Cor nwa 1 Press Release April 2018 01208 811152 francesca@visitcornwall.com @VC_B2B llat itsb est

2 COME TO CORNWALL WITH A SPRING IN YOUR STEP NEW for 2018: Visit Cornwall is officially proclaiming Cornwall at its Best (Cornish Springtime) on April 3rd.

3 Spring is one of the times that Cornwall is at its best; the temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer and the crowds are yet to arrive. Our award winning gardens are beginning to bloom, the beaches and beauty spots are still largely unoccupied and the foodie scene is beginning to head back outside. There is a sudden shift to festival mode, fields and lanes are lined with vibrant colours and storm watching is replaced with romantic walks hand in hand across the cliffs. Cornwall is reawakening and what better time to visit the Duchy than now. It s the perfect time to brush off the cobwebs and challenge yourself to venture into the great unknown. Cornwall is blessed with some of the country s most stunning scenery and picturesque coastlines. Think vast stretches of golden sand, hidden picnic spots, world-beating cuisine, a prestigious creative scene plus a diverse event schedule fit for all interests. Cornwall is blessed with some of the country s most stunning scenery and picturesque coastlines. Think vast stretches of golden sand, hidden picnic spots, world-beating cuisine, a prestigious creative scene plus a diverse event schedule fit for all interests. #CornwallatitsBest

4 Whether you re an adrenaline junkie looking for some pre-summer watersports, an explorer planning your latest adventure or a workaholic in need of some major relaxation Cornwall has something to offer everyone. Temperatures may not be at their highest however with up to 15 hours of daylight per day there s plenty more time to embrace this unforgettable part of the UK. Research and anecdotal evidence shows that our tourism businesses are far from their full capacity during this idyllic spring period. This is significantly at odds with the school summer holidays from mid-july to early September, when numbers swell to peak volume. With this in mind, on April 3rd? and alongside its members, Visit Cornwall has created a super colourful set of deals for visitors and tourists to set their calendars and get down to the UK s favourite destination for the ultimate short break or holiday. Visitors can fast-track their summer and indulge in exciting activities such as alfresco dining, surfing, kayaking, outdoor experiences as well as Spring festivals such as Port Eliot food festival, Great Estate festival, Tunes in the Dunes and many more. Of course, we can t forget the delights of walking along the coast and visiting a great range of heritage properties, villages and towns. Visitors can fast-track their summer and indulge in exciting activities such as alfresco dining, surfing, kayaking, outdoor experiences as well as Spring festivals such as Port Eliot food festival, Great Estate festival, Tunes in the Dunes and many more. #CornwallatitsBest Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, Malcolm Bell says, with the exciting new proclamation of Cornwall at its Best, we are simply maximising what is already instinctively there, and spreading the word to Cornwall and fans of the wonders of Springtime here in Cornwall. We re really excited about the launch of Cornwall at its Best this year and are delighted that our members have jumped on board to provide compelling offers to drive the campaign! Maclolm continues, April, May and June tend to be quieter months in Cornwall, yet they are some of the best months of the year to be in the UK s number one holiday region. Incredible panoramic coast and beach views, sunrises and unforgettable sunsets make for Instagrammer s paradise and we are encouraging social media users to get involved and share their images using the hashtag #CornishSpringtime.

5 CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FRANCESCA THOMAS francesca@visitcornwall.com 07500 704 259 01208 811152 industry@visitcornwall.com @VC_B2B