Exploring The Empty Beach Towns Of Cornwall In Winter

When most people think of Cornwall, they think of summer beach holidays. Bustling holiday resorts and sun kissed fun by the coast are definitely the norm in Summer, but what are these places like in winter? I chose to explore Perranporth and Newquay on a grim January day when all the tourists are nowhere near. I chose these town towns because they are very much resort towns, set up mainly to fulfil the needs of the summer influx of tourists. They are a very different scene in winter. Shops, cafes, pubs and hotels close and the jobs disappear with them. Left behind are the locals. Some have to struggle all winter and wait for the tourists money to return in the warmer months. I took to the streets to ask the locals of Perranporth and Newquay what life is like for them in winter and which time of year do they prefer.

[juliefrost]

I love going down to Cornwall out of season, there's nothing better than a winter walk on the beach and walking around the towns without foot shuffling

[peterdavidson]

For me, living in Pensans, the best period of the year is April-May (Late Spring to Early Summer) because daylight hours are increasing, the weather is generally improving - there are often days where the temperature reaches the low 20sC - and yet there are still relatively few tourists around.

[davidpeters]

I'm glad that you highlight the plight of the UK homeless 👍
..but as a local to Newquay i'm well aware of the issues the occupants of the hotel have brought to the town, thefts for sure..

Like you stated, we should all take our resources from numerous news channels, and that means the negative stories also 👍

[annabrown]

Love you wendell! Your open-mindedness is so refreshing. I moved from bude to penzance last year and find penzance a lot less dead in winter but not as vibey in summer, as you said about Newquay- always something going on/a bit more towny

[philwilliams]

I moved from slough with my love cornwall....we are in redruth..in a little village called "St Day"...love it ❤❤

[roger]

Interesting to hear the did you hear any are all the young priced out?

[neilmcclary]

the most commen accent in cornwall today is west midlands

[nicholasmunt]

I’m coming back down in June staying in Newquay. Can’t wait I know Junes nice in Cornwall weather wise

[TheDAWES]

I live in Cornwall, about a half an hour away from newquay, the local primary school girls were being given self defense lessons when the berrisford was full of economic migrants, women were being harassed and followed home by North African men, it got to the point that the local community decided to offer a 'sort of' chaperone service where groups of local people would help women and girls get home safely by walking with them.

Nothing to do with bias, or ignorance, people were concerned for their, and their families safety.
Which is never ok

[PotenzaSvargeeya]

Thank you for showing different faces of a very touristic place.

[domboy]

Fascinating video, thanks. We have spent plenty of time in Cornwall during the summer over the years but this Christmas was our first trip down in the winter. We visited Looe and Polperro with an afternoon up in Padstow too. I was surprised how many people were there although it was obviously far quieter than summer.

[sylviapanszczyk]

Living in Cornwall as I do, I like to see tourists having a good time. However, I'm delighted to have Corneall back out of season. I visit all my favourite beaches and places. Pretty much everything stays open in my town. There are lots of great places to eat and drink. I love the crazy weather, and garden all year round.

[avancalledrupert]

I love it . All summer I'm just gagging for the tourists to piss off.

I was working on that site btw .
Summer does my head in . Parking gets taken up. Traffic becomes awful. I hate board masters because they close the road and i have to drive all the way around.

[tilerman]

I holidayed in Perranporth in September 2017 and i experienced the most wildest weather i have ever seen anywhere. There was a storm and a very high tide (it's called something can't remember) and the sea was boiling with the water going over the sea wall, flooding the car park and nearby roads. Never seen anything like it, the waves were enormous. Quite an experience.

[stephenkelly]

We like september just as kids go back to school,
But we also like visiting december/ Jan may time.
Where we was in Jan there was jus the pub and village shop open the other shops and eateries stay closed through winter but was nice and peaceful and was great having a good gab with the locals 😊

[donniblanco]

I stayed on the Lev during a February, and experienced some Fab storms and Awesome waves to watch, I was also introduced to Anne’s Pasties that give warmth and Comfort 🥟 Can’t wait to get back 👍🏻🙏🏻✨

[peteransell]

something that stands out about cornwall is that you hardly ever hear a cornish accent anymore, is it now removed at birth one wonders.also its a great shame the council does not look after the homeless that has been on the streets for ages and lived here all there lives, bet they would love a hotel room, and thats why people are so against the migrants.great vid keep um rolling.

[britishmick]

Great upload mate, I don’t always leave a comment, but always leave a 👍 like. Me the Mrs and the babby are all set for July in Liskey Hill, Peranporth… our first holiday outside of the kids holidays by 1 week 😊

[guitarlover]

Went last Christmas stayed at Falmouth and travelled around - had lunch at Old Success Inn at Sennon Cove was amazing - best christmas ever

[TravellingTorunn]

Interesting video! Strange to see the empty tables at the Watering Hole! 😳 I myself visited St. Ives for a few days this week. I have been there several times during summer and it is really different now. I loved walking in the almost empty streets now. The light was different, the weather more powerful and there is always possible to get a table in a restaurant. Many shops and some restaurants are closed in the winter but I still had enough choices. What was the main drawback in my opinion is the short days. I'll be back later. Possibly in the spring or autumn 🤩