| Cornwall is probably the most popular UK tourist | | | | metals were the main production with copper and |
| destination as each year thousands of people | | | | tin being the main exports. Cornwall is now famed |
| head to the southwest. They travel in seek of | | | | for its surf and associated lifestyle. This is a |
| the stunning beaches and coastline, the small | | | | major contributor to its primary income source |
| fishing villages, the historic mines and last but not | | | | from tourism. |
| least, the world class surf. | | | | Shopping |
| How to Get There | | | | Cornwall does not compare to large cities in the |
| Generally, visitors travel to Cornwall by car, bus | | | | shopping category as it is a rural community. |
| or rail. However, there is a small airport in | | | | However, Newquay, Penzance, Truro and |
| Newquay that offers connecting flights to | | | | Falmouth are small towns with lots of unique craft |
| Manchester and London's Gatwick and Stansted | | | | and clothes shops. All the small villages have |
| Airports. | | | | convenience stores with the odd surf shop as |
| Accommodation | | | | well. |
| Cornwall offers a wide range of accommodation | | | | Eating and drinking |
| types that include hotels, guest houses, self | | | | As Cornwall is a rural area, the traditional English |
| catering options, camping and caravan parks, and | | | | pub is the most common sight for dining. |
| the ever popular bed and breakfasts. There are | | | | However, you can find all types of international |
| also many holiday homes and cottages scattered | | | | food around the towns of Truro and Newquay. |
| about the little coastal villages. | | | | Cornish pasties are renowned and are a must if |
| History | | | | you are after a quick snack. |
| Cornwall has an extensive history that dates back | | | | Sightseeing: |
| to the Stone Age. The area is riddled with ancient | | | | Cornwall has wonderful coastal paths that attract |
| archaeological sites and stone circles, not to | | | | hundreds of walkers each year. Lands end is in |
| mention the hundreds of mines and tunnels. | | | | impressive feature as it is the most southerly |
| Although it is a fishing community and has many | | | | mainland point in Britain and looks out across the |
| little harbors, it is the mining industry that Cornwall | | | | Atlantic Ocean. The Eden Project by St Austell is |
| received the majority of its income from. Heavy | | | | another must see. |