Named after St Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall, this subcamp celebrates the legendary figure who, according to myth, sailed across the sea from Ireland on a millstone, landing on what we now call Perran Beach.
Every year, St Piran’s Day is marked on 5th March, with Cornish people across the world celebrating his life and legacy. You’ll also spot St Piran’s Flag – a white cross on a black background – proudly displayed in our subcamp logo!
This subcamp celebrates Cornwall’s castles and their role in shaping our history. From defending the coast against invaders to standing as a symbol of Cornish resilience, these mighty fortresses have seen it all!
Pendennis Castle, perched above Falmouth, is one of Cornwall’s most famous strongholds. Built by Henry VIII in the 1540s, it has witnessed battles, sieges, and secret wartime operations over the centuries.
This subcamp celebrates Cornwall’s rich mining heritage, which shaped the land, the people, and the culture we know today. From tin and copper to legends of miners and their underground world, mining runs deep in Cornwall’s history.
One of the last working mines was South Crofty, which stood as a symbol of Cornwall’s mining spirit for centuries. Even though the industry has faded, its legacy lives on in the stories, the landscapes, and even the Cornish pasty, which is rumoured to have been originally made for miners to take underground!
This subcamp celebrates Cornwall’s deep connection to the sea and its thriving fishing industry. For centuries, fishing has been at the heart of Cornish life, with hardworking fishers braving the waves to bring in the catch of the day.
Newlyn is home to one of the UK’s busiest fishing ports, where generations of Cornish fishers have set sail in search of mackerel, pilchards, and more. The industry has shaped Cornwall’s culture, from traditional fishing boats to the famous Stargazy Pie – a dish as legendary as the seas themselves!
This subcamp celebrates Cornwall’s swashbuckling past, from daring smugglers to legendary pirates who once ruled the coastline. With its hidden coves and winding streets, Polperro was a hotspot for smuggling, where contraband like brandy and tobacco made its way ashore under cover of darkness.
Cornwall’s rugged coastline made it the perfect hideout for pirates and privateers, and stories of their adventures still echo through the harbours and caves today. Whether it was outwitting the taxman or braving the high seas, the spirit of Polperro’s past lives on!
This subcamp is all about Cornwall’s surf culture and the epic coastline that makes it world-famous. Whether you’re catching your first wave or carving up the swell, surfing is a way of life here, and no beach is more iconic than Fistral Beach in Newquay.
Known for its powerful Atlantic swells, Fistral is the home of UK surfing, drawing surfers from all over to ride the waves. The sport has become a huge part of Cornish identity, blending adventure, freedom, and a deep connection to the sea.
