10 Reasons to Dream About Next Year’s Cornwall Escape

While the winter settles in, there’s something rather lovely about planning your escape to Cornwall. Here’s why our little corner of the world should be top of your list for 2026.

1. Beaches That Rival Anywhere in the World

Golden sands, turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs – Cornwall’s coastline offers over 300 beaches, from family-friendly havens to hidden coves you’ll have all to yourself.

2. Food That’s Worth the Journey
From Michelin-starred restaurants to harbourside fish and chips, Cornwall’s food scene celebrates the freshest seafood, artisan producers and that famous Cornish cream tea (jam first, naturally).

3. Gardens in Full Glory
Spring through autumn, Cornwall’s subtropical gardens burst with colour. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Trebah and the Eden Project offer worlds of wonder that change with every season.

4. Coastal Paths for Every Pace
Whether you fancy a gentle clifftop stroll or tackling sections of the South West Coast Path, the views are consistently breathtaking and the sense of space is liberating.

5. Culture and Creativity Everywhere
Tate St Ives, the open-air Minack Theatre carved into the cliffs, countless galleries and studios – Cornwall has inspired artists for generations and you’ll see why.

6. Activities for All Ages
Surfing lessons, rock pooling, paddleboarding, cycling the Camel Trail, or simply building sandcastles – families find their rhythm here easily.

7. History Around Every Corner
Ancient standing stones, tin mine ruins, fishing villages frozen in time and tales of smugglers – Cornwall wears its history beautifully.

8. The Chance to Properly Switch Off
There’s something about being surrounded by sea on three sides that makes it easier to leave everyday pressures behind and just breathe.

9. Weather That Surprises
Cornwall’s mild climate means spring arrives early, autumn lingers long and even winter days can surprise you with sunshine and clarity.

10. That Feeling You Can’t Quite Explain
There’s a magic to Cornwall – the light, the pace, the warmth of the welcome – that keeps people coming back year after year. It’s simply somewhere that feels good for the soul.