Ok, I am not going to liar to you, the sun does not always shine in Cornwall. In fact right now it is horrid, heavy rain and a little bit of wind thrown in too. I think most of the country is getting this, but I thought I would give you some rainy day ideas for when you come to stay.
How about doing something where you get wet anyway? You could take a surf lesson at Fistral? Or try your hand at canoeing on the River Fowey? Or how about learning to fish or a sea safari?
If you just want to go somewhere and stay dry then how about the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay? Or visit some real caves. The Carnglaze Caverns are not only interesting; they will also set you imagination going of times gone by. Or as you are near the coast wherever you are in Cornwall why not take a stroll around the Maritime Muesum. You can convert your ticket into an annual past so you can go back again again throughout your stay. It is worth noting that many people (some times thousands) flock to The Eden Project on a rainy day thinking that a) it is all indoors and b) it will be quiet - two HUGE mistakes. The Biomes at Eden are good but the grounds it is set in are equally as impressive. If you do want to go on a rainy day our advice is to head there as soon as it opens or just after lunch when it will be a little bit quieter.
If history is more your thing how about a tour round a historic house. Cornwall has some stunning houses that are well worth a visit including; Pencarrow House is not only stunning but is also dog friendly. Lanhydrock is a firm favorite of ours as is Cotehele - the drive is well worth it.
How about just being a kid for the day and enjoying Cornwall's equivalent of theme parks; there is Dairyland, Flambards, Crealy's or Paradise Park. Or if you need to have some soft play fun why now visit St Austell's Kidzone.
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Monday, 27 May 2013
Friday, 27 May 2011
Lovely long Bank Holiday weekend
We are busy here both at Tregongeeves and River Valley Holiday Park over the Bank Holiday weekend. On Monday we are playing host to the St Austell Rotary Club Duck Race. We have been hosting the sponsored duck race for a number of years now, and hope this year we will get sunshine to enjoy the day. If you fancy coming to the race it starts from River Valley Holiday Park, it should be a great laugh for all the family.
The weekly update on animals is fairly quiet at the moment. The chicks are all growing up and I have another hen sitting on eggs – this time it is Pekins – they are such pretty little things with their feathery feet. If they all hatch Alison and Heidi will be looking after them in the new chicken run they are building down at River Valley – although I don’t want to start counting my chickens before they hatch!
With the long weekend ahead and the hope of some sunshine thoughts turn to things to do this weekend. I can highly recommend Fowey. A quintessential Cornish fishing town, it has tiny streets jam-packed with super shops – ideal for window shopping or treating yourself!
Fowey is also home to some wonderful places to eat. Sam’s is one of our favourites, renown for their burgers, but also offering freshly caught fish. You can’t book, so we advise to go early, but even if you have to wait there is plenty of good spots to people watch. One of my favourites is the 'Surf and Turf' – steak with half a lobster and prawns…I am getting hungry just thinking about it!
Walking around Fowey in the evening, the little streets seem to hold in the smell of cooking, you really are spoilt for choice. Fowey caters for all tastes, whether it is a bag of fish and chips over looking the river (we recommend a place just near the RNLI shop, it has a small little sitting area, with an open front so you can shelter if raining), there is a new Italian down in the square – we have yet to try this, but it looks and smells wonderful, or there are a number of hidden cafes, waiting to be tried and tested, including Pinky Murphy’s – a bohemian mixture of styles and tastes.
Wishing you a lovely Bank Holiday.
The weekly update on animals is fairly quiet at the moment. The chicks are all growing up and I have another hen sitting on eggs – this time it is Pekins – they are such pretty little things with their feathery feet. If they all hatch Alison and Heidi will be looking after them in the new chicken run they are building down at River Valley – although I don’t want to start counting my chickens before they hatch!
With the long weekend ahead and the hope of some sunshine thoughts turn to things to do this weekend. I can highly recommend Fowey. A quintessential Cornish fishing town, it has tiny streets jam-packed with super shops – ideal for window shopping or treating yourself!
Fowey is also home to some wonderful places to eat. Sam’s is one of our favourites, renown for their burgers, but also offering freshly caught fish. You can’t book, so we advise to go early, but even if you have to wait there is plenty of good spots to people watch. One of my favourites is the 'Surf and Turf' – steak with half a lobster and prawns…I am getting hungry just thinking about it!
Walking around Fowey in the evening, the little streets seem to hold in the smell of cooking, you really are spoilt for choice. Fowey caters for all tastes, whether it is a bag of fish and chips over looking the river (we recommend a place just near the RNLI shop, it has a small little sitting area, with an open front so you can shelter if raining), there is a new Italian down in the square – we have yet to try this, but it looks and smells wonderful, or there are a number of hidden cafes, waiting to be tried and tested, including Pinky Murphy’s – a bohemian mixture of styles and tastes.
Wishing you a lovely Bank Holiday.
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