Camping guides, tips and advice

Two ready-made Cornwall weekend itineraries, one far-west and one north-coast, with real drive times, where to base yourself and what to book.

How to choose where to camp in Cornwall by area and by type, from surf coast holiday parks to quiet farm sites, and where to compare real campsites.

Where to eat and drink in Cornwall, from a proper pasty and a Cornish cream tea to harbourside pubs, beach bars and fine dining in Padstow.

The best walks in Cornwall for every ability, from rugged coast path to the flat Camel Trail and Bodmin Moor, with distances and highlights.

Dog-friendly beaches, coast path walks, gardens and pubs in Cornwall, plus the summer beach bans and the exact rules you need to check first.

The best family days out in Cornwall for all ages, from the Eden Project and Newquay Zoo to steam trains, surf schools, beaches and rock pooling.

The best free and cheap things to do in Cornwall, from Fistral and Kynance Cove to the tin mines, with honest notes on which car parks charge.

The complete guide to things to do in Cornwall: beaches, gardens, castles and coast paths, by area, with real prices and where to stay.

The best indoor and rainy-day things to do in Cornwall, from the Eden Project to tin mines, aquariums and a proper cream tea.

The gentle, pushchair and nap-friendly side of Cornwall for under-5s: little steam trains, flat beaches, easy gardens and rainy-day play, sorted.

When to camp in Britain, what each season throws at you, and how to stay warm, cool and dry whatever the forecast does.

Every piece of camping gear you actually need in Britain, what the numbers on the label mean, and how to choose kit that survives British weather.