St Ives Camping

Camping - you either love or hate. Camping holiday in Cornwall can be dramatic, they can also be very humid. Fortunately, the British are a hardy breed, well used day after day of rain so pack your boots and follow some of our tips for enjoying a camping trip to Cornwall.
Journey - Do not get stuck in traffic. Change Day in Cornwall, the day that people will arrive and usually falls on a Friday and Saturday. This may cause chaos on the roads and you should not be surprised when a half-hour drive takes much longer hours. If your work commitments can consider traveling mid-week for travel, or a set of at dawn or late at night. If you plan a trip around Cornwall try to avoid the main roads during peak hours. BBC Radio Cornwall provides good travel reports to both the radio and its website.
Local products - there are too many specialties from different parts of Cornwall to name all, but those not to be missed include Cornish pasties, ideally washed down with a bottle of local beer, why not try Cornish Knocker Skinners Brewery. If you're a fan of Cornish Clotted cream and then make sure you have some with a cream tea. For smaller appetites upscale try some cheese Yarg complemented by one of the delicious wines from the Camel Valley.
Local festivals - there are a number of them and it is best to do some research before you book your trip. Iconic include the Helston Flora Day, the 'Obby' Oss Day in Padstow Festival and the Oyster Festival in Falmouth.
Off the beaten track - there are many places that are outside the traditional tourist paths, where you can enjoy a quieter time, but no less interesting. Consider the Lizard Peninsula and the spectacular coastline in St Agnes to the north coast surfing, pubs and traditional town of Cornwall. St Ives is a spectacular place to visit for shopping, restaurants, art galleries, nightlife and beaches. Unfortunately with limited parking, you may find yourself frustrated by congestion and the shortage of free parking. Avoid it, and choose a campsite in a peripheral area and jump on the train in St Ives. This train line is probably one of the most spectacular branches in the United Kingdom.
Walking Holiday - Do not forget to bring your walking shoes that Cornwall and the Southwest region has 630 miles of superb coastal walking. Consider staying in a small village on the coast for easy access to this spectacular walk. When you browse the Internet for camping, check out their location on Google Earth and start planning your walking.
Fresh fish - Do not forget to sample the wide range of fresh fish that Cornwall has to offer. There are many fish restaurants that dot the county with the ship's flag Rick Stein's Fish Restaurant located at Padstow. Book well in advance if you want to eat here and look at their website as they have regularly treats special luncheon that will help reduce your costs. For a fascinating insight into the fishing industry and education about the different types of fish, then a visit to Newlyn fish market is a must. And with the added bonus is that you can buy your dinner!
Camping in Cornwall will be the highlight of your year and we are sure that if you follow our top tips, you'll have a very relaxing and entertaining time. Have fun!