The Cornwall Blog

Is there anything better? Local produce, scrummy food and fab locations. We all love a farm shop. Today I wanted to share five of my favourites from across the county, all well worth a visit. 1) Tre, Pol & Pen Edging our way towards the border, near Launceston, we have Tre, Pol & Pen . The food is delicious, the restaurant is spacious and they host great events. It is a real hub for the local community. 2) Boscastle Farm Shop Another popular choice is Boscastle Farm Shop . Set amid stunning scenery, the food is honest, local and has travelled very few miles. 3) Colwith Farm This one is just down the road from me, and it is lovely to see how the business has grown. A family-run potato farm, Colwith has expanded from a simple honesty box into a lovely little farm shop, with some great gifts, alongside a distillery offering tours and tastings. The café has beautiful countryside views and serves very tas...

  And we are off! Easter holidays are in full swing, this is the time all Cornwall gears up for - the start of the warmer weather, and the tourist season. There's so much see and do, I have just picked a few events up and down the county that will hopefully provide something for everyone! 1) Have you heard of Discovering42? An award winning art and sustainability museum in Bodmin, perfect for kids this Easter with science experiment mocktails!  Find out more  at their website.  2) For those who are marine minded, at the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow kids can learn how to be Mini Marine Biologists! Running throughout the holidays, find out more  here .   3) For the artistic head to  Penwith Gallery  in St Ives and view Mark Verry's wooden reliefs. Eight years in the making and a great opportunity to see these striking works altogether.  4) Challenge your tastebuds with Knightor Winery's  Chilli and Beer Blowout . Teaming up with Ha...