July 2026

Newquay Beach Guide: Parking, Dog Rules & Best Times to Visit

Posted by Select Cornwall

on 30/07/2026

Newquay has more beaches within a short drive of each other than almost anywhere else in Cornwall, which is exactly the problem. Everyone says "handpicked" and "hidden gems" and then lists the same six beaches you'd find on any postcard. What actually matters when you're standing in the car park...

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Free (and Nearly-Free) Things to Do in Cornwall This Summer

Posted by Select Cornwall

on 22/07/2026

Six weeks is a long time to fill, and Cornwall's big-ticket attractions add up fast once you're paying for a family of four more than once a week! So here's the version of the summer holidays guide that skips the theme parks and water slides and focuses on what's actually...

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The Best Easy-Access Family Beaches in Cornwall (No Steep Cliffs, No Stress)

Posted by Select Cornwall

on 09/07/2026

Half of Cornwall's "best beaches" lists read like an assault course. Fifteen-minute cliff scrambles. Steps cut into rock. Tides that cut you off if you're not paying attention. Gorgeous if you're a fit adult with a rucksack but considerably less fun if you're also carrying a cool bag, a beach...

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St Ives for First-Timers: Everything You Need to Know (2026 Guide)

Posted by Select Cornwall

on 02/07/2026

Planning your first trip to St Ives? Get insider tips on parking, beaches, where to stay and what to do- from locals who know the town.   St Ives is worth visiting for its combination of three sandy beaches, a working harbour, cobbled artist quarters and world-class galleries, all packed into...

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