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Finalists in the Cornwall Muddy Stiletto Awards 2024 have been revealed

Awards Ceremonies

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Finalists revealed in this year's Cornwall Muddy Stilettos Awards

In a collaboration with The Cornish Caretakers and the popular Ed Rowe, the museum has organised exciting activities and shows for the holidays

In a collaboration with The Cornish Caretakers and the popular Ed Rowe, the museum has organised exciting activities and shows for the holidays

Treasures of Cornish fun at National Maritime Museum this Easter

The new Trebah Halt station was introduced on March 28

The new Trebah Halt station was introduced on March 28

Cultural attractions

Lappa Valley opens new station to celebrate 50th anniversary

The revamped sign is open for business

The revamped sign is open for business

Cultural attractions

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Revamped Land's End signpost reopens to visitors after being taken in-house

Cornwall Council says its not in a position to provide financial support

Cornwall Council says its not in a position to provide financial support

Cultural attractions

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Heartlands to close as Cornwall Council decides not to provide financial support

The update comes after speculation arose online that the signpost would be removed

The update comes after speculation arose online that the signpost would be removed

Cultural attractions

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Owners of iconic signpost announce 'free photo opportunity' ahead of redevelopment

It's been described as the end of an era

It's been described as the end of an era

Cultural attractions

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End of an era: Future of signpost at iconic Cornwall landmark in doubt

Award winners celebrate their achievements at Truro Cathedral

Award winners celebrate their achievements at Truro Cathedral

Cornish businesses and tourism destinations honored at Cornwall Tourism Awards

The display features 30,000 blossoms and weighs 19 stone

The display features 30,000 blossoms and weighs 19 stone

Famous Cotehele flower garland exhibition now open to the public

Two areas of Cornwall have been named among some of the best places in the UK

Two areas of Cornwall have been named among some of the best places in the UK

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Cornwall named twice on Which? list of 'UK’s best towns and villages'

The August evening events programme at the Helston attraction features live music and later opening times for rides

The August evening events programme at the Helston attraction features live music and later opening times for rides

Cultural attractions

Tina Turner tribute shows why Cornish theme park is 'simply the best'

Camel Creek Family Theme Park has appointed administrators

Camel Creek Family Theme Park has appointed administrators

Popular Cornwall theme park goes bust, appoints administrators

A bee swarm seen in Fowey

A bee swarm seen in Fowey

English Heritage

Cornish castle shut as swarming bees 'terrorise' three separate towns

The film and podcasts can be found on a transformed version of Eden’s flagship YouTube channel

The film and podcasts can be found on a transformed version of Eden’s flagship YouTube channel

Cultural attractions

Eden Project expands mission with new film and podcast series

Hana Heaver and Greg Milne from St Michael’s Mount.

Hana Heaver and Greg Milne from St Michael’s Mount.

Cultural attractions

Special Cornish afternoon tea launching on St Michael’s Mount

The garden St Michael's Mount

The garden St Michael's Mount

Cultural attractions

Special opening of Cornwall attraction's garden for King's coronation

Newquay Zoo has welcomed a big-headed turtle

Newquay Zoo has welcomed a big-headed turtle

Cultural attractions

Critically endangered tiny but fierce reptile makes a new home at Newquay Zoo

National Trust Volunteers are dusting off their binoculars and radio transmitters in preparation for its 2023 season

National Trust Volunteers are dusting off their binoculars and radio transmitters in preparation for its 2023 season

Visitors can now borrow binoculars and telescopes to see wildlife at beauty spot

Each hole on the course has a separate wheelchair-friendly, step-free entrance & exit and the fairways are wide enough to facilitate ease of movement

Each hole on the course has a separate wheelchair-friendly, step-free entrance & exit and the fairways are wide enough to facilitate ease of movement

Cultural attractions

Cornish attraction unveils Duchy's first accessible adventure golf course

Residents and staff at Falmouth Court in Falmouth celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day.

Residents and staff at Falmouth Court in Falmouth celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day.

Cultural attractions

Residents and staff at came home in Falmouth celebrate Saint Patrick's Day

Cast of Giants at Minack Theatre, Cornwall

Cast of Giants at Minack Theatre, Cornwall

Cultural attractions

'Egg-citing' shows announced at the Minack Theatre for the Easter holidays 2023

A new feature at Trebah Garden has been revealed

A new feature at Trebah Garden has been revealed

Cultural attractions

New feature unveiled at popular garden attraction in Cornwall

Newquay Zoo's African lion, Boss.

Newquay Zoo's African lion, Boss.

Cultural attractions

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Last chance to see Newquay Zoo's 'mane' attraction before they move

The Poly will be giving the community a unique opportunity to view its new, specially commissioned medal.

The Poly will be giving the community a unique opportunity to view its new, specially commissioned medal.

New RCPS Award Medals to go on display at The Poly

The Deer Park at Boconnoc Estate

The Deer Park at Boconnoc Estate

Cultural attractions

Go on 'safari' in Cornwall this February half term: how to book

Helston Railway is holding its Winter Steam Up event on Saturday

Helston Railway is holding its Winter Steam Up event on Saturday

Cultural attractions

Last chance to ride popular steam railway before winter closure

Omiros is checked over by professionals

Omiros is checked over by professionals

Visitors 'favourite' Loggerhead Turtle at Cornish aquarium has annual check up

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

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When to see 'Santa's sleigh' in the sky this Christmas Eve (and it's early)

A tiny Goeldi’s monkey

A tiny Goeldi’s monkey

Newquay Zoo welcomes new baby monkey that weighs the same as a golf ball

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' in the sky this Christmas

The Mediterranean Biome is coming alive with an incredible immersive orchestra experience

The Mediterranean Biome is coming alive with an incredible immersive orchestra experience

Christmas celebrations in full swing at Eden Project with 'immersive experiences'

This year’s edition of the popular event will again centre around the UK’s longest indoor tunnels of Christmas lights.

This year’s edition of the popular event will again centre around the UK’s longest indoor tunnels of Christmas lights.

'UK's longest tunnel of lights' opens for the festive season at Cornwall Museum

The Falmouth Christmas light switch-on

The Falmouth Christmas light switch-on

Christmas arrives in Falmouth: turn out in the hundreds for light switch-on

Christmas celebrations returned to Truro last week

Christmas celebrations returned to Truro last week

Christmas returns to Truro after Festive Friday's light switch-on

Keith & Sara Southwell with members of the Lappa Valley team with representatives from Trebah Gardens who took the Silver Award in the same category in this year's Cornwall Tourism Awards.

Keith & Sara Southwell with members of the Lappa Valley team with representatives from Trebah Gardens who took the Silver Award in the same category in this year's Cornwall Tourism Awards.

Cornish railway attraction scoops Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

The upcoming single 'I Love Christmastime' from The Gleeman, will be released on November 25.

The upcoming single 'I Love Christmastime' from The Gleeman, will be released on November 25.

Cultural attractions

Falmouth singer-songwriter to release Christmas single this month

For the last eight years in November Eden has hosted a mass one-night Sleep Out outside the Biomes

For the last eight years in November Eden has hosted a mass one-night Sleep Out outside the Biomes

Fundraisers brave the cold overnight to raise vital cash for homeless charities

Miracle Theatre, pictured performing The Tempest, is among nine organisations in Cornwall getting Arts Council England money

Miracle Theatre, pictured performing The Tempest, is among nine organisations in Cornwall getting Arts Council England money

Nine groups in Cornwall to share £6.3 million over next three years

The annual event, taking place on Thursday November 10, sees participants 'sleep rough' at the Eden Project

The annual event, taking place on Thursday November 10, sees participants 'sleep rough' at the Eden Project

Mass Sleep Out to raise money for homeless charities returns to Eden Project

The Eden Project in Cornwall has regained the top spot in a table that rates family-friendly food offerings in visitor attractions across the UK.

The Eden Project in Cornwall has regained the top spot in a table that rates family-friendly food offerings in visitor attractions across the UK.

Cornwall attraction regains top spot on list of family-friendly food offerings

Marlborough School before the parade

Marlborough School before the parade

Video: Falmouth Oyster Festival Day Two - Kids' Parade and Chef demos

From Saturday 22 to Sunday, October 30 Flambards will be celebrating its 'Trick or Treat Week.'

From Saturday 22 to Sunday, October 30 Flambards will be celebrating its 'Trick or Treat Week.'

Cultural attractions

Fang-tastic family fun at Flambards this October half term - with fireworks

The Duchess of Cornwall Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce and jewellery specialist Geoffrey Munn

The Duchess of Cornwall Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce and jewellery specialist Geoffrey Munn

Duchess of Cornwall

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Thousands join Eden Project for Antiques Roadshow - with surprise royal visitor

Cornwall Council has issued a statement over Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Picture: Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council has issued a statement over Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre Picture: Cornwall Council

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Council explains reason for notice on tourist centre that will 'close forever'

Talland House, St Ives where Virginia and her family stayed during the summer holidays.

Talland House, St Ives where Virginia and her family stayed during the summer holidays.

Cultural attractions

New plaque will celebrate beloved author's 'crucial' time in Cornwall

A blue shark was spotted in the shallow water of the River Fal at Trelissick Gardens in Cornwall Picture: Harry Clark/SWNS

A blue shark was spotted in the shallow water of the River Fal at Trelissick Gardens in Cornwall Picture: Harry Clark/SWNS

Cultural attractions

WATCH: Shark spotted swimming along the River Fal may have been 'disorientated'

The 700-year-old whale bone is now on display in Cornwall

The 700-year-old whale bone is now on display in Cornwall

English Heritage

'Puzzling' medieval whale bone discovered at Cornish castle now on display

Names have been revealed of 19 new bards to join Gorsedh Kernow, pictured in 2021. Picture : Ivor Corkell

Names have been revealed of 19 new bards to join Gorsedh Kernow, pictured in 2021. Picture : Ivor Corkell

Cultural attractions

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Names of 19 new bards for Cornwall revealed - and why they're chosen

The motorbike stunt didn't happen at the circus last night

The motorbike stunt didn't happen at the circus last night

Why the motorbike cage stunt didn't happen at Helston circus last night

The Poly, is launching Save Our Stage (SOS), a Crowdfunder campaign to raise the money needed to fully reopen

The Poly, is launching Save Our Stage (SOS), a Crowdfunder campaign to raise the money needed to fully reopen

Much-loved art centre in Falmouth launches Save our Stage Crowdfunder

Fun Friday entertainment in Camborne

Fun Friday entertainment in Camborne

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Cornwall town's summer programme set to expand after positive feedback

The team's Paddle for Pools challenge will see them paddle-boarding 5km across the Helford Estuary this August

The team's Paddle for Pools challenge will see them paddle-boarding 5km across the Helford Estuary this August

Animal sanctuary's care team taking part in fundraising paddleboard challenge

The Royal Cornwall Museum has thanked the public for its support

The Royal Cornwall Museum has thanked the public for its support

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Royal Cornwall Museum expresses 'bewilderment' at funding withdrawal

Cornwall Council has revealed the organisations which will receive funding from the council's Culture and Creative Investment programme

Cornwall Council has revealed the organisations which will receive funding from the council's Culture and Creative Investment programme

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Cornwall Council announces list of successful application for culture funding

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