Tom's Cornish Quiz, round 1

When the Christmas games have lost their festive oomph but nobody’s ready to veg out in front the TV: we’ve the answer – Tom’s Cottage’s Cornish quiz!

Here’s Round 1 (answers at the end), Round 2 will be released on Boxing Day…

1. Cornwall’s county show is held annually in early June – where is the Royal Cornwall Showground?
2. What organisation protects 16 of Cornwall’s ancient sites, providing free access to them all?
3. What local festival (to Tom’s Cottage) hosts regular art exhibitions?
4. What is the national bird of Cornwall, its wild population now increasing in numbers?
5. Which English organisation preserves Tintagel, Restormel and Launceston castles?
6. Which church is known as the Cathedral of the Moors?
7. Where are the blue and red Obby Osses to be found each May Day?
8. Saffron has been used in Cornish dishes for hundreds of years: what plant is the spice derived from?
9. Where is Doc Matin’s Port Wenn?
10. Which privately owned historic house in the Bodmin area is famed for its Snowdrop Sundays?
11. Where is the National Lobster Hatchery?
12. How many miles of coast-path does Cornwall have?
13. The Old Post Office at Tintagel is a National Trust property – what was the building’s original purpose?
14. What is quarried at Delabole?
15. Where is Cornwall’s only city?
16. What festival is held on the banks of the Camel Estuary each July?
17. Where is the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic?
18. Where is King Arthur's legendary birthplace?
19. Where was his reputed last battle?
20. Which Bodmin Moor area of water is thought to be where The Lady Of The Lake caught Excalibur?
21. Where were the Knights Of The Round Table blessed prior to setting off on their quest to find the Holy Grail?
22. Since its inception in 1337, who always carries the title of Duke of Cornwall?
23. Where is Cornwall’s highest inn?
24. Sharpe’s Ales are brewed at Rock – what feature of the Camel Estuary is their leading beer named after?
25. Where is Cornwall’s tallest cliff?
26. The Cornish flag is which saint’s cross?
27. Virgin Orbit attempted the UK’s 1^st orbital space launch in January ’23 from where in Cornwall?
28. The rowing and racing of Cornish Pilot Gigs has enjoyed a great resurgence over the last 30 years - how many make up a crew?
29. What winter team sport do the Cornish favour, be it as participants or spectators?
30. Where is Cornwall’s main airport?

Answers

1. Wadebridge
2. Cornwall Heritage Trust
3. St Endellion Festival (Endelienta Arts)
4. The chough (pronounced chuff)
5. English Heritage
6. Altarnun Church
7. Padstow
8. Crocus
9. Port Isaac
10. Pencarrow, nr Washaway
11. Padstow
12. About 300 miles
13. Medieval farmhouse
14. Slate
15. Truro
16. Rock Oyster Festival
17. Boscastle
18. Tintagel Castle
19. Slaughterbridge (the Vale of Avalon)
20. Dozmary Pool
21. St Nectan’s Glen
22. Heir to the British throne (the Prince of Wales)
23. The Old Inn, St Breward
24. The Doom Bar
25. Highcliff, Crackington Haven
26. St Piran
27. Newquay Spaceport
28. 7 – a cox and 6 oar-persons
29. Rugby
30. Newquay