It’s an exciting time to be in Cornwall.

Home to a globally renowned natural environment, a world-class renewable energy sector and cutting-edge digital infrastructure, Cornwall is helping to shape the society of the future.  We are tackling the key challenges of climate change and social injustice through more localised support and through smarter use of technology, underpinned by a superfast and reliable broadband infrastructure. 

Cornwall has the mildest and sunniest climate in the United Kingdom, and we are well known for a thriving cultural scene: from the Tate Gallery in St Ives to world class attractions such as the Eden Project and Minack Theatre together with renowned festivals such as Boardmasters and Tunes in the Dunes.  Our world class tourism offer, enjoyed by over five million visitors a year, is boosted by our burgeoning food and drink industry which also supports some of our internationally famous restaurants.

With wild moorland landscapes, a long and varied coastline, beautiful beaches and attractive villages, Cornwall has much to offer to nature enthusiasts. Extensive stretches of Cornwall’s coastline, and Bodmin Moor, are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We’ve got a burgeoning food industry – becoming known for artisan foods and great local produce. Newlyn is the largest fishing port in the UK by the value of fish landed, and we enjoy a wide range of restaurants owned by world-famous chefs including Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw. Cornish beer, cider and gin are also fast-growing worldwide recognition.

We've got a strong transport network that puts you in easy reach of key destinations in the UK and beyond by road, rail, air, and sea. Cornwall Airport Newquay – which is owned by Cornwall Council – is the fastest growing regional airport in the UK, connecting more than 400,000 people a year to UK and international destinations.

We have high-quality schools with a rich range of extra-curricular options. Our children and family services are rated in the top 25% of children’s services in the country by Ofsted. Six universities and colleges offer higher education at 13 campuses around Cornwall.

We are also a safe and friendly place, with crime rates in Cornwall amongst the lowest in the UK.

Our People

Cornwall (Cornish: Kernow) has a population of more than 570,300 and covers an area of 3,563 km² (1,376 sq m). Cornwall has a distinct cultural identity that reflects its unique history and is recognised as one of the Celtic nations. It was formerly a Brythonic kingdom and subsequently a royal duchy.

In 2014, Cornish people were granted minority status under the European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, giving Cornish people recognition as a distinct ethnic group.