My Places Ms Watkinson My favourite place is Cornwall

My favourite place My favourite place is Cornwall I have chosen this place because I enjoy going on holiday there. The countryside is beautiful and there are lots of interesting places to visit.

Where is Cornwall? Cornwall is a county in the south west of England. To reach Cornwall from my home in Southport takes about 6 hours by car. The M5 motorway links Cornwall to the rest of England.

Why I have chosen Cornwall I enjoy visiting Cornwall on holiday. There are lots of places to see such as historic buildings, lovely beaches and places to eat. My family enjoy cycling on the countryside tracks, walking and relaxing on the beautiful beaches

What is Cornwall like? Cornwall is a mostly rural area (countryside). There are a few towns and cities and lots of villages. There are lots of beaches, woodlands, moorlands and fishing harbours.

What can you see in Cornwall? In Cornwall you can see lots of fishing villages like Padstow. There are also attractions like the Eden Project.

What can you smell and hear? Most places in Cornwall are within 30 minutes of the sea. At the coast you can smell the salt of the sea and the fish caught by the boats in the harbour On the beach you can hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore and children shouting and having fun! In some places all you can hear is the sound of seagulls.