Here in Port Isaac the village certainly quietens down after the October half term holidays, which is perfect if you are looking for a quiet, cosy, break to recharge your batteries. Embrace the long lie-ins, blow away the cobwebs with a blustery walk along the coast path, light the log burner and break out some board games or that book, and enjoy fantastic food with family and friends.

The Pentus Wall Studios that sit above the beach at Port Isaac are old fishermen’s stores that are now home to a pair of artist’s studios. One of these studios is the workplace and gallery of artist Lyndsey Bradbury, who paints native Cornish sea life and sea birds using reclaimed local slates as her canvas.

If you’ve ever sat and enjoyed a drink in the sun overlooking Port Isaac Harbour from the Golden Lions’ “Bloody Bones Yard” terrace, or looked up towards the pub from the beach, then you can’t fail to have noticed the enormous old artillery gun, that looks like a giant canon, that sits there pointing across towards Lobber.

For four days this September, from Thursday 25th through to Sunday 28th, the North Cornwall Book Festival returns to St Endellion, just outside Port Isaac, with another fantastic line-up of author talks and workshops for fans of literature.

Your dream Port Isaac trip? It’s already planned…

The stretch of South West Coast Path heading northeast out of Port Isaac towards Tintagel Head and beyond is wild, beautiful, and well worth a walk.

Whether you are a wildlife or bird-watching enthusiast, or on a family holiday looking for a fun day out with your children or grandchildren, one of the most incredible and memorable things to do during your stay in Port Isaac is to hop on a boat trip with Wavehunters.

Built between 1882 and 1885, Morwenna sits towards the top of Fore Street, above St Peter’s Church, and was built, owned and occupied by the Hills family for over a century.

Local fisherman Tom Brown is descended from a long line of Brown men, all of whom have worked the ocean. This Port Isaac fisherman, lifeboatman and harbourmaster has seafaring in his blood.

Free and wholesome activities for kids (big and small) outside around Port Isaac.

Celebrated on 5th March every year, St Piran’s Day is the most well-known and loved event on the Cornish calendar.

Staying with us this year? With so much going on in 2025, we’re looking forward to every season. Here’s a look at what’s planned in and around Port Isaac this year.

Before the collapse of the original building in the 1970s, White House Cottage on Roscarrock Hill was believed to be the oldest cottage in Port Isaac, dating back to the late 1500s.

The most magical time of the year is almost upon us, and where better place to spend the festivities than in beautiful Cornwall?

Every year as daylight begins to dwindle and the longer nights creep in, the starlings return to Bodmin Moor. With the approach of sunset, flocks consisting of hundreds to thousands of these speckled birds descend upon the conifers to roost, but not before putting on a dazzling display for anyone lucky enough to be watching.

Cornish pubs are atmospheric, welcoming and warming, especially after a blustery walk on the coast. Sit down around the fire, pint in hand, or tuck yourself into a corner with a plate piled with roast and gravy - the best wet and wild winter weekends end in one of North Cornwall’s rustic pubs.

This year the RNLI celebrates its 200^th anniversary. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that has been saving lives at sea since 1824, and Port Isaac is proud to have been a part of that illustrious history.

Back in the days before mains water, every village throughout the UK would have had access to a local pump or well. One of Port Isaac's is outside one of our historic cottages, aptly named The Pump.

North Cornwall Book Festival is set to return to St Endellion for four days at the end of September, running from Thursday 26^th to Sunday 29^th with a characteristically interesting and intimate programme.

The walk along the cliffs towards or to Port Quin is a real must whilst visiting Port Isaac.