Cornwall: A Year by the Sea

In Padstow a fisherman tries an innovative way of catching scallops with illuminated pots.

A family run holiday park on the Roseland Peninsula prepares for a busy summer season. At Watergate Bay, aspiring surfers compete in the Under-21 Championships, while a pioneering beaver reintroduction at the Trewithen Estate is restoring wildlife habitats. On the Camel Estuary, sustainable mussel farming supports Cornwall's seafood reputation, and on Polzeath Beach, a striking sand artwork celebrates the county's creativity before the tide washes it away.

In St Ives, local artist Iona leads a landscape painting masterclass inspired by the scenery that captivated generations of artists. In Marazion, competitors take on the demanding Kernowman 70.3 Triathlon against the backdrop of St Michael's Mount. Families join a Wavehunters sea safari in search of Cornwall's rare breeding puffins, while surfing brothers Billy and Finn explore rock pools and share the county's remarkable marine wildlife online.

At Watergate Bay, Michelin-starred chef Chris Eden and his team attempt their first beach feast of the summer. Racing against the tides, they have just hours to transform the sand into a fine-dining restaurant for 72 guests. And the Royal Cornwall Show returns, bringing together the best of the county's farming community.