Cornwall’s 'Magnificent 7'
1. Cornwall is unique, one of the world’s most wonderful destinations, known for its wild and rugged coast to the North and sheltered bays in the South, its wildlife, ancient heritage, tradition and natural landscape. We are also thought of as the ‘Garden Capital of the World’.
2. Eighty percent of Cornwall is surrounded by water that gives us the longest stretch of coastline in the UK. We have over three hundred beaches with clear waters and at any point in Cornwall you are never more than sixteen miles from the sea.
3. We have the magical Isles of Scilly, consisting of five inhabited islands and many small islets. They are home to a large variety of rare plants, flowers and bird life not seen on the mainland. The nature sanctuary known as Looe Island lies one mile off the South Coast known for its outstanding natural beauty and has an area of 22.5 acres. Its highest point is 150 feet above sea level and has magnificent sea views. Walk along the causeway and visit St. Michael’s Mount at Marazion.
4. Cornwall has been the backdrop for many film and TV productions going back as far as 1935 with the production in Falmouth of ‘The Mystery of the Marie Celeste’ to the latest one filmed at Holywell Bay this year 'Summer in February' starring Dan Stevens of Downton Abbey fame. Britain's first-ever surfer was filmed at Holywell Bay surfing on a home-made board in 1929.
5. We have superb holiday accommodation ranging from Cottages, Holiday Homes, Holiday Parks, Caravan and Campsites, Bed & Breakfast and Guest Houses.
6. So when you need to unwind, recharge your batteries and relax just visit Cornwall.
7. We are still the home of yeast and saffron cake, fresh locally caught fish, pasties and Cornish cream teas. The jam must go on first though! You will be spoilt for choice.
You name it, we have it!
The Olympic Flame journey through Cornwall
7.00am on the 19th May 2012 will be a very important day for Cornwall when the Olympic Torch will be lit at Land’s End. The journey will start from there and make its way through towns and villages throughout Cornwall stopping at the Eden Project on route. At the Eden Project the torch will take to the air in a helium balloon. This balloon is normally used by the gardeners to reach the top of the rainforest biome.
From Land’s End in the far West of Cornwall it will visit Sennen, Newlyn, Penzance, Marazion, Rosudgeon, Ashton, Breage, Helston, Falmouth, Truro, Newquay, St. Stephen, Trewoon, St. Austell, Stenalees, Bugle, Lanivet, Bodmin, Liskeard and Saltash before crossing the Tamar to Plymouth.
For the exact times when the Olympic Torch will be in each area click this link
