One of Cornwall’s most popular annual events is the St Piran Play, which is held every year in Perranporth on the north coast of the county. The town gets its name from this famous Saint, who is credited with the accidental invention of tin smelting, when silver liquid poured from a black stone, thrown on a fire. Now recognised as the patron Saint of Cornwall, St Piran arrived in Perranporth from Ireland during the sixth century, the local St Piran Beach, was of course, where he supposedly landed. Well worth a visit if you are in the Perranporth area during March, the St Piran Festival and the St Piran Play attract hundreds of visitors to the town. The play takes place annually on the Friday closest to 5th March.
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Perranporth Cornwall
A popular Cornish seaside town, located on the counties north coast, Perranporth is perhaps best known for its long sandy beach and its surfing. Popular for holidays and short breaks, Perranporth is a great base for visiting many of the top attractions in Cornwall, even the Eden Project is only a forty minute drive away. Named after Saint Piran (the patron saint of Cornwall), Perranporth is in an area that was once important for the production of tin, and it was Saint Piran who supposedly, accidentally, discovered the process of smelting tin. A good month to visit Perranporth is March, when the Festival of Saint Piran takes place, and also the Saint Piran Play is performed. The 3 mile long beach is a super spot, especially when the weather is warm, when the sea is rough the surfers appear. The town is also well known for its excellent golf course, the Perranporth Golf Club, an attractive par 72 links course, with spectacular views.
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2010/03/28
Cornwall Villages Boscastle
The charming village of Boscastle lies north-east of Tintagel in the county of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Part of the parish of Forrabury and Minster, Boscastle has a population of just 888 and developed mostly due to its small harbour, which though tricky for incoming vessels, is the only navigable harbour for at least 20 miles. Standing at the point where the River Jordan and River Valency meet the sea, Boscastle was the scene of a dreadful flood in 2004, which caused much damage to the village. Worth a look in Boscastle is the Museum of Witchcraft, which has the biggest collection of witchcraft artefacts in the world. Boscastle can be reached from the A39 via the B3263.
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2009/09/12
Hayle Cornwall
Located in the Penwith district of Cornwall in the United Kingdom, the small town and parish of Hayle was previously a significant cargo port, importing coal for the smelting of tin and exporting the resulting tin and ore. Lying close to the coastal towns of Carbis Bay and St Ives, Hayle today has a population of just over 8,000 and is growing in popularity as a tourist destination, with visitors attracted to the fine scenery and the 3 miles of golden sand which is ideal for family holidays. Hayle is situated beside the A30 road between Penzance and Camborne. Hayle Map.
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Widemouth Bay and Bude Cornwall
A small but very popular seaside resort in the county of Cornwall, United Kingdom, Bude is surrounded by spectacular cliffs and some wonderful scenery. Dangerous waters off the coast of Bude have claimed many victims over the years, with shipwrecks common and smuggling rife. These days it is a renowned beach holiday destination with some of the best beaches in Cornwall to be found in the area, the main beaches that serve the town are Summerleaze and Crooklets beach, further south you will find Widemouth Bay, with miles of fine sandy beaches. With the beaches facing west towards the Atlantic Ocean, seas are high and attract surfers who enjoy the favourable conditions for their sport.
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2009/09/09
Helston Cornwall
A small town in the county of Cornwall, England, UK, Helston has a history which stretches back into the mists of time, it was settled by the Saxons as far back as the 6th century and was listed in the Domesday Book as ‘Henliston’. The name of the town is derived from the ancient Cornish Hen Lis (“Old Court”), the ‘ton’ added because it was a Saxon manor. Standing on the banks of the River Cober, Helston was at one time tidal and was in fact an inland port, which received coal and exported tin, the river access was however cut off by a sand bar and the port fell into disuse. Helston has always been connected with mining, with tin and copper mines in the areas around the town. These days Helston is more of a tourist destination, being just a couple of miles from the coast, and an ideal base for touring the western areas of Cornwall. Helston Map.
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