In this issue

Explore the coast by sea...

Gems Of The Sea

A Cornwall-based designer-maker is turning a by-product of marine litter into unique pieces of jewellery

3 mins

In Search Of Autumn

Award-winning photographer David Chapman explores Fowey and its surrounding area

5 mins

The secret GARDENER

It’s been 30 years since Sir Tim Smit discovered Cornwall’s Lost Gardens of Heligan. Su Carroll talks to him about his horticultural voyage of discovery

4 mins

Look East

Look across the water at the South West’s latest resident: Sir Antony Gormley’s Look II

4 mins

Eco by the sea

Beautiful buildings shouldn’t cost the earth, as stunning eco-home Waterhouse, created near Rock by ARCO2, readily illustrates

2 mins

Flavours of LOCKDOWN

The spring lockdown created thousands of new entrepreneurs – and Cornwall’s food and drink industry has been boosted by hundreds of new products. Whet your appetite...

2 mins

Go WILD in the water

With leisure centres closed, getting a swim means heading out to sea - but that’s not the only reason wild swimming is on the rise

4 mins

Criminal Cornwall

St Michael’s Mount is the setting for a brutal death (or two) in the latest Cornish crime story by best-selling writer Nicola Upson

3 mins

Autumn colour

Autumn is the perfect time to walk around Cornwall’s gardens and enjoy the gorgeous autumnal colour our mild weather has to offer. We pick nine wonderful places to visit

3 mins

A Unique Spirit

A unique spirit Collecting rare and exclusive alcoholic drinks is a luxurious hobby that is only growing in popularity

3 mins

The Glories Of Godolphin

This month we head to an ancient woodland where the ever-changing sights and smells will delight both you and your dog

4 mins

Support Your Natural Health Service

Breathe deeply and restore your equilibrium with this walk through history to mainland Britain’s most southerly point

7 mins

The Diary

Our guide to the best events in and around Cornwall

10 mins

The Birds

Daphne du Maurier’s famous antagonist swoops down on Fowey in remembrance of the beloved Cornwall-based writer

3 mins

Taste of Scilly

Perched on Britain’s subtropical tip, the Isles of Scilly has a growing reputation for its food and drink especially its drink, writes Natalie Millar-Partridge

10+ mins

Pulling through

The stunning Suffolk Punch is under threat, but thanks to modern technology the future for the breed may not be so bleak after all

2 mins

Ultimate board meeting

Whether you share a love of the art of bellyboarding or are looking for a stunning piece of art to display on your walls, designer Andy Garner has a piece for you

2 mins

A walk on the WILD SIDE

Raynor Winn’s story has become the stuff of legend – and she’s back to share her adventures after The Salt Path in her new book The Wild Silence

5 mins

Feeling electric

The newest health craze or a ‘cheaters’ way to cycle? Here’s everything you need to know about e-bikes

3 mins

Recipe For Success

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines welcomed in the Cornish summer with two new restaurants, writes Susan Griffi

6 mins

Open For Business

Cornwall is famed for its independent boutique businesses – and after months of enforced closure – they are back bigger and better than before

5 mins

Orange is the new blue

Look out for an Orange O near you and banish the lockdown blues with the 2020 Cornwall Open Studios

5 mins

Sunset beach

Look skyward this month as September brings a spectacular show of sunsets over Cornwall’s waters

4 mins

Do it your way

Award-winning photographer David Chapman continues his odyssey around Cornwall with a trip to the Camel Valley

5 mins

All roads lead to Outlaw's

With the launch of Outlaw’s New Road, Cornwall’s most lauded chef has revolutionised his menu and moved away from posh nosh and returned to simple and exquisite cooking

4 mins

Food for thought

Part sociable-part necessity, food forms a vital part of our communities so shouldn’t we know where it comes from?

4 mins

A place of your own

Alexandra Pearce-Broomhead goes in search of a little playful peace and quiet in one of Cornwall’s most ancient villages

4 mins

A wild time

One of Cornwall’s favourite chefs has popped-up on a north Cornwall beach with a new lockdown-friendly restaurant at the former Fifteen restaurant overlooking Watergate Bay

4 mins

2021 FESTIVALS TOP 10

Summer in Cornwall is a busy place – not least the number of festivals that usually take place – as most have been cancelled in 2020, here’s our list of top events back in 2021

4 mins

Go Down To The Woods Today

Avoid the hot busy beaches this month and head inland for a refreshing woodland wander

4 mins

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Cornwall Life Magazine Description:

Cornwall Life is THE county magazine, offering page after page of compelling features and superb photography every month from our talented and popular writing team. Each issue features the ‘must see’ events, the people, the places and the properties which you cannot miss for a true celebration of this wonderful county. We also feature the latest in gardening tips, a peek inside very special homes, the latest arts exhibition news and all you need to know about the fabulous food and drink on offer in our county. Our experts also guide you through the latest entertainment choices in our what’s on news.