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Over 750,000 people take a holiday in England’s most South Westerly county each year and who can blame them. It is one of the most beautiful parts of the country and with such a diverse range of things to do, there’s a holiday for everyone’s tastes. With over 300 beaches in Cornwall, beach bunnies will never get bored and many of the beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award. Apart from a day on the beach building sandcastles, flying kites and splashing in the water, there are lots of great places to visit that will keep your little ones occupied and fascinated for hours on end. With heritage and nature trails, museums, boat trips and a host indoor play centres and parks children will fall in love with Cornwall. Highlights are the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth and the Eden Project near Saint Austell. For those who want a bit more adrenaline induced action, Cornwall is synonymous with surfing, and Newquay is the surfing mecca of the UK. Why not head to one of the area’s many beaches and try and ride some of the famous surf. If you’re a beginner there are plenty of surf schools at all the main beaches that promise to have you standing before you know it! Cornwall also boasts Flambards theme park, miles of cycle tracks and Adrenalin Quarry that offers the UK’s longest, fastest and most daring zip wire. Cornwall has long been seen as the home of pasties and cream teas and while these icons are still cherished by both those who live there and visitors to the county, the food and drink industry in Cornwall has exploded in the last few years with imaginative and award-winning producers springing up throughout the county. From restaurants with Michelin stars, to those made famous by the likes of Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver, Cornwall has fine dining to suit every visitor. Cornwall has also become even more accessible with bmibaby offering up to six flights a week direct from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport. You could be out of the city and in the countryside in just over an hour. Place to see: The Eden Project. Constructed in a former china clay quarry near Saint Austell, The Eden Project opened in 2001 to great acclaim. Two giant biomes merge with the landscape to create a unique tourist attraction. With a rainforest biome and a Mediterranean biome the project tells the story of how plants support our well being. The Eden Project also hosts a series of concerts throughout the summer months. Visit www.edenproject.com for more information. Where to stay: The Bedruthan Steps is a four star hotel idyllically located on the South West coastal path in Mawgan Porth. Named the South West’s Hotel of the Year in 2008/9, the Bedruthan boasts an array of facilities including indoor and solar-heated outdoor pools, tennis courts, gym and the beautiful Ocean Spa. The hotel has fantastic views across the bay and is family friendly with a children’s club and entertainment laid on each night. The Bedruthan’s sister hotel, The Scarlet, is an adult-only hotel that provides a haven for those wanting rest and relaxation. The Scarlet is the epitome of luxury with an elegant spa, leisure facilities and a super restaurant, led by a Michelin star chef. Cornwall has a fantastic array of hotels, bed and breakfasts, cottages and campsites with a place to rest your head for every budget. For more details log onto
In addition to Newquay, bmibaby flies to a selection of UK destinations from Manchester Airport, including Belfast and Jersey. With 12 exciting European destinations from Manchester Airport, bmibaby is the airline of choice for Greater Manchester holidaymakers. Don’t delay, baby! For more information or to book flights, please visit www.bmibaby.com Picture by Ingrid King/VisitCornwall |
