The Cornwall Blog

Guillaume Rivaud as Arthur Announcing crowdfunding campaign for Devon & Cornwall indiefilm “Mordred”, showcasing local actors and local history /Arthurian legend “I am what you made me become!” is the tagline of the film, spoken by Mordred. How relevant that seems! This production aims to not only showcase very heavily researched Dark Ages (6th century) history of Devon and Cornwall, linked to some of the very earliest and less known Arthurian legends, but also equally to showcase the amazing skills by local actors, filmmakers, and other production creatives - a lot of film work happens in the southwest but very often local people are passed over completely for roles, in favour of imported talent due to stereotypes of "local people being no-good". Since there are very few opportunities, we decided to make our own and claw our own way up. There is a national campaign at the moment for the recognition of working-class actors, who on a national scale, not just loc...

Things to Do in Padstow: A Local Guide If you mention places to visit in Cornwall, Padstow is never far from the conversation. This little harbour town attracts plenty of visitors, particularly in summer, but there is a good reason for that. With the Camel Estuary on one side and the north Cornish coast on the other, you have food, beaches, walking, cycling and boat trips all within easy reach. Of course, Padstow has become famous for its food too. Rick Stein helped put the town firmly on the foodie map, but these days there is a whole collection of places to eat and drink, from fish and chips by the harbour to rather special dinners. So, if you are planning a day or a few days in Padstow, here are some of our favourite things to do. Explore Padstow Harbour The harbour is really the heart of Padstow and probably the best place to start. Fishing boats still work from here alongside yachts, pleasure boats and the little ferry crossing the estuary to Rock. Grab a coffee, wande...