Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised by Cornish and Celtic political groups as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. The largest urban area in the county is a conur…
Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised by Cornish and Celtic political groups as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. The largest urban area in the county is a conurbation that includes the former mining towns of Redruth and Camborne, and the county town is the city of Truro.
Established: Ancient
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: South West England
UK Parliament: 6 MPs
Police: Devon and Cornwall Police
Districts: Cornwall (unitary) · Isles of Scilly (sui generis unitary)
AdAlways Great Deals: Search for The Best Cornwall Hotel Prices on Tripadvisor. Find Discounts on the Best Cornwall In England. Tripadvisor Helps You Spend Less.
Millions of hotel reviews · Candid traveller photos · Easy price comparison
AdFind the top-rated and best-reviewed tours and activities in Cornwall for 2025. Read over 8 million trusted customer reviews to pick the best activities for your trip.
Site visitors: Over 1M in the past month
Over 60,000 activities · Best value guarantee · Thousands of destinations
Save
Share
More