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15 unmissable things to do in CornwallWhether it's your first time in Cornwall, or you're a local looking to explore something new, we've rounded up Kernow's unmissable beaches, days out, attractions and places to while away an afternoon or two.
Into London: the capital reopensWith the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty - oh yeah, and bag a £5000 stay at Brown's while you're at it!
What's On in Cornwall August 2020
Superflashy Newsflash!It's been a while (no prizes as to why!) but at last we bring you new eating experiences and the latest in foodie and hotel openings. Tuck in!
Top kid friendly beaches

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I'm Rachel, editor of Muddy Cornwall, here to bring you the quirky, cool and downright unmissable in the area.

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Muddy Drinks: Rum Bar, Surfside, Polzeath

In honour of National Rum Day, there’s only one place to go for a tot (or a cocktail) – a secret rum bar in a quarry on the beach, paying homage to Cornwall’s pirate past.
- Muddy Eats: The Lobster Shed
  
  Drink in the sea views and scoff wood roasted fresh seafood and daily picked kitchen garden salads, all washed down with local beers, cider and fizz at laid-back outside eatery, The Lobster Shed.
- Best local afternoon teas
  
  More scones, madam? Nibble your way through petit fours and finger sandwiches with our round up of the best afternoon teas in the area - Jam first obvs!
- Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Cornwall
  
  Sick of cooking? Good news - from 3 Aug, you can get a 50% discount on your dinner and drinks when you eat in. Here are some of Muddy's favourite pubs and restaurants to make your reservation at in Cornwall.
- Muddy Eats: Taco Boys, Polzeath
  
  One of my North Cornwall favourites - cult food truck Taco Boys. Go for the food, stay for the (beach) view.

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What’s in: what to watch this week

Hiding inside to escape the heat, or need to shelter from the storm? No fear: these new TV and film releases will keep you entertained.
- Into London: the capital reopens
  
  With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty - oh, and bag a *£5000 stay at Brown's Hotel* while you're at it!
- What’s in: what to watch this week
  
  Got a hot date with your sofa? Here are this week's best new film and TV releases to spice up your evenings
- What’s in: what to watch this week
  
  Rubbish weather got you down? Settle on the sofa with a cuppa and binge-watch some of these new TV and film releases instead.
- What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week
  
  Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.

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- 8 unusual herbs to spice up your life
  
  Or your cooking and cocktails at the very least! Get your chops around these unusual herbs, perfect for everything from pepping up your barbecue to sweetening your mojito. Arriba!
Wellbeing
- 5 Cornish Tide Pools & Lidos
  
  Take a dip at the beach without braving the waves. Cornwall’s pretty tide pools and lidos...
- 7 steps to better sleep in lockdown
  
  So you've downed a chamomile tea and ignored your phone but still can't get to sleep. Sound familiar? Read on for our guide to getting some Z's during lockdown.

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Anyone else itching to get into a real shop when they open on 15 June? Here’s why we think hitting our local high streets is a good thing.
Kids
- 15 unmissable things to do in Cornwall
  
  Whether it's your first time in Cornwall, or you're a local looking to explore something new, we've rounded up Kernow's unmissable beaches, days out, attractions and places to while away an afternoon or two.
- The Parents’ Guide to Surviving Exam Results…
  
  ...because it's not just the kids who are bricking it on GSCE and A level results days this year!

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Our new favourite fashion trend

Puff sleeves are as du rigueur as a mojito in hand this summer and we’ve found eight totally wearable sartorial stunners to add to your summer wardrobe now.
- The final straw: 7 chic hats to buy now
  
  What keeps you cool, but is this summer's hottest accessory? The straw hat, of course! Nail the trend with one of these affordable woven beauties.
- The 9 most stylish face masks
  
  Well, who could have predicted THIS as the must-have summer 2020 accessory? If you've gotta wear a face covering, it may as well look super-chic, right?

People View more
Muddy Meets: Jamie Johnston, Dick Pearce Bellyboards

Using sustainable materials, methods, equipment and designs passed down by the original British maker and father of bellyboarding in the UK – Dick Pearce, we catch up with the man who is keeping the tradition alive and well in Newquay. (Plus win a bellyboard in our Reader Treat)
- Muddy Meets: Maisie and Issey, RNLI Beach Lifeguards
  
  The beaches in Cornwall are open again for business so Muddy caught up with local beach lifeguards Maisie and Issey, chatting beach safety, what they wear and their fav Cornish beaches.
- Muddy Meets: Rachel Murphy, founder of Women + Waves
  
  Muddy chats to the founder of the Cornish female surf collective about all things surfing including her love of Cornwall, why we should all be joining her on a water retreat and what happened when H&M got in touch about a surf collaboration.
- Muddy Meets: Sarah, Sarah and Stevie, Penzance Gin
  
  Ever thought you'd like to try distilling your own gin? Friends Sarah, Sarah and Stevie did just that - we had to find out why, how easy it is, and the best things to do in Penzance.
- Muddy meets: Shlomo, beatboxer
  
  Record-breaking beatboxer Shlomo has a new project on his hands - raising money for the NHS in association with UK theatres. Tell us about it, Shlo!

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15 unmissable things to do in Cornwall

Whether it’s your first time in Cornwall, or you’re a local looking to explore something new, we’ve rounded up Kernow’s unmissable beaches, days out, attractions and places to while away an afternoon or two.
- Muddy’s Insider Guide to the Isle of Wight
  
  This sunny little Island may be small in stature but it's packed to the brim with amazing things to check out. We've got the top tips on how to discover the real Isle of Wight.
- Mini break anyone? The best hotel deals to book now
  
  If you're hankering for a few days away from your own four walls, then you'll need these mini break deals from hotels across the Muddy counties. Race you to check in.