Where To Go & What To Do Whilst in Cornwall

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Mevagissey Harbour

The Lizard Peninsula

Perranporth Beach

Harbour Village of Polperro

Things to do around and about Cornwall

Of "Natural" Interest"

• The Lost Gardens of Heligan... the U.K's most famous garden restoration project ...
• The Eden Project... the worlds most famous horticultural project
• Lanhydrock House... National Trust House and Gardens
• Trebah Gardens... Beautiful gardens on the Helford River
• Coastal Path... walk the 283 mile cornish coast-path.... simply beautiful
• Caerhays Gardens & Castle... Beautiful Gardens close to sea and great beach
• River Cruises.....Cruise the Carrick River around Falmouth and Truro
• Lizard Peninsula... most southerly point of U.K....great place to see seals
• Lands End... Must be done - a great day to be had in the area
• There are hundreds of places of similar interest...
  

Coastal Path Mevagissey

The Lizard Peninsula

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Trebah Gardens & Beach

"Scientifically" Speaking

• Wheal Martin China Clay Museum... Informative, interesting and fun for all ages
• Goonhilly Downs... Telecommunications center

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For "Animal Lovers"

• Seal Sanctuary.... rescued and recuperating seals
• Woolly Monkey Sanctuary....A wonderful place, rescued primates with gardens & sea views
• Newquay Zoo.... Delightful zoo and the perfect day out
• Tamar Otter Sanctuary....A wonderful place, rescued primates with gardens & sea views
• Porfell Animal Land.... An absolute must for animal lovers
• Screech Owl Sanctuary....A wonderful place, beautiful owls
• Lizard Peninsula... most southerly point of U.K....great place to see seals
• There are lots of places of similar interest...
  

Seal Sanctuary Gweek

Screech Owl Sanctuary

Porfell Animal Land

Newquay Zoo

"An Eye for the Arts!"

• Minack theatre... open air amphitheatre on the side of a cliff - wonderful experience
• The Eden Project...Spectacular settings for live concerts, theatre etc...
• Kneehigh Theatre... open air productions staged in the Lost Gardens of Heligan... usually at night - very atmospheric!
• The works of local artists... can be found all around cornwall... every village has venues featuring the work of local artists
• Jazz in the Park... The grounds of Llanhydrock House is the venue for this super event, especially recommended

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For "Historians"

• Charlestown Village... go aboard a "real", two or three masted, tall ship! usually two or three ships are in harbour (unless out filming!)
• St Michaels Mount... beautiful island - boat crossing at high tide
• Tintagel... The legendary birth place of King Arthur!
• Helsford "iron age" village...For those interested in days gone by
• Castel yn Dinas... prehistoric ground works

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For the "Sporty" Type

• Golf courses... Cornwall has several 18 hole golf courses of excellent quality
• Fishing trips... these can be found in most of the coastal harbours, fishing or cruises
• Surfing... generally better along the North Coast
• Cycle Paths... several courses throughout Cornwall including the famous Camel Trail
• Sea activities... waterski, windsurf, swim, etc

Flambards Nr Helston

Trethorne Leisure Farm

Bens World St Austell

Dairy Land Nr Newquay

For the "Kids"

• Bens World... The best kids indoor play world in Cornwall
• Holywell Bay Amusement Park... loads of fun for the kids
• Flambards... features some of Britain's wildest theme park rides
• Dairy Land... Come and enjoy the fun of an all-weather attraction, providing a day's entertainment for all ages
• Trethorne Leisure Farm... A friendly family run establishment, with something for everyone, whatever the weather

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General Information

• Newquay Airport... Coming in from...or going out of Newquay Airport is easy - visit the Scilly Isles
• Railway station... connects you to Plymouth, Penzance, Truro, Exeter
• Public transport...buses can get you all over Cornwall
• Penzance Heliport... Helicopter trips to the Scilly Isles - once visited, never forgotten!

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