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elcome to our 2018 Guide to a Cornish Summer!

Packed full of gifts, attractions and things to do all across Cornwall, from handmade Cornish products, to days out along the coast kayaking, surfing and dolphin watching. Using our handy map to plot your days out, this is the ultimate mini mag to take with you in your bag to help you fill your time in Cornwall the best way possible!

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TO DO Visit Hawksfield near Wadebridge Right by the main A389 road is Hawksfield, a retro, quirky hub of lovely things to check out. You’ll find gifts galore from Jo & Co Home, bargains at Finisterre’s Outlet store, plenty of gorgeous antiques, delectable and Instagrammable café Strong Adolfo’s and Cornwall Contemporary Gallery. It’s a perfect pit stop for breakfast, brunch, lunch and a spot of Cornish shopping! hawksfieldcornwall.com

St Justin have launched a brand new Sterling silver collection, Glas Mor. These new items feature beautiful coloured glass enamels that have been inspired by the colours of the sea that surround the Cornish coast.

Each piece is hand enamelled with fine glass powder and kiln fired to achieve stunning colours and unique, individual pieces of statement jewellery.

St Justin Silver, along with the pewter, bronze and Cornish Tin 6

collections are all designed and handcrafted in Penzance. You can find this amazing selection of jewellery and giftware in stockists throughout Cornwall and at the St Justin shop in Wharfside Shopping Centre, Penzance.

E: sales25@stjustin.co.uk www.stjustin.co.uk stjustinltd stjustinltd stjustinltd

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TO DO Kayaking!

Find a Kayak spot close to you across most of Cornwall’s coast. With Koru Kayaking you’ll get both sides of Cornwall, with rental spots at St Agnes on the west side and Frenchman’s Creek on the east. Both provide beautiful, wild coastal sceneries that have inspired novelists for centuries! korukayaking.co.uk

Atishoo Gallery in the historic Port of Charlestown is full of coastal delights, from original paintings of the Cornish coast to homewares, decorative glassware, pottery and jewellery. Owners Liz and Paul only stock gifts that are designed and made in the UK. The gallery is located opposite the old Methodist Chapel in Charlestown, or browse online at www.atishoogallery.co.uk

Open 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday.

71 Charlestown Rd, St Austell, PL25 3NL www.atishoogallery.co.uk TOP: “Sea Dawg” cushion designed by Kate Pearson £19.95 LEFT: Kernow mug by Dunoon, £18.95 each RIGHT: Beach Babe pendants by Beach Art Glass, from £49.00 each

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TO DO Try the Camel Trail One of Cornwall’s best cycle spots, the Camel Trail is a stretch of cycling path along a disused railway line between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow.

It’s an 18-mile traffic free, surfaced, and level path.

You can choose from several routes and there are plenty of bike rental options to suit yours and your family’s needs!

For examples and more information visit cameltrailcyclehire.co.uk

Bowdens Home Hardware has been serving the market town of Helston since 1934. With its traditional look and feel (parts of the building date back to at least 1699), the shop is a real Aladdin’s Cave, and our customer service is second to none. Working together with other independent stores, we are able to stock a wide range of items at competitive prices.

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find inspiration when you step through our doors, and our friendly, knowledgeable team members will be delighted to help and advise you.

Bowdens Home Hardware 2/3 Market Place, Helston, TR13 8SX T: 01326 572080 E: bowdenshomehardware@gmail. com Bowdens Home Hardware @bowdenshomehardware

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The Cowhouse Gallery is run by a group of local artists and craftspeople in West Cornwall, and this independence allows them to offer a wide range of original work at very affordable prices.

Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewellery, glass, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this bright, light art space.

Lynfield Craft Centre, Perranuthnoe, TR20 9NE T: 01736 710538 www.cowhousegallery.co.uk Open daily 11am-4pm

CIRCA 21 Founded in 2014 by designer Esme Burton, Circa 21 is a unique shopping experience.

For those seeking a well chosen, Cornish gift, you’ll find an ideal choice amongst the beautiful displays over two floors. If you love coastal living and bohemian styling, Circa 21 is passionate about offering a beautiful space to shop on the high street, along with fabulous customer service.

Esme is passionate about supporting Cornish based suppliers, selecting both established and upcoming makers to bring customers unique pieces to buy.

Circa 21’s designers, makers and artists are the soul, and the customer is at its heart.

CIRCA 21 21 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2HR T: 07876 124449 E: circa21pz@gmail.com circa21pz circa21pz TOP: Emma Joyce sea plastic necklace £90; Kiwi Prints Regatta lampshade £54; Hammam cotton towel £14; Sophie Harding sailing card £3; Natalie Bonney Ceramic pots £8 each LEFT: Alison Bick Designs fish print £20; Windswept Girlie mackeral card £3 RIGHT: Love Liga eco cork placemat £4.50; Blue glass tumbler £3 Photography by: www.yeshen.uk

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TO DO Dolphin Watching

Located on a quiet cobbled street between the shops, the Tate Gallery and Porthmeor Beach, The Digey Food Room serves breakfast and lunch all day. All our food is made with fresh, local ingredients and cooked to order. We have our own blend of Fairtrade and Organic coffee and a selection of excellent homemade cakes. Our deli and food store is packed with local and international artisan products,

many of which feature on our menu. For sunny days when the beach is calling try our Beach Picnic Box packed with produce from our deli. Pre-order in store or through our online shop.

The Digey Food Room, 6 The Digey, St Ives, TR26 1HR. T: 01736 799600 E: Food@digeyfoodroom.co.uk www.digeyfoodroom.co.uk Open 7 days - 9am to 5pm.

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In Cornwall we are lucky enough to have resident Bottle Nose, Common and Rissos dolphins! We are also home to plenty of Grey seals, Harbour seals, Basking sharks and even the occasional whale!

One of our most favourite spots for wildlife watching is at Mounts Bay near Penzance. There you’ll find Marine Discovery, who run daily, eco-friendly tours that mean the entire experience is fun for you and the wildlife you’ll be watching. marinediscovery.co.uk

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TO DO Visit a Cornish Wildlife Sanctuary Cornwall is home a dozens of wildlife sanctuaries that protect and conserve a range of species around the county. A few of our favourites are the Seal Sanctuary in Gweek, Screech Owl Sanctuary in St Column Major and The Flicka Foundations Donkey Sanctuary in Penryn.

Discover the amazing (and adorable) animals at these locations and give a helping hand to their keepers.

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Great Sunday roasts and daily specials all made using fresh local produce.

Folk and Music Festival - Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September.

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Folk Night on the last sunday of every month.

Great food offers - visit our website for further details Old Albion Inn, Crantock, Cornwall, TR8 5RB. T: 01637 830243 www.oldalbioncrantock.com cottage.oldalbioncrantock.com

Essa Collection offer a handpicked, eclectic mix of scarves and handbags from Thailand, Nepal and India as well as clothing, jewellery and other unique items from around the world.

As a Cornish family run business, they are committed to bringing the best designs from around the world to the local area, including unique design made specifically for them by their tailors, as well as exclusive styles from local designers.

5 Fore Street, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9HQ. T: 01326 572236 www.essacollection.com essacollectionporthleven 13

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THINGS flowers and plants, supporting many local Cornish growers, in addition to this they receive deliveries from Holland four times a week allowing them to source a wide variety of flowers all year round. Open MondaySaturday, 9am-5.30pm.

Mark and the staff welcome you to Flowertime Florist @ The Big Pink Tree on Penpol Terrace, Hayle.

Delivering flowers in Hayle, St. Ives, Camborne, Penzance and all areas in between. National and international delivery is also available through a network of fellow florists around the world.

Flowertime Florist was established on the 18th September 1989 and has been invited many times to exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show, where they have won numerous medals including gold for professional floristry.

Flowertime provides flowers for all occasions, specialising in gifts, funerals and wedding flowers. Wherever possible, they prefer to sell locally sourced

Big Pink Tree has an array of wonderful gifts, ladies fashion accessories and beautiful items for the home, lots of the gifts are sourced locally from small Artisan crafters.

They have an incredible range of quality greeting cards for every occasion over a 1000 different cards from small mainly independent companies.

If you are looking for a present you’ll always find it there, Mark and the team look forward to welcoming you soon. Open Monday – Saturday, 9am-5.30pm.

T: 01736 757006 www.floristhayle.co.uk www.wesendflowers.co.uk T 01736 757527/0800 056 0711 www.thebigpinktree.co.uk www.thebigpinktree.com

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TO DO Visit a Cornish Mine Of course one of Cornwall’s most famous heritage sites seen dotted around the county are the famous wheelhouses. Remnants of Cornwall’s one proud mining empire! Today you can still get a close up look at some of these impressive structures.

A few favourites are: Botallack Mine, Geevor Tin Mine, Gwennap Pit and of course, Poldark Mine. To discover more check out cornish-mining.org.uk

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TO DO Try your hand at Football Golf As the UK’s first Football Golf course, Cornwall Football Golf is suitable for all ages, groups and abilities. The rules of the game are the same as golf, but instead of a club players kick a football into the hole. Just 5 minutes from Cornwall’s Eden Project, this is a great family day out to try a fun new game! cornwallfootballgolf.co.uk

Summer has arrived in the Heligan Shop! This season we celebrate our Edwardian Heritage with new botanical garden ranges.

Step into our Plant Centre and be inspired by exotic plants and stylish garden accessories.

We continue to support British craftsmanship by stocking collectives such as ARTHOUSE Meath, a social enterprise of artists living with complex epilepsy and learning disabilities.

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range of soaps stocked here at Heligan.

Elsewhere we’ve lots of delicious goodies to take home for your perfect summer barbeque.

We’re looking forward to summer at The Lost Gardens and hope that you are too!

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN T: 01726 845100 E: info@heligan.com www.heligan.com

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We have two beautiful large stores full of wonderful gift ideas and homewares. If you love shopping you’re in for a real treat and we’re open seven days a week.

We showcase many well known brands that you will love in homewares, lifestyle and Jewellery.

As well as our recently launched in-house brand, LIGA which offers sustainable homewares, such as our very popular Cork Placemats.

If you can’t make it to one of our stores our web shop gives you the chance to shop many of our products online.

1. Pebble Collection in bracelets, earrings, rings and necklace from £12.99 2. Avery Bag by Katie Loxton in White or Grey with bamboo handles £58.99 3. Tassle Scarf from £24 - we have many scarves starting from £12.95 4. Ceramic Coral and Flowers from £11.95 5. Cork Placemats and Coasters in nine different designs to mix and match from £2

Open seven days a week Shops in: Truro (In Old Bridge Street next to Truro Cathedral) and Fowey (In Trafalgar Square opposite Barclays Bank) www.theclementine.co.uk TheClementine @TheClementineUK

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TO DO Drive along the B3306 Coastal Road

Causewayhead’s unique magical mystery store is an eclectic emporium offering a treasure trove of magical and spiritually orientated healing products and giftware sourced from local craftspeople and further afield. Our extensive range of essential oils and hand blended incense is supplied by Starchild of Glastonbury and is a perfect partner for the ceramic art of Wyn Abbott. Candles, jewellery, singing bowls, smudge sticks, dreamcatchers, wands and quality greetings cards are some of the lines that complement

the scintillating displays of crystals for healing purposes and geological interest from around the world.

Throughout the year, workshops, talks and healing events are held, culminating in our annual Gem Fair at the end of the summer season. Event details can be found on our facebook page.

Healing Star, 35 Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2SP T: 01736 330669 E: healingstarpenzance@gmail.com TheHealingStarPenzance 23

Driving along a road?

Really? As odd as this may seem, we assure you on a nice day, this is a fantastic drive to see some breathtaking scenery.

From St Ives, through Zennor and on to St Just, this is the perfect road to enter the rugged wild lands of West Penwith and has been described as one of the UK’s most beautiful drives. It’s a twisty/turny one, so be prepared, but with plenty of laybys and stop off points for photo opportunities, it’s not to be missed!

Summer has arrived at Just Delights - you will find us in the old market town of Penryn near Falmouth. We have an array of gorgeous products ranging from cushions to cards including unique furniture, beautiful homeware and gifts for all.

So whether you’re revamping your home or looking a special

pressie, you will find all you need here in store. We are open 7 days a week and customer parking is available. Look forward to seeing you this Summer.

Just Delights, Commercial Road, Penryn, Near Falmouth, TR10 8AQ T: 01326 379075 www.just-delights.co.uk 24

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Card Sharp is a long established card and gift shop now in its 30th year. Specialising in both art and the unusual card titles that make those special occasions extra special.

We also have a wide and exciting variety of gifts which include English soaps, scarves, leather purses, beautiful ranges

of jewellery by Miss Milly and Indulgence and casual handbags and purses by Lua plus Jelly Cat soft toys and Cornish gifts.

At Card Sharp you will find something for everyone.

46 Meneage St, Helston, TR13 8QY T: 01326 574176

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TO DO Eat a Cornish pasty by the sea Sometimes the cliché’s are still the best and sitting by the sea (checking for seagulls, obviously) with a traditional Cornish pasty can’t be beaten. Some of our myCornwall favourites are Pengenna, Philps, Oggy Oggy, The Cornish Oven and Chough Bakery.

Check them out online and see where your nearest one is!

Established for over 21 years this little gallery offers a place where nature, art and a little piece of magic mix.

Inside you will find Maria’s unique handmade silver, gold & semi-precious stone jewellery, Gary Hall’s “truth to nature” paintings and prints both alongside a carefully chosen

selection of high quality work by other artists including sculpture, glass, candles, books & cards.

Little Feathers invites you in to browse, relax & enjoy.

Little Feathers Gallery, 18 Church Town, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0QW T: 01872 554303 E: littlefeathersgallery@hotmail.co.uk www.littlefeathersgallery.co.uk 27

What better way to enjoy a steak and a bottle of wine from our new wine list then whilst enjoying an uninterrupted view of the harbour? Especially now our Steak Sunday offer of two steaks and a bottle of house wine for just £39.95 is now available on Sunday Evenings as well as lunchtimes.

Every Thursday morning is ‘Doggie Social’ - come and join us for a Cafe Latte with free organic dog biscuits provided for your four-legged companion.

Relax and unwind with a cocktail

in hand and take in the stunning views of Penzance’s beautiful harbour.

Delicious Daily Fish Specials include our new addition of Squid Ink Risotto. Chef Jane prides herself on using the best locally sourced ingredients.

Why not turn our popular menu choice of fresh oysters into ‘Bubbles and Pearls’ by adding a glass of Shimmer Prosecco?

The Old Lifeboat House Bistro, Wharf Road, Penzance, TR18 4AA E: rachel@oldlifeboathouse.com 28

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TO DO Learn to Surf

We are a small and friendly family business. Mark, Debbie, Jasmine and our staff promise you a lovely visit to our Cafe and Restaurant in Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall.

We provide all day table service and substantial menus that have been personally designed by Mark to reflect the incredible cornish coast and countryside around Mevagissey.

All produce is sourced daily from the best local suppliers in the

area; with cakes and scones all baked on the premises each day.

We have several menus we use throughout the day and evening with a large variety of dishes. Just let Debbie or any of our waiting staff know exactly what you need to make your meal perfect.

5 Market Square, Mevagissey, Saint Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6UD T: 01726 844 422 www.numberfiveinmevagissey.co.uk

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Cornwall’s is a surfing county and with some parts of the coast facing the open ocean you can get some pretty decent waves. Some of our favourite surfing spots are Newquay’s Fistral Beach (no surprise), Perranporth Beach, Gwithian Beach, St Ives’ Porthmeor Beach, and Sennen Beach. These beaches all have boards available to hire and professional instructors who can teach you how to tame the Cornish waves!

The Rock Oyster Festival is the event where for two glorious days and nights each summer, you can be part of the bohemian party scene of North Cornwall.

Set in beautiful Cornwall on the banks of the River Camel it’s the party that three thousand in the know locals and increasing numbers of families and revellers have been heading to for the last nine years.

Camping is on site with areas for families and decent security. The food is varied, local fare from seafood to wood fired pizza to barbeque and crumpet. The beer and cider comes from the local Padstow Brewery. Mission wines, Igloo cocktails and Voltans Gin

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Emporium are highlights as are the renowned Porthilly oysters of course, grown just two hundred yards down the river.

Headliners this year are Caravana Sun and Dr Meaker, with plenty of other great live music acts lined up. There is entertainment and activities for kids of all ages including this year the Mount Hawke Skateramp.

Access to the site can be made from the Camel Trail or by car with free parking on site. There’s even secure bike parking for serious cyclists who want to arrive by peddle power alone.

Nr Wadebridge, 6th - 7th July 2018 www.rockoysterfestival.co.uk

Spindrift is an established gallery of Cornish art that was opened

by Cynthia Greenslade in 2006.

Paintings and prints of the cliffs and countryside of The Roseland and items made from the bounty washed up from the sea are complimented by the blues and greens that run through the gallery in the selection of ceramics, jewellery, glass, sculpture, driftwood and cards.

Amongst their regular exhibitors are - Chris Prindl, Jane Adams, Nicki Martin, Laetitia Miles, Paula Gray, Sue Gregor, Lucy Kemp, Lawrence Gibson, Penny Price, Jen Williams, Sarah Drew, David Fry, Deborah Martin, Claire Harris, Jason Webb, Esther Smith, Stewart Middlemas, Emma Joyce, Nancy Pickard, Peter Owen, Lynn Pascoe, Livvy Wiegand and Cynthia.

Opening times: From Summer: Wednesday-Sunday.

10.30am-5pm From Winter: Thursday-Saturday 10.30am-4pm

Have you been to Truro’s new visitor attraction? Step into the world of Cornish charity ShelterBox at its new Disaster Relief Visitor Centre. The visitor centre offers a ground-breaking exhibition with interactive displays and activities that your family can try, making it the perfect solution to a rainy Cornish day. You can have a go at packing the iconic green ShelterBoxes, discover the people and places aid is sent to,

and explore the tents, kit and equipment that help people rebuild their lives after natural disasters. Look for out for an exciting programme of events throughout the year.

ShelterBox Disaster Relief Visitor Centre, Charles St, Truro T: 01872 302 600 www.visitshelterbox.org Open Mon-Sat 10am to 4pm.

Admission is free.

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8 The Quay, Portscatho, Truro TR2 5HF T: 01872580155 www.spindrift-gallery.co.uk

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TO DO Explore Falmouth’s Vintage Shops!

The iconic coastal port town of Falmouth is full of quirky independent shops, thrift stores, vintage boutiques, book stores and quality Cornish gifts. You’ll also find some amazing cafes and restaurants serving homemade Cornish produce (we recommend trying out Stones Bakery’s sourdough bread and Good Vibes Café’s bagels).

Jo Downs is one of the world’s most respected fused glass designers. This year sees the creation of a spectacular new Lighting Collection and new additions to the Shoaling Fish ranges. Cut, crafted, fired and finished at her Launceston studio, these are uniquely beautiful works and feature ocean inspired motifs and geometrically inspired designs.

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installations. At our Launceston studio you can also see Jo’s team at work and discuss bespoke commissions.

Jo Downs Handmade Glass, 27G Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam, Launceston PL15 7ED T: 01566 779779 www.jodowns.com architecture.jodowns.com Launceston studio gallery open: Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm Closed Sunday Other galleries in St Ives, Fowey, Tintagel and Padstow open: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm

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TO DO Discover the myths and magic of Tintagel and Boscastle

Sweetlime is a lifestyle store located in the centre of St Ives.

The store is filled with unusual home-wares, gifts and accessories, many of which have been designed by the owner, Elspeth J. Walker. Elspeth sources from around the globe and her love of travel and adornment is apparent in her own creations. Get set for days

on the beach with Sweetlime’s range of hammam towels, beach bags, exclusive kaftans and festival inspired jewellery.

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One of Cornwall’s most popular heritage sites, Tintagel really plays up to the King Arthur folklore.

Whether you believe the legends or not, this is a place of stunning historic scenery as you discover the myths behind Tintagel Castle. A little further up the north coast you’ll find Boscastle, a beautiful coastal village home to Cornwall’s unique Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. tintagelweb.co.uk museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

Based in an iconic listed building in the heart of Falmouth we are a thriving charity, promoting engagement in the arts, sciences and Cornish history through film, live events, exhibitions, lectures and workshops.

The Poly Guild is our contemporary design and craft shop filled with a range of handmade work from 50 artists and craftspeople who live in, or who have studied in Cornwall.

These include ceramicists, jewellers, illustrators, wood workers, printmakers and more. Our beautiful gallery spaces are host to exhibitions that change weekly so there is always something new, pop in

to discover art you love or find a unique gift.

If you would like to hear more about events and exhibitions please contact info@thepoly.org to join our mailing list.

24 Church St, Falmouth TR11 3EG T: 01326 319461 www.thepoly.org @polyfalmouth @polyfalmouth @polyfalmouth Opening Times: Monday: 5pm – 7pm Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 7pm Sunday: Closed.

(Please note: We are open late for film and events, go to our website to see the full programme.)

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