugely passionate about surfing which really helped to keep the children engaged.
I think it was definitely the pancake station that won Oscar over though! The children were certainly in need of running some of the sugar off so we headed to the soft play area that was perfect to keep them entertained and let off some steam before we made our way for a dip in the pool.
After our pep talk, we hit the sea and put what we had learnt into practice. Izzy was annoyingly a natural and took to it straight away whilst it took me a good few attempts to even get to my knees.
The pool was perfect for the children and they were over the moon that they were allowed in the jacuzzi as this is so often of limits for little ones.
Oscar in hindsight was a little young and even though he gave it a good go it wasn’t really for him, but Frankie relished in every moment and hasn’t stopped talking about JJ since!
Whilst we were enjoying a bit of water play, we stayed with the theme and headed to the Quiksilver Surf School Newquay that is attached to the hotel for our surf lesson.
Fistral Beach really does have so much to offer and aside from the surfing we spent plenty of time swimming, rock pooling and strolling along in the evening watching the sunset. We came away from our stay with a new found love of Cornwall, a new set of skills by the way of surfing and a realisation that a hotel stay with children needed been something to worry about when a hotel like The Esplanade has got it so right. It was the perfect combination of somewhere for the children to explore and enjoy freely with a touch of something special for the adults too. We have been missing those sea views in the morning and will certainly be back to visit very soon. www.instagram.com/thejoyoffive www.thejoyoffive.com
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“Right from the moment you enter the Hotel you are made to feel welcome. Ha lle is there to greet you with a sm ile and check in is completely pa in free. Facilities are good with a love ly pool. The real key is the staff who can’t do enough for you, nothing is too much trouble. Situated right by Fistral beach means that once you have parked yo u really don’t need to go anywhere els e. An excellent family holiday th at we are going to do again next year” - RICHARDSONMAIL
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“Stayed here for x2 nights and would have loved to stay longer!! Great hotel in a perfect location! The staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed!! Loved the surf school attached to the hotel!! Had an awesome time!!”
“Absolutely fun, friendly consideration, helpful staff will always nothing is too much trouble for them wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone who wishes to have a break to try see for themselves and enjoy giving yourself a treat”
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“I booked a last minute break here with my 2 sons so we could learn how to surf. We had a great time. The boys enjoyed the pool, the surf school, the endless supply of biscuits and how close the hotel was to the beach. Happy kids = happy mum. Friendly staff, nice bar, brilliant breakfast and we had a couple of nice evening meals too. Hopefully be back soon. Thanks”
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ture as we fu r a e n e th in We shall return derful for the n o w is e c la p think this whole family” “What a gem o f a hotel, totall y stuck gold by s taying here. We headed this wa y as I wanted to surf with my 6 year old d aughter.
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“Really nice hotel, great location and facilities. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room was nice and so was breakfast. The view from our room was amazing with a balcony which was a plus. Would recommend.”
The hotel is ge ared up for kid s and as a sing parent did not le feel out place a t all. Would recommend th e place for fam ily holidays. The hotel puts on a lot of activ ities for kids.” - BRIAN_H12
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M A RC H Nuam Gabo:Tate St Ives - 25th January – 3rd May Experience the first extensive presentation of Naum Gabo’s sculptures, paintings, drawings and architectural designs to be held in the UK for over 30 years. St Piran’s Day Celebrations in Cornwall - 5th March There will be celebrations throughout Cornwall on and around March 5th to celebrate St Piran, Patron Saint of Cornwall Easter at Eden - 28th March to 19th April Head to Eden this Easter holidays for a fun-packed day out in Cornwall. Including a giant scramble course and special chocolate treats.
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Padstow May Day - 1st May May Day (or ‘Obby ‘Oss Day as it is known) is the biggest day in Padstow’s calendar. Locals spend the night decorating the town’s streets with flags, flowers and greenery complete with a maypole and the following morning two “osses”, one red and one blue emerge from their stables.
Porthleven Food Festival - 17 April to 19 April A three-day feast of food, drink and music held in and around the historic harbour of Porthleven with national and international chef’s theatre, food stalls, street food, music day and night and entertainment for all. Trevithick Day - 25th April Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) gets the recognition he deserves and Camborne celebrates its importance as a major player in Cornwall’s former mining industry. Lots of spluttering steam engines, singing, dancing and parades.
Garden Tours at St. Micheals Mount - Thursdays in May Join the knowledgeable gardening team from St. Michaels Mount for a tour of their sub-tropical garden, discover the species and uncover the stories that make it unique. Helston Flora Day - 8th May The town is decked out with bluebells, gorse and laurel leaves gathered from the surrounding countryside. Dancing begins at 7.00am start St Agnes Bolster Festival - 8th May & 9th May A celebration of Cornish music and art featuring life size puppets, a drum band and a 28ft giant effigy reenacting the famous Cornish legend of the giant c
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Fal River Festival - 22nd to 31st May This fantastic 10 day celebration is a not-for-profit community festival which encompasses over 150 events varying from music & drama, the arts & heritage to gig racing, swimming, walking & lots more.
Royal Cornwall Show - 4 June to 6 June For three days each year the dedicated showground at Wadebridge is transformed into a living town, bustling with life, energy, agriculture, entertainment and trade. It is a significant event on the Cornish calendar with around 130,000 people attending.
Open Studios Cornwall 2020 - 23rd May to 31st May Sculptors, textile artists and botanical illustrators; printmakers, potters and painters will throw open their studio doors to the general public and stage one of the UK’s most evocative art trails.
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival - 12th June to 14th June Helping to keep alive the history of Tall Ships and the days of sail by performing sea shanties, songs of the sea and Cornish songs.
Great Estate Festival - 29th to 31st May Returning to the sweeping green fields of the Scorrier House Estate, the weird and wonderful extravaganza has announced details of its fourth event programme including live performances from American hip-hop trio The Sugarhill Gang and Welsh rap group Goldie Lookin Chain.
Falmouth Classics - 12th June to 14th June The camaraderie of the best Classic Boat Rallies comes to Falmouth. The three day event, Falmouth Classics, brings the competitors together in one area in close proximity to the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival.
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Eden Sessions 2020 - 17th June & 15th July ‘The nearest you can get to watching a gig on the moon’. The Eden Sessions enter their 19th with Lionel Richie playing on June 17, 2020 and The script on Wednesday July 15, 2020.
Boardmasters Surf, Skate & Music Festival - 5th August to 9th August Surf, skate & music festival situated across two legendary locations featuring the best in action sports including surfing and a laid back music festival.
Golowan Festival - 19th June to 28th June The Golowan Festival has today become the most colourful community festival in the South West, blending Cornish tradition with contemporary imagery and ritual.
Fireworks at Flambards - 5th August to 26th August Enjoy a full day out at Flambards Theme park followed by their award-winning Fireworks Spectacular! Falmouth Week - 7th August to 16th August The largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days along with a lively programme of shore side events.
Mevagissey Feast Week - 28 June to 4th July Thought to be the longest surviving in Cornwall, owing its success to the blend of traditional and contemporary events which brings the whole community together and welcomes hundreds of visitors to share in its unique celebrations.
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Cornwall Pride 2020 - 29th August Cornwall Pride 2020 will be back bigger, better and more exciting! An annual chance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Cornwall, their friends and families to get together and celebrate diversity.
Lusty Glaze 2020 Sundowner Sessions - 17th July The legendary Symphonica and DJ Mr Switch with take to the beach for the first Sundowner Sessions of 2020.
Live at Scorrier House - 29th August A major new music event in the prestigious grounds of the Scorrier House Estate with British rock band, The Libertines as the headline act.
Leopallooza - 24th to 26th July Exciting independent music festival, described as the greatest house party in a field, consistently showcasing the vanguard of new bands and artists in the UK and beyond.
A U G UST Charlestown Regatta Week - 1st August to 7th August Regatta week is an annual tradition bringing together the local community and visitors alike. Charlestown village, a UNESCO world heritage site, takes centre stage as the week’s proceeding wrap around the magnificent Georgian harbour.
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Watergate Bay Speed Hillclimb - 19th September to 20th September A two-day closed road speed hillclimb will return in 2020, bigger and better than before. Drivers from across the UK flock to the region in a wide variety of machines which include almost standard road cars, to fully modified racers, all eager to sample the unique venue.
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Falmouth Oyster Festival - 8th October to 11th October One of Cornwall’s biggest and best-loved specialist food festivals. Almost as unique as the fishing tradition it celebrates.
Tour of Britain cycle race - 6th September Cornwall will host the Tour of Britain for the first time ever in September 2020, with the Grand Depart of next year’s race seeing riders travel 170 kilometres through the Cornish countryside, starting in Penzance and ending in Bodmin including a section along the Newquay seafront.
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Heritage Open Days - 11th September to 20th September Heritage Open Days in Cornwall celebrate fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
City of Lights - 18th November Nothing heralds the start of the festive season quite like the City of Lights, Truro’s midwinter lantern festival. Come and see a dazzling procession of willow-stick-and-tissue lanterns.
The Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival - 11th September to 13th September The Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival will return to the grounds of Cornwall’s very own working cider farm for three days of apple inspired fun. Welcoming a wave of new artists as well as returning favourites, the event is gearing up to be the best yet.
D ECEMB ER Mousehole Christmas Lights - December Villages all over Cornwall drape homes and streets in lights for Christmas but none does it better than Mousehole, west of Penzance, which attracts big crowds.
Newquay Fish Festival - 18th September to 19th September Newquay Fish Festival celebrates the heritage and cuisine we have on our doorstep, right at the start of the supply chain for the very best that seafood has to offer. Top chefs from across the region show how to make the most of this bounty, with a chance to watch learn and try some delicious seafood. Alongside the food we have a full programme of entertainment including bands, choirs, singers, dancers and even a band of pirates complete with canons!
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FA M I L Y S URF BREA K 2020 R OXY WEEKEND ER S
Our family surf breaks are the perfect pick for awesome summer adventures in the sea, complete with accommodation, breakfast and all you’ll need
Roxy weekends with Quiksilver Surf School Newquay
for a surf lesson on the world-famous Fistral Beach in
are the perfect combination of surf, fun and chill time
Cornwall!
in Cornwall!
Your break includes
Surf lessons are suitable for all levels from complete
- Two nights accommodation
to advance with an instructor tea
- Hearty Cornish breakfast each morning - 2hr Surf lesson with coaching from the Quiksilver Surf School Newquay
Your break includes
- Breakfast each morning
- Board and wetsuit hire whilst on your lessons
- 3 x 2 hr surf lessons with instructor team
- Full use of the hotel’s facilities including pool, sauna and Jacuzzi
- Instructor feedback in and out of the water
- Use of the kid’s indoor play area and outdoor pirate ship
- A range of surfboards to try out
- 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa (adults only)
- 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa
- Buffet lunch each day
2020 dates: May 16th – 17th June 27th – 28th October 3rd – 4th
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OCTOB ER HAL F TER M 2020 Get away from it all and enjoy a family-friendly
FE B R UA RY H A LF T ERM 2020
October half term holiday in Cornwall. We have an
With a range of kid’s activities, spacious rooms and
planned (all free!) and you can make full use of our
a beachfront location, it’s the perfect place to spend
facilities, including the indoor pool, soft play and
time together as a family.
pirate ship play area during your stay.
Breaks are bookable from 14th – 23rd February 2020.
Our wonderful beach-front location, also means it’s
action-packed schedule of family-friendly activities
just perfect for wrapping up warm and heading out rockpooling or if the wind’s right, a spot of kite flying!
Your break includes - Family-friendly accommodation - Hearty Cornish breakfast each morning
Your break includes
- Three course evening meal each evening
- Family-friendly accommodation
- Full use of our facilities including the indoor pool
- Hearty Cornish breakfast each morning
- Soft play and pirate ship play area
- Three course evening meal each evening
- 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa (adults only)
- Full use of our facilities including the indoor pool - Soft play and pirate ship play area - 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa (adults only)
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GRO U P S AT T HE E S P L A NADE We are delighted to welcome coach groups of all types and sizes to our large seaside hotel in Cornwall. Whether you are looking to stay with us as part of a larger hotel break or take in the ambience of our modern hotel with a bespoke group holiday in Cornwall we would love to hear from you. We offer 90 modern, ensuite bedrooms, with a further 71 rooms available at our nearby sister hotel - the Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa. Both hotels offer excellent levels of quality in a friendly environment. We can help you organise trips to a number of local Cornish attractions. The venue of choice for‌ - Walking groups - Entertainment groups - Outdoor groups - Foodie groups - Masonic groups - Automotive groups - Golfing groups
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C H R I S TM A S BREA KS 2020 After the excitement of Christmas, take some time
NEW YEAR 2020
to chill out on the Cornish coast and let us look after you, whilst you enjoy...
Join us for a three-night indulgent break with Your break includes
family and friends as we're spoiling you with
- Stunning sea views and coastal location
cosy accommodation, festive food and exciting
- Delicious shore-side dining
entertainment to see in the New Year in style.
- Indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna - Stylish and comfortable rooms
Your break includes
- 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa
- Three-night break - Hearty Cornish breakfast - Evening meals - New Year's Eve party with live entertainment - Full use of the facilities - 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa
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And in the shadowless, unclouded glare Deep blue above us fades to whiteness where A misty sea-line meets the wash of air. Nut-smell of gorse and honey-smell of ling Waft out to sea the freshness of the spring On sunny shallows, green and whispering. The wideness which the lark-song gives the sky Shrinks at the clang of sea-birds sailing by Whose notes are tuned to days when seas are high.
Those moments, tasted once and never done, Of long surf breaking in the mid-day sun. A far-off blow-hole booming like a gun-
From today’s calm, the lane’s enclosing green Leads inland to a usual Cornish sceneSlate cottages with sycamore between,
The seagulls plane and circle out of sight Below this thirsty, thrift-encrusted height, The veined sea-campion buds burst into white
Small fields and tellymasts and wires and poles With, as the everlasting ocean rolls, Two chapels built for half a hundred souls.
And gorse turns tawny orange, seen beside Pale drifts of primroses cascading wide To where the slate falls sheer into the tide. More than in gardened Surrey, nature spills A wealth of heather, kidney-vetch and squills Over these long-defended Cornish hills. A gun-emplacement of the latest war Looks older than the hill fort built before Saxon or Norman headed for the shore.
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LEARN TO SURF Surfing lessons for all ages, from beginner to advanced level Esplanade Road, Newquay, TR7 1PS e: hello@quiksilversurfschoolnewquay.com w: www.quiksilversurfschoolnewquay.com t: 01637 851 800
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