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Helston welcomes visitors from French twin town Plougasnou

The location of the Eden Project campsite - the snoozepods on site have been removed and there are plans for Airstreams, bell tents and Landpods as well as tent pitches (Image: Google)

Eden Project bids to turn car park into new campsite
The Eden Project is looking to expand its accommodation for visitors with plans to convert a car park into a new camping and glamping site.

Art projects in Cornwall have been given funding Picture: Getty Images

Falmouth among grants given for arts projects in Cornwall: full list

The artist also wants the player to think about how a simple 2p played in an arcade can bring such joy.”

God from the 2p Machine: How to be part of live artwork at Cornwall's arcades

(l to r) Alasdair MacLeod (Royal Geographical Society with IBG), Alexandra Shackleton, Lynné Raubenheimer (Shipwreck Treasure Museum)

Polar explorer's granddaughter attends museum launch exhibit of his greatest adventure

Carl Palmer is performing at the Princess Pavilion this month

Former Emerson, Lake and Palmer drummer to play in Falmouth this month

Helston Railway will be shut over the easter period

Popular Helston attraction announces it won't be open for Easter Holidays

St Piran's Day celebrations at Penhale Sands. Picture: Jory Mundy

Celebrations take place at St Piran's landing site in Cornwall

Antiques Road show is coming to Cornwall: how to apply to be on

Antiques Road show is coming to Cornwall: how to apply to be on

Popular Cornwall theme park to be open throughout Easter holidays

Popular Cornwall theme park to be open throughout Easter holidays

Some of the creations in the first St Piran's Day lantern parade in Helston

Pictures and video from the first Helston St Piran's Day Lantern Parade

Photos from the St Piran's Day parade and family fun day in Falmouth on Saturday Pictures: Kathy White

22 pictures from Falmouth's St Piran's Day celebrations

Gool Peran Lowen - Happy St Piran's Day in Cornwall! Here's a list of events of where to celebrate. Picture: Proper Handsome/Creative Commons

LISTED: Where to take part in St Piran's Day celebrations in Cornwall today

Ben Harding, Operations Manager at Lappa Valley and Julie Parker, CEO of Penhaligon's Friends

Lappa Valley support Cornish child bereavement charity in 2022

Saint Piran's Day, March 5, is the national day of Cornwall. Picture: BLACK IBIS

Here's what's happening at the Princess Pavilion on St Piran's Day

PlayStation has partnered with the Eden Project in Cornwall for the launch of video grame Horizon Forbidden West

Why PlayStation is linking up with a Cornish tourist attraction this week

An art class in the Fuller Studio pre Covid

Historic painting school looks for new leader to oversee its future

The gardens at Caerhays reopen on February 14

First signs of colour spotted ahead of Cornish spring garden reopening

This February, Bodmin Jail is inviting guests to celebrate an alternative Valentine’s month with its ‘Broken Hearts’ tour.

'Haunted' Cornwall attraction launches ‘Broken Hearts’ tour this February

Some of the aircraft at Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre at RAF St Mawgan (Image: Richard Whitehouse/LDRS)

Inside the unassuming museum rated one of Cornwall's top tourist attractions

Cornwall has announced its City of Culture Bid for 2025 Photo credits: Ebb & Flow Media, Mike Newman, Steve Tanner, Jon Rowley

Details of Cornwall's City of Culture shortlist bid - with £1million investment

An artist's impression of how Eden Project North will look

Cornwall loses exclusive as second Eden Project agreed - and will look like this

The Nebra Sky Disc features gold from Cornwall Picture: Dominic Lipinkski/PA

World’s 'oldest map of the stars' features gold from Cornwall - and is now in UK

Falmouth Harbour CEO Miles Carden (inset) has spoken about changes to parking at Custom House Quay in Falmouth

Major changes planned for Falmouth car park that is set for a whole new use

The plans for Helston's 'Cultural Quarter' including the Museum of Cornwall Life and the Drill Hall Yard next to it

More details revealed over plans to link some of Helston's most historic areas

St Ives New Year's Fireworks have been postponed due to rising Covid cases. Picture: Pexels

New Years Eve fireworks display in Cornwall postponed amid Covid surge

A donkey sanctuary in Cornwall will be holding its first ever Winter Fayre this next month.

Donkey sanctuary announces Winter Fayre to take place next month

Camborne Library and town council offices are temporarily relocating

Camborne Library and town council office moving to new home (for now)

A video has been launched to promote Cornwall's bid to be UK City of Culture 2025 Pictures: Official bid video/CIOSLEP

WATCH: Cornwall's video bid to be City of Culture 2025 - plus the competition

Cornwall Council is calling on residents, community groups and organisations to have their say about how leisure services should be provided in Cornwall.

Here's how to have your say over the future of Cornwall's leisure centres

The new lecture series starts next week.

New autumn lecture series at Falmouth maritime attraction starting next week

St Ives in Cornwall came in fourth place on a list of top ten staycation destinations.

Cornish town named in UK's top ten staycation destinations according to new survey

A letter from Beatrix Potter (inset, photo National Trust) is on display at Falmouth Art Gallery

How holidays to Falmouth inspired some of Beatrix Potter's best loved stories

The refurbished buffet and shop at Helston Railway

Helston Railway picks up steam after Covid reopening - here's when you can visit

Via Ferrata features some stunning views across Falmouth and the Lizard Peninsula.

Cornwall adventure park reflects on first year success in run up to anniversary

Damage at Jubilee Pool

Popular tourist attraction vandalised for third time in as many weeks

Bodmin Jail has launched its summer schedule of Scary Cinema nights. Picture: Layton Bennett

Spooky nights of summer announced as scary cinema returns to Bodmin haunt

'An Gruffalo' will shortly be available in book shops and online

Popular children's book now available with Cornish translation

Half term visitors to Cornwall will be fined say police Picture from file: PA Images

Matt Hancock 'welcome' in Cornwall post-lockdown – but half-term visitors fined

A rock collapse near Newquay killed a dog

Stay away from unstable cliffs warning issued after rock fall kills pet dog

Council tax looks set to rise by 4.99%

How much your council tax bill looks set to increase by this year - and why

The picture was found hidden at the back of an old store cupboard

Long lost photo found hidden in shop cupboard wall offers glimpse of the past

The photo competition with Mebyon Kernow will celebrate all things Cornwall

COMPETITION: Send us your photos of Cornwall to win cash with Mebyon Kernow

Wheal Vor engine house and chimney near Breage four years ago Picture from file: Robin Drayton

Exploration of 'richest' ever Cornish tin mining area could result in 200 jobs

Thousands of members of the world's media will be based at the Maritime Museum

Policing of G7 presents massive challenges but great opportunity says chief

Helston Leisure Centre

Future of Cornish leisure centres in doubt if government fails come up with more cash

An aerial shot of the labyrinth Picture: James Dadzitis/SWNS

Drone images show huge labyrinth being built in the middle of Cornish moorland

Free parking is to be given on set days throughout December in Cornwall

Listed: Free parking in every town, city and village in Cornwall this December

Work taking place on the rail tracks in Cornwall. Picture: Network Rail

Rail passengers promised 'more reliable journeys' in Cornwall now

Cornwall has an office in Brussels. Picture from file: Celuici/Wikimedia

Cornwall Council to keep its base in Brussels even after Brexit

A GWR train at Truro

Upheaval on Cornwall's main train line from this weekend onwards

A view from the Helford stretch of Gail’s walks

Winter walks in Cornwall recommended by seasoned trekker

Langarth Garden Village. artists\' impression of how the garden village could look

Cornwall's new town for up to 10,000 people revealed in full - including concerns

The Budock Vean Hotel near Mawnan is shortlisted for a national award. Picture: Budock Vean

Cornish hotel up for national award after staff enter in secret

Mounts Bay path will be closed this week. Picture Simon Rickwood Bang Bang Creative

Popular coastal path with stunning views closes for improvement works