CORNWALL IN THE WINTER, WHY NOT?
Going on a trip to Cornwall in the winter can be for you if you want to avoid the summer crowds, don't mind the weather being cooler, and are eager to experience this area while travelling on a budget.
Reasons for visiting Cornwall in winter
You'll avoid the summertime crowds
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Cornwall is crowded throughout the summer. The quieter months of November through March are ideal for travel.
As a result, you will have more freedom to choose the restaurant you want to eat at, you won't have to wait in line for tourist attractions, and you'll feel like you have a lot more space overall. Less tourism also means more chances to experience local culture.
2. There are several enjoyable hidden gem attractions
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Cornwall has a tonne of activities you can enjoy even in the rain, including museums, castles, and tin miners. Most of these are available all year round (although potentially with reduced hours). Visit St Catherine's Castle, Fowey, St Catherine's Castle guards the rivermouth at Fowey while perched on the rocks immediately south of Readymoney Cove. As part of Henry VIII's coastal defences against a potential French invasion, the little castle was constructed in 1536. The castle contributed to the current defences of this port and boasts a fantastic perspective over the Fowey entrance.
The two blockhouses that were located on either side of the harbour entrance served as Fowey's former defences. To keep enemy ships from entering the harbour, these used to be connected by a huge iron chain that could be raised from the bottom. English Heritage now oversees every former military installation in Fowey.
3. It's still possible for sunshine and lovely weather
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Don't assume that visiting Cornwall in the winter will result in unfavourable weather. Cornwall doesn't typically experience extreme cold like the rest of the country, thus it can still be warm and bright during the winter. That doesn't mean that everything is always a dream here, as the Duchy is constantly harmed by westerly winds and winter storms. However, you may also get some stunning, crisp winter days that are ideal for exploring Bodmin Moor or taking a stroll along the shore.
4. The price will drop everywhere.
Cornwall is a sought-after vacation spot in the summer, which entails one thing: cost. However, if you're planning a winter vacation, you'll discover that the costs are much lower than they are during the summer.
The winter weather in Cornwall
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Cornwall gets cold, the same as the rest of the UK. However, it doesn't experience "a huge freeze" like other regions of the country; it snows extremely infrequently there. In reality, November can be rather mild, and December through February can also be quite pleasant.
The typical number of rainy days is 12 to 16. But don't think that means that Cornwall's winters are always sunny and warm! There are big storms and very dramatic weather along with calm, sunny days.
Cornwall experiences warm, frequently wet, and occasionally wild winters. In the majority of Cornwall, it is quite uncommon for the temperature to fall below freezing, and snow is practically unheard of.
The largest Atlantic surges of the year hit Cornwall's beaches and granite cliffs during this time of year. This is particularly magnificent during a winter storm when the waves can reach 50 feet high and the winds can reach speeds of over 70 mph.
Things to do in Cornwall in winter
Eden Project
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The most well-known landmark in Cornwall. The location comprises two sizable planted biomes from the space age that host both temperate and tropical vegetation.
The Eden Project is a group of enormous, multi-domed greenhouses filled with plants from all over the world. It is situated in a former China clay quarry just outside of St Austell, and the "biomes" were constructed against the pit's walls.
The Humid Tropics Biome is arguably the most spectacular of the domes. It is a multi-domed greenhouse that mimics a tropical rainforest's natural setting. The greenhouse houses hundreds of trees and other plants from rainforests in South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The biome is 360 feet (110 metres) across and 787 feet (240 metres) long. Its height is 180 feet (55 metres).
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Lost Gardens of Heligan
In South East Cornwall, close to Mevagissey and St Austell, are the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The gardens on the storied Tremayne estate were hidden for a while before being found after World War One. They are a well-liked tourist destination nowadays.The gardens were neglected during this time, and after the family returned, the negligence persisted. Social changes and the difficulty in finding enough gardeners for estates of this scale were at least partially to blame for this.
The Trebah Gardens, a subtropical garden near Falmouth with some unique flora you won't find anywhere else in the UK, are there. Any time of year, even in the cold is great for exploring them!
A large variety of crops cultivated using conventional Victorian techniques can be found in an organic vegetable garden. The Japanese Garden is located in a valley that slopes down to the fishing community of Mevagissey. This region, commonly referred to as the Jungle, is home to numerous subtropical flora that were imported in the 19th century. The valley is punctuated by ponds that provide water to the numerous ferns, bamboos, and palm trees that thrive there.