Links to good things
The fantastic Newlyn School of Art is a dynamic and innovative art school situated in the heart of the famous artistic colony of Newlyn. The School provides a wide range of high quality and exciting short art courses in disciplines such as painting, drawing, printmaking, stone carving and art history; all taught by some of the most well known artists working in Cornwall today. To find out more abut the range of courses on offer, the well known artists who provide teaching for the school and have a look at the Course Calendar or call 01736365557 to ask for a brochure..
Don’t miss the open-air Minack Theatre, one of Britain’s most memorable theatres, built into the cliffs above Porthcurno, just a short drive from Bodrifty. Whatever you do, don’t forget warm clothes.
Forage for your dinner with Fat Hen, run by pro forager, ecologist and cook Caroline Davey. Don’t miss the gourmet weekends for hedgerow cocktails and fine foraged food.
Glamping at it’s best Canopy and Stars, where the Roundhouse and lot’s of other cool places are listed.
Jean Hands is the talented woman behind the textiles in the Roundhouse and the banners used for a celebration in the Roundhouse are her creation .
The Sandpiper Gallery has the best collection of ceramics, fine art and crafts, bespoke furniture and jewellery harbourside in Mousehole. Owner Becky Marshall is a highly collectable artist.
The Gurnard’s Head is just over fields from Bodrifty and is one of Cornwall’s best places to eat. The emphasis is on real food made with local ingredients – and you may even see some of our organic salad leaves or exotic produce on the menu.
Ian Kingsnorth is the man behind the wonderful photography of the Roundhouse and Swallow Barn on this site.
Brace yourselves for a dip in the seawater Jubilee Pool, a stunning art deco lido on the promenade in Penzance; summer only, of course.
The official guide to the South West Coast Path, which runs around the entire coast of Cornwall – some of Britain’s finest walking.
The Essex Tyler Gallery is owned and run by Essex, a talented potter who made the replica pots that are in the Roundhouse. He has a gallery in Mousehole that sells fine art and has a a good selection of his pots and tea bowls.
Pasties & Cream Cornwall Blog is a local blog written by Ismay Atkins, about life at the western tip of the country, with regular posts on Cornish food, drink, arts, shops and design.