| In the UK, the county of Cornwall, at the south-western | | | | You can choose to be based in Torpoint and take |
| most tip of the country, is known for its beautiful | | | | various excursions to the nearby attractions of St Ives |
| scenery and excellent climate. It is for these reasons | | | | and Lands End. It feels that wherever you go in |
| that it has become one of the most popular tourist | | | | Cornwall you come across galleries. There are both |
| destinations in the British Isles. Many visitors choose to | | | | internationally famous and locally acclaimed artists and |
| base themselves in the charming seaside town of | | | | craftsmen that have workshops and galleries in and |
| Torpoint. | | | | around Torpoint. |
| Though its history dates back more than a millennia, | | | | You will find that the people in this part of the country |
| Torpoint only grew in size as the fishing trade | | | | are extremely friendly, though they often have a very |
| developed in the Victorian age. It was also at this time | | | | strong accent. There are plenty of options when it |
| that more people discovered the laidback feeling of | | | | comes to accommodation and dining. As the area has |
| the area. At a later date the Royal Navy established a | | | | been hosting visitors for many decades there is now a |
| presence in the area and the population began to | | | | great diversity in the range of sleeping and eating |
| grow. | | | | options. You will find choices to suit any budget. |
| Between the months of April and September many | | | | Though located on the edge of the British Isles, |
| boating enthusiasts congregate in the town. Torpoint | | | | Cornwall can quickly be reached from the neighbouring |
| hosts various maritime races during the summer time | | | | county of Devon. The towns of Exeter and Bristol are |
| that are a real spectacle to watch. | | | | within an easy drive. |
| Cornwall has hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline. | | | | |