Travel Reference
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South Cornwall
Why Go?
It might lack the craggy granite cliffs and sea-blown grandeur of the north coast, but Corn-
wall's southern side has ample charms of its own: gentle creeks, green meadows, quaint
harbours and world-renowned gardens such as Trebah, Trelissick, Heligan and Glendurgan,
as well as the futuristic biomes of the Eden Project. It feels more pastoral than the craggy
beauty of Penwith or the wild emptiness of Bodmin Moor: this is a place for quiet adven-
tures, whether that's touring the back lanes and beaches of the Roseland, mooching around
Mevagissey Harbour or kayaking on the Fal and Fowey Rivers.
The remote Rame Peninsula is particularly worth exploring. It's a fairly long drive from
anywhere, so most visitors never make the effort, which means its lovely countryside and
country houses are relatively quiet. It's also an easy trip from Plymouth thanks to the Tor-
point ferry, which chugs across the beautiful Tamar Estuary.
When to Go
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May
The Fowey Festival brings book readings, poetry events and live music to the
streets of town.
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Jul
Spectacular gigs light up the biomes during the Eden Sessions, which have become
one of the county's top annual music events.
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Sep
The Cornwall Food & Drink Festival, one of the county's largest food fairs, takes
place on Lemon Quay. Top producers tout their wares, from pie-makers to microbreweries.
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Oct
Falmouth celebrates its tradition of mollusc-rearing at the annual Oyster Festival.
Mountains of oysters and mussels are devoured over the week-long event, and there are
lots of chefs' demonstrations.
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Dec
Wicker lanterns parade round Truro's streets during the City of Lights procession in
the run-up to Christmas.
Best Places to Eat
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Oliver's (
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