31 Things to do in July We asked some of our readers, contributors, friends, foes (no seriously, we don’t have any!), and neighbours for ideas of what they will be doing in July – and a pretty eclectic mix you all came up with! So here we have 31 suggestions you might like to do or try (or just should get round to)– or maybe save up for another time. It just goes to show how much there is to do in this wonderful county. 1 Sir Ranulph Fiennes ‘Living Dangerously’ Lecture Tour Wednesday 2 July We love a good adventure and even better a renowned adventurer! An ‘audience with….’ style theatre show. hallforcornwall.org.uk 2 Sundowner Sessions The Fisherman’s Friends, Newquay 04 July We are thrilled that the fabulous Fisherman’s Friends are performing at Lusty Glaze Beach. The wonderful shanty singers will be performing their soul moving songs on the beach on the 4th July. lustyglaze.co.uk 3 Lifeboat Days All over Cornwall – go and support the Lifeboats – we just love watching the helicopter and lifeboat working together – such a wonderful job they do. rnli.org 4 Last Day of Mevagissey Feast Week Saturday 5 July Mevagissey has celebrated the Feast of St Peter since 1754. Love the last day of the Week – with a carnival parade and a fantastic fire work display over the beautiful little harbour. mevagisseyfeastweek.org.uk 5 Shop Locally For a day, a week or the whole month. We have brilliant butchers, fabulous fishmongers, great greengrocers, blooming marvelous bakers and wise wine merchants. Go get their advice! Go to your local Farmers Market – try Constantine Farmers Market Saturday 12 July, 9.30 – midday. 6 Monkey Sanctuary Native Wildlife Day 13 July Take part in lots of fun activities such as bug box building, talks on various species native to the UK and animal face painting. monkeysanctuary.co.uk 7 iOrchestra – Truro Sunday 13 July A free live open-air concert on Lemon Quay in Truro. The full Philharmonia Orchestra will play. In partnership with The Hall for Cornwall the concert will consist of a specially chosen programme to appeal to families and those new to orchestral music. iorchestra.org 8 Lafrowda Day Penzance Saturday 19 July The roads are closed and decorations go up. From hip hop to harmony, from folk to funk, there are twelve hours of free entertainment to suit every taste and three spectacular processions. lafrowda-festival.co.uk 9 The Tempest – an outdoor venue somewhere near you in July Miracle Theatre creates a fresh and musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless play that will delight audiences of all ages. You can enjoy the full ‘open air theatre experience’, by taking along well stocked picnics, cushions and blankets for a special night of theatre performed under the stars! For further information visit miracletheatre.co.uk 10 Horse riding Riding Bodmin Moor, the breathtaking land of tales and legends, is a truly exhilarating experience. We fancy the Hallagenna pub ride which takes you across the moor to the picturesque village of Blisland, where you hitch up the horses on the village green opposite the Blisland Inn for a refreshment break. Hallagenna Riding Stables hallagenna.co.uk 11 St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre Take a fascinating tour around Cornwall’s oldest independent family Brewery, established for over 150 years. Many original traditions & skills remain at the heart of our beers today. staustellbrewery.co.uk 12 Cornish Mining Heritage King Edward Mine, Troon nr Camborne is very special. Unlike all the other tin mines in the surrounding landscape, it has been unaltered for over 100 years because it was used for teaching practical mining from 1897 until 2005, and the site has been in continual use for much longer. English Heritage think it is of national importance and have given the site Grade II* listing. And it’s undercover so great for a wet July day! kingedwardmine.co.uk 13 Camel Valley Vineyards Award winning Cornish Vineyard, producing red, white and sparkling wines. Tours, tastings, wine by the bottle or glass. camelvalley.co.uk 14 Walk a different bit of the coastpath Try Kingsand, Cawsand and Penlee Point A moderate walk 3.8 miles. A high path over coastal heathland, where butterflies twirl above the wildflowers in the grass beside the path and the breathtaking views out across the English Channel give sight of an assortment of vessels, usually including warships lying at anchor or patrolling the Channel. southwestcoastpath 15 While away some time on a boat Take a ferry from Truro to Falmouth and back, or Falmouth to St Mawes. You can go mackerel fishing on a boat from lots of harbours. falriver.co.uk or fishing-porthleven for fishing trips 16 Try a different beach. Hemmick Beach, Dodman Point, you will find the perfect quiet family beach with lovely sand and a stream (perfect for serious sandcastle building) and just a short walk from the National Trust car park. It’s west facing so enjoy glorious sunsets. Take a picnic see No 26! visitcornwall ……..or try…….. 17 Lantic Bay, Polruan, Fowey Walk down well made steps surrounded by wildflowers to discover two stunning beaches, Great Lantic and Little Lantic. At low tide there are lovely easy-access rock pools full of sea life and a good stretch of sand for playing on. visitcornwall 18 Take the car Drive the North Coast road from St Ives to Lands End – find the Tinners Arms in Zennor, walk the spectacular cliffs and finish it all off with a delicious cream tea at the Lands End Hotel landsendhotel.co.uk 19 Go snorkeling Try Porthcurno, Rinsey or Swanpool Beach for snorkeling. But wherever you are, discover a wonderland under the sea with a mask and some flippers. Take care! Check the tides. Tell someone. 20 Go Green – make the most of the new ‘renewable heat initiative’ Call in the experts and get a couple of quotes to change from expensive, carbon-busting oil central heating to either air-source or bio-mass boilers. arc-sw.co.uk and greengenuk 21 Kayaking Go kayaking – you can hire sea kayaks at lots of beaches around the coast – or kayak along the peaceful waters of the Helford, nr Falmouth. 22 Treat yourself To the indulgence of a whole a spa day – or just a pedicure session. Either way you will unwind for a while and have beautiful feet to bare on the beach! Try the Cow Shed at St Moritz, the Scarlet Hotel or St Michaels, Falmouth. 23 Sunglasses You know you need proper protection for your eyes – so – check you have proper protective lenses in your sunglasses – the sun is bright and burns in Cornwall – try Whirlwind Sports for advice. whirlwindsports.co.uk 24 Buy a Bike Been meaning too for ages – visit your local bike shop and try some out. For more serious specialist advice try Velotive, Newquay. velotive ……..or…….. 25 Hire a bike Porthleven Cycle Hire for off-road cycling round Loe Bar or cycle the Camel Trail – we haven’t for ages! A cold beer outside the Atlantic or the Ship, a pastie by the harbour when you get back! porthlevencyclehire.co.uk 26 Eat in the garden – whenever the sun shines (August might be wet!) BBQ or just eat what you were planning to eat inside – outside. A good Spanish omelette and green salad? Buy some wonderful new lanterns at HomeShed home-shed.co.uk to make the evenings last longer. 27 Eat on the beach Just local ham, cheese, bread and butter, strawberries and a pot of clotted cream to dip them in. A bottle of good wine – talk to Tamsin at Wadebridge Wines for advice about cool red wines! wadebridgewines.co.uk 28 Gorgeous Towns We have some lovely villages, towns and a city. Walk around Liskeard, Launceston, or the narrow back streets of Newlyn. A wonderful voyage of discovery. visitcornwall 29 Fish n Chips one evening On the beach or sitting on a harbour wall. The Watch House take away window – seafood,freshly cooked fish and hand cut, double cooked chips. Hot n tasty – straight to the beach. watchhousestmawes.co.uk 30 Star watching Lots of lovely places to watch stars in Cornwall – take a blanket to lie on and get comfortable. There is a full moon on July 12 – so like Mark from the Tate (PAGE 68) go walking in moonlight!
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