Is 2 days enough in Cornwall?

It also has miles of sandy beaches, making it great for a domestic holiday. Thanks to the size of the county, it lends itself wonderfully to a short visit. 2 days is a great amount of time to spend in Cornwall. Plus, while it is best known as a summer destination, Cornwall is also beautiful in winter.



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Parking is easy, but bring change for the car park. There are parking lots everywhere you go, but make sure to carry some change with you in case you have to pay at the machine. 3 days in Cornwall can feel like a lot. For us, 3 days was more than enough to see most of the famous landmarks and points of interest.

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It would take about 7-8 hours to drive around Cornwall, depending on how many stops you make. With its rugged coastline and charming fishing villages, there are lots of places to explore and attractions to visit along the way.

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We'd recommend visiting Cornwall for at least three days, such as over a long weekend. However, a better amount of time would be around a week which would give you more time to see more of Cornwall's highlights.

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Padstow is an ideal place to base yourself for a holiday in Cornwall. It's a charming port town surrounded by beautiful beaches and offers many exciting things to discover.

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Open top coaster services. Cornwall's open top coaster services run in several coastal areas, linking popular towns, beaches and attractions across the county, allowing visitors get around the country without the need of a car and soak up the scenery as they go.

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The verdict If you prefer forests, hills and moorlands over the coast, go to Devon. If you're more of a beach bum than a country bumpkin, Cornwall is a better shout. And if you're 50/50, Devon offers the best of both worlds.

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Believe it or not, September is favoured by many as the best month to visit Cornwall because the sea is at its warmest. If you think about it, it makes sense – the sea has been basking in the Summer sunshine for three months!

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For all their popularity, Cornish seaside resorts rank among the most expensive British holiday destinations. Falmouth, Newquay and Bude are notably pricy, but it will come as little surprise to learn that it's St Ives that comes out as the costliest place in the county for a summer holiday.

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Beautiful places to visit in Cornwall
  1. Isles of Scilly. Small, quiet and extraordinarily beautiful, the Isles of Scilly are a low-lying archipelago strung out across the Atlantic, some 28 miles off Land's End – the last dots of land before North America. ...
  2. The Lizard. ...
  3. Rame Peninsula. ...
  4. Mevagissey. ...
  5. Mousehole. ...
  6. Marazion. ...
  7. St Ives. ...
  8. Looe.


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Filled with secret beaches, plenty of ancient fishing villages, and oodles of history, it's always worth a visit on any British adventure. After all, there's a reason that many national and international visitors choose to make this there go-to holiday destination year-in, year-out.

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You can travel on Brittany Ferries as a foot passenger or with a car. One of the cheapest ways to come to Cornwall is to travel by coach. The main coach provider providing long distance coach travel to Cornwall is National Express. Megabus generally provide the cheapest coach travel in the UK.

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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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Many are surprised it can take around 2 hours to drive from one end of Cornwall to the other. Cornwall's major route is the A30 – a fast road made up largely of dual carriageway, travelling along the central backbone of Cornwall all the way to Penzance, with A roads spurring off to serve the north and south coast.

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