Cornish Camels is a coastal wedding venue based in Helston, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

Helston, the gateway to the Lizard peninsula, is a market town with strong Cornish traditions and the Flora Day festival each May. The Lizard itself offers some of Cornwall's most spectacular and unspoilt coastline — Kynance Cove, Lizard Point, Cadgwith.

Coastal wedding venues like Cornish Camels put Cornwall's most photographed asset — the coastline — at the heart of the day. Whether ceremonies are held inside, in gardens with sea views, or on the beach itself, couples can frame their wedding around water, sand, headlands and the unmistakable quality of Cornish light. It's the setting that brings couples to Cornwall in the first place, and the one their guests remember.

In their own words, the team at Cornish Camels describe the venue as follows: "Bespoke Cornish farm weddings from £450 for 200 guests indoors or unlimited numbers outside." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Cornish Camels, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Cornish Camels is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6DZ. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.