The Best Beaches in the UK: Have an unforgettable summer in Cornwall

Beaches in Cornwall
Porthpean Beach
Porthpean Beach is a popular beach near the historic village of Charlestown. Take a swim or play games along the wide stretch of sandy beach perfect for a family. Be warned however, access to the beach is on a steep incline from the car park.
Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is a surfers haven, backed by high cliffs and home to some of the biggest waves in the UK. Perfect for a newcomer who’s ready to take to the water or a seasoned surfing pro, Fistral is an ideal destination for the adrenaline junkie.
Pentewan Beach
A half mile of east-facing sandy beach, Pentewan Beach is suitable for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing and a slipway for sailing.
Create Cornwall
Create Cornwall is a brand new attraction offering memorable experience days, an eclectic collection of art, homewares and gifts.
Visitors can attend a plethora of exciting and varied activities, including Beekeeping, Cob oven making, bread making, butchery, seafood cookery or preserve making.
Create Cornwall caters for all creative tastes, with a vibrant art and design selection. If you’ve ever fancied giving life drawing a go, or trying your hand at fine art photography, jewellery making, screen printing fabrics or making and customising clothes, then this is the place for you.
The perfect escape for a romantic getaway, the Rose and Vale Country House Hotel is an award-winning, luxury country house hotel set on the north Cornish Coast. Located in the idyllic village of Mithian, the friendly staff are always on hand to help and advise on the perfect coastal getaway.
Nestled in 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens, the Budock Vean hotel is a family run, luxury four star hotel perfect for a couple or family stay in Cornwall.
Boasting outstanding leisure facilities include a spectacular indoor swimming pool with log fire, sauna, outdoor hot tub, natural health spa and 9-hole golf course, you’ll have no trouble finding something to fill your time.
Cornwall is one of the top destinations in the UK for sunshine, beaches and wholesome family activities. With summer highs of 30 degrees and over, there really is no better place to spend an unforgettable summer.
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