The Cornwall Guide 2016

WEST CORNWALL
Other notable places to visit include the
delightfully quaint Cadgwith with its tiny
thatched cottages, the semi-circular village
of Coverack overlooking the sea and
St Keverne, whose central square hosts
male voice choirs and brass bands in
summer performances.
Diary
DATES
16 - 17 April
PORTHLEVEN FOOD FESTIVAL
Cornish food and drink, producers, cookery
demos and children’s activities, live music and
entertainment can all be enjoyed at this fun festival.
www.porthlevenfoodfestival.co.uk
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HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the exhilaration of standing on the
most southerly tip of the UK mainland at Lizard
Point. Watch the ships go by and the turbulent
seas below from this cliff top vantage point.
Bottlenose, Common and Risso dolphins and
mighty basking sharks can all be spotted in the
wide bay off the beach at Coverack, a renowned
playground for aquatic mammals.
The 3,000 year old monument of Men-an-Tol
is said to have healing properties, and that by
passing through the granite slab’s hole nine times
a multitude of aches and pains will be cured.
At Levant Mine, a few miles from Land’s End, is
the only Cornish beam engine in the world that
is still in steam on its original mine site.
Discover the art and heritage of West Cornwall
at Penlee House Gallery and Museum in
Penzance, where paintings by Stanhope
Forbes and Laura Knight, old photos, textiles,
sculptures and local history are all on display.
In its uniquely stunning location, the Minack
Theatre at Porthcurno is a magical venue for
a variety of productions and also houses a
museum documenting its fascinating history.
7 May
HELSTON FLORA DAY
Decked in greenery, flowers and flags, Helston
comes alive as the five Furry dances for which Flora
day is famous wind their way through the town.
www.helstonfloraday.org.uk
23 - 28 June
GOLOWAN FESTIVAL, PENZANCE
Celebrating the traditional midsummer feast of
St John, it includes The Golowan Band, Serpent
Dances, Mazey Day, The Quay Fair and more.
www.golowan.org
02 -16 July
LAFROWDA, ST JUST
A celebration of entertainment and the arts, with
live music, street theatre, processions, stalls and
children’s entertainment.
www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk
29 August
NEWLYN FISH FESTIVAL
What better place to celebrate all things fishy than
in one of Britain’s most distinctive fishing villages,
where you can enjoy seafood, live entertainment
and bidding at the seafood auction.
www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk
TBC December
MONTOL FESTIVAL, PENZANCE
Beautiful arts and community festival evoking
Cornish Christmas and midwinter traditions with
lantern and mask making workshops, strolling
bands, carol services, an arts and crafts fair,
storytelling and late night shopping.
www.montol.info