Goodbye from EXPERIENCE West Cornwall!

After 3 years of working towards a year-round visitor economy, EXPERIENCE Project West Cornwall has come to an end. The programme has finished in West Cornwall but we hope the learnings and experiences will continue to nurture local businesses’ ability to remain open and thrive during the off season shoulder months of October-March.

If you haven't seen it yet, check out EXPERIENCE West Cornwall website. It puts a spotlight on all the out-of-season experiences on offer in the area. Visitors can plan their out of season adventure with off-the-shelf itineraries or build their own.

EXPERIENCE West Cornwall Website

Local Business Training Resources: Visit the EXPERIENCE Resource Hub which contains a wealth of training resources such as videos, presentations and case studies from across the 6 regions participating in the project. Topics cover Creating Experiences, Seasonality & Markets, Marketing & Storytelling and much more. Make sure you keep an eye out for the upcoming 'Best Practice Guide' on designing and marketing low season tourism experiences. It will feature lots of real life business case studies. Resources Hub

EXPERIENCE West Cornwall Economic Impact Report: Throughout the project we have gathered seasonal data to measure the economic impact. Our report is available HERE: Economic evaluation report

You might have heard that Cornwall winds down after the summer, but we think it opens up.

This is when you get to enjoy the coast without the crowds. When most of the beaches are dog-friendly, and the darker evenings lend themselves to fireside feasts and stargazing.

Through imaginative itineraries and local guides, we’re inviting you to get to know the real Marazion and the surrounding West Cornwall area. To experience the beauty of St Michael’s Mount on a crisp February morning and cosy-up in a traditional Cornish pub.

It might not be our busiest time of year, but as the storm chasers, birdwatchers and food lovers will tell you – it’s anything but quiet.

Visit us out of season and step into an adventure.