Is Cornwall too touristy?

There has certainly been a growing awareness around the issues of overtourism in Cornwall. At the beginning of 2023, the New York-based travel publisher Fodor's included Cornwall in its “No List” of destinations to avoid, due to overcrowding.



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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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A Visit Cornwall survey asked 1,700 people their opinions of holidaying in Cornwall and 55% said it was too busy in the summer, the tourism conference was told. Roads to popular places like Kynance Cove and Porthcurno, have become clogged with traffic in the past.

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With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.

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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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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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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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Both studies also observed that the Cornish were less materialistic than the English. The Cornish generally saw the English, or city people, as being less friendly and more aggressively self-promoting and insensitive. The Cornish saw themselves as friendly, welcoming and caring.

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We look after miles of coast and footpaths for walking around Cornwall. Circular walks taking in the South West Coast Path are popular for good reason – but you'll be rewarded if you head inland too, with hilltop views and peaceful parkland.

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A Visit Cornwall survey asked 1,700 people their opinions of holidaying in Cornwall and 55% said it was too busy in the summer, the tourism conference was told. Roads to popular places like Kynance Cove and Porthcurno, have become clogged with traffic in the past.

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Emmet (alt. spellings emmit, emit) is a word in the Cornish dialect of English that is used to refer to tourists or holidaymakers coming to Cornwall.

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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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10 things to pack for a holiday in Cornwall
  • Sunglasses. One of the key essentials all year round. ...
  • A variety of clothing options. A waterproof jacket, warm jumper, flip flops, board shorts – you can never be too prepared. ...
  • Sun cream. ...
  • Wellies or walking boots. ...
  • Camera. ...
  • A good book. ...
  • Water sport equipment. ...
  • Swimsuit.


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9 foods you must-try in Cornwall
  • Cornish pasty. ...
  • Fresh seafood. ...
  • A full Cornish breakfast. ...
  • Stargazy Pie. ...
  • Cornish Yarg. ...
  • Saffron buns. ...
  • Cornish Cream tea. ...
  • Hevva Cake.


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