Today Cornwall is best known as a tourist destination, home to the Cornish pasty, surfers & tin mining. Cornwall has a strong sense of cultural identity, with a history going back to the earliest days of human occupation after the last ice age. Known as Kernow in modern Cornish the county's Celtic heritage is very close to the heart of those who live there.
Cornwall has long been a top tourist destination. People are continually drawn to it's rugged coastline, lush green countryside and warm sandy beaches. With around 5 million visitors a year Cornwall's popularity shows no signs of waning.
Top attractions such as the Eden Project, Tate St Ives and the National Seal Sanctuary make Cornwall a great place to holiday for visitors of all ages. The great mix of beaches, from popular lifeguarded beaches safe for families to craggy coves popular with the most hardened surfers, ensures there is always a cheap and fun way to spend the day.