July 2026

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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