What to Do in Cornwall (Besides Watching the Rain Hit the Window)
Cornwall is a mood. A mix of wild landscapes, salty air, and villages with names you’ll absolutely butcher on the first try. Whether you're here for the surf, the pasties, or just to escape real life for a bit, there’s something about this place that feels like stepping into a postcard—just with more seagulls trying to steal your chips.
Start with the obvious: the coast. Hike the South West Coast Path, find a hidden cove, or pretend you're in a BBC drama while staring wistfully at the waves in St Ives. If you're more about action, grab a board and attempt to surf at Fistral Beach. (Or, if you're like most of us, spend 30 minutes in the water, realise you're terrible at it, and go for fish and chips instead.) For a less sandy adventure, head to the Minack Theatre, a literal cliffside stage where you can watch a play with the ocean as your backdrop. Dramatic in all the right ways.
Of course, it rains. A lot. That’s just part of the deal. But Cornwall knows how to do cozy. Duck into a pub with a roaring fire, wander around the Eden Project pretending you’re in a futuristic biodome, or get lost in an art gallery in Newlyn or Penzance. And if the rain is really settling in for the day, there's no shame in retreating indoors with a cup of tea and a good movie on Netflix. After all, stormy weather is best appreciated from a warm, dry spot.
No matter what you do, Cornwall has a way of slowing you down, in the best way possible. It’s a place to explore, to pause, and to let the sea breeze clear your head. Just keep an eye on those seagulls—they’ve got their own agenda.