Cornwall

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Saint Ives, Cornwall, England

Constantine: St. Constantine Church

historical map of Cornwall, Devonshire, Dorset, and the Channel Islands

Cornwall, England

The exotic plants of Trebah Garden

Cornish clotted cream

Bishop Rock Lighthouse

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Cornwall summary

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National Trust's Lanhydrock in Cornwall reopens to the public • Mar. 2, 2025, 1:59 AM ET (BBC)

Devon and Cornwall buildings on architecture awards shortlist • Mar. 2, 2025, 1:58 AM ET (BBC)

Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry stays with Nolan Quinn and the PCs • Feb. 28, 2025, 9:45 AM ET (CBC)

Chance to bid for Flambards' Concorde replica and WW2 jeep • Feb. 27, 2025, 5:13 AM ET (BBC)

Devon and Cornwall hospices share £1m government funding • Feb. 26, 2025, 9:13 PM ET (BBC)

Photos and Videos

Saint Ives, Cornwall, England

Constantine: St. Constantine Church

historical map of Cornwall, Devonshire, Dorset, and the Channel Islands

Cornwall, England

Cornish clotted cream

Bishop Rock Lighthouse

Truro: Cathedral of St. Mary

The exotic plants of Trebah Garden

Experience the beaches and rugged coastline of Cornwall, ceremonial English county and historical Celtic nation of Cornwall

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