Where is Cornwall?

Cornwall is the far south-western tip of England: a long, narrow peninsula reaching out into the Atlantic, bordered only by Devon to the east and surrounded by sea on three sides. It is roughly four hours from London by train or road. But the short answer undersells it, because Cornwall feels less like a corner of England and more like a country of its own, with its own language, flag and fierce sense of identity. Land’s End, at its far tip, is the most westerly point of mainland England, and Lizard Point, further south, is the most southerly point of mainland Britain. Nowhere in Cornwall is more than about twenty miles from the sea.

Is Cornwall in England?

Yes. Cornwall is a county in the far south-west of England, part of the United Kingdom. But it also holds a distinct Celtic identity, with its own Cornish language, its own patron saint and the white-on-black flag of St Piran flying everywhere you look. That is why it is often spoken of as one of the Celtic nations, alongside Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Brittany, and why many Cornish people feel Cornish first and English second.

How to get to Cornwall

Most international visitors travel down from London, either by first-class rail from Paddington or by private transfer. For distances, train times and the easiest way to make the journey, see our full guide to travelling from London to Cornwall.

Why visit Cornwall

For a coastline of fishing villages, sub-tropical gardens, Arthurian ruins and world-class seafood, all packed into an area you can explore properly in a week. The best way to see it is guided: our multi-day Cornwall tours handle the logistics, the hotels and the driving so you simply arrive and explore.