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Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cornish village compared to Greece with seafront Roman attraction and one of the UK's warmest beaches
Plus, the English beach town in Cornwall that's one of the coolest places to live ON STAGE Cornish village compared to Greece with seafront Roman attraction and one of the UK's warmest beaches Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN area of Cornwall looks like something from Greece thanks to a beautiful Roman attraction. The coastal village of Porthcurno in Penzance, Cornwall is home to The Minack Theatre , an open-air performance space overlooking the ocean. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Minack Theatre in Cornwall is perched on a cliff's edge Credit: Alamy 5 It was created by an architect and her gardener Credit: Alamy It was created by architect Rowena Cade and her gardener, Billy Rawlings, in 1931. Rowena Cade bought the land for £100 after moving to Cornwall after World War I. She then became involved with the local theatre company and offered an incredible cliff garden location as their stage. The Minack Theatre was built by hand using basic tools and cement. And the very first production, which was The Tempest, took place in 1932. In 1976, Rowena Cade gave the theatre to a charitable trust. It's still open all year round, but with reduced winter hours, and performances run from Easter until the end of September. The venue supports new and upcoming theatre groups hosting plays, musicals, opera, music and children's events. It's even hosted celebrity performances with Charlotte Church and John Nettles having taken to the Minack stage. The beautiful theatre sits on the edge of a clifftop and has captured the attention of visitors all over the world - with some likening it to another country. Penzance Cornwall 5 There are performances during the summer months Credit: Alamy One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "The views are absolutely stunning and you could be mistaken for thinking you're in Greece!" Another said: "This place is truly magical and has to be one of the most spectacular theatres in the world." Another added: "Am I in Greece? This amphi theatre in a cliff is marvelous and stunning. Entrance fee is cheap for the experience. I could pay more. "The best part is that I can descend from the theatre to the Porthcurno Beach." For anyone wanting to take a walk around, it's recommended to book as it can get very busy during peak times of the year. Advance tickets are £10 with on the door tickets costing £12. 5 The beach is also one of the warmest in the UK - even in autumn Credit: Alamy Your ticket includes free readmission to the theatre for 12 months from the date of first entry. With it being a working theatre, there are 200 shows a year, mostly in summer. Another reason to visit Porthcurno is that the beach is the second warmest in the UK outside the summer months. The Porthcurno Beach boasts an average temperature of 13.1C in autumn, which is still warm enough to enjoy, but worth taking an extra layer just to be on the safe side. The research also found that Kynance Cove, also in Cornwall, ranked as the third warmest beach during the autumn months, with average temperatures of 13C. Plus, an English seaside hotel that feels like it's abroad – with ocean view pool and extremely affordable rooms. And the onboard the UK's sleeper train that travels to some of the country's best beach spots. The Cornish Beach Town That's The UK's Coolest Place To Live THE seaside town of Newlyn in Cornwall has been dubbed as one of the 'coolest' places to relocate. Near Penzance, the coastal gem has been highlighted in a list by The Times as one of the top 11 places to move to in 2025. The Times said: "Since the 1880s Newlyn has been known for its art scene, thanks to the quality of the Cornish light and Aegeanesque beaches." They say it has a reputation for incredible seafood, beaches and its artistic history so we had a look for ourselves. And it's true, there's so much to see and do in Newlyn, including getting up close and personal with the stunning coastline. The beaches are of course a big hit in the summer months. The Newlyn Tolcarne Beach, also called Bowjey Beach, is a pebble beach on the edge of Newlyn. It's a great place to swim, but there are warnings to watch out for boat traffic as Newlyn is a busy harbour. Walking on the coastline you'll also hit Wherrytown Beach, a large pebble beach between Penzance and Newlyn. The well-known town of Penzance is only one mile away and is home to a beach that is great for rockpooling and views of the tidal island, St Michael's Mount. For any film fans, the Newlyn Filmhouse is a good spot, the independent cinema is inside a converted Fish Cellar & Smokery first built in 1876. On their website, the only listed rule is "no crunching or rustling!"


The Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Cornish village compared to Greece with seafront Roman attraction and one of the UK's warmest beaches
AN area of Cornwall looks like something from Greece thanks to a beautiful Roman attraction. The coastal village of Porthcurno in Penzance, Cornwall is home to The Minack Theatre, an open-air performance space overlooking the ocean. 5 5 It was created by architect Rowena Cade and her gardener, Billy Rawlings, in 1931. Rowena Cade bought the land for £100 after moving to Cornwall after World War I. She then became involved with the local theatre company and offered an incredible cliff garden location as their stage. The Minack Theatre was built by hand using basic tools and cement. And the very first production, which was The Tempest, took place in 1932. In 1976, Rowena Cade gave the theatre to a charitable trust. It's still open all year round, but with reduced winter hours, and performances run from Easter until the end of September. The venue supports new and upcoming theatre groups hosting plays, musicals, opera, music and children's events. It's even hosted celebrity performances with Charlotte Church and John Nettles having taken to the Minack stage. The beautiful theatre sits on the edge of a clifftop and has captured the attention of visitors all over the world - with some likening it to another country. 5 One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "The views are absolutely stunning and you could be mistaken for thinking you're in Greece!" Another said: "This place is truly magical and has to be one of the most spectacular theatres in the world." Another added: "Am I in Greece? This amphi theatre in a cliff is marvelous and stunning. Entrance fee is cheap for the experience. I could pay more. "The best part is that I can descend from the theatre to the Porthcurno Beach." For anyone wanting to take a walk around, it's recommended to book as it can get very busy during peak times of the year. Advance tickets are £10 with on the door tickets costing £12. 5 Your ticket includes free readmission to the theatre for 12 months from the date of first entry. With it being a working theatre, there are 200 shows a year, mostly in summer. Another reason to visit Porthcurno is that the beach is the second warmest in the UK outside the summer months. The Porthcurno Beach boasts an average temperature of 13.1C in autumn, which is still warm enough to enjoy, but worth taking an extra layer just to be on the safe side. The research also found that Kynance Cove, also in Cornwall, ranked as the third warmest beach during the autumn months, with average temperatures of 13C. Plus, an English seaside hotel that feels like it's abroad – with ocean view pool and extremely affordable rooms. And the onboard the UK's sleeper train that travels to some of the country's best beach spots. The Cornish Beach Town That's The UK's Coolest Place To Live THE seaside town of Newlyn in Cornwall has been dubbed as one of the 'coolest' places to relocate. Near Penzance, the coastal gem has been highlighted in a list by The Times as one of the top 11 places to move to in 2025. The Times said: "Since the 1880s Newlyn has been known for its art scene, thanks to the quality of the Cornish light and Aegeanesque beaches." They say it has a reputation for incredible seafood, beaches and its artistic history so we had a look for ourselves. And it's true, there's so much to see and do in Newlyn, including getting up close and personal with the stunning coastline. The beaches are of course a big hit in the summer months. The Newlyn Tolcarne Beach, also called Bowjey Beach, is a pebble beach on the edge of Newlyn. It's a great place to swim, but there are warnings to watch out for boat traffic as Newlyn is a busy harbour. Walking on the coastline you'll also hit Wherrytown Beach, a large pebble beach between Penzance and Newlyn. The well-known town of Penzance is only one mile away and is home to a beach that is great for rockpooling and views of the tidal island, St Michael's Mount. For any film fans, the Newlyn Filmhouse is a good spot, the independent cinema is inside a converted Fish Cellar & Smokery first built in 1876. On their website, the only listed rule is "no crunching or rustling!" 5


The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cornish village compared to Greece with seafront Roman attraction and one of the UK's warmest beaches
AN area of Cornwall looks like something from Greece thanks to a beautiful Roman attraction. The coastal village of Porthcurno in Penzance, Cornwall is home to The Minack Theatre , an open-air performance space overlooking the ocean. Advertisement 5 The Minack Theatre in Cornwall is perched on a cliff's edge Credit: Alamy 5 It was created by an architect and her gardener Credit: Alamy It was created by architect Rowena Cade and her gardener, Billy Rawlings, in 1931. Rowena Cade bought the land for £100 after moving to Cornwall after World War I. She then became involved with the local theatre company and offered an incredible cliff garden location as their stage. The Minack Theatre was built by hand using basic tools and cement. Advertisement Read more on Cornwall And the very first production, which was The Tempest, took place in 1932. In 1976, Rowena Cade gave the theatre to a charitable trust. It's still open all year round, but with reduced winter hours, and performances run from Easter until the end of September. The venue supports new and upcoming theatre groups hosting plays, musicals, opera, music and children's events. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays It's even hosted celebrity performances with The beautiful theatre sits on the edge of a clifftop and has captured the attention of visitors all over the world - with some likening it to another country. Penzance Cornwall 5 There are performances during the summer months Credit: Alamy One visitor wrote on Advertisement Another said: "This place is truly magical and has to be one of the most spectacular theatres in the world." Another added: "Am I in Greece? This amphi theatre in a cliff is marvelous and stunning. Entrance fee is cheap for the experience. I could pay more. "The best part is that I can descend from the theatre to the Porthcurno Beach." For anyone wanting to take a walk around, it's recommended to book as it can get very busy during peak times of the year. Advertisement Advance tickets are £10 with on the door tickets costing £12. 5 The beach is also one of the warmest in the UK - even in autumn Credit: Alamy Your ticket includes free readmission to the theatre for 12 months from the date of first entry. With it being a working theatre, there are 200 shows a year, mostly in summer. Advertisement Another reason to visit Porthcurno is that the The Porthcurno Beach boasts an average temperature of 13.1C in autumn, which is still warm enough to enjoy, but worth taking an extra layer just to be on the safe side. The research also found that Kynance Cove, also in Cornwall, ranked as the third warmest beach during the autumn months, with average temperatures of 13C. Plus, an Advertisement And the The Cornish Beach Town That's The UK's Coolest Place To Live THE seaside town of Newlyn in Cornwall has been dubbed as one of the 'coolest' places to relocate. Near Penzance, the coastal gem has been highlighted in a list by The Times said: "Since the 1880s Newlyn has been known for its art scene, thanks to the quality of the Cornish light and Aegeanesque beaches." They say it has a reputation for incredible seafood, beaches and its artistic history so we had a look for ourselves. And it's true, there's so much to see and do in Newlyn, including getting up close and personal with the stunning coastline. The beaches are of course a big hit in the summer months. The Newlyn Tolcarne Beach, also called Bowjey Beach, is a pebble beach on the edge of Newlyn. It's a great place to swim, but there are warnings to watch out for boat traffic as Newlyn is a busy harbour. Walking on the coastline you'll also hit Wherrytown Beach, a large pebble beach between Penzance and Newlyn. The well-known town of Penzance is only one mile away and is home to a beach that is great for rockpooling and views of the tidal island, St Michael's Mount. For any film fans, the Newlyn Filmhouse is a good spot, the independent cinema is inside a converted Fish Cellar & Smokery first built in 1876. On their website, the only listed rule is "no crunching or rustling!" 5 Visitors have often said they feel like they're in Greece Credit: Alamy


The Independent
08-04-2025
- The Independent
10 of the best things to do in Cornwall, from surfing to seafood feasts
There's a reason why Cornwall continues to attract travellers from the UK and beyond. This idyllic county on the rugged southwest tip of England is home to some of the world's best beaches, delicious food, a renowned surf scene and a relaxed pace of life. Around 600,000 people call Cornwall home, a figure that triples during peak summer seasons. If you planning to visit this year, consider doing so out of the peak summer season. You'll avoid the overcrowding that affects the region, creating a more pleasant experience for you and for local people. But who can blame you for wanting to go? When it comes down to unadulterated natural beauty, Cornwall is indisputably a thief of hearts. Poor weather? No bother. Check out our expert guide to the best things to do in Cornwall on a rainy day, as approved by families. Here are the best things to do in Cornwall. Hit the trails Cornwall is home to a diverse range of walking trails and routes for all abilities, from coastline to lush forest and wild moorland, whether you're seeking a multi-day trek or a gentle stroll. There's no disputing the popularity of the South West Coast Path, which winds its way around the headline on this 300-mile plus section, but there's plenty more places to uncover. An excellent day walk along north Cornwall's dramatic shoreline begins at Porthcothan, running 7.2km to Mawgan Porth and taking in the Bedruthan Steps, while a dog-friendly 5.8km walk between Perranporth and St Agnes takes in the region's tin mining heritage and golden sandy beaches. Elsewhere, the picturesque Golitha Falls trail is flat, green and secluded and clocks in at just 1.6km. Take in a show at the Minack Theatre Built in the 1930s by Rowena Cade, Cornwall's Minack Theatre is arguably the UK's most famous – and certainly the most unique. Inspired by Greek amphitheatres, this outdoor theatre is carved into the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with stellar views of the surrounding coastline. Staging over 200 live performances each year, including plays, musicals, opera, music and children's events, thousands of people flock to this theatre situated just miles from Land's End. The 2025 season includes performances by artists such as BC Camplight, The Magic Numbers, Seth Lakeman, opera, Shakespeare and much more besides. Booking in advance is, predictably, essential. Eat a pasty Embrace that most Cornish of culinary traditions: eat a pasty. According to the Cornish Pasty Association, a genuine Cornish pasty must only contain roughly diced or minced beef, sliced or diced potato, swede, onion and seasoning to taste. The pastry must be savoury, shortcrust, puff or rough puff and must be crimped into a 'D' shape. That said, there are now infinite variations on the classic – and the pleasure lies in sampling all of them. Some of the best places to sample a Cornish pasty include Philps of Hayle, Chough Bakery in Padstow, Sarah's Pasty Shop in Looe and Gear Farm in St Martin-in-Meneage. Run, don't walk – and wear your loosest-fitting trousers. Surf Cornwall's Fistral Beach is an important part of the UK's surf scene, with golden sands and consistent wild Atlantic swells. As well as being the location for all the UK's biggest surf competitions – from Boardmasters Surf Championships to the English National Surfing Competition – it's also home to waves for all abilities. Hone your technique with tips from the team at Fistral Beach Surf School. Perranporth Beach is also a good spot for beginners – try Perranporth Surf School for lessons – while Watergate Bay is ideal for those with some experience under their belt. And if you'd rather spectate, head to the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth for Surf!, a major new exhibition exploring the history and cultural impact of surfing in Cornwall. Head to the moor Habitually overlooked by Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor is an ideal destination for a day out – or longer. Explore ancient sites, such as Hurlers Stone Circles (one of the best examples of ceremonial standing stones in the South West) and King Arthur's Hall, a megalithic enclosure consisting of 56 stones that is believed to date back to the Neolithic period. Hike to Cornwall's highest point, Brown Willy, which stands at 420m and is believed by some to be a sacred site – or simply sit and soak up the views and, if you're lucky, spot one of around 1,000 ponies that reside here. Don't leave without a drink at Jamaica Inn, the public house made famous by Daphne du Maurier's 1936 book of the same name. Embrace your artistic side in St Ives The quality of light in St Ives has attracted artists to St Ives since the beginning of the 19th century, with the extension of the railway to west Cornwall in 1877 contributing to the town's development as an artistic hub. Today, Tate St Ives showcases modern art inspired by Cornwall's landscape and history, while the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden preserves the 20th-century sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and garden where she lived and worked for 26 years. It's also home to the largest collection of her work. Smaller galleries to browse and even pick up your own art include the Penwith Gallery, Porthminster Gallery, Anima Mundi and Art Space. Feast on seafood For a county with the UK's longest coastline, clocking in at an impressive 1,086km, it's no surprise that it's also one of the best places to enjoy the ocean's bounty. And with so many eating establishments to choose from – from Michelin starred dining rooms, to relaxed beach huts – visitors are truly spoiled for choice. The Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar in Penzance serves small plates of sublime seafood, Porthminster Cafe is great for sustainable dishes with an Asian and Mediterranean influence, while Greg and Lou's Fish and Chips in Redruth was one of just two takeaways in the county to win in the prestigious 2025 Fry Awards. And if you're ready to blow the budget, head to Nathan Outlaw's New Road in Port Isaac for a tasting menu you won't forget in a hurry. Hit the beach With some of the best coastline in the UK (and beyond), beaches are what Cornwall does best, so it makes sense to spend some time getting acquainted with them. While your activities – or lack of – will largely be dependent on the weather, there's plenty to engage and inspire, whether it's exploring rock pools, hunting for fossils, watersports, building sandcastles (you're never too old) or simply getting horizontal and catching some rays, it's all here. Don't forget to consult the tide timetable before you go anywhere – that secluded cove you spotted yesterday could be a churning sea today. Get on your bike While the Camel Trail – a 29km traffic-free route on a disused railway line – is undoubtedly one of Cornwall's most popular cycling trails, there are kilometres of cycle paths to explore throughout the county. The Penrose Estate and Loe Pool loop is an easy option for beginners or families with both paved and woodland routes, while the 12km Goss Moor multi-use trail is mostly flat and takes you on a tour of this nature reserve, complete with waterways, marshes and a host of rare flora and fauna. Fancy something more challenging? Consider the Cornish Way – a 288km cycle route which forms part of the National Cycle Network running from Land's End to Bude. Give something back Plastic pollution is a major problem on Cornish beaches. Lend a hand for an hour or two and help locals with one of the regular beach cleans that take place around the coast. Beach Guardian runs regular cleans – find out more here. You can also find out more about local cleans by clicking on the Cornwall Wildlife Trust local pages here.