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• 5 Tips for Summer in Cornwall

  The summer is well and truly here. We can’t believe it. We have had over a month of continuous sunshine and the met office expect it to last well into August. So far this has been the driest summer on record and it’s set to continue.

  Some may find the heat a little unbearable especially during the middle of the day when the sun is at it’s strongest.

  To help our guest make the most of their stay and enjoy the local attractions, we have put together hint’s and tips to help make your stay even more enjoyable.

  1. Eat Indoors or in Sheltered areas.

  It’s very tempting to eat outdoors in the sunshine this time of year. In fact, it’s one of the great pleasures of Cornwall to enjoy a Cornish Pasty while strolling around the local towns or cooling down with a Ice Cream during your visit to the beach.

  Keep an eye out for seagulls when you’re eating. When they see food they can be quite ferocious and can quite literally take it out of your hands. We recommend eating indoors or at minimum in a sheltered area to avoid being dive bombed.

  2. Take an umbrella.

  I know, this sounds a little unusual with the fact the weather is guaranteed to be lovely. An umbrella, while keeping you dry can also act as a sunshade and provide protection from the sun wherever you are. This is ideal if you are visiting somewhere where there is little shelter to cool down or you forgot your sun screen.

  3. Drink plenty of water

  With the heat of the day your body will be constantly trying to cool itself and in doing so becomes dehydrated. Take a drink of water with you wherever you go to ensure you stay well hydrated.

  4. Get there early

  Getting to your destination early in the day means you can enjoy your visit in the best way possible. Arriving early gives you a good chance of avoiding the crowds at popular attractions. It can become uncomfortable in the heat and being in a crowded environment doesn’t help. Arriving at St Ives early in the day means you can walk around having most of St Ives to yourself before the crowds arrive.

  Arriving early also means you can enjoy the cooler parts of the day. The hottest time of the day is between 12pm and 3pm where we recommend staying indoors or finding a sheltered area.

  5. Suncream

  If we could offer only one piece of advice, wear sunscreen would be it. The baking sun can be very damaging to skin, especially in youngsters. Combined with the cool sea breeze we get, it can be extremely easy to get sun burned.

  Please check with your local healthcare for help and advice with choosing the right suncream for you.

   

  The Penellen Bed and Breakfast is located at the heart of Cornwall and enjoys excellent sea view across St Ives Bay and St Ives Town. We do everything we can to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. Give our us a call on 01736 753777 for any enquiries or book online today!

   

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• Making the most of the Summer.

  Finally! The Sun has made an appearance and what a show. The last few weeks have been absolutely fantastic, dry, warm and continuous. This summer has proven to be one of the driest on record with the heatwave expected to last until late August.

  The guaranteed dry weather has seen Cornwall come alive with activity with holiday makers making the most of the summer sun and the guaranteed dry weather.

  All of the Cornish attractions are now in FULL swing with events on every day of the summer.

  The Eden Project is now in full bloom with the gardens being full of colour. The fragrant lavender field is in bloom where visitors can enjoy the beautiful colours and unsurpassed scent evocative of high summer. The great weather is attributed to an excellent season for all of the beautiful plants and flower making July and August one of the best times to visit the Eden Project this year.

  If the heat is not your thing, Paradise Parks Dinosaur Quiz is an excellent option with fun for all the family. Meet the penguins and other animals during your visit with shaded areas throughout the park. The excellent café will also keep you refreshed during your visit.

  With the excellent weather we are seeing, families are heading to the beaches throughout Cornwall. The Penellen Bed and Breakfast is located just 50 yards from the beach offering over 3 miles of Golden Sands and beautiful views.

  Hayle beach is a gem of Cornwall with over 3 miles of golden sands stitching from Hayle to Godrevy along the heritage coast.

  Excellent sunsets are almost guaranteed and the view overlooking Godrevy Lighthouse at Sunset is a spectacle to behold. The romantic, warm and beautiful sunsets must be experienced. A blanket and a little food for a picnic is an excellent way to spend an evening.

  St Ives town comes into it’s own with this beautiful weather. The harbour colours look fantastic at this time of year with golden sands at low tide and beautiful blues at high tide, a spectacle to behold and one of St Ives many attractions.

   

  The Penellen Bed and Breakfast is located in the Cornish town of Hayle just yards from the beach with excellent access to the rest of Cornwall via the nearby A30.

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• Whats On This Summer

  It looks to be a fantastic summer in and around the St Ives area with events running throughtout the season.

  Dinosaur Quiz Trail

  All round family fun can be had a Paradise Park at their Dinosaur Quiz Trail running until 2^nd September 2018. In between meeting the birds in the aviaries and the free flying shows, you can explore the grounds on your own dinosaur expedition. Once finished you will be awarded a special “Paradise Park Professor of Palaeontology” certificate.

  For more information visit their website at www.paradisepark.org.uk

  5K Race For Life Events

  Raising money for an excellent cause there are Three 5k Race for Life events happening in Truro & Penzance. The 5k runs (just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. Participants can take part however you like, run, jog or walk your way around the course. You can take part as an individual or as a group with friends and family. Show Cancer who’s in charge with and raise money while having fun.

  The events are scheduled for Sunday 8^th July in Truro and Wednesday 6^th June in Penzance.

  Fal River Festival 2018 – 25^th May to 3^rd June

  A fantastic 10 day celebration offering something for everyone. With over 100 events showcasing creative talent from the worlds of art, music, food, theatre, film & more.

  Taking place at dozens of different locations around the Fal River and Falmouth it is the perfect opportunity to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty.

  Find out more here;

  The Minack Theatre – The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle

  The Minack Theatre offers a host of different events throughout the summer with Dr Dolittle running from June 11^th to 15^th. The Illyria Theatre bring you the story of Dr John Dolittle who starts out as a human doctor. But once he is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals he becomes the most celebrated veterinary doctor in England.

  Doctor Dolittle is sure to be a favourite for all ages. For more information visit the Minack Theatre website here;

  Summer Beer and Music Festival – 15^th – 17^th June

  The annual festival with 40 plus cask ales and ciders. The excellent Beer and Music festival is becoming ever more popular each year with an extra bar being organised for this year. Bands already confirmed are the fantastic Queen tribute act The Good Old Fashion Lover Boys playing on the 15^th from 8.30pm and the Slap Dash Trip who rocked the place last year playing on the 16^th from 8pm. More information is yet to be confirmed but we expect it to be fantastic. Header over to The Watermill in Lelant just 5 miles from the Penellen.

  Summary

  With so many events in and around Cornwall there’s something for everybody. The Penellen Bed and Breakfast is situated in Hayle, St Ives Bay with excellent transport links for access throughout the region.

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