Springtime is often the best time for a holiday or short break in Cornwall. As the sun starts to shine, the sea warms up and the flowers and foliage wake from their winter slumber, the county literally springs back to life. It can be incredibly beautiful and also peacefully quiet before the busy summer season kicks in. If you want quiet beaches, sparkling scenery and the run of attractions and early season events - spring is the time to come.

As Perranporth Tourist Information Centre is run from Duchy Holidays’ offices, there are some questions that we notice coming up time and again. So we thought we’d put together a handy guide to FAQs for those of you coming on holiday here. We hope it helps answer some of the queries you have as you prepare for your holiday!

When it comes to gardens, Cornwall has its fair share of horticultural attractions. From the world famous Eden Project to hidden gems such as the Japanese Garden, Cornwall has many lush and beautiful gardens to explore and experience. Thanks to a relatively warm climate, Cornwall has the perfect environment for many exotic plants as well as an abundance of native species.

Cornwall is a beautiful place to visit all year round, but we think Spring is a particularly special season. Before the craziness of the summer crowds, the Cornish coast is a haven for a relaxing holiday. The flowers are opening, the evenings drawing out, and with any luck the sun will be shining! Here are just some of the reasons to visit in the springtime…

Our guide to breathtaking coastal walks around Poldark's Cornwall.

It’s almost the end of the school summer holidays but there is one last big splash in Cornwall for the August Bank Holiday. This weekend is one of the biggest and busiest in Cornwall as people flock in for a late summer holiday or weekend getaway.