With over 1000 miles of coastline, it’s no surprise that the sea and Cornwall’s beaches play a central part in that lifestyle. Sailing and watersports enthusiasts are in their element; walkers and cyclists love the clifftop paths and of course, Cornwall is the UK’s surf capital.
But once you take your eyes away from the glistening waves, golden sands or rugged cliffs, you’ll see there’s more to Cornwall’s outdoor living. The heart of the county features wild moorlands as well as traditional rural countryside, ideal for exploring at leisure.
Cornwall can also offer a wealth of cultural opportunities. The county is not only home to the iconic Eden Project, but also Tate St Ives, one of the world’s most dramatically situated art galleries with a superb collection of modern and contemporary art.
The combination of these varied attractions with the warm bustle of Cornwall’s market towns and unspoilt villages make the county a place where people are delighted to settle.
Add in the fact that parents can pick from a number of high quality schools – all of the county's comprehensives have been awarded specialist school status in at least one subject – the growth of higher education through Combined Universities Cornwall and the rich opportunities available for greener living, and it becomes clear why the county has seen over 30 years of high inward migration.
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Cornwall is home to one of just four EcoCommunity developments in the UK – setting new standards in environmentally friendly living
Discover more about Cornwall’s attractions with Visit Cornwall
Explore the Eden Project
Check out the latest surf conditions
Find out more about Cornwall’s schools
Visit the cultural icon of Tate St Ives