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Tourists, swimmers and holidaymakers at Lusty Glaze Beach along the Cornish Coastline

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You can't get further west than the ancient Celtic kingdom of Cornwall (or Kernow, as it's known to Cornish speakers). Blessed with the southwest's wildest coastline and most breathtakingly beautiful beaches, this proudly independent peninsula has always marched to its own tune.


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Our list of the best things to do in Cornwall helps you plan a perfect tour of Poldark locations, the Eden Project, lush vineyards and an uninhabited island.

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