Can I retire to Cornwall?

From the sandy beaches of Cornwall to the moorland National Park in Devon, this region has much to offer holiday makers and residents all year round, making retiring to Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or anywhere else in the South West such an attractive option!



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Cornwall Famous for its pristine beaches, beautiful countryside, and warmer temperatures, Cornwall is, in many ways, the perfect place to retire. Packed with art galleries, independent shops and boutiques, historic pubs, and bustling farmer's markets, towns like St Ives and Penzance have lots to see and do.

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High rents, high taxes and a lack of jobs forced whole families to emigrate to the USA and Canada. Many of the families leaving Cornwall for the USA were Methodists. They felt that they did not belong to the Church of England and disliked paying tithes (taxes) to the Church.

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Art, Culture and Heritage. Cornwall is a hub of creativity. You will find quirky galleries, performance spaces, indoor and outdoor venues, independent art studios, live music, cinemas and more. From Cornish literature, music and dance, world-class theatre companies and Tate St Ives, you'll be spoilt for choice.

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Beyond Cornwall's beautiful coastline is a rich inland history of mining, china clay and agriculture. Far back in the 18th century, Cornwall was the mining centre of the world, famous for its base metal and tin production, and the Cornish were known as the best miners in the world.

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