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St Catherine's Castle
St Catherine's Castle was built, as one of several fortifications running along the south coast in 1536, to protect Fowey harbour from French Invasion and is now managed by English Heritage
Friends of Luxulyan Valley
Site concerned with the conservation of Luxulyan valley near St Austell. The valley consists of 2 miles of woodland with nearly 40 types of ferns and the Par River running through.
Play Zone
Indoor adventure centre with slides galore, ball pools, soft play area and quasar. Fun for kids of all ages. Restaurant, bar and cafe facilities.
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail, which was built as the County Prison in 1778 and was notorious for its cramped conditions and public hangings, is now a fascinating museum
China Clay Country Park
Museum illustrating the history of china clay extraction in Cornwall since it was discovered in the county in 1746
Trevarno Estate
Trevarno is a historic Cornish Estate near Helston, Cornwall. Explore its magnificent gardens and grounds, organic skincare and handmade soaps workshops
National Seal Sanctuary
The National Seal Sanctuary is a haven for injured and orphaned seal pups set on the picturesque Helford Estuary in the lovely village of Gweek
Lost Gardens of Heligan
80 acres of superb grounds with a complex of walled gardens and a huge, productive vegetable garden. Set in one of the most mysterious estates in England, Heligan.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
The Lappa Valley Steam Railway is a narrow gauge railway which opened in 1849 as a mineral line from Newquay to East Wheal Rose and was reopened in 1974 as a tourist attraction
Poldark Mine
Located in the picturesque Wendron Valley, close to Helston, Poldark Mine has free admission to the main site and offers something for all the family
Arthurian Centre
Located at Slaughterbridge, on the site of King Arthur's last battle, and is dedicated to telling the stories of Arthur and his knights
Blue Hills Tin Streams
Tour of tin streams with the opportunity to see the processing of the mineral to finished articles. Tin giftware and jewellery cast on site.
Glendurgan Gardens
One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West on the Helford Estuary.
Caerhays Castle and Gardens
Caerhays Castle & Gardens. An imposing 19th century castle designed by John Nash set in 60 acres of woodland gardens and a private beach
Brocklands Adventure Park
Go karting, bumper boats, wildlife park, pony rides and more family fun
Hollywell Bay Fun Park
Rides and entertainment ideal for kids. Including go-karts, pitch and putt and bumper boats.
Mousehole Bird Hospital and Sanctuary
Bird hospital and sanctuary for sick and injured birds
Jamaica Inn
The coaching house immortalised by Daphne du Maurier in her novel of the same name, has stood on a high point Bodmin Moor for more than four centuries
Paul Church
The 16th century Paul Parish Church is located in the village of Paul just outside of Mousehole
Tintagel Old Post Office
Carefully restored building originally dating from the 14th century, is now in the care of the National Trust
Wayside Folk Museum
The Wayside Folk Museum in Zennor has thousands of artefacts reflecting both the domestic and industrial history of the area
Newlyn Art Gallery
Public art gallery featuring contemporary art. Located on the edge of Newlyn Green, overlooking the sea, the gallery take full advantage of its position with the recent addition of a glass pavilion.
Antony Woodland Garden
Woodland Gardens set in the grounds of early 18th-century mansion
Old Mill Herbary
3 acres of semi-wild terraced gardens along the banks of the River Camel in Bodmin
Burncoose Nurseries and Gardens
30 acre woodland garden and attached nursery. Owned by the Caerhays estate from where many of the trees and shrubs came.
Charlestown Shipwreck Centre
There are more than a quarter of a million shipwrecks around the coasts of Britain and the Charleston Shipwreck Centre illustrates a sample of these in photography and salvaged cargo
Monkey Sanctuary
Home to a social colony of woolly monkeys and a small group of rescued capuchin monkeys, provides advice and support for primate rescue centres around the world
Garrison Walls
Extensive defensive walls and earthworks dating back to the 16th century
Blue Reef Aquarium
Overlooking a popular Newquay surfing beach, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning collection of marine displays from the Cornish coast to as far afield as the Caribbean
The Exchange Gallery
Contemporary art gallery showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art. The converted telephone exchange also has a cafe and education space
Leach Pottery
Established by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in 1920, many studio potters have had their training here. The historic pottery buildings have been restored, there are regular exhibitions and a selling…
Trerice
Elizabethan manor house situated 3 miles from Newquay. Now owned by the National Trust
Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary
Paradise Park carries out conservation work on native UK species, including the Cornish Chough, Otters, Owls, and Red Squirrels. It is also home to rare and endangered parrots, and is an excellent and…
Bodmin and Wenford Railway
The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is the only standard gauge railway in the county to run both steam and diesel trains
Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor Tin Mine, situated on the Atlantic Coast of the far west of Cornwall, is the largest preserved mining site in the United Kingdom
Trethorne Leisure
The largest undercover attraction in North Cornwall, combining various activities for the whole family and meetings with lots of cuddly animals
Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre
Delightful attraction for all the family and the only place in the West Country where British otters are bred on a regular basis
Camel Trail
A seventeen mile long cycle path which follows the River Camel from Padstow, on the north Cornish coast, to Poley�s Bridge, on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
St Mawes Castle
Perfectly preserved coastal fortress built by Henry VIII. In partnership with its twin, Pendennis, it guards the entrance of the Fal Estuary.
Royal Cornwall Museum
The Royal Cornwall is the county’s oldest museum, famed for its important collections of natural history, geology, decorative arts and Newlyn School paintings
Mineral Tramways Discovery Centre
With trails and footpaths, the Mineral Tramways Discovery Centre area is an ideal place in which to explore the industrial heritage of Cornwall
Morrab Garden
Morrab Gardens. Sup-tropical garendens located between Penzance's town centre and promenade
Trewithen Gardens
An historic private estate boasting one of the loveliest gardens in England There is nowhere quite like Trewithen. With its magnificent collection of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias, its wonderful…
Levant Mine
The engine house of the Levant mine, famous for its rich undersea deposits of both copper and tin, is situated on a cliff edge five miles from Land�s End
Mount Edgcumbe house and gardens
Grand country house set in 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula near Torpoint
Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre
An exciting complex comprising of an art gallery and a theatre, where live music is performed in a fascinating and original outdoor venue
Penhallam
The low, grass-covered ruins of a medieval manor house, surrounded by a protective moat
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum provides an interactive display of boats and their various functions in industry and recreation.
Cromwell's Castle
17th-century round tower positioned on a rocky promontory guarding the anchorage between Bryher and Tresco.
Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre
Established in 1990, the museum has an elaborate collection of lighthouse equipment that helps to tell the story of how an organization, Trinity House, has built and maintained lights around the coast…
Cornish Camels
Cornish Camels is located near to Goonhilly Satellite Station and offers free entry. Visitors can walk around the farm to see the animals, enjoy a picnic, relax in the camel centre with organic cafe and…
Tunnels Through Time
Bringing the past to life through recreation of Cornish stories and legends, with realistic life size figures and fantastic sound and lighting effects.
Godolphin House and Gardens
Privatly owned Tudor and Stuart Grade 1 mansion complete with Elizabethan stables. Surrounded by formal gardens (c.1500), orchards and bluebell woods.
Trebah Gardens
Trebah Gardens, spectacular 26 acre Cornish ravine garden that descends 200 feet to a private beach on the River Helford located near Falmouth in Cornwall
Launceston Steam Railway
The Launceston Steam Railway runs between Launceston and the hamlet of Newmills
Carwinion House and Bamboo Garden
18th Century manor house set in 12 acres of natural Victorian gardens overlooking the Helford River Estuary
Trewidden Garden
Located on the outskirts of Penzance Trewidden is reknowned for it's collection of camellias and exotic shrubs
Museum of Witchcraft
Museum in Boscastle, housing the largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts in the world
Kidzworld
All weather adventure centre for children, featuring mega slides, giant tubes, ball pools and much more
British Cycling Museum
Wide range of cycling memorabilia housed in an old Victorian railway station in Camelford
Tamar Valley Donkey Park
Home to about 30 donkeys, offers donkey rides, encounters with lots of animals and lots of other family attractions
Crealy Adventure Park
The Crealy Adventure Park is a great place for children to met animals, from the tiny guinea pigs to the large shire horses, for which the park is famous
Newquay Zoo
Newquay Animal World is Cornwall's only zoo and has become one of the leading wildlife parks in the country
Bosvigo Garden
Georgian house surrounded by fine gardens featuring walled garden, borders, topiary and original Victorian conservatory. Also includes small woodland area and attached nursery
Miniatura Park
Miniature scenes of famous landmarks from around the world, all with added detail sound effects and landscaping
World of Model Railways
The World of Model Railways has a main layout with over 30 trains travelling through varied landscapes and is home to a well-stocked model shop.
Tate St Ives
The Tate Gallery St Ives opened in June 1993 in a purpose-built building with five galleries offering an introduction to modern art, with special emphasis on the St Ives School
Cornish Mines and Engines
Cornish Mines and Engines is an engine house and collection of beam engines and other industrial artefacts owned by the National Trust
Harry's Walls
16th-century fort built over St Mary's Pool harbour, but never finished
Roseland House and Garden
18th century Mine Captain's House surrounded by a one acre garden with a large range of exotic and unusual plants. Attached nursery
Eden Project
Cornwall's best known attraction. The site consists of 2 vast landscaped space age greenhouses, or biomes, containing a variety of temperate and tropical plants.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden features works in bronze, stone and wood in addition to paintings, drawings and other archive material
Flambards Village Theme Park
The award winning Flambards has something for all the family from the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibitions to the best fairground rides in Cornwall
Penlee House Museum and Gallery
Home to a permanent collection of Newlyn School paintings and an exhibition detailing the history of Penzance
Pencarrow House and Gardens
Historic Georgian House, beautiful gardens and superb collection of pictures, furniture and porcelain.
Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery
The Japanese Garden & Bonsai Nursery is an authentic Japanese garden with many of the traditional features. Located near Newquay in Cornwall
Restormel Castle
Surrounded by a deep moat and perched on a high mound, the huge circular keep of this castle, built at the turn of the 14th century, survives in good condition.
King Charles's Castle
Remains of castle built for coastal defence on the north side of Tresco
Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
Home to a variety of different ponies and other animals, in addition to having lots of other attractions for the whole family
Pine Lodge Gardens
Thirty acres of variedly landscaped gardens including woodland walk, Japanese garden and ponds and lakes
St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre
The brewery has been brewing beer on the same site for more than 100 years and is Cornwall's oldest independent family brewery
Tregothnan Estate
Extending over 40 hectares, the Tregothnan garden is the largest historic garden in Cornwall. The collection of plants, is highly regarded in the botanic world.
Lands End
Land’s End, with its rugged wave battered cliffs, is the most westerly point in mainland England and the most visited outdoor tourist attraction in Cornwall
Cornish Goldsmiths
An all weather family attraction, where visitors can watch the experts produce exquisite pieces of hand crafted jewellery
Dairyland Farm World
DairyLand Farm World is a family owned farm and entertainment complex offering not only the traditional farm interests but varied amusements for visitors of all ages
Carnglaze Caverns and the Rum Store
Carnglaze consists of three underground caverns reaching over 100 meters into a wooded hillside between Liskeard and Bodmin.
St Ives Museum
Situated just away from the town centre, overlooking Bamaluz beach is St Ives town museum. The exhibitions and collections reflect the fishing, railway, tourism and mining that have defined the town.
Antony House and Gardens
Antony House & Woodland Gardens. Superb early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens. Located near Torpoint in Cornwall
Lawrence House
Fine example of a Georgion town house. Owned by the National Trust, now used by Launceston Town Council as a museum and civic centre
Boconnoc House and Gardens
Superb country mansion set in extensive grounds and gardens
Trelissick Garden
Tranquil garden near Truro with wonderful views of the River Fal. Set on many levels, containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants
Cotehele House and Gardens
Medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds
Colliford's Kids Kingdom
An action day out for all ages with a ball pool, rollers, net mazes, drop slides, cart rides and lots of indoor and outdoor attractions
King Arthur's Great Halls
King Arthur's Great Halls was designed and built in the 1930s to encapsulate the world and legend of King Arthur
Port Eliot House and Garden
Country estate featuring Grade I listed house with a Grade I listed park and garden. The house is home to an extensive collection of fine art which can be viewed as part of tour
Bonython Manor
Country estate located on The Lizard Peninsula comprising of 20-acre garden, farm and woodlands.
Penrose Water Gardens
Established for over twenty years, set within a beautiful woodland valley two and a half miles from Truro, in the centre of Cornwall
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum records the history of the telegraph station and the defensive tunnels built to house it during the Second World War
Screech Owl Sanctuary
The sanctuary provides care and rehabilitation for wild sick and injured owls within Cornwall, and ensures their safe release back to the wild where possible
Cornish Cyder Farm
The Cornish Cyder Farm produces strong traditional scrumpys, sparkling ciders, country wines, jams, preserves, brandy and has lots of friendly farm animals to entertain the children
Parish of St Just-in-Roseland and St Mawes
Parish of St Just in Roseland and St Mawes website. Info about the church
Lanhydrock House and Gardens
Impressive late Victorian country house near Bodmin with extensive servants' quarters, church, gardens and wooded estate
St Enodoc Church
A curiuos little church located in the village of Trebetherick between Rock and Polzeath. Overlooking Daymer Bay and backing onto the golf course of the same name, St Enodoc is perhaps best known as the…
Launceston Castle
Castle set on the high motte (mound) of a stronghold built soon after the Norman Conquest
St Michaels Mount
Island castle set in the middle of Mount's Bay. Site includes details on opening times, facilities and a brief history.
Trengwainton Garden
Located in Madron near Penzance. Woodland garden with views over Mounts Bay. Exotic trees and shrubs including tree ferns create a prehistoric feel
Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle was built in the middle of the 16th century by Henry VIII as one of a pair of forts, with St Mawes Castle, to protect the Fal Estuary from the threat of invasion from France and Spain
Tresco Abbey Gardens
'A perennial Kew' - home to 20,000 exotic plants with species from 80 countries, ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa
Cornish Birds of Prey Centre
Over 50 birds of prey, many of which take part in regular flying displays plus 'hands-on' experiences.
Tregrehan Garden
Dramatic 20ha woodland garden created over the last 200 years by the Carlyon family, forming an exotic green gene bank of known source plants in a temperate rainforest
Minack Theatre
The Minack Open Air Theatre is in one of the most beautiful settings anywhere in the world, perched high on golden cliffs above the turquoise sea
Truro Cathedral
Cornwall's only cathedral. Built in the 1880s, the cathedral's 250ft high spire still dominates the city
Tintagel Castle
Clifftop ruins of castle which was allegedly the fortress used by King Arthur.
Trelowarren House and Gardens
One of Corwall's most historic estates, located on the Lizard Peninsula near the River Helford
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is the largest satellite earth receiving station in the world with over 60 dishes in total
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