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 ANGLO-SAXON WESSEX & CORNWALL

In the early Middle Ages Cornwall came into conflict with the expanding kingdom of Wessex. The Annales Cambriae report that in 722 AD the Britons of Cornwall won a battle at Hehil. Annales Cambriae However, it is not stated whether the Cornish fought the West Saxons or some other enemy. In 814 King Egbert laid waste to West Wealas from East to West. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles tells us that in 825 (adjusted date) a battle was fought between the "Welsh", presumably those of Cornwall, and the Anglo-Saxons. In 838, the Cornish and their Danish allies were defeated by Egbert at Hengestesdune (Anglo-Saxon Chronicles): an unknown location (various places have been suggested over the years from Hengistbury Head in Dorset, Hingston Down, Devon to Hingston Down in Cornwall).

By the 880s Alfred the Great had acquired a small area of land west of the Tamar in the Stratton region, plus a few other small estates around Lifton (on Cornish soil east of the Tamar). These were provided to him illicitly through the Church whose Canterbury appointed priesthood was increasingly English dominated  William of Malmesbury, writing around 1120, says that King Athelstan of England (924–939) fixed the boundary between English and Cornish people at the Tamar, their having until then lived as equals.

In 1013 Cornwall's enemy and Anglo-Saxon neighbour, Wessex was conquered by a Danish army under the leadership of the Viking leader and King of Denmark Sweyn Forkbeard. Sweyn annexed Wessex to his Viking empire which included Denmark and Norway. He did not, however, annex Cornwall, Wales and Scotland, allowing these "client nations" self rule in return for an annual payment of tribute or "danegeld". Between 1013-1035 the Kingdom of Cornwall, Wales, much of Scotland and Ireland were not included in the territories of King Canute the Great

The chronology of English expansion into Cornwall is unclear, but it had been absorbed into England by the reign of Edward the Confessor (1042–1066), when it apparently formed part of Godwin's and later Harold's earldom of Wessex

We have a multitude of reference pages which were created some time ago and are now under reconstruction. So on here you will find dedicated pages to specialist activities in Cornwall, Wessex & Mercia. These include a list of Agricultural ,Horse Shows etc, The Wessex Hall of Fame, Michelin starred restaurants in Wessex,Seaside Resorts,Theatres in Wessex & the UK, List of Films made in Wessex, Wessex Names, Golf Clubs, Football Clubs, Rugby Clubs, and Racetracks . Campers & Caravanners have their own dedicated section too. I have even got my own page for readers letters and news snippets, mainly from my ancient capital Chard.
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Cornish Tourist Board
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http://wwwcornwall-aonb.gov.uk
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Shire Hall Mount Folly Bodmin PL31 2DQ
 www.bodminlive.com
TIC Manager WendyVenning
Tel & fax 01208 76616
e-mail bodmintic@visit.org.uk
Boscastle
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The Harbour Boscastle Cornwall PL35 0HD
www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com
Manager RebeccaDavid
Tel/fax 01840 779084
email boscastlevc@btconnect.com
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The Crescent Bude Cornwall EX23 8LE
www.budelive.com
Manager JackiStephens
Tel; 01288 354240 fax 01288 355769
e-mail bude-tic@visitbude.info
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The Clease Camelford Cornwall PL32 9PL
Manager: Sally Holden - please note this TIC is seasonal April to October.

Tel/fax 01840 212954
e-mail manager@camelfordtic.eclipse.co.uk
Falmouth 11 Market Strand, Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth Cornwall  TR11 3DR
Web: www.acornishriver.co.uk

Tel: [01326] 312300   
Fax: [01326] 313457        
E-Mail: info@falmouthtic.co.uk
Fowey 5 South Street  Fowey  Cornwall  PL23 1AR
Web: www.fowey.co.uk/
Tel: [01726] 833616   
Fax: [01726] 834939        
E-Mail: info@fowey.co.uk
Hayle Hayle Library, Commercial Road, Hayle, TR27 4DE Tel: [01736] 753196
Fax: [01736] 755932
E-Mail: hayle.library@cornwall.gov.uk
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79 Meneage Street  Helston  Cornwall  TR13 8RB
Web: www.go-cornwall.com/
Tel: [01326] 565431   
Fax: [01326] 572803        
E-Mail: info@helstontic.demon.co.uk
Isles Of Scilly Hugh Street  Hugh Town  St Mary's  Isles of Scilly  Cornwall  TR21 0LL
Web: http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/

Tel: [01720] 422536   
Fax: [01720] 423782        
E-Mail: tic@scilly.gov.uk
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Market House The Arcade Launceston PL15 8EP
www.visitlaunceston.co.uk
Managers: Allison Jeffery and Shirley Evely
Tel 01566 772321 Fax 01566 772322
email Launcestontica@btconnect.com
Liskeard Foresters Hall  Pike Street  Liskeard  Cornwall  PL14 3JE Tel: [01579] 349148      
E-Mail: tourism@liskeard.gov.uk
Looe The Guildhall  Fore Street  East Looe  Cornwall  PL13 1AA Tel: [01503] 262072      
Fax: [01503] 265426 
E-Mail: looetic@btconnect.com
Lostwithiel Lostwithiel Community Centre  Liddicoat Road  Lostwithiel  Cornwall  PL22 0HE Tel: [01208] 872207      
Fax: [01208] 872207     
E-Mail: tourism@lostwithieltic.wannado.co.uk
Mevagissey St Georges Square  Mevagissey  Cornwall  PL26 6UB
Web: http://www.mevagissey-cornwall.co.uk/

Tel:  0870 443 2928
Fax:  0870 443 2928    
E-Mail: info@mevagissey-cornwall.co.uk
Newquay Municipal Offices  Marcus Hill  Newquay  Cornwall  TR7 1BD
Web: http://www.newquay.co.uk/
Tel: [01637] 854020      
Fax: [01637] 854030     
E-Mail: info@newquay.co.uk
North Cornwall TIC's and
Tourism Contacts
North Cornwall Tourism North Cornwall District Council
3/5 Barn Lane Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1LZ
www.visitnorthcornwall.com
Tourism Officer: SteveKessell

Tel: 01208 265632 Fax 01208 265674
e-mail Tourism@ncdc.gov.uk
Padstow Tourist
Information Centre
Red Brick Building North Quay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8AF
www.padstowlive.com
Manager Tara Mcburnie.

Tel 01841 533449 fax 01841 532356
e-mail padstowtic@btconnect.com
Penzance Station Road  Penzance  Cornwall  TR18 2NF
Web: http://www.go-cornwall.com/
Tel: [01736] 362207      
Fax:  [01736] 363600    
E-Mail: pztic@penwith.gov.uk
Perranporth Tourist
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8 Tywarnhayle Square, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR60ER 
Opening Times: 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Saturday
Web: http://www.perranporthinfo.co.uk/

Tel: 01872 575254
Email: info@perranporthinfo.co.uk
Redruth The Cornwall Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AT
Web: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwallcentre
Tel: [01209] 219048
Fax: [01209] 210283
E-Mail: cornishstudies.library@cornwall.gov.uk
St Austell By Pass Service Station  Southbourne Road  St Austell  Cornwall  PL25 4RS
Web: http://www.cornishriviera.co.uk/

Tel: [0870] 445 0 244    
Fax: [01726] 874168     
E-Mail: tic@cornish-riviera.co.uk
St Ives The Guildhall  Street an Pol  St Ives  Cornwall  TR26 2DS
Web: http://www.go-cornwall.com/
Tel: [01736] 796297      
Fax: [01736] 798309     
E-Mail: ivtic@penwith.gov.uk
St Just The Library  Market Street  St Just  Penzance  Cornwall  TR19 7HX
Web: http://www.go-cornwall.com/
Tel: [01736] 788669      
Fax: [01736] 788586     
E-Mail: stjust.library@cornwall.gov.uk
St Mawes The Roseland Visitor Centre  The Millennium Rooms  The Square  St Mawes  TR2 5AG
Tel: [01326] 270440      
E-Mail: manager@roselandinfo.com
Tintagel Visitor Centre  Bossiney Road Tintagel PL34 OAJ
www.visitboscastleandtintagel.com
Manager RebeccaDavid

Tel/fax 01840 779084
e-mail tintagelvc@btconnect.com
Truro Municipal Buildings  Boscawen Street  Truro  Cornwall  TR1 2NE Tel: [01872] 274555      
Fax: [01872] 263031     
E-Mail: truro@touristinfo.demon.co.uk
Wadebridge, Rock and Polzeath
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Rotunda Building Eddystone Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7AL
www.visitwadebridge.com
Manager DianneMeeks

Tel 0870 122 3337 fax 01208 813781
e-mail wadebridgetic@btconnect.com
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Bodmin on the western edge of Bodmin Moor is the largest town in North Cornwall and lies equidistant between the south coast and the dramatic North Coast bordering the Atlantic. Bodmin has the best of all worlds, suiting those who love the countryside and a thriving town centre dominated by the newly refurbished Shire Hall sitting proudly on Mount Folly Square. This Grade 11* Listed Building was Cornwall's Assize Court but now houses the Court Room Experience where the trial of Mathew Weeks is re-enacted. Bodmin is the perfect place to discover more about North Cornwall's turbulent history. It's on display in the town museum where you can trace history from the earliest of times. Over 200 years of Regimental history is on display at the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry Museum.The former barracks now houses the regimental museum with uniforms, pictures and medals. Bodmin has the largest Parish Church in Cornwall - St Petrocs. Rebuilt in 1469-72 it stands right in the heart of the Town and it houses the 12th century casket said to contain the relics of St Petroc. Bodmin is on the Camel Trail, 12 miles of traffic-free walking and cycling along the River Camel from Bodmin through Wadebridge to Padstow or to Poleys Bridge. There are steam trains, nature reserves and away from the town there is Bodmin Moor, with its strange muted fury in the landscape. Wisps of mist curl around stone circles, wild ponies graze the wind-shaped tors, birds of prey patrol the open skies - Bodmin Moor is an untamed world. Yet in moorland villages like Blisland, St Breward and Altarnun, you'll find welcoming oases of stillness, with cosy inns and churches steeped in history.
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Aerosorus Hot Air Balooning
Cornwall, famous for its Cornish pasties, is a county in the South West of England that is rich in rolling countryside, golden beaches, towering cliffs, mythology and magnificence. Cornwall has a history dating back to Celtic times and the Cornish Language (Kernewek) is the direct descendant of the ancient language spoken by the Celtic settlers. As a hot air balloon has no steering wheel and is directed purely by the wind, all our balloon rides meet between Bodmin and Launceston thus placing us in the center of the county.  North Cornwall has spectacular landscape and dramatic coastline where nearly one third of the region is a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty. From the sky you could fly over Beacon Hill, Bodmin moor, many striking country houses, medieval castles and numerous places of interest. Views stretch for miles, in the north to Lundy Island and the breathtaking cliffs of Forrabury, to the east Exmoor and Dartmoor and to the west King Arthur’s Tintagel, Port Isaac and the surfing centres of Newquay and Rock.
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17th century coaching house 8 miles south west of Launceston, on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor a few hundred metres off the A30 near the village of Altarnun.
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway
The Bodmin and Wenford Railway offers a trip into nostalgia with steam trains operating from the historic town of Bodmin through scenic countryside along the preserved six mile Great Western Railway branch line to Bodmin Parkway and Boscarne Junction. Locomotives include newly restored Great Western Railway pannier tank loco no.4612. Trains run on selected dates from March to December and daily between the end of May and September 30. Special events include the annual visit of "Thomas the Tank Engine" from July 26 to August 4 2002.
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Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ
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Bodmin Beacon

The Bodmin Beacon to the south of the town, can be seen stretching high into the sky from most points in the town. The Beacon was erected in 1856 in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, a local town dignitory born in Priory House.In 1994, the Beacon was declared a Local Nature Reserve and the development of a whole diverse range of wildlife is encouraged within the Reserve. 18,000 trees have been planted to develop a community woodland and several surrounding fields are managed as traditional hay meadows.


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Bodmin Jail
Bodmin Jail was built in 1779 and was the first jail built according to the ideas of the reformer John Howard, including the new concept of housing inmates in individual cells. However executions by hanging were carried out in public until 1862, often attracting enormous crowds, after which they continued inside the walls until 1909. It ceased functioning as a jail in 1927 and since then under different owners has been a private club, a restaurant and now a fascinating museum. Some people have reported paranormal experiences, perhaps related to the building’s dramatic history.
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Bodmin Moor

Bodmin Moor is ten square miles of wilderness that has provided the Cornish peoples with home, health and wealth since time immemorial. The granite Tors stand as testament to places where the earth was smelted and they pin the moor to its footings.The mineral legacy of these volcanic beginnings has provided a hard won wealth for generations of people that have inhabited the moor and its surroundings and is still doing so today.Apart from the sporadic mining of clay and quarrying of slate, the primary trade is farming and the sound that you are likely to hear are the sound of birds calling and the occasional noises of itinerant farm animals that graze in and about the rocky outcrops.Nowadays, the moor provides an outstanding resource for a large variety of outdoor sports and leisure activities that provide a welcome balance to the attractions of the Cornish coastline.Access to the moor is good and it is well signposted on all major roads with places of special interest clearly marked with brown Heritage signs.


Bodmin
                                Moor

Tourist Offices


North Cornwall Tourism North Cornwall District Council
3/5 Barn Lane Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1LZ
e-mail Tourism@ncdc.gov.uk
www.visitnorthcornwall.com
Tourism Officer: SteveKessell
Tel: 01208 265632 Fax 01208 265674
EducationalBodmin Town Museum
A local history museum with a collection of minerals and fossils and Cornish kitchen. There are many varied displays with photographs, artefacts and text relating to World War One and Two, the fire service, agriculture, wildlife and law & order along with the railways and Victoriana.
Bodmin Town Museum
Mount Folly, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2HQ
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Phone: +44 (0)1208 77067
Camel Trail

The Camel Trail passes through some of Cornwall’s most beautiful countryside. It is a completely free resource, which is available throughout the year, and covers a total distance of seventeen miles. Cornwall County Council converted eleven miles of disused railway track from the town of Padstow, on the North Cornish coast, as far as Bodmin. The track from the latter town turns north onto Bodmin Moor, where the river runs through an enclosed wooded area. This extension to the main track follows the river towards Camelford.Vehicles, other than cycles are banned from the track, which is also used by walkers, joggers and birdwatchers. In fact there is a purpose-built bird hide half way between Padstow and Wadebridge. The surface is smooth, although not tarmac, making it suitable for wheelchairs and prams. As it runs along a disused railway track, it is virtually level for the whole distance. It is a much easier walk than many of the woodland and coastal tracks in the area and stays close to the river from the estuary to Bodmin Moor.Several pubs en route provide refreshments for the walker or the cyclist. At the northern end of the trail, just below Poley’s Bridge, the more energetic can negotiate the long, steep climb to the village of Blisland, an extraordinarily pretty moorland village with a large green. From here the rugged scenery of Bodmin Moor may be explored.Throughout the length of the trail, the River Camel is always nearby and there are many lovely spots in which to linger. Many parts of the trail are very quiet, particularly out of the summer season. There are great contrasts in scenery, from the peaceful beauty of the Camel Estuary to the wildness of the moorland at the northern end of the trail. On some occasions, it is not easy to recognise old railway cuttings which have become so overgrown over the years.For those who have not brought their cycles on holiday, there are several bike hire shops in Padstow Wadebridge and Bodmin. Everything is available from mountain bikes to tandems and bikes for all ages. The Camel Trail is particularly popular during the annual school holidays. The trail is jointly owned by North Cornwall District Council and Cornwall County Council. It is well maintained and used by approximately 350,000 people each year.


Camel
                                Trail
eleven miles  from the town of Padstow, on the North Cornish coast, as far as Bodmin.
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Food & Drink
Camel Valley Vineyards
Camel Valley is large by English standards (90,000 bottles per year) and set in beautiful rolling hills. There are tours offerred at set times but people can also go along and have a tasting without booking. You can also purchase a bottle for consumption on their lovely sun terrace whilst enjoying the views. Perfect for a sunny day!

Camel Valley Vineyard
Nanstallon
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 5LG 
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Tel: +44 (0) 1208 77959
Fax: +44 (0) 1208 77959
Cardinham Woods
Cardinham is a beautiful mixed woodland, popular with local dog walkers, cyclists, and horse riders.With the exception of bridleways horse riders require a permit to ride in these woods. Please contact the District Office on 01392 832262 for an application form.
Cardinham Woods

Bodmin and Fletchers Bridge are the nearest towns or villages.OS Grid Reference: SX100667
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From Bodmin take the A38 towards Liskeard. 400 metres beyond the Carminnow Cross roundabout follow the brown tourist signs left and then left again into Cardinham Woods.
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Tel: 01392 832262
Fax: 01392 833767
EducationalCourtroom Experience

On the 2 August 1844, farmhand Matthew Weeks came to trial at the Shire Hall for the murder of young Charlotte Dymond.In the very courtroom in which Matthew was tried you watch a 30 min re-enactment - and before the historic verdict is pronounced - you have the chance to vote Matthew ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’.Next it’s down to the holding cells, where in the chilly air, you can almost sense the ghosts of anxious prisoners awaiting their fate.
Other Facilities
Gift and book shop; accommodation and National Express booking services; toilets and baby changing facility; level access and toilet; hearing loops; internet point, dogs are welcome.


Courtroom Experience
 
Shire Hall
Mount Folly
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 2DQ 
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Tel: +44 (0) 1208 76616
Good for KidsLakeland Adventure Park
Alternate Technology and Education Area: Cavern of Discovery an Underground experience.- Conservatory and Solar Energy Exhibits.
Museum of Country Life. - 12th Century Cornish Longhouse.

Nature Conservation Area
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Nature Trail through natural marshland with explanatory labelled flora and fauna. - Bird watching hides.
Ancient Freshwater Spring -Overshot water wheel etc. - Lake view walk.
Indigenous Species Breeding Programme - Barn Owls - Partridges - Red Squirrels - Pheasants and fowls - Small Animal Centre & Aviary birds -
Buzzard Aviary
Undercover Adventure Area 1: Indoor Activity Course - Caribbean Cove with real Boat - Play Bus and Landrover.
Undercover Adventure Area 2: Castle with Dropslide - Black Hole Slide and Ball Pool - Skittle Allet etc. - Aerial Rope Glide - Toboggan Run - Pool Table - Football Games - Play houses - Sand mini diggers - Waterpumps and water wheel.
Undercover Adventure Area 3: Crazy Golf Course - Paddle Boats - Air Rifle target range - Pedal Power track - Children's Bumper Boats - Children's Electric Cars.
Main Season Opening Times
10.30 daily from Easter to the end of September
Lakeland Adventure Park
Lakeside Adventure Park
Bolventor - Bodmin Moor -
Cornwall - PL14 6PZ
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Tel: 01208 821469
GardensLanhydrock
Lanhydrock is one of the finest Victorian country houses in Cornwall. This magnificent property is now owned by the National Trust, but originally belonged to the Robartes family. The estate boasts an imposing 17th Century gatehouse, a neighbouring church, and 450-acres of grounds. The gardens and woodland are beautiful throughout the year, and the house boasts an extensive array of rooms that are open to the public – including the stunning ‘long gallery’, which occupies the length of one entire wing of the house.
Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5AD
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Phone: +44 (0)1208 265950  -  Fax: +44 (0)1208 265959
Shop: (01208) 265952
Restaurant: (01208) 265951

 
EducationalLight Infantry Museum
This small military museum is located o Bodmin Moor in Cornwall and houses a historic collection related to the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Regiment. The museum is divided into two parts, the Historical gallery and the Armoury. The Historical Gallery traces the history of the regiment from its foundation in 1702. The Armoury contains a good collection of small arms and machine guns, as well as historic weapons.
Light Infantry Museum
The Keep, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1EG
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Phone: +44 (0)1208 72810  -  Fax: +44 (0)1208 72810
Old Mill Herbary
The Old Mill Herbary is located in an idyllic valley setting, with about 3 acres of semi-wild terraced gardens on a steep south facing bank. There are mature woodland walks interspersed with several islands and bridges alongside the unspoilt River camel, now an S.S.S.I and S.A.C.The mini arboretum of approximately 1.25 acres, is planted with over 40 named unusual trees, in a small level meadow adjoining Helland Bridge, which is listed in "The Patent Rolls" of 1381.Finished c.1415, Helland is one of the best 14th Century medieval bridges in Cornwall, notable for its 4 pointed arches springing from water level, and rounded arch for leat. In the Great Flood of 16th July 1847, caused by a waterspout on Davidstow Moor, the ensuing flood water sped down the Camel valley some 12-18 feet high, and all the bridges, with the exception of Helland Bridge and Wadebridge were swept away.

Old Mill Herbary
Helland Bridge
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 4QR
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GardensPencarrow
The present Georgian House was completed by Sir John Molesworth, 5th Baronet, circa 1770. The East side has an imposing Palladian entrance; on the West can be seen part of an older house; whilst the back faces a courtyard, cottages, Tea Rooms and a Children's Play Area. The interior contains an impressive inner hall and vaulted ceiling and a vast heating stove made in Plymouth in the 1830s. The music room has a fine plaster ceiling depicting the four seasons; with simulated birds-eye maple grained panelled walls. The panelled entrance hall has a secret door into the drawing room. There is a superb collection of paintings with works by Arthur Devis, Samuel Scott, Richard Wilson, Henry Raeburn and many other well known artists, in addition to the family portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, set amongst some outstanding furniture and porcelain.

Pencarrow
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL30 3AG
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Tel: +44 (0)1208 841 369
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EducationalSt Petroc's Parish Church
Named after the founder of Bodmin, St Petroc's is the largest parish church in Cornwall. The site is believed to be the original location of St Petroc's monastery, though most of the present church was built in 1469-1472. Part of the tower comprises masonry from the Norman period; the Font is 12th century and is carved with figures of good and evil. Several medieval misericords make up the Lectern. The pillars are typical 'Cornish Perpendicular' with small capitals. Excavations in 1999 revealed remains of a medieval cemetery on the grounds.
St Petroc's Parish Church
Priory Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2DT 
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EducationalSt Thomas à Becket Chapel
This 14th Century chantry chapel was originally used to offer prayers and celebrate masses for the souls of the dead, in order to speed them through Purgatory to Heaven. After the Reformation, the building was used as a Grammar School and later as a School for Girls. It fell into disrepair in the mid-19th century. The chapel retains a fine 14th Century decorated window. It is built over a crypt which may have been a Charnel House (a vault where corpses or bones are stored).

 St Thomas A Becket Chapel Priory Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2DT
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Boscastle Attractions:
Listed below are attractions in Boscastle:
Boscastle is an idyllic village on the north Cornish coast, with it’s unspoilt Medieval harbour, ancient woods, and white washed cottages dating back to the 15th Century. Take a walk along the harbour or village with it’s jumble of cottages, and, if you listen at low tide the ‘Blow Hole’ can be heard. There are a choice of boat trips on offer that depart from the harbour to Long Island or perhaps sea fishing may tempt you. The quaint shops have much to offer, or why not visit the Museum of Witchcraft which houses the largest collection of witch items in the world. St Juliot church has links with the great novelist Thomas Hardy when he worked on the restoration of it, and is where he met his wife. The old Castle Mound dates back to 1100 AD and is all that remains of Bottreaux Castle, or perhaps follow the coastal footpath along the cliffs to King Arthur’s Castle perched high above the sea at Tintagel, the mystical scenes beguile the visitor, surrounded by legend of King Arthur, and Merlin’s Cave. Three rivers, three churches, three inns, and Boscastle’s magic weaves it’s spell on many a visitor, again and again.

Tourist Offices
The Harbour Boscastle
Cornwall PL35 0HD

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Manager RebeccaDavid


Boscastle Harbour
After the extensive damage caused by a flash flood in 2004, a restoration programme was undertaken to return Boscastle to its rightful place as one of the glories of the north Cornish coast. A natural harbour, protected from the Atlantic by a sharp bend at the mouth of the Valency river, Boscastle has been home to fishermen for centuries. It was also a favourite place of the poet Thomas Hardy, who met his first wife on the cliffs above the town, and refers to many local landmarks in what is generally regarded as his finest verse – the poems written in her memory after her death.
Boscastle Harbour
Boscastle,
Cornwall PL35
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Boscastle Pottery
The Digital Museum of Cornish Ceramics
Boscastle Pottery was established in 1967 by Roger Irving Little who has since been joined by his son, Tim.
The pottery specialises in Mocha ware. This is a technique where "mocha tea" is applied to wet slip. The tea runs through the slip creating a tree or fern-like pattern. The tea contains a staining agent. Traditionally tobacco was used for this but nowadays coffee or various chemical recipes are used instead.
Boscastle
                                Pottery
The Old Bakery
Boscastle
Cornwall
PL35 0HE
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Phone: +44(0) 1840 250291
EducationalMuseum of Witchcraft
The Museum of Witchcraft houses the world’s largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum is 50 years old and has been in Boscastle since 1960. It is one of Cornwall’s most popular museums.
Museum of Witchcraft
The Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0HD 
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Phone: +44 (0)1840 250111
Bude Attractions:
Listed below are attractions in Bude: 
A friendly seaside resort being the most northern town in Cornwall, with Atlantic waves a perfect base for surfers, the sandy and pebble beaches such as Sandy Mouth with plenty of rock pools for explorers, Summerleaze overlooked by Bude Castle built in 1830, was once home to Sir Goldsworthy Gurney an inventor. Crooklets beach was where the first ever ‘Surf Life Saving Club‘ opened, gives weekly demonstrations. Or if a gentle pause is required then the stunning cliff and Valley walks beckons walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. Near the beach there is trampolines, mini golf, an indoor sea water pool, and even a Laser Dome. The Canal originally dug in 1823 carried the mineral rich sand to Launceston for fertilizer and returned with produce, now only travels a few miles inland, but the pleasure boats or fishing on offer is a delightful way to spend some time. If you fancy a round or two at an 18 hole golf course then why not try Bude Golf Club, the 19th hole is also available for a tipple. Although there are many indoor activities on offer with pubs restaurants and Leisure Centre, the outdoor fun is endless, one is ‘Atlantic Pursuits’ where anyone can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of Canoeing, Sea Kayaking, or Boogie Boarding, have a go if you dare. A mile away is the village of Poughill the Church of St Olaf is home to the unusual collection of bench ends with intricate carvings depicting the ‘Passion‘, and two 15th Century paintings which will definitely please. Bude Museum houses many interesting wonders, or travel just over a mile to the historical village of Stratton where a Civil Battle took place in 1643. Whatever the reason walking fishing sightseeing surfing or painting, Budes’ exceptional beauty entices her visitor to stay.

 

 


Tourist Offices
The Crescent Bude
Cornwall EX23 8LE
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BUDE CLICK
Manager JackiStephens

Tel; 01288 354240 fax 01288 355769
Good
                                          for KidsBrocklands Adventure Park

Brocklands Adventure Park near Bude is a great all weather family day out with an array of activities to suit all age groups.The Upper Valley Adventure Land has a wonderful 15" guage steam Railway as well as paddle boats, racing cars, pony rides and an exciting outdoor assault course.The Lower Valley Adventure Land has go-kart racing, bumper boats, aerial slides as well as wonderful wildlife walks and picturesque pond.There is ample free parking and fantastic facilities for families including a fully licensed restaurant, Pip's Place, which serves a wide range of snacks, meals and refreshments throughout the day.
Brocklands also boasts Brock Bowl, a four lane, fully computerised, Ten-Pin Bowling Alley which is open to the general public all year round, although booking is recommended. The bowling alley also has pool tables, air hockey and even a play area for under 6's.A great all weather family day out!


Brocklands Adventure Park
West Street
Kilkhampton
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 9QW 
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Tel: +44 (0) 1288 321920
Fax: +44 (0) 1288 321387
EducationalBude-Stratton Museum
Cornwall as a county has a long and illustrious history that is quite separate from the rest of England, and in many quarters there are still people who call for a return to Cornish independence. This small but fascinating museum explores the role of this community and the surrounding areas in the history of the county. Through displays of archaeological and antique discoveries, history is brought to life before your eyes.
Bude Stratton Museum
Lower Wharf, Bude,
Cornwall EX23 8LG
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Phone: +44 (0)1288 353 576
Crooklets Beach

A large bay surrounded by gently shelving cliffs and rocks, facilities include a large car park, beach huts, Cafés and Bude town centre is only a short walk away.

The nearby town is a lively affair with plenty of good pubs, clubs and shops. An annual Bude festival takes place on the 3rd Saturday in August and the Bude Jazz Festival on the August Bank Holiday.


Crooklets Beach
Crooklets Beach
Bude Cornwall EX23 8NF

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Killarney Springs Conservation,
Adventure and Leisure Park

Adventure and Leisure park. Farm animals, childrens play area, cafe & picnic area.66 fun packed acres of wonderful countryside with lots of animals to meet, indoor games and mobile action.

Killarney Springs
Morwenstow
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 9PX  map  
Tel: +44 (0) 1288 331475
Fax: +44 (0) 1288 331119
Penhallam
The low, grass-covered ruins of a medieval manor house, surrounded by a protective moat
Penhallam
Signposted from Week St Mary, off a minor road off A39 from Treskinnick Cross (10 minutes' walk from the car park on the forest track)
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Sandymouth Bay
A large pebble beach with plenty of sand at low tide
Sandymouth
Directions:Sandy Mouth is approximately 19 miles from Camelford and 29 miles from Wadebridge. Take the A39 from Wadebridge or Camelford.Shortly before Kilkhampton turn left and follow this road through Stibb and shortly after Stibb turn left for Sandy Mouth
Bude
Cornwall
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Summerleaze Beach
Bude is a large seaside resort with an excellent beach called Summerleaze which includes a free tidal swimming pool. At low tide the sand extends north to Crooklets Beach.
Summerleaze Beach
Bude
Cornwall
Bude is approximately 17 miles from Camelford and 27 miles from Wadebridge. Take the A39 from Wadebridge or Camelford.Shortly before Bude turn left onto the A3073 and drive into the town centre

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Widemouth Bay
A large sandy beach with good surfing and parking/facilities close to the beach
Widemouth Bay
Bude
Cornwall
Directions:Widemouth Bay is approximately 14 miles from Camelford and 24 miles from Wadebridge. Take the A39 from Wadebridge or Camelford. Several miles before Bude turn left for Widemouth Bay
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Cadgwith Harbour
Cadgwith is a small fishing village close to Lizard village. Steep lanes lead down to a picturesque harbour still with its fishing fleet presenting a colourful display when drawn up above the tide line. The village lies on the South West Peninsula Coast Path and there are fine walks up onto the cliffs on either side. For the holidaymaker, there are restaurants and pubs plus the obligatory shop selling ices and gifts.
Cadgwith Harbour
Cadgwith, The Lizard,
Cornwall TR12
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EducationalSt. Grade Church
This church, whose full dedication is to The Holy Cross and St. Grade is a notable landmark across the entire south end of The Lizard plateau. The church is very remotely situated with no buildings immediately in sight. It dates from approximately the 12th Century and has a tower built out of serpentine, a rock unique to Cornwall, which when polished resembles coloured marble; the lectern and pulpit are of the same material. The church was extensively rebuilt in 1862 but retains a 13th century font.
St Grade's Church
Cadgwith, The Lizard,
Cornwall TR12
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Camborne
Listed below are attractions in Camborne

Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn, 'Crooked Hill') was once one of the richest mining areas in the world and is located in north Kerrier, Cornwall, forming the western end of the greater Camborne, Pool and Redruth conurbation. It is now an ex-industrial town with a population of 20,010  When included with Redruth, Pool and 'satellite' villages, the conurbation is 39,937  , making it the largest conurbation in Cornwall.
Camborne

EducationalKing Edward Mine Museum

Inside, find out about Cornwall's fascinating industrial past...

  • The old mineral tramways.
  • The mines they served.
  • The old mining ports.
  • The people and places that made it all happen.
  • The Mineral Tramways exhibition is housed in the old Calciner.


  • King Edward Mine, Troon, Camborne,
    Cornwall. TR15 3SE

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    Tel 01209 614681.
    Tehidy Country Park
    It was once part of a created estate that was owned by the wealthy mining family - the Bassets.  Covering 250 acres, the estate was purchased by the County Council in 1983 and turned into a recreational country park for the enjoyment of the community. Visitors an stroll around the lake, explore leafy glades or wilder areas of woodland or be immersed in the rich flora and fauna. With a different type of beauty for every season, Tehidy is an enchanting place to visit all year round. The Park hosts a variety of facilities including an events field, where a range of activities are held, BBQ hire facilities in a specially designated woodland, a Summer and Winter Events Programme, outdoor education facilities, a permanent orienteering course and a Schools and Youth campsite.
    Tehidy
                                Country Park
    Tehidy, Camborne, TR14 0HA

     
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    Telephone: +44 01209 714494
    Fax: +44 01209 612764
    EducationalTrevithick Cottage
    Trevithick Cottage, once home to Richard Trevithick, is nearby at Penponds and open April to Oct, Wed 2–5, free (donations welcome)
    Trevithick Cottage
    Penponds
    Camborne
    Cornwall
    TR14 0QG 
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1209 210900
    Camelford Attractions:
    Listed below are attractions in Camelford:
    Choose Camelford as a holiday base and you're within hopping distance of the coast and its beaches on one hand, and Bodmin Moor on the other. This is the land which inspired the writings of Hardy and Tennyson - Beeny Cliff, Valency Valley, mythical Tintagel. It still inspires today, with Port Isaac the setting for hit films such as Saving Grace. Here you can watch the fishing fleet set sail at dawn, and find the day's catch on restaurant menus that night! There are superb sandy beaches, too - Bossiney, Crackington Haven and Trebarwith Strand - all suntraps sheltered by the dramatic cliff curtain.Not surprisingly, every nook and cranny of this landscape has its story to tell. Tales of shipwreck and smuggling at Boscastle, of medieval mystery at Tintagel, of industrial heritage at Delabole Slate Quarry. Story-telling is also one of many events staged at the Indian King Arts Centre in the ancient town of Camelford. Watching the kittiwakes soar above Bounds Cliff, rambling over the Iron Age ramparts of Rumps Point, wandering beside the waterfalls of Rocky Valley or making a pilgrimage to the shrine of St Nectan's Glen... wherever you go, take your time, and let the spirit and atmosphere of this beguiling place work its spell on you.

    Camelford

     

    Camelford

    Tourist Offices
    The Clease Camelford
     Cornwall PL32 9PL

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    Tel/fax 01840 212954
    EducationalArthurian Centre

    The Arthurian Centre is located on the site of King Arthur's last battle.Marked by a stone carrying a Latin inscription which dates back to the 6th century it is belived to be the location upon which Arthur and Mordred fought their last battle which ended the fellowship of the round table in AD 537.The centre itself is dedicated to telling the stories of King Arthur and includes fabulous exhibits of photographs, illustrations and paintings.The exhibition was put together over 20 years ago by Mr Ian Forrester Roberts and continues to grow.A fascinating place to visit which certainly brings the legend of King Arthur to life. An interesting and insightful day out for all the family!!


    Arthurian Centre
    Slaughterbridge
    Camelford
    Cornwall
    PL32 9TT
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1840 213 947
    Fax: +44 (0) 1840 212 450
    EducationalBritish Cycling Museum
    The nations largest and foremost museum of cycling history from 1818 to the present day, with over 1000 cycling medals and badges, window displays of gas, candle, battery and oil lighting, enamel signs and framed pictures. An extensive library all 1 mile north Camelford on B3266 to Boscastle. Open all year, Sun. - Thurs. 10am - 5pm.
    British Cycling museum
    The Old Station, Camelford,
    Cornwall PL32 9TZ
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    Phone: +44 (0)1840 212811
    Indian King Arts Centre
    The Indian King Arts Centre was formerly an inn. The name goes back to the 18th century, when a Cherokee, his wife and son arrived from North America. The name was later changed to the Higher King's Arms and then the King's Arms but the original name has now resurfaced.
    Indian Kings Art Centre
     
    Fore Street,
    Camelford,
    Cornwall
    PL32 9PG
    Tel: 01840 213 888
    EducationalNorth Cornwall Museum
    Opened in 1974, this privately owned museum is set in a building that was originally used for making coaches and wagons. The museum covers many aspects of life in North Cornwall from fifty to a hundred years ago. These include farming, the dairy, cidermaking and wagons. A special feature is the reconstruction of a moorland cottage at the turn of the century. There are sections on the tools of the carpenters, cooper, blacksmith, saddler, cobbler, and tailor, printer, doctor, granite and slate quarryman. Open April to Sept, Mon to Sat, 10am to 5pm.
    North Cornwall Museum
    The Clease, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9PL -
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    Phone: +44 (0)1840 212954  -  Fax: +44 (0)1840 212954
    Rough Tor
    The second highest part of Bodmin Moor is Rough Tor, at 1,311 feet. The Tor has two granite outcrops which nature has evolved to form stacks of impressive bun-like stones; otherwise the moor is bleak and treeless. This outcrop is inside a stone fort, where the remains of hut circles belonging to the late Bronze/early Iron Age have been found.
    Roughtor
    Leave Camelford on the main road in the direction of Bude, take the very first turning right going up the hill away from Camelford and follow the signs for Rough Tor. On arrival at the car park at the foot of the Rough Tor, you will see various paths across open moorland scrubleading to a short climb to the summit
    Falmouth Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Falmouth:
    Falmouth’s natural harbour is the third largest deep-water harbour in the world, the traditional gateway to the Atlantic and one of the world’s great sailing harbours. The world-class National Maritime Museum Cornwall houses the small boat collection and offers unique and interactive displays of boats and their place in people’s lives. The clear water, sheltered creeks and mild temperatures of the Fal estuary provide fine natural oyster beds, sustaining the last remaining oyster fisheries still dredging under sail and oar in Europe. Falmouth’s maritime tradition is regularly celebrated through regattas and festivals. The town’s shopping streets lie just off the waterfront and are connected by small opeways offering tantalising glimpses of the water and link the harbour with a charming mix of shops and art galleries. Cafés and restaurants offer a selection of both world and local cuisine. Within walking distance you will find beaches offering safe, crystal clear waters, sandy stretches and secluded coves ideal for family bathing and watersports. Sightseeing in the Falmouth area could not be easier. Climb aboard one of the many trip boats that ply the local waters, or hop-on and off the road train that in summer links the town, beaches and Pendennis Castle. Population 22,000
    Falmouth Harbour

    Falmouth life Boat

    Tourist Offices
    11 Market Strand, Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth Cornwall  TR11 3DR
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    Tel: [01326] 312300   
    Fax: [01326] 313457  
    EducationalFalmouth Art Gallery
    Falmouth Art Gallery offers one of the most well loved pieces of local cultural exchange anywhere in the region. The gallery is filled with brilliant works that have been created by artists both based in the local region and inspired by the beautiful surroundings for which this area has become famous. No matter what your taste, there will almost certainly be something for you on offer.
    Falmouth Art Gallery
    The Moor, Falmouth,
    Cornwall TR11 2RT
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    Phone: +44 (0)1326 313 863  -  Fax: +44 (0)1326 312 662
    EducationalFalmouth Arts Centre
    Falmouth Arts Centre is an exciting venue that offers a wide variety of entertainment ranging from cinema and theatre to art and music. It is situated on the main shopping street in Falmouth town centre. The cinema offers films as broad in scope as Hollywood blockbusters, foreign language films, art house, and old black and white classics. The live events hosted by the venue include classical music and theatre as well as traditional Cornish folk music events. The centre also has three exhibition spaces for artists.
    Falmouth Art Centre
    24 Church Street, Falmouth,
     Cornwall TR11 3EG 
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    Phone: +44 (0)1326 212300  -  Fax: +44 (0)1326 319461
    Falmouth Harbour
    Falmouth Harbour is the third largest in the world and is of considerable historic significance. Indeed, Falmouth itself was established by the Killigrew family who, through pirating and smuggling, made Falmouth one of the most important ports in the world. The pirates might have disappeared but the charm of this pretty Cornish harbour definitely hasn’t. Visitors can take boat trips and can even go shark fishing or, for the faint-hearted, there is an excellent Maritime Museum. And a trip to Falmouth Harbour wouldn’t be complete without a good fish and chip lunch of course!
    Falmouth Harbour Falmouth, Cornwall
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    Phone: +44 (0)1326 211376  -  Fax: +44 (0)1326 211352
    GardensGlendurgan Garden
    A romantic garden leading down to the beach at Durgan, with tantalising glimpses of the Helford River. Glendurgan is a feast of colour in spring from the many flowering shrubs, and wild flowers growing in profusion on the banks in early summer. To entertain children and families there is the challenge of the maze, fly high on the Giants Stride and the Victorian School Room provides a place to sit and enjoy the views. After all this exertion why not relax over a cup of tea and a snack in the teahouse. The shop and plant sales provide that perfect momentum of this 'Little bit of Heaven on Earth'.
    Glendurgan Gardens
    Mawnan Smith
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5JZ
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    Tel: +44 (0)1326 250 906
    Fax: +44 (0)1872 865 808
    EducationalNational Maritime Museum
    If you’re looking for guaranteed entertainment for all the family, come rain or shine, then the National Martime Museum Cornwall has it all. With one of only three natural underwater viewing locations in the world there are breathtaking views from the 29m tower with hands on interactive experiences and the opportunity to get our and discover the marine life around our coastline.
    National Maritime Museum
    Romney Road, Discovery Quay,
    Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3QY 
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    Phone: +44 (0)1326 313388  -  Fax: +44 (0)1326 317878
    Ocean Bowl
    New to Falmouth.

    12 lanes- Score Friendly Bumpers for Children -Licensed Restaurant -
    Licensed Bar - Fast Food Diner - Ocean Light Bowling Nights -Large Car Park -Open 7 Days a Week - 11am til late -East to use Scoring system with up-to-date Screen Graphics.
    Ocean light bowling nights with "glow in the dark" lanes, pins and balls & music.Pool Tables -
    Video Games - Digital Sound Surfer -Kids Parties -Special Bowl & Meal Deal

    Ocean Bowl

    Falmouth Dock Station, Pendennis Rise,
    Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4LT
    On entering Falmouth on the A39 follow signs to town centre and then follow signs to dock station.

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    Tel: 01326 313130

    Pendennis Castle - English Heritage
    Major developments at the castle have revealed the full history of this superb fortress. 450 years of history can now be traced from its origins to its last military role as a secret Second World War base. A Discovery Centre packed with hands-on activities allows visitors of all ages to really get to grips with history. Also new is access to the restored underground Victorian and WWII defences complete with sounds and smells! The everyday life of the garrison at Pendennis is brought to life in the War Shelter, whilst the drama of Pendennis at War is also recreated. Besides this there is the 16th Century keep to explore with its lofty battlements and mighty Tudor gun-deck with the sights and sounds of battle. There is also the First World War Guardhouse, complete with cells.
    Pendennis Castle
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 4LP 
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    Tel: 0871 716 1939 or 01326 316594
    GardensPenjerrick Garden

    Visit one of the most unspoilt and beautiful gardens of Cornwall. This garden is of considerable historic and botanic interest but also the perfect place to relax. Discover hidden paths, duck under branches that grow across the paths, and marvel at numerous tree ferns and enchanting blooming shrubs. We always enjoy returning to Penjerrick Garden and hope you will feel the same.

    Penjerrick Garden
    Budock Water
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5ED
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1872 870105
    The Poly
    The Poly is right in the centre of town, in the Falmouth Arts Centre building, which also houses a gallery and a theatre. It’s pretty good value as far as cinemas go, but they don’t sell popcorn! They do sell ice cream in those little tubs that last until around half way into the first advert, so bring your own cinema snack food.Like many small town cinemas, it is a one screen job that shows movies for a day or two at a time, typically about a month after everyone else in the English speaking world has seen it. But that’s part of the charm.


    Falmouth Poly

    24 Church Street, Falmouth,
     
    Cornwall, TR11 3EG


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    Princes Pavillion & Gardens
    The Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens have a long and distinguished history as a principal entertainment venue for local residents and visitors to Falmouth.The site was originally part of the Gyllyngdune Estate between De Pass Road and Membley Hall. The Pavilion building was not added until 1910 The Theatre seats 400 or 500 standing and has one of the best sprung dance-floors in the region 

    In April 2003 management passed from Carrick District Council to Carrick Leisure Limited, an Independent Provident Society
    Work is currently underway to renovate the verandah at a cost of almost £1/4m; the first part of a £1m project proposed for the gardens and buildings.


    Princess Pavilion
    41 Melvill Road Falmouth
    Cornwall TR11 4AR

    From A39 Melvill Road to a small car park on the north side of the building. Gyllyngvase Terrace and Cliff Road (the sea front) have pedestrian access only.
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    St Anthony Head


    ShopperSt George’s Arcade
    Falmouth’s St George’s Arcade used to be Falmouth’s first cinema which was, when it was built in 1912, one of the largest in Britain. However, the cinema was badly damaged by fire during the war. Today, it is a shopping arcade housing shops selling a variety of items ranging from books and maps to clothes and music. The ornate façade to the arcade features a figure of St George slaying the dragon. Above the arcade is a popular nightclub.
    St Georges Arcade
    Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3DH
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    St. Mawes Castle
    St Mawes Castle is the best preserved and most elaborately decorated of any of the coastal defence positions that Henry VIII constructed throughout his reign. The building was constructed in order to counter invasion attempts from the French and the Spanish navies and has a counterpart, Pendennis, on the other side of the Fal estuary. The castle fell to Parliamentarians in 1646 and was not properly re-fortified until the late 19th Century.
    St Mawes Castle Falmouth, Cornwall TR2 3AA
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    Phone: +44 (0)1326 270526
    GardensTrebah Garden

    Trebah is a magical 26-acre ravine garden descending to a private, secluded beach on the historic Helford River. A stream cascades over waterfalls, through ponds full of giant Koi carp and exotic water plants, through two acres of blue and white hydrangeas, before spilling out over the beach. Glades of enormous tree ferns, bamboos and palms mingle with giant gunnera and a rolling canopy of 100-year old rhododendrons, magnolias and a multitude of trees and shrubs, with ever changing colour and scent throughout the year.This is a garden that children adore. They marvel at the gunnera passage, a tunnel of giant rhubarb 16 feet high, and race around the bamboozle. Trebah is full of play areas and trails for children of all ages, and with swimming and picnics on the beach, it makes the perfect setting for a family day out.The award-winning Planters Cafe serves mouth-watering homemade dishes. With a wide selection of gifts and plants in the Gallery and Garden Shops, and dogs welcome in the garden, Trebah really does have something for everyone.

    Trebah Gardens
    Trebah
    Mawnan Smith
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5JZ |
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1326 250448
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 250781
    EducationalUniversity College Falmouth
    University College Falmouth is recognised as one of the best and most forward-thinking academic institutions in the West of England. Taking a particular interest in fine art and design, the University uses the beautiful Cornish surroundings to inspire a new generation of painters and designers. The main gallery at the university exhibits a collection of work by graduates and undergraduates on a regular rolling programme. It now incorporates the world renowned Dartington College of Arts.
    University College Falmouth
    Woodlane, Falmouth,
     Cornwall TR11 4RH

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    Phone: +44 (0)1326 211077  -  Fax: +44 (0)1326 213700
    Fowey Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Fowey:
    A bustling seaport and historic town on the mystic South Coast of Cornwall. Was the centre from which the ‘D’ Day landings launched. Today the natural deep water harbour is a haven for yachtsmen, together with the large ships and cruise liners makes this harbour a bustling port. This is an ideal place for painters and photographers with the colourful yachts and sparkling sea. Stroll along the esplanade and drink in the scenery or walk over the cliffs where the path hugs the coast, with sandy beaches to swim, fish or explore the rock pools. Or head inland and climb the narrow lanes and winding cobbled walkways with Medieval cottages, where in the 18th Century was the preferred haunts of the smuggling fraternity. An interesting place to see is St Catherine’s Point at the harbour entrance, during Medieval times St Catherine’s Chapel stood on top of the cliff acting as a lighthouse. The Fort below was built in the reign of Henry V111 to protect Fowey from French invasion, and can be reached by a pretty woodland walk. There is much to see and do in Fowey such as the Lifeboat Station which has been operating some 150 years. Headland gardens, one and half acres of cliff top gardens with the most astounding sea and river views. Historical guided walks that operate from the Town Quay, to an enjoyable fishing trip or river cruise. One of the most famous inhabitants of Fowey was probably Daphne du Maurier and a visit to the Literary Centre next door to the church is a lovely way to spend some time. Or why not indulge in a trip on the passenger ferry that travels across the mouth of the River Fowey to the neighbouring village of Polruan. Drake, Raleigh and Frobisher all sailed from here, now it’s your turn.

    Fowey

    Fowey

    Tourist Offices
    5 South Street  Fowey 
    Cornwall  PL23 1AR
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    Tel: [01726] 833616   
    Fax: [01726] 834939     
    Bodinnick Ferry
    For visitors to the estuary town of Fowey the charming little Bodinnick car ferry offers perhaps the most pleasant entry to the town. Approached by narrow lanes leading down from the B3359, the ferry departs from a slipway adjoining a house called ‘Ferryside’ where the author Daphne du Maurier once lived and worked. For walkers, the ferry marks the start of the Hall Walk footpath which loops around the west bank of the estuary to Polruan, from where there is a passenger ferry back to Fowey.
    Boddinnick Ferry
    Near Fowey,
     Cornwall PL23
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    Ethy Woods
    Ethy Wood is a small mixed woodland which lies adjacent to the estuary of the River Fowey and its tributaries. Its stunning location and the estuary's diverse birdlife make this wood well worth a visit. On the estuary Heron, Little Egret, Shelduck and Curlew can be seen, along with other wading birds. The wood itself is home to mammals such as roe deer, badger and fox as well as woodland birds such as Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Bullfinch and Goldcrest. Buzzards are frequently seen circling above the treetops.
    Ethy is beautiful at any time of year but the best views of the estuary are during the Autumn and Winter, when the trees have lost their leaves. The best time to see estuary birdlife is when the tide is going out.

    Ethy
                                Woods

    Lostwithiel and Lerryn are the nearest towns or villages.
    OS Grid Reference: SX125565
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    Ethy Wood is approximately 4 kms south east of the town of Lostwithiel. The nearest village (with car-park, shop, pub, toilets etc.) is Lerryn.
    From Lostwithiel on the A390 take the road for Lerryn. After approximately 2 miles turn right at a crossroads – the turning is signed St Winnow. This road will bring you to the hamlet of St Winnow.


    Fowey Harbour
    The mouth of the River Fowey is one of the finest estuaries in Cornwall, a mecca for pleasure boating and sailing and still a vibrant working port. China clay from the moors above St Austell is loaded onto ships here for distribution around the world. But it is for its leisure facilities that most people visit Fowey harbour. A sailing regatta, one of the most important in southern England, is held every August, and on any day of the year a vast array of yachts can be seen sailing in and out of the harbour. For the less adventurous or well-off sailor, there’s always a motor boat to be hired by the hour. It was in a house overlooking this water that Daphne du Maurier wrote some of her celebrated novels.
    Fowey Harbour
    Fowey,
    Cornwall PL23
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    Readymoney Beach
    Looking across the mouth of the Fowey River to Readymoney Cove.
    Behind the beach is one of the houses Daphne du Maurier lived in. To the left is St Catherine's Castle guarding the harbour and on the right presumably something to do with the Rashleigh familyA small and sheltered sandy beach on the outskirts of Fowey which is a very pleasant town with much to see. Its also worth climbing up to St Catherines Castle for some spectacular views of the estuary. There are regular ferries to PolruanDirections:Fowey is 9 miles from St Austell and 19 miles from Liskeard. Approach from east or west on the A390. 2 miles west of Lostwithiel turn left onto the B3269. At a roundabout go straight across (onto the A3082) and turn left at the next two roundabouts. Instead of driving down into Fowey follow the road above the town for the two car parks. The Readymoney Beach car park is a 10 minute walk from the beach
    Readymoney Beach
    Fowey
    Cornwall
    Directions:Fowey is 9 miles from St Austell and 19 miles from Liskeard. Approach from east or west on the A390. 2 miles west of Lostwithiel turn left onto the B3269. At a roundabout go straight across (onto the A3082) and turn left at the next two roundabouts. Instead of driving down into Fowey follow the road above the town for the two car parks. The Readymoney Beach car park is a 10 minute walk from the beach
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    Tel: 01726 223300
    St Catherine's Castle

    St Catherine's Castle was built in 1536 by Henry VIII, to protect Fowey harbour from French Invasion and as one of several fortifications running along the south coast. This small castle is now in poor condition and is managed by English Heritage.Blockhouses were added to each side of Fowey harbour mouth for extra support. The blockhouse and bastioned curtain wall are on the tip of a rocky headland at the entrance to the River Fowey estuary, facing Polruan across the water from Fowey. The blockhouse was refurbished to form a two gun battery, below the 16th century fort, during the Crimean War and was used as a practice battery towards the end of the 19th century. During the Second World War an emplacement for a gun battery was dug at the point.The castle remains overlook the estuary and can be approached by a short path from the beach. They are situated to the south west of Fowey along a footpath from the car park at Readymoney Cove.

    St Catherine's Castle
    Fowey
    Cornwall
    1 1⁄2 miles SW of Fowey, along a
    woodland footpath off A3082

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    Tel: 0871 716 1939
    St Sampson’s Church
    It’s said that there are more saints in Cornwall than there are in heaven. St Sampson is one of them – a Celtic missionary who passed through the county sometime in the seventh century, and was responsible for a place of worship high on the valleyside overlooking the River Fowey at Golant. The present church dates from the thirteenth century, and is remarkable for its exquisite wooden ceiling and numerous ancient pieces of furniture, including a bishop’s chair which dates from the sixteenth Century.
    St sampson's Church
    Golant,
    Cornwall PL23
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    Phone: +44 (0)1726 833535
    Tamar Valley Donkey Park

    The Tamar Valley Donkey Park is home to about 30 donkeys, many rescued, and most of which are on the site open to visitors. The park is set in the lovely countryside on the edge of Cornwall, close to the border with Devon, with breathtaking views of Plymouth Sound. In addition to the donkeys there are lots of other animals including goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and pigs. Children can ride the donkeys and feed the rabbits in their warren, in addition to stroking and petting many of the other creatures.The Park offers other family entertainment including an adventure play ground. Eeyore’s Souvenir Store has a range of gifts to take home and it is even possible to “adopt� a donkey. Holly’s Café offers both hot and cold meals and Cornish cream teas. There is also a picnic area for those planning lunch outside, and plenty of shady spots in which to relax.Situated at Gunnislake, not far from the Tamar Bridge, the park has ample parking and facilities for the disabled. It is open daily from the beginning of April until the end of October each year and at weekends and during school holidays in the winter.

    Doney Park
    St Ann's Chapel
    Gunnislake
    Cornwall
    PL18 9HW 
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1822 834072
    Hayle Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Hayle:
    Hayle is a town on the north coast of Cornwall, with an impressive industrial past from the Bronze Age to the 18th Century when Harvey’s Foundry was built and produced beam engines for mines all over the world. The sweeping crescent shape of the stunning beach edged by sand dunes is pure pleasure for swimmers and surfers alike. Godrevy lighthouse built in 1859 still looks blinking out to sea, has graced many photographs and paintings and was inspiration for Virginia Wolfe. The town is close to the mouth of the River, and at low tides the jetties and piers are an ideal place to fish for Rays, however the tidal flows are strong and care must be taken. If you prefer to fish for trout or eels then there are lakes close by in a wooded valley. Paradise Park is a fun place to spend some time with lots to offer from the Wildlife Sanctuary, rare parrots, delightful gardens and miniature railway. Whatever the reason for arriving in Hayle whether it’s the beach or seeing the migratory birds visit in their thousands, to the thought provoking coastal walks where seals and wild flowers combine, you won’t wish to leave.

    Hayle Old Quay

    Tourist Offices
    Hayle Library, Commercial Road,
    Hayle, TR27 4DE
     
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    Tel: [01736] 753196
    Fax: [01736] 755932
    Contract Interiors Gallery
    Interestingly, this building is not just a gallery, but also a place of business. The gallery is owned by two young entrepreneurs who used their money to establish a gallery to exhibit art, one of their passions. The result has been this well respected and visited gallery in the heart of Cornwall, a county that attracts artists from across the world to bask in its beauty and charm.

    Hayle,
    Cornwall TR27 5JR
    Map
    Phone: +44 (0)1736 757333
    Country Skittles
    Townsend - A whole host of games awaits you in the bowling arena! Serious bowling or just great fun - any number can play. A fantastic fun-filled family venue in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall.
    Over 60 different games! including:• Crazy Golf • Pool Tables • Table Football • Air Hockey • Video Quiz Games • Arcade Games • Giant Draughts • Shuffleboard • Batak • Darts • Traditional Wooden Games
    • Family Board Games • and many more!
    Country Skittles
    Townsend Hayle
    Cornwall
    TR27 6ER
    From  either Hayle or Helston take the B3302 (from Camborne take the B3280) to Leedtown, then take the B3280 to Townsend Village. Turn right at the crossroads and you'll find Country Skittles about half a mile on the right.

    Telephone: 01736 850209
    Greenacres Short Golf
     St Erth - Superb 9 hole course, set in 12 glorious acres. Great value golfing for all in picturesque surroundings
    Greenacres Short Golf
    Telephone: 01736 757600
    Jeepers Karting
    Jeepers Karting is one of 3 great attractions, family owned and run, all in one place in St Erth, Nr Hayle, West Cornwall. Jeepers Karting offers Go karting for all the family boasting 2 circuits and a choice of karts.At Jeepers Karting your safety is our main priority therefore helmets and a full safety briefing is provided and our karts are regularly maintained for maximum safety and performance. We offer an arrive & drive facility and can also cater for corporate groups (please contact us).

    Jeepers Karting
    Chenhalls Road St.Erth Hayle Cornwall TR27 6HJ

    Look for the brown and white signs at the St.Ives / St.Erth roundabout on the A30 
     
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    Tel: 01736 754960 or 757600
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                                        for KidsParadise Park Wildlife Sanctuary

    Now Paradise Park has an international reputation for breeding rare species, is home to the World Parrot Trust charity and was chosen twice by the independent 'Good Britain Guide' as Cornwall's Family Attraction of the Year.Hundreds of beautiful birds, from parrots to penguins and eagles to flamingoes plus otters, red pandas and red squirrels. In 2004 a group of alpacas will join donkeys and rabbits on the Fun Farm. Many pairs of owls, toucans and cranes have large aviaries and mixed groups of parrots have plenty of flying space. Sheltered exotic gardens with new 'Gazebo Garden'.A full timetable includes Penguin, Otter and Rainbow Lorikeet feeding. The amazing Free Flying Bird Show allows visitors to admire the beauty and intelligence of the parrot family. The 'Fort Paradise' play area and a wildlife quiz for children to win a badge are favourites too.Paradise Park is a great choice for a family day out - worthwhile conservation work and entertaining for all ages.


    Paradise Park
    Glanmore House
    Trelissick Road
    Hayle
    Cornwall
    TR27 4HB 
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1736 751020
    Fax: +44 (0) 1736 751028
    Penwith Pitch & Putt
     St Erth - Superb 18 hole course, set in 16 glorious acres. Great value golfing fun for all ages and abilities.
    Penwith Pitch & Putt

    Telephone: 01736 754343
    Helford Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Helford:



    GardensCarwinion
    The house at Carwinion was built in the late 18th century, but the gardens were developed much later. It is believed that this may have happened in conjunction with several other neighbouring properties. Expeditions were financed by groups of friends and relatives and exotic plants were imported to the Cornish gardens.The long narrow valley, in which this garden flourishes, contains several ponds and a lovely collection of trees and shrubs including eucryphias, camellias and rhododendrons. Since the nineteen eighties, the garden has been particularly well-known for the large collection of various species of bamboo. The clumps of this plant have been made into a particular feature and are distributed all around the garden.Many of the plants growing in the garden, including some species of bamboo, can be purchased at the nursery. This was formerly the Camellia and Hydrangea Nursery in Porthtowan. A Fern Garden lies in the quarry on the east side of the valley and many large leafed sub-tropical plants abound in the valley which runs down towards the Helford River. As a contrast, there is an area containing some rare and lovely wood anemones.The garden is close to the village of Mawnan Smith and belongs to the National Trust and the Rogers family, who continue to manage the estate and gardens. It is open every day
    Carwinion
    Carwinion Road
    Mawnan Smith
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5JA
     

    Tel: +44 01326 250258

    Fax: +44 01326 250903

    River Helford
    The Lizard peninsula is almost cut in half by the River Helford and the various creeks and tributaries feeding it. It is totally different to the rest of the Lizard, being a quiet, tree-lined haven of quiet where yachts can anchor at leisure. One of the headwaters, Frenchman’s Creek has been immortalised in the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier and on the upper reaches of the river lies the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek
    River Helford
    Helford, The Lizard,
    Cornwall TR12
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    Helston Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Helston:
    Helston is a delightful small yet bustling market town in the south of Cornwall. Midway between Falmouth and Penzance and awash with Inns and traditional shops it makes for an excellent base when touring the county. Its main street is steep and charming with a stream often running down one sideIn the Domesday Book, the town is, referred to as Henliston and King John granted its charter in 1201. Helston has always been associated with mining - the river was once a very rich tin stream. The town became a coinage town during thr reign of Edward I and more than 100 tin and copper mines, have been worked in the district over a long period of timeThese days of courses the mines have long since closed and the areas main industry now is tourism ensuring a plethora of local accommodation for you to choose from.
    Helston Coinagehall Street

    Tourist Offices
    79 Meneage Street 
    Helston  Cornwall  TR13 8RB
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    Tel: [01326] 565431   
    Fax: [01326] 572803 
    GardensBonythorn Manor
    lies close to Cury Cross Lanes on the Lizard peninsula. Although the original estate dates back to the 13th century, many of the trees were planted during the early 19th century, around fifty years after the construction of the present house. Most of these are beech and Monterey pine. Paths wander between the trees, surfaced with pebbles from the nearby Loe Bar beach.Much of the garden as it is today was planted in recent years. Lawns and shrubs have been laid along the drive and there has been new planting in the walled garden. Some of this area is quite wild in appearance whilst the vegetable garden adds an additional splash of colour.Beyond the orchard is Lake Joy, which has its own island and resident swans. A second lake has been more recently planted with many South African species of plants, imported by the present owners. The garden is open to the public during the summer months and is being constantly developed by the owners, who have already rescued many of the original features.Open from April to October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between the times of 10-00am and 4-30pm.

    Bonythorn Manor Bonython Estate, Cury Cross Lanes,   Helston,  Cornwall,  TR12 7BA
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    Phone +44(0)1326 240550     
    Fax   +44(0)1326 240478
    Gardens Bosahan

    Close to the Helford River, Bosahan serves-up horticultural bliss with a breathtaking view to the estuary and sea.Bosahan has its own microclimate, enabling a fusion of tender plants from both hemispheres to flourish in the moist shelter. Radiant rows of rhododendrons and azaleas are mixed with the likes of magnolias and southern hemisphere tree and shrub species. The exotic palm groves and mature Maidenhair trees have made a lush canopy under which to explore the 'sub-tropical' environment. Bosahan is blessed with a meandering stream trickling through the centre, creating a wonderful garden for walkers to follow a trail along the fern-edged banks and palm-fringed pond.

    Bosahan
    Bosahan Estate Office
    Manaccan
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR12 6JL

    Tel: +44 01326 231351

    Fax: +44 01326 231497

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                                        for KidsThe Flambards Experience

    Step back in time in the award winning Flambards Victorian Village – a compelling life-size re-creation of a lamp-lit village with more than 50 shops, traders and homes showing the magic and mysteries of life in Victorian England. Or, move forward to 1941 and experience the dangers of Britain in the Blitz, a life-size re-creation of a World War II blitzed street. Walk onto the flight deck of the original Concorde mock-up and let your imagination rip you into jet set travel or browse through the fascinating exhibitions, which will include a new display of a Century of Pioneering Flight.Then, outside, overdose on Family Thrill Therapy. Challenge the mighty THUNDERBOLT, dare the awesome EXTREME FORCE, ride the HORNET, the rollercoaster with a sting in the tail and splash down the Thunder River LOG FLUME. And new for this year test out the Rocking Tugboat and the fantastic traditional 50ft Carousel.The new Cornish Mine Train offers a fun ride for young children.Visit Ferdi’s Funland with its wide selection of rides specially designed for children and including the fabulous new Shuttle. Meet Gus Honeybun and explore his burrow. Let the Clowns Orchestra entertain toddlers in the Tots Playzone while older children tire themselves out in the Sealegs Safari, the COOL ZONE or Wobbly Bridges.Test your presentational skills in the Weather Forecasting studio and visit Cornwall’s hands-on Science Centre with its unique disorientation tunnel and experience and explore scientific phenomena.Interact with animals, birds, rats, reptiles and snakes in the Really Wild Experience.And, on the Centre Stage in the high season, there’s children’s entertainment, magic and circus workshops and several special events throughout the year.There’s just so much to do and enjoy for all ages. For our 2008 programme – please go to the Flambards Website or pick up a brochure.


    Flambards Experience
      Helston, TR13 OQA.

     Email Flambards
     FLAMBARDS CLICK

    Telephone: (01326) 573404
    Fax: (01326) 573344
    Godolphin House
    A stately home of some note, this, Godolphin House, is one of the most impressive pieces of private architecture in the local area. The house is open to the public and enjoys a great deal of beautifully kept grounds that have changed very little in style for many hundreds of years. The internal features of the house are similar and offer a grand and well preserved environment for visitors looking for a taste of the past.
    Godolphin House Godolphin Cross
    Cornwall
    TR13 9RE
     map 

     GODOLPHIN CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1736 763 194
    Fax: +44 (0) 1736 763 194
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                                        for KidsGoonhilly Earth Station The Visitors Centre
    It is Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience. With over 60 huge dishes, it makes a dramatic impression on the Lizard Peninsula landscape.
    Check out our fully interactive Visitors Centre. Explore the world of communications. Experience tomorrows technology today and see your own animated 3D virtual head!
    Get up close and personal to some of the dishes on our fascinating Guided Bus Tour.
    The Visitors Centre has film shows; children’s play areas, a large retail zone, and a licensed café.

    Goonhilly Earth Station
    Goonhilly Downs
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR12 6LQ   map
     
     GOONHILLY EARTH
    STATION CLICK 
    Tel: +44 (0) 800 679593
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 221438
    Halliggye Fogou
    Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements. The purpose of such 'fogous' - a Cornish-language word meaning 'cave' - is unknown. Refuges, storage chambers or ritual shrines have all been suggested.
    Free entry to the fogou. Entry to the rest of the Trelowarren Estate is charged.


    Garras
    Mawgan
    Helston
    Cornwall
    5 miles SE of Helston off B3293. E of Garras on Trelowarren Estate
     HALLIGGYE FOGOU CLICK 
    Tel: 0871 716 1939
    EducationalHelston Folk Museum
    Helston Folk Museum is concerned mainly with the social history of this area, as opposed to the many museums that have a top down view of the country. Through a fascinating set of exhibitions, the museum brings to life the lot of the simple man and woman who have grown up and lived in this area for thousands of years. Using artefacts and documents that have been found, it examines their culture and how it has developed to what we see today.
    Helston Folk Museum
    Market Place, Helston,
    Cornwall TR13 8TL
    Map
    Phone: +44 (0)1326 564027  -  Fax: +44 (0)1326 564027
    Lizard and Kynance Cove, The
    The Lizard peninsular is an interesting area  that is well worth a detour to visit. The most famous site on the peninsular is Lizard Point which is the most southerly point in mainland Britain. Here you will find a lifeboat station and details of the many ships that have got into difficulties in these tricky waters over the years. There is also a shop and cafe from which to admire the view.A steep path leads down from Lizard Point to a small cove and the lifeboat station. The area has been the site of several ship wrecks in the past and there are details of rescues on a board at the top of the path. Nearby there is also a fine lighthouse and walks along the cliffs towards Coverack in the east and Vellan Head to the west.  Also on the peninsular are RNAS Culdrose, from which rescue helicopters fly and Goonhilly Downs which is the World's largest satellite earth station. In the area nearby are Mullion Cove, a tiny fishing village and very picturesque too and Kynance Cove where they collect the serpentine rock, that can be seen in many local gift shops.
    Kynance Cove

    Loe Bar
    The River Cober flows through Helston and empties into The Loe, a large lake just west of the town. This is separated from the sea by a wide bank of soft, white sand – Loe Bar. This long, pleasant stretch of beach is a mile or so south of Porthleven, accessible from there by road or by taking the Berepper turning near the Culdrose airbase south of Helston. The beach can also be reached on foot by following the Penrose Walks along the Loe valley from Helston itself.
    Loe Bar
    Helston,
    Cornwall TR13
    Map


    Loe Pool


    National Seal Sanctuary
    Welcome to the National Seal Sanctuary, home to the UK’s busiest rescue centre for marine mammals.NEW FOR 2008 ~ SEAL RESCUE CENTRE: This year you won’t just learn about seal rescue you can become a rescue volunteer yourself. Discover how to tube-feed a rescued pup and how to take its temperature. Don’t worry through; our special ‘plastic’ seal pups don’t bite. Check out these graceful swimmers through our special underwater observatory.CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SEAL RESCUE IN CORNWALL:This year the Seal Sanctuary will celebrate its 50th anniversary of seal rescue in Cornwall. First started back in 1958 the Sanctuary has now become the UK’s leading rescue centre, with between 40~50 seal pup rescues every winter. Seal pups can spend between 3~6 months receiving rehabilitation before being released back in to the wild.
    PROVIDING A PERMANENT HOME TO SEALS & SEA LIONS:As well as the rescued pups we care for every winter, the Seal Sanctuary also provides a permanent home to other animals that either could not be returned to the wild, or retired from other wildlife parks from around the UK. The National Seal Sanctuary facts:The UK’s ONLY Artic Hooded Seal - One of the UK’s largest sea lion, weighing in at 350 kilos- The WORLDS oldest seal ~ who in 2008 celebrated his 40th birthday. - Providing a permanent retirement for the most diverse collection of seals and sea lion in the UK. - Entry ticket valid all day - Safari Bus (summer season) - Feeds and talks throughout the dayMeet some of our other residents that include Asian Short Clawed Otters, Goats and Ponies. Check out the creatures that live on the British shoreline at our Cornish Coast Rock Pool.

    National Seal sanctuary
    Gweek
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR12 6UG
     map

     
    SEAL SANCTUARY CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1326 221361
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 221210
    Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool
    Loe Pool is Cornwall's largest freshwater lake, separated from the sea by a great shingle bar. Wildlife is in abundance here, including many birds and mammals including notable species such as the otter. A variety of walks around the estate, including a circular route around the Loe. A natural treasure hidden from view .
    Gunwalloe – sandy beaches and Medieval church nestling in the dunes

     Penrose Water Garden nr Helston, Cornwall TR13 0RD
      Email Penrose Estate

    tel: 01326 561407
    Fax: 01326 562882
    Poldark Mine

    An all weather site set in the picturesque Wendron Mining District World Heritage Site. In addition to its important mining heritage Poldark contains a growing range of local craft shops, interactive craft workshops and activities for all age groups.Take a guided tour of the Poldark Mine, described by the Chairman of English Heritage as ‘one of the two most atmospheric mine tours in Europe’, visit our Museum and learn some of the fascinating story of early tin mining and the Cornish overseas, try your hand at the varied activities and amusements, brows the antiques and craft workshops or just relax in the Garden Café with a cream tea or light lunch – whatever your age you will find something to interest you at Poldark.Interactive Crafts include: Candle Making, Ceramic Painting, Pottery Throwing, Wood Turning Silver Jewellery Making, and Gold Panning. In addition the site contains: a children’s play area; amusement arcade pool, air hockey and much more; Gem Sands where you can search for genuine gem quality DIAMONDS (22 found in 2006) in addition to other precious and semi precious stones !
    Souvenir and craft shops include: Turner’s Antiques and Books, Cheri Rose Cornish Crafts, The Poldark Wood Turners, The Sands of Cornwall, The Jeweller’s Workshop, The Cap Lamp Press and the Poldark Mine Shop - all with their own unique range of goods.


    Poldark Mine
    Wendron
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13 0ER
     map
     
    Tel: +44 (0) 1326 573173
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 563166
    Roskilly’s Ice Cream
    Sometimes the simplest is the best.  Cornish ice cream has certainly stood the test of time.  Made with organic milk sourced from the farm’s freely-grazing Jersey herd and free from artificial ingredients, Roskilly’s offer a taste of Italian ‘artisan’ ice cream in the heart of England. Their range is sold through a range of ‘scoop outlets’ and shops across the country and there are more than 40 different flavours to choose from. These stretch from old favourites (vanilla, strawberry) to the luscious Blackcurrant Cheesecake and Chocolate Brownie and Marshmallow. Andy Phillips, commercial manager for Roskilly’s, told me that their ethos is all about classic flavours: “Fancy, Heston-type ice cream may be popular in Michelin-starred restaurants, but the public really want simple, delicious flavours.  We recently made our Coral Crunch flavour, which is passion fruit and mango with sherbert pips, and it’s been a huge success with children and adults alike.”
    Half-litre takeaway tubs cost £4.00, while individual, eat-away 110 ml pots cost just £1.60.
    Ice Cream  Roskilly's Ltd
    Ice cream & Organic farm
    Tregellast Barton,
    St. Keverne,
    Helston
    Cornwall,
    TR 12 6NX
    Email:  admin@roskillys.co.uk

      ROSKILLY'S CLICK
    Tel : 01326 280479
    Fax: 01326 280320
    Trelowarren House and Chapel

    Trelowarren lies on the Lizard peninsula, close to the River Helford. This spot has been inhabited for thousands of years and the Iron Age Halligye fougou is very near. The estate was mentioned in the Domesday Book and has been owned by the Vyvyan family since the first part of the 15th century. Even then, there was mention of an existing garden and there was certainly a deer park in Elizabethan times. Both house and garden were remodelled in the Georgian era and subsequently a ha-ha was created to separate the gardens from the surrounding moorland.Pleasure gardens were created to the south of the main house and three walled gardens were created. Lady Vyvyan’s Garden is one of these and it has particularly interesting walls containing gothic windows and a turret. Another of the enclosed gardens has a central temple style building, which was originally intended to be a library. This garden was part of an ambitious project for a botanical flower garden based on the Linnaean classification system. An interesting seed house has survived within this garden.Lawns surround the house and wide stone steps lead to raised gardens above these. The pleasure gardens contain the highest point in the gardens, and the highest point on the whole of the Lizard. This fifty foot high mount was originally called Three Seas point, as the coast on all three sides of the peninsula could be seen from this spot. The view today is inhibited by the many trees in the surrounding woodlands.Trelowarren is particularly interesting because there are still many different styles of garden to be seen here. Formal geometric gardens have survived beside the more open aspects favoured by such later gardeners as Capability Brown. The Pleasure Garden is a good example of a small Rococo garden. The restoration of the grounds is an ongoing project.
    In addition to the gardens and house, there are a number of outbuildings which have been converted to various uses. These include a restaurant, a shop and a local craft display centre. The estate is open
    each day from April until September every year.


    Trelowarren Estate
    Mawgan, Helston




    GardensTrevarno Estate Gardens & The National Museum of Gardening

    Trevarno Gardens is one of Cornwall's secret treasures. Set in a valley, 2 miles from Helston, home of the Flora dance, this wonderful Victorian garden is a plantsman's paradise, featuring an extensive collection of trees, shrubs and exotic plants. Other notable features include the 100 year-old Serpentine Yew Tunnel and a Victorian Boathouse.The Estate also includes the National Museum of Gardening containing a remarkable celebration of Britain's glorious gardening heritage in ten themed areas, illustrating how gardens and gardening have influenced people's lives.There's also the Vintage Soap collection supporting our Organic Skincare production; a Vintage Toy Collection, Plant Sales, Shop, Children's Play Area, .Extended Estate Walk and Viewing Platform. Various events throughout the year.


    Trevarno Gardens
    Trevarno Manor
    Crownton
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13 0RU
     map
     
    TREVARNO GARDENS CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1326 574 274
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 574 282
    Isles of Scilly
        
    Scillonian Cross

    The Isles of Scilly is an archipelago of five inhabited islands and numerous other small rocky islets 28 miles off Lands End - the most South Westerly point of the British Isles. With a total population of just over two thousand, an exceptionally mild climate, and countless golden sandy beaches, Scilly is a beautiful haven of peace and tranquility loved by visitors and locals alike.The one thing you are sure to want to do is to explore the islands, and there are lots of ways to chose from.
    Of course, there are lots of boat trips to the various inhabited and uninhabited islands.  To see the islands from a unique perspective try a sailing trip on the catamaran 'Halcyon Daze', or an exhilarating rib ride with Island Sea Safaris.
    There are also bus tours of St Mary's, including Island Rover (01720 422131, operates daily at 10.15 & 13.30) and the classic tour bus 'Katie bus'. These include commentaries about local history and places of interest. Bus tours leave from the strand in the centre of Hugh Town.For the more energetic, you can explore St Mary's at your leisure by hiring a bike from Buccabu Bike Hire at Porthcressa. Bikes can be hired for half a day, a full day, 24 hours or a full week (an adult bike costs £6 for a full day). Contact them on 01720 422289.                  
                      Guided walking tours of the Islands are also available.Resident ornithologist and naturalist Will Wagstaff runs Island Wildlife Tours (01720 422212), offering a daily walk either on St Mary's or one of the off-islands. For daily itinerary, see Will's board on the quay.Archaeologist Katharine Sawyer (01720 423326) leads archaeological and historical guided walk around St Mary's on a regular basis throughout the season       However you chose to explore, make sure you pay a visit to Carreg Dhu Community Garden in the centre of St Mary's.


    St Martins

    Scilly Isles

    Isles of Scilly

    Tourist Offices

    Hugh Street  Hugh Town  St Mary's  Isles of Scilly  Cornwall  TR21 0LLE-Mail: tic@scilly.gov.uk
    Web: http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/

     Council of the Isles of Scilly
    Town Hall,  St Mary's
     Isles of Scilly TR21 0LW
    Tel: 01720 422537
    Fax: 01720 422202
    mailto: enquiries@scilly.gov.uk

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    Tel: [01720] 422536   
    Fax: [01720] 423782   
    Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village

    In a wonderfully scenic location, on a hill above the site of the ancient Iron Age village, stands this Bronze Age burial mound with entrance passage and inner chamber.
    Bants Carn Burial Chamber
    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
    1 mile N of Hugh Town

     BANTS CAIRN CLICK 

    Tel: 0871 716 1939
    Cromwell's Castle
    Standing on a rocky promontory guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco, this round tower is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain, built after the conquest of the Royalist Scillies in 1651.
    Cromwell's Castle
    Tresco, Isles of Scily
    On the shoreline, approach with care,
     3⁄4 mile NW of New Grimsby

     CROMWELL'S CASTLE CLICK 

    Garrison Walls
    Extensive defensive walls and earthworks dating back to the 16th century You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
    Garrison Walls
    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Around the headland W of Hugh Town
     GARRISON WALLS CLICK 

    Harrys Walls
    16th-century fort built over St Mary's Pool harbour, but never finished
    Harry's Walls
    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
    1⁄4 mile NE of Hugh Town

      HARRY'S WALLS CLICK 

    Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

    Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of particularly Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

    Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial
                                Chambers
    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
    1 3⁄4 miles E of Hugh Town
     INNISIDGEN CLICK 


          
    EducationalThe Isles of Scilly Museum
     holds a comprehensive collection of maritime, social and natural history of the islands. Bronze age artefacts - Then and Now photographs - Wild flowers - Nautical knots - 16th Century artefacts - Cargo from the Cita - Musical instruments - Hollandia Coins - Flotsam and jetsam - Barrel organ - Domestic pottery - Katie's kitchen - Weights and measures - Royal visists - Cannon muskets swords - Ships' bells - A fully rigged pilot gig built in 1877 Opening times:Easter - 30th Sept: Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 16.301st October - Easter: Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 12.00

    Church Street, St Mary's Tel 01720 422337
    King Charles's Castle
    Remains of castle built for coastal defence on the north side of Tresco.The ruins of a mid 16th-century coastal artillery fort, later garrisoned - hence the name - by Civil War Royalists. Reached from New Grimsby by footpath.
    King Charles CaSTLE
    Tresco, Isles of Scilly
    Located 3⁄4 mile NW of New Grimsby. Coastal location, approach with care
     KING CHARLES'S CASTLE CLICK 


    Library and internet access

     The library has a wide selection of books for loan, and also a small selection of CDs, videos and audio tapes. Visitors can borrow books using their mainland library card. Public internet access is available in the library.Opening hours:Monday - Thursday: 09.30 - 12.00 and 15.30 - 18.00 Friday and Saturday: 09.30 - 12.00Internet access is also available at the following places - the Tourist Information Centre (Hugh Street), The Deli (WIFI, Hugh Street), The Boat Shed Bistro (Porthmellon), Tregarthen's Hotel, The Airport, and Longstone Centre.
    Library
    The Public Library
     is located at Buzza Street, St Mary's.
    Tel 01720
     423394
    Michael Morpurgo
    (Children's Laureate 2004-2005)

    http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/

    http://www.michaelmorpurgo.com

    Old Blockhouse

    Substantial remains of a small 16th-century gun tower protecting Old Grimsby harbour, vigorously defended during the Civil War.


    Tresco, Isles of Scilly
     OLD BLOCKHOUSE CLICK 

    Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber

    A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.

    Porth
                                Hellick Down Burial Chamber
    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
    1 3⁄4 miles NE of Hugh Town
     PORTH HELLICK CLICK 

        
    Radio Scilly
    Since September 2007, Radio Scilly has been a permanent, full time service to the islands, broadcasting on 107.9FM and around the world on www.radioscilly.com. For more information, to hear podcasts of the latest news from the islands, to sign up for the Scilly Lottery, or to sign up to the Radio Scilly email newsletter, visit their website.



     RADIO SCILLY CLICK

    Food & Drink
    Restaurants and Cafes
    Unlicensed

    Kavorna Bakery, St Mary's 422660
    Little Arthur's Farm, St Martin's 422457
    Vine Cafe, Bryher 423168
    The Quay shop and cafe, New Grimsby, Tresco 423266
    Tresco Abbey Gardens Cafe, Tresco 424116
     
     
     
     
     
    chef Licensed
    Iif phoning from the mainland use Scillonia code 01720

    The Boat Shed, Porthmellon, St Mary's 423881
    Dibble and Grub, Porthcressa, St Mary's 423719
    Chez Michel, St Mary's 422871
    Pilot's Gig, St Mary's 422654
    The Galley, St Mary's 422602
    Old Town Cafe, St Mary's 422045
    Tolman Cafe, St Mary's 422242
    Airport Buffet, St Mary's 422232
    Juliet's Garden Restaurant, Porthloo, St Mary's 422845
    Covean Cottage, St Agnes 422620
    Polreath, St Martin's 422046
    Round Island Bar and Bistro, St Martin's on the Isle, St Martin's 422092
     
    chef
    GardensTresco Abbey

    The tropical gardens at Tresco Abbey in the Isles of Scilly have long been a popular place with tourists visiting the islands. The gardens were originally planted by Augustus Smith in the early 19th century, when he was lord proprietor of the island. The ruined abbey buildings seemed to be an ideal spot for a garden, which soon grew from a small formal area into a seventeen acre site of terraces, walkways and fish ponds.Augustus Smith was responsible for importing and planting many of the exotic species seen in the gardens today. Over a period of forty years, he developed the gardens to include various species of palm trees and succulents alongside various other exotic plants. This included the first planting of trees and shrubs to form the Long Walk.The Dorrien-Smith family have continued to develop the gardens since the latter part of the 19th century. One of the first and most important adaptations was the construction of a windbreak composed of Monterey pines and cypresses. This provided additional shelter for further exotic varieties from such places as New Zealand and South Africa. The ruins of the abbey itself are particularly attractive due to the attractive climbing plants which have been encouraged to festoon the old stones.The mild climate of the Scilly Isles has enabled many plants, normally only grown under glass in the British Isles, to thrive here. There are banana trees and citrus trees, which fruit regularly. Many of the more tender varieties are found in the Well Garden and around the series of small pools from which the West Rockery climbs upwards. Throughout the gardens are a number of viewing points offering wonderful vistas of the sea and gardens.Tresco Abbey Gardens are open all year. A boat trip from Hughtown on the main island of St Mary’s takes the visitor to Tresco, where there are a number of hotels and guest houses catering for visitors. During the summer season, there is also helicopter access.

    Trsco Abbey
    Tresco
    Isles of Scilly
    TR24 0QQ
     TRESCO ABBEY CLICK
    Tel: +44 01720 424105

    St Ildierna’s Church
    High on a hill looking out across beautiful Lantivet Bay in southern Cornwall is the fifteenth Century St Ildierna’s, the parish church of Lansallos. There are fine views across the bay to Pencarrow Head and Dodman’s Point from the churchyard. A path leads down from the church to the totally unspoilt Lansallos Cove, where visitors can inspect a huge cleft in the cliffs cut by generations of farmers to enable seaweed to be carried on horseback from the beach to the surrounding fields.
    St Ildiernas Church
    Lansallos, Near Looe,
    Cornwall PL13 2PU
    Map


    Launceston Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Launceston:
    Launceston is the Gateway to Cornwall with its Georgian houses, intricately carved church, narrow streets and market square it is a delightful rural town offering a range of shops and services. The Lawrence House Museum showcases the town's history, from the Bronze Age to World War II and standing proud over the town is the Norman Castle. The castle at Launceston dominates the surrounding landscape - perched on top of a large, natural mound this was the ultimate status symbol of Middle Age wealth and power. Originally known as Dunheved the Castle was an impressive and strategically important building that controlled the river crossing in and out of Cornwall. Launceston is the chief town of a wide area lying between Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor.
    In Saxon times it was the site of a Royal Mint. By the 12th century the town itself had become walled (the only walled town in Cornwall) and for centuries the Assizes were housed here, in the castle itself and Guildhall in the town. The Prince of Wales comes to Launceston once in his lifetime as Duke of Cornwall to receive the feudal dues which are his right within the Duch of Cornwall. Launceston has been and still is an important market centre; the rights to hold such markets were among the privileges granted by Royal Charter. All around Launceston the area oozes history and is dotted with villages and hamlets set amid open fields - it is quite literally a delight for the visitor and walker.
    Launceston
    Launceston

    Tourist Offices
    Market House The Arcade
     Launceston PL15 8EP
     Email Launceston

    LAUNCESTON CLICK 
    Managers: Allison Jeffery and Shirley Evely

    Tel 01566 772321 Fax 01566 772322
    Aerosorus Hot Air Balooning
    Cornwall, famous for its Cornish pasties, is a county in the South West of England that is rich in rolling countryside, golden beaches, towering cliffs, mythology and magnificence. Cornwall has a history dating back to Celtic times and the Cornish Language (Kernewek) is the direct descendant of the ancient language spoken by the Celtic settlers. As a hot air balloon has no steering wheel and is directed purely by the wind, all our balloon rides meet between Bodmin and Launceston thus placing us in the center of the county.  North Cornwall has spectacular landscape and dramatic coastline where nearly one third of the region is a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty. From the sky you could fly over Beacon Hill, Bodmin moor, many striking country houses, medieval castles and numerous places of interest. Views stretch for miles, in the north to Lundy Island and the breathtaking cliffs of Forrabury, to the east Exmoor and Dartmoor and to the west King Arthur’s Tintagel, Port Isaac and the surfing centres of Newquay and Rock.
    Hot air Ballooning in Devon,
                                Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and
                                Wiltshire   Homeleigh Garden Centre,
    Dutson,
    Launceston, 
     PL15 9SP
        * OS Map Info: 201 (340 858)

    Very well known garden centre ½ mile north of Launceston on the A388 Launceston to Holsworthy road. Meet at the entrance to the car park. Café/restaurant facilities during opening hours.
    AEROSORUS HOT AIR BALOONING
     Tel : 01566 773147
    Hawk's Tor
    Tourists and holidaymakers speed through the heart of Bodmin Moor on the A30 trunk road, perhaps stopping at Jamaica Inn or Dozmary Pool. But to see the real moor, you have to get off the main roads and head for the remote hills. Hawk’s Tor near North Hill is one of the best of all, and at around 1000 feet above sea level, is one of the highest. The summit consists of huge granite boulders, shaped and reshaped through millions of years of frost and rain.
    Hawks Tor
    North Hill, Near Launceston,
    Cornwall PL15
    Map

     
    Food & Drink
    Jamaica Inn

    Made famous by Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name, Jamaica Inn, set high amongst the wild yet beautiful landscape of Bodmin Moor, offers the same warm welcome today as it has done for many years to families, coach parties and other visitors. Sample our fine ales, enjoy a good selection of food or stay in one of our comfortable four-poster rooms. Who knows, you might even be visited by one of our residential ghosts! Whilst you’re here, why not visit the Daphne du Maurier room full of memorabilia including her famous Sheraton writing desk. Then you can experience the fascinating Daphne du Maurier’s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn – a spectacular theatrical presentation of her most famous novel, Jamaica Inn, told in tableaux, sound and light.
    Then it’s off to see one of the UK’s finest collections of smuggling artefacts dating from the present day back to the days of the old coaching inn when our guests weren’t quite as salubrious as they are today. Visit the shop at Jamaica Inn where you can buy a souvenir of the Inn, a Daphne du Maurier book or a gift. Let the children enjoy the play area under your watchful eye - they can even climb aboard our very own wooden pirate ship!


    Jamaica Inn
    Bolventor,
     Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7TS
    Map

     Email Jamaica Inn
     JAMAICA INN CLICK
    Telephone: 01566 86250
    Fax: 01566 86177
    Launceston Castle
    Located in the heart of the Cornwall countryside, this castle would have once been one of the most important pieces of architecture in the area. Local people and visitors still visit the site in large numbers to enjoy what remains of the original structure, which has been preserved to as much degree as is possible. The area is surrounded by nice views and good walks for all the family.
    Launceston Castle
    Launceston,
    Cornwall PL15 8JE
    Map

    tel: 01566 772365
    EducationalLawrence House Museum
    This museum is based in the heart of Launceston and provides a first class visitor attraction for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the way that this community has developed throughout the centuries. On display is a large collection of artefacts and documents that has been arranged in such a fashion as to engage and educate visitors.
    Lawrence House Museum
    9 Castle Street, Launceston,
    Cornwall PL15 1RT
    Map
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    Phone: +44 (0)1566 773277  -  Fax: +44 (0)1566 773277
    The Launceston Steam Railway

     links the town of Launceston with the hamlet of Newmills. Trains are hauled by steam locomotives built at the end of the 19th century.The Launceston and South Devon Railway opened in 1865, between Launceston and Plymouth. It was a subsidiary of the Great Western Railway and was taken over 21 years later by the London and South Western Railway. The line closed in 1966.In the second half of the 1960s, Nigel Bowman restored the locomotive Lilian, which he had purchased from the Penrhyn Slate Quarry in North Wales. From 1968, Lilian was occasionally used on a short length of track owned by a friend. In 1971, after looking at various sites, Nigel approached Launceston Council with proposals to lay a narrow gauge railway. The first half mile of track eventually opened on Boxing Day 1983 and the route to Newmills was completed in 1995.Tickets are valid all day, so visitors can have as many rides as they wish. At Newmills, there is the riverside Farm Park whilst at Launceston Station there are a museum, caf', and shop. The car park is on the site of the former LSWR station

    Launceston Steam Railway


    EducationalPotters Museum of Curiosity


    Southgate Arch Gallery
    The Southgate Arch is one of the most imposing buildings in this small Cornish community, and his home to the town hall as well as this art gallery. The gallery houses a series of exhibitions through the year, showcasing the talents of various artists based in the region, as well as visiting collections. The centre has a commitment to helping develop the talents of young and emerging artists.

    Southgate Street, Launceston,
    Cornwall PI15 7DP
    Map

    Phone: +44 (0)1566 777051
     Tamar Otter Sanctuary

    The centre which is run by the Otter Trust is the only place in the West Country to breed British otters on a regular basis. It also runs a fabulous programme of reintroducing young otters back into the wild every year as part of the Otter Trust's re-introduction programme. The sanctuary also runs a rehabilitation centre for orphaned otter cubs.As well as the many playful otters the centre is also home to three species of deer which roam freely around the grounds as well as peacocks, wallabies and water fowl.There are also nature trails, woodland walks, 2 large lakes, picnic areas, tea room and a gift shop.




    Tamar Otter Sanctuary
    North Petherwin
    Launceston
    Cornwall
    PL15 8LW
    map  
    Tel: +44 (0) 1566 785646
    Trecarrell Manor Chapel and Hall
    Medieval chapel c1500, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene and banqueting hall of same period with interesting carved roof which has been restored.

    Trebullett
    Launceston
    Cornwall
    PL15 9QG 
     map  
    Tel: +44 (0) 1566 782286
    Trethorne Leisure Farm


    Virgin Hot Air Balooning
    Where Cornwall meets Devon lies Launceston; ancient capital of Cornwall. Flanked by rugged Bodmin Moor, the Atlantic Coast, Dartmoor and the River Tamar it is considered an area of considerable beauty and charm with easy access to both north and south coasts plus cities Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.Launceston is dominated by its 11th Century castle built by Brian de Bretagne (first Norman Earl of Cornwall). It is the only walled town in Cornwall and boats much ancient architecture and historical features. The 16th Century Church of St. Mary Magdalene has one of the most lavishly carved exteriors of any church in England. You might see the distinctive Southgate arch if you drift over the town and down below you could see the Town Hall with its fine clock and quarterjacks or the Town Square with its surrounding narrow streets where Georgian houses stand in splendid array.Launceston Priory (founded in 1126 by the then Bishop of Exeter) lies below and to the north of the town alongside the River Kensey where people may still cross by the ancient Clapper Bridge. Our Launceston launch site is a fabulous spot from which to catch a glimpse of ancient Cornish towns and the wilds of Dartmoor depending on which direction the wind decides to carry you.
    http://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/gallery/full/002.jpg Launceston launch site:-
    The postcode for the meeting point for this launch site is PL15 7QN.
    PLEASE NOTE: All passengers must meet the balloon crew at the meeting point detailed below and should not go directly to the launch site itself first. Driving on A30 heading West
    The meeting point is the first parking area on the left after passing Launceston and is approximately 4 miles from the turn-off to Launceston. Driving on A30 heading East
    Approximately 16 miles after passing Bodmin the meeting point can be found on the left hand side of the road. It is not possible to turn right into the parking area therefore it is necessary to continue for approximately 1 mile until the turning point on the A30 is reached in order to go back.

    VIRGIN HOT AIR BALOONING CLICK
    Phone
    01952 212750
    Wesley Cottage
    Trewint
    Altarnun
    Launceston
    Cornwall
    PL15 7TG 
    map  
    Tel: +44 (0) 1566 86158
    Liskeard Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Liskeard:
    Liskeard is an old Market town, historically a place where Tin Miners brought their tin for weighing and valuing, and was granted it’s Market Charter in 1240, since then has held it’s Cattle Market every month. Cornwall’s second largest church is here, built in the 15th Century with it’s tower raising some 85’, eight bells and lovely carvings . North of the town is Bodmin Moor with it’s mystical past, burial chambers, holy wells and Bronze Age settlements. Or if journeying through beautiful countryside on a steam train pleases, then Bodmin and Wenford Railway is a must. Perhaps music boxes, organs, pianos, Wurlitzer’s, are your thing, then a visit to Paul Corins Magnificent Music Machines is entertaining. Or why not try The Arts and Environmental Centre, a theatre and art gallery where live music is performed outside. If animals and the great outdoors is favoured then Porfell Animal Wildlife Park is an exciting place to visit, where feeding the ducks, chickens and Deer are just a few of the things to try. One of the most delightful places to experience is Carnglaze Slate Caverns where three underground caverns, with a mesmeric subterranean lake is carved out from the wooded hillside.

    Tourist Offices
    Foresters Hall  Pike Street 
    Liskeard  Cornwall  PL14 3JE
     Email Liskeard

    Tel: [01579] 349148      
    Callington Attractions :
     Listed below are attractions in Callington:
    Callington (Cornish: Kelliwik) is a small town and civil parish in southeast Cornwall,  The civil parish had a population of 4,783 in 2001, according to the 2001 census, although recent figures show that the population has risen to around 6000. In the 18th century, Callington was one of the most important mining areas in the British Isles. Deposits of silver were found nearby in Silver Valley. Today many old mining stacks dot the horizon, but there are no active mines apart from some granite quarrying on Hingston Down.The Callington constituency elected two members to the unreformed House of Commons, and was considered a rotten borough. Its representation was abolished by the Reform Act 1832.On the first Wednesday in October each year, the Honey Fair brings to the town street traders, entertainers and exhibitors from far afield. Thousands of people flock to the unique annual event
    Callington Honey Fair
    EducationalCallington Museum
    Callington Museum is a fascinating collection of archaeological finds, artefacts, pictures, paintings and documents that have been collected in order to chart the history of the area. It has been well put together by a loving group of curators and volunteers, many of whom are on hand to tell you interesting stories about the borough. The museum has been put together over a period of many years and therefore is one of the best in the area.
    Callington Museum Liskeard Road, Callington,
    Cornwall PL17 7HA
    Map

     Email Callington
     CALLINGTON
    MUSEUM CLICK
    Phone: +44 (0)1579 382697  -  Fax: +44 (0)1579 341046


    Carnglaze Slate Caverns
     consists of three underground caverns reaching over 100 meters into a wooded hillside between Liskeard and Bodmin.
    Carnglaze St Neots, Liskeard, PL14 6HQ
    map

     Email Carnglaze Caverns
     CARNGLAZE CAVERNS CLICK 
    tel: 01579 320251
    Cheesewring
    High on Bodmin Moor stands one of the strangest ‘tors’, or granite hilltops, in all England. Centuries of wind and rain, snow and frost, have eaten into the weakest points of the stone, carving an extraordinary shape which is said to resemble a cheesepress, hence its name. The views from the hill are remarkable – on a clear day you can see from the blue waters of St Austell Bay, across the moor, and up to Brown Willy – the highest summit in Cornwall. A network of paths around the Cheesewring makes the district a popular destination for ramblers and riders.
    Cheesewring
    Minions, Near Liskeard,
    Cornwall PL14
    Map


    Colliford Lake Park
    Bolventor
    Bodmin Moor
    Liskeard
    Cornwall
    PL14 6PZ 
     map
     
    Tel: +44 (0) 1208 821469
    Dobwalls Adventure

    Dobwells
    Dobwalls, Nr Liskard
    Duloe Church

    The village of Duloe lies to the south of Liskeard on the road to the coastal town of Looe. The massive, square tower with its squat, pyramid-shaped roof dominates this church and dates from the 13th Century. Unusually, the tower is attached to the south transept and leans perceptibly from the vertical. The splendid north chapel was added during the l5th Century and includes the tomb of its principal patron, Sir John Colshull. A pretty, well-maintained churchyard surrounds the church and is particularly attractive when its daffodils are blooming.
    Duloe church Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 4PN
    Map
     DULOE CHURCH CLICK
    Tel: 01503 265351
    Dupath Well House
    If you walk out of town on the Tavistock Road and turn right after the roundabout but before the garage you will have a pleasant walk down a quiet lane and will eventually come to Dupath Farm where the spring is covered by a building dating from  1510 although it is believed to be the site of a pre-Christian shrine. This is one of the most imposing well houses in the County.
    Dupath Well Callington
    Cornwall
    PL17 8AD
    1 mile E of Callington off A388

    map
     DUPATH WELL HOUSE CLICK 

    Golitha Falls
    A National Nature Reserve, Golitha Falls is an area of ancient woodlands beside the river Fowey as it cascades through a steep gorge. The scenery is beautiful in any season, the falls are at their best after rain. The woodlands are largely of oak, ash and beech. The site is home to a wide variety of lichens, liverwort, moss, birds and moths, including some rare species. A few industrial remains are now well merged into the landscape. The site is an easy walk from a nearby car park but reaching the lower sections requires some rock scrambling.
    Golitha Falls
    Near Liskeard,
    Cornwall PL14
    Map


    Herodsfoot Church
    Herodsfoot's Church of All Saints was built in 1850 on a hillside above the village. It is a modest building in keeping with the small size of the village that it serves. The walls are well-buttressed, with a high and steeply-pitched roof that inside the church creates a pleasing sense of space. A single bell is enclosed in a turret at the western end. A nicely crafted porch welcomes visitors. A programme of refurbishments since 2000 included the removal of the original pipe organ installed in 1880
    Herefoot Church
    Herodsfoot, Liskeard,
    Cornwall PL14 4QX
    Map


    Hurlers, The
    On the outskirts of the village of Minions are no fewer than three stone circles, collectively known as The Hurlers. The circles, which date from the Bronze Age, around 1500BC, were probably erected as some kind of sacred site, although like Stonehenge, they could have served some other, unknown purpose. According to local folklore, the stones were once men; foolishly, they decided to play hurlers on the Sabbath, and were turned to stone for their sins.
    The Hurtlers
    Minions, Near Liskeard,
     Cornwall PL14
    Located 1⁄2 mile NW of Minions, off B3254

    Map
      HURLERS CLICK 

    Kart World - nr Liskeard
    Enjoy the thrill and excitment of racing against your colleagues and friends. Follow the results on our computer displays, and strive to be the top drive on the day. This is an excellent arena for team building, company parties and stag entertainment.
    Kart World


    King Doniert's Stone
    Two richly carved pieces of a 9th-century 'Celtic' cross, with an inscription commemorating Dumgarth, British King of Dumnonia, who drowned in c. AD 875.

    St Cleer
    Liskeard
    Cornwall
    1 mile NW of St Cleer, off B3254
    http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.15290

    Kit Hill Country Park
    Panoramic views of South East Cornwall can be seen from the top, look south to the Tamar estuary and Plymouth, east to Dartmoor, north across rolling countryside and west towards Bodmin. The town of Callington nestles at the foot of the hill. The recommended route is to walk using one of the footpaths that wend outwards from the town, but if you are not very mobile you can slowly drive to the top.Kit Hill can offer picnicking space, history, mining remains, wildlife, hidden peaceful corners like the old quarry, fantastic views. Leaflets available at the Town Hall.
    Kit Hill Callington
    Cornwall
    Tel: +44 (0) 1579 370030
    Fax: +44 (0) 1579 370038
    EducationalLiskeard and District Museum
    Liskeard and District Museum has been established in order to provide a home for the many artefacts and antiques, pictures and maps that have been brought together over many hundreds of years of fascinating history in this region. The collection is well looked after by a group of enthusiasts who are careful to ensure that all visitors enjoy learning about the long and fascinating history of the borough.

    Foresters Hall, Pike Street,
    Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3JE 
     Map
    E-mail Liskeard and District Museum
    Phone: +44 (0)1579 346087
    EducationalPaul Corin's Magnificent Music Machines
    Come to the Old Mill in the lovely Looe valley, for an unforgettable nostalgic musical entertainment. This delightfully eccentric museum created on the back of one man's passion for music boxes, Wurlitzers, and organs of yesteryear.
    Paul Corin's Magnificent Music
                                Machines St Keyne Station
    St Keyne Liskeard
    Cornwall PL14 4SH
     map 
    Email: paulcorinmusic@yahoo.co.uk
    Tel: +44 (0) 1579 - 343108
    The Southern Gallery

    Home to the worlds largest exhibition of work by the Belgian artist Carl Brenders. With over 200 limited edition prints and original watercolours on display and for sale. Also housing work by Lancashire born Steven Townsend. "Free Admission". Email or telephone for more details.



    Havett Road, Dobwalls
    Liskeard, Cornwall
    PL14 6HB 
     map  
    Visit Website
    Tel: 01579 320325
    Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre


    http://www.sterts.co.uk
    tel: 01579 362382
    Trethevy Quoit
    Trethevy Quoit is awesome in every respect. With an estimated construction date of around 4500 BC, it is one of the oldest manmade structures in Britain. It is also the best preserved of all the Cornish dolmens, or burial sites, and one of the easiest to visit, being situated in a field right next to the road in the centre of the hamlet of Trethevy. It’s believed that the stones were originally covered with soil and grass, but over the centuries the earth has disappeared to reveal the extraordinary ‘skeleton’ of granite beneath.
    Trethevy Quoit
    Trethevy, Darite, Near Liskeard,
    Cornwall PL14
    1 mile NE of St Cleer, near Darite; off B3254
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    Virgin Hot Air Balooning
    The Liskeard Virgin Hot Air Balloon Flights launch site is a fantastic spot from which to explore the beauty and history of what is, arguably, the jewel of the West Country. Once linked by canal to the charming coastal town of Looe, Liskeard, is found draped about a gently steeped hill, flanked on all sides by beautiful, rolling Cornish countryside. Overlooked by its own part-Norman, Church of St Martin, the second largest church in the county, Liskeard is now a thriving, bustling market town.  If fortunate, during your flight, to pass low and slow over the town it is possible to see buildings of all styles and ages radiating out from the town's central square.  Southwest of Liskeard lies the picturesque coastal town of Fowey where once the author, Daphne DuMaurrier, drawn to the natural beauty of the region, lived and wrote, whilst in a more southerly direction are found a wealth of typically quaint fishing villages such as Polperro and Looe.  Our Liskeard launch site provides the perfect base for those wishing to traverse the wide Cornish skies.
    http://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/gallery/full/002.jpg Liskeard launch site:-

    The Butcher's Arms
    St Ive
    Liskeard
    Cornwall
    PL14 3LX

    The pre-arranged meeting place for flights in and around Cornwall
    is The Butcher's Arms at St Ive.
    VIRGIN HOT AIR BALOONING CLICK
    Phone
    01952 212750
    Food & Drink
    Yarg Cheese Farm



    Looe Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Looe:
    Looe is an old seafaring town with a long history of fishing and smuggling. Just 17 miles west of Plymouth. East and West Looe are split by the river running out to sea with a landmark seven arched stone bridge linking the two sides. The town 'centre' is at East Looe, with its cobbled streets, quaint cottages, shops and the busy fishing harbour.
    Banjo Pier

    Looe

    Tourist Offices
    The Guildhall  Fore Street  East Looe  Cornwall  PL13 1AA
     Email Looe


    Tel: [01503] 262072      
    Fax: [01503] 265426 
    EducationalLanreath Folk and Farm Museum Lanreath Folk & Farm Museum
    Churchtown
    Lanreath-by-Looe
    Looe
    Cornwall
    PL13 2NX 
     map
    Tel: +44 (0) 1503 - 220321
    Lantivet Bay
    This bay lies immediately to the east of Pencarrow Head, midway between Polruan and Polperro, and is overlooked by the beautiful parish church at Lansallos. It encloses several separate coves each with its sand or shingle beach, of which none is likely to be crowded even on the brightest summer afternoon. Access is either from the coastal footpath or by a beautiful 15-minute, gentle walk down from one of the National Trust car parks at Frogmore or Lansallos
    Lantivet Bay Lansallos, Near Looe,
    Cornwall PL13
    Map

    Liskeard-Looe Railway
    This is one of the most picturesque railways in the country. It opened in 1860 to serve the granite and copper mines of Bodmin Moor, following the towpath of a canal that had been built in 1828. Passenger service started in 1879, and in 1901 the line was extended by a steep, almost circular section that approaches the main line at Liskeard. The single track follows the valley of the East Looe River, passing four tiny intermediate stations before terminating beside the pretty tidal estuary of Looe.
    Liskeard-Looe Railway
    Station Road, Looe,
    Cornwall PL13 1HN
    Map

    Looe Island

    St. George’s Island is a small Cornish island. Better known as Looe Island, it lies just a mile off the southern Cornish coast, near the small fishing village of Looe. The island is 22½ acres in extent, one mile in circumference, and rises up to 150 feet.From the early 1960s until 2003 the island was owned by the indomitable Atkins sisters. The story of how Evelyn and Babs Atkins came to find themselves on the island was told in the bestselling We Bought an Island and Tales From Our Cornish Island by Evelyn, who died in 1997. When Babs died in 2004, she left the island to the care of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.The island has been a popular tourist attraction for decades, as it enjoys magnificent coastal views from Prawle Point in Devon to the Lizard Peninsula. With snow and frost virtually unknown it has an exceptionally mild climate. Daffodils bloom at Christmas, and unlike most small islands it is wooded. A natural sanctuary for sea and woodland birds and one time haunt of smugglers, its known history includes a Benedictine chapel built in 1139 of which only a few stones remain visible. Legend has it that Joseph of Arimathea landed here with the child Christ.

     
    Looe Island
    Station Road, Looe,
    Cornwall PL13 1HN
    Map

    LOOE ISLAND CLICK

    Monkey Sanctuary Trust, The

    The Monkey Sanctuary has been home to a colony of Amazonian woolly monkeys since 1964. It was established to provide a stable setting for woolly monkeys rescued from lives of isolation as pets. Today the monkeys live in a beautiful setting on the Cornish coast, in an extensive territory formed of several grassed enclosures linked together with heated indoor rooms.Visitors can watch the monkeys forage and play in the trees and listen to their keepers describing the monkeys lives and explaining their behaviour. This allows visitors to gain a true insight into the personality and social life of these amazing creatures.A new addition to the Monkey Sanctuary is a CCTV linked Bat Cave, which allows visitors a glimpse of the private lives of our resident colony of lesser horseshoe bats.The beautiful conservation gardens at the Sanctuary also provide a home for native plants and wildlife encouraging environmental awareness closer to home. There is a play area and activity room for children, a gift shop, and the Tree Top Café', serving delicious vegetarian meals and snacks.The Monkey Sanctuary is open from the Sunday before Easter to the last week in September -Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 4.30 pm Easter, May Bank Holidays & Autumn Half Term. To find us please follow the signposts from the B3253.


    Monkey Sanctuary
    LOOE CORNWALL
    PL13 INZ
    Map

    email info@monkeysanctuary.org
     MONKEY SANCTUARY CLICK
    Tel & Fax
    (01503) 262532
    EducationalOld Guildhall and Gaol
    This Tudor building has been well preserved and is a fantastic piece of historical architecture that allows visitors to see a period of time that has long passed by come to life. The collection shows the modern visitor how the gaol and courts would have operated many hundreds of years ago. It is an imposing and rather grim exploration of the way that people used to live, and the tough conditions prisoners were kept in.

    Higher Market Street, East Looe, Cornwall PL13 1BP
    Map
    Phone: +44 (0)1503 263709  -  Fax: +44 (0)1503 265674
    Porfell Animal World Wildlife Park
    Exotic, wild and domesticated animals in peaceful, tranquil setting near Liskeard in fifteen acres of fields bounded by streams, with woodland walks.
    Porfell Wildlife Park
    John & Joy Palmer
    Trecangate, nr. Lanreath, Liskeard
    Cornwall PL14 4RE

    www.porfellanimalland.co.uk
    Tel: 01503 220211
    South East Cornwall Discovery Centre


    Lostwithiel

    Lostwithiel is a pretty town nestling in the Fowey River Valley, known as the antique capital of Cornwall. Originally founded by the Normans. The streets, lanes and Medieval bridge of this historic town brings you upon Restormel Castle, which was home to the Norman lords who built Lostwithiel. St Bartholomew’s Church with it’s 13th Century octagonal lantern spire and stunning carved font is a delight. The Museum which is housed in the old Corn Exchange has many exhibits covering history over the last 200 years. Or an unusual experience is the former court house Shire Hall, now beckons her visitor to become a member of the jury in a courtroom trial from the 19th Century. Perhaps a sedate round of golf in wooded countryside, or game of tennis or even swimming, all can be enjoyed at the Golf and Country Club. Or visit the Farm Museum in the hamlet of St Winnow. Lanhydrock House is an impressive Tudor Mansion built in 1630 where you can tour around this interesting house and experience 49 rooms both above and below stairs. The ‘Long gallery’ has a carved plaster ceiling depicting scenes from the Old Testament, all set within 22 acres of gardens.
    Lostwithiel
    Tel: [01208] 872207      
    Fax: [01208] 872207    
    GardensBoconnac

    Nestled just inland from Fowey, Boconnoc is a beautiful estate boasting lush scenery, historical roots and grand architecture.Wind down the driveway past a striking obelisk framed by two classical shrines, and you immediately get a hint that Boconnoc is a fascinating historical garden. It's true that Charles I made the estate his headquarters during the Civil War, but more importantly, it is a rare example of medieval parkland that has survived to this day.

    Boconnac
    The Estate Office
    Lostwithiel
    Cornwall
    PL22 0RG

    Tel: +44 01208 872507

    Fax: +44 01208 873836

    Restormel Castle
    Restormel castle lies just to the north of Lostwithiel village, overlooking the River Fowey. This is one of Cornwall's often forgotten corner's, lacking the fame of the nearby castles.Restormel is the ideal location for quiet afternoons with the family. The grounds are ideal for picnics, with splendid views across wooded valleys.Children with love exploring the ramparts (supervision needed, as the steps can be slippery), or racing around the top of the moat.The castle, originally built by the Normans on a spur, overlooking the river valley, stands proudly one mile upriver from Lostwithiel.You can still make out the ruins of Restormel's keep, gate and Great Hall, and even the kitchens and private rooms. They were built around 1100, making Restormel one of the oldest and best preserved Norman motte-and-bailey castles in Cornwall.The castle was rebuilt by Edmund, Earl of Cornwall in the late 13th century, as a splendid residence for himself. The bailey (a large courtyard where the retainers lived) has now disappeared, so has the deer park, where Edmund kept 300 deer. The Black Prince held court here briefly in 1354.Restormel's defenses were perfect. The castle was built behind a 17 metre moat, upon slopes which were artificially steepened. These clearly acted as a powerful deterrent, for Restormel has seen action only once during its long history in 1644, when Charles I's forces drove out the Parliamentarian garrison during the Civil War.The Castle still belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall. It is administered by English Heritage and is open to the public. Various events are staged here from time to time, bringing history to life. The views over the valley from the top of the castle wall are magnificent.
    In the spring, Restormel Castle is surrounded by banks of daffodils and bluebells. It lies a mile to the north of the attractive medieval town of Lostwithiel.
    Restormel Castle
    Castleton
    Lostwithiel
    Cornwall
    PL22 0DB 
    map
    Tel. 01208 872687
    Fax. 01326 319911
    Madron Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Madron:



    Lanyon Quoit
    The most visited of all West Cornwall’s dolmens, or burial mounds, Lanyon Quoit owes its popularity to its location, a short walk from a main road. The monument is thought to date from the Neolithic, or New Stone Age, and has a capstone weighing more than eighteen tons. It once stood high enough off the ground for a man on horseback to sit comfortably beneath it, but the capstone fell to the ground in the early nineteenth century, probably as a result of excavations, and was replaced by a team from the Royal Navy, who found they had to lower the height of the ‘legs’ in order to accomplish the repairs.
    Lanyon Quoit
    Madron, Near Penzance,
     Cornwall TR20
    Map


    Madron Well

    Religious site


    1/2 mile NW of Madron village
     Madron

     Cornwall

    Men-an-Tol
    Of all the enigmatic ancient remains of West Cornwall, none is more puzzling than the Men-an-Tol (stone of the hole). Nobody really knows the purpose of the structure, or even quite how old it is, although most agree that it dates from the early Bronze Age, around 2000 BC. The Men an Tol is actually four stones – one of which has fallen, but three of which remain standing. The hole in the centre stone is just wide enough for an adult to pass through, and traditionally it has been used to promote well-being. It was said that tubercular children could be cured by being passed through the hole three times, and even today many visitors to this ancient site squeeze through the Men an Tol in the hope of good luck and good health.
    Men-an-Tol
    Madron, Near Penzance,
    Cornwall TR20
    Map






    Mevagissey Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Mevagissey:
    Mevagissey is an unspoilt fishing village on the South Coast of Cornwall. This pretty village whose history stretches back to 1313, famed for it’s smuggling and boat building. The paint pallet of cottages perch on the slopes overlooking the harbours, and whether you linger to photograph, paint or simply enjoy it, will be hard to leave, perhaps one of the many boat trips on offer will be one temptation too many, from sea fishing, shark fishing, or a pleasant ferry trip to nearby Fowey. The village with narrow twisting labyrinth of streets whisk you back in time, and are a real pleasure to explore with many treasures to discover.. The Aquarium is housed in the old RNLI Life Boat House, and proudly displays many interesting exhibits. As does the Museum which was previously used for the repair and building of smuggling vessels. The World of Model Railways is an amazing place to visit with over thirty trains, as is The Lost Gardens of Heligan or Caerhays Castle and 60 acres of woodland all are close by . With stunning sandy beaches, harbour and winding streets, not to mention it’s smuggling history and pilchard cellars, Mevagissey weaves it’s spell every time.
    Mevagissey Harbour

    Mevagissey
    Tel:  0870 443 2928
    Fax:  0870 443 2928    
    EducationalMevagissey Folk Museum
    This museum is a marvellous heritage treasure. Youll be transported back through time, as you observe their creative displays of Cornish culture. The lifestyles and traditions, of long-ago fishermen and farmers, have been carefully reconstructed. The beautiful exhibits, models, paintings and collections of rare photographs, will fascinate you!
    Megavissey Museum
    East Quay
    Mevagissey
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL26 6QQ 
    map
    Tel: +44 (0) 1726 - 843568
    Mevagissey Harbour
    Mevagissey is one of several beautiful little fishing villages along the coast of southeast Cornwall. The harbour has always served as the focus of village life. The present inner harbour was built in 1774, and the outer harbour in 1888 although it was severely damaged by a storm in 1891 and was rebuilt a few years later. The battle with the sea continues on behalf of the modern fishing and tourist industries, which make the harbour a hive of activity in the summer months. In 2006 the aquarium was re-opened in the old lifeboat house.
    Megavissey Harbour at dusk
    Harbour Office, Mevagissey,
    Cornwall PL26 6QU
    Map
    Phone: +44 (0)1726 843305

    World of Model Railways

    Over forty computerised locomotives travelthrough a variety of intricate and detailed scenery. Control the trains on the indoor garden layout, completewith fresh summer fragrances!Watch the fairground rides and lights in an interactive display.Enjoy further improvements to Junior Junction, especially for the younger spectators.Browse through our extensive model shop; ideal for the experienced modellers and the Thomas the Tank Engine enthusiasts.130 metres from the picturesque harbour of Mevagissey.
    World of Model Railways
    MEADOW STREET, MEVAGISSEY.
     MODEL RAILWAY
    WORLD CLICK

    Telephone: 01726 842457
    Morval Attractions: 
    Listed below are attractions in Morval:



    St Wenna’s Church
    The church of St Wenna lies hidden well away from the main roads in a secret hollow of the East Looe valley. It is well worth seeking out – a beautiful granite parish church dating back to the 13th Century. The roof of the aisle is said to be the original, and there is a 17th Century alms box with iron hinges and mountings. Outside, the churchyard has some fine Cornish crosses.
    St. Wennas Church
    Morval, Near Looe, Cornwall PL13 1PN
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    Newquay Attractions:
    Listed below are attractions in Newquay:
    Newquay is a lively resort on the north Cornish coast spread over dramatic cliffs, with the curved headland of the harbour and varied nightlife, together with eleven beaches and range of water sports, makes this a fun place to be. With diverse claims to fame such as an Iron Age Hill Fort and the surfing capital of Britain Fistral Beach hosts major international competitions, to the Beatles having filmed part of ‘The Magical Mystery Tour here’. For a busy day with lots to see and do, why not try the Zoo with hundreds of animals, and lush sub tropical lakeside gardens, Tarzan trail and face painting, or perhaps Springfield’s Fun Park and Pony Centre with it’s giant indoor barn, train rides and wet woodland trail. Or how about Dairy Land Farm World, with it’s Animal Ark, bottle feeding and pony rides, mini tractors and trampolines. If all this is not enough then there is always The Owl Sanctuary, or terrific historical Mine, all capped off with unforgettable steam trains on the Lappa Valley which originally opened in 1849. For a more relaxed day the visit to Tunnels Through Time is a true insight into scenes of history and is well worth the visit, as is the impressive Trerice House built in 1573, an Elizabethan Manor House with ornate clocks, needlework and Great Chamber with it’s Barrel Ceiling, and enchanting orchards home to old varieties of fruit. Why not walk the Discovery Trail and learn of Newquay history, myths and legends as you go or the 138 seats on offer at the Lane Theatre, started in 1931and home to a variety of live entertainment, to many Art galleries and specialist Surfing shops and large shopping centre. Whatever the reason for your visit the only problem will be what to do first.
    Newquay

    Newquay Surfing
    Tourist Offices
    Municipal Offices  Marcus Hill  Newquay  Cornwall  TR7 1BD
     Email Newquay
    NEWQUAY CLICK


    Tel: [01637] 854020      
    Fax: [01637] 854030   
    Blue Lagoon Leisure


    Blue Reef Aquarium

    From the Cornish coast to the 'underwater gardens' of the Mediterranean and the dazzling beauty of tropical reefs the aquarium recreates the magic of the undersea world.The sights, sounds and smells of the sea are vividly brought to life by more than 30 innovative displays.t its heart is a spectacular coral reef display housed within a gigantic 250,000 litre ocean tank - home to exotic tropical species like black tip sharks and giant wrasse as well as hundreds of brightly-coloured reef fish.Visitors can enjoy the closest of undersea encounters inside an underwater walkthrough tunnel which runs through the centre of the reef, via a series of underwater viewing windows and even from the surface - along a specially-constructed boardwalk overlooking the coral atoll.Other displays are home to everything from octopus and seahorses to giant crabs and lobsters. Daily talks and feeding demonstrations bring the experience to life. An amazing experience whatever the weather.


    Blue Reef Aquarium
    Towan Promenade,
     Newquay. TR7 1DU

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     BLUE REEF
    AQUARIUM CLICK

    24-hour Information line: (01637) 878134
    Cornwall Pearl


    Good
                                          for KidsDairyland Farm World

    There’s masses to do outside and in, with children’s activities a huge undercover play area “The Bull Pen” with climbing nets, slides and ball pools and outside there’s trampolines, assault courses, play area for smaller children, mini ride on tractors & JCB’s, Wendy House, Tarzan House, Aerial Ride and even a Maypole swing.Then for Mum, Dad, Granny & Grandpa there is the opportunity to visit a bygone age in the Cornish Heritage Centre and educate the children how life and work used to be which sits next to the alternative energy centre. There is also a Milking Museum, a recycling display and Newquay’s Old Cornwall Society gallery.A tranquil nature trail rolls down through the valley with woodland walks to lakes filled with wildlife from fish to swans and for those not up to walking there is a Hayride daily from 1pmRemember this is still a working farm and the centrepiece of the attraction remains the unique daily milking session (around 3.45pm) when the cows step aboard a merry-go-round milking machine and are milked to a rousing musical accompaniment. This amazing milking parlour is just like a space-age nightclub, complete with glitter ball. This is an interactive attraction with hands on experiences, pat-a-pet, bottle-feeding and milking ‘Clarabelle’ the cyber cow.What our visitors say!
    “I visited with my children and now I visit with my grandchildren and the experience just gets better with every visit”Hazel Cowley,Dunstable.
    Meals and snacks available (made with mostly local ingredients) Shop, Disabled access.

    Dairyland Farm World
    On the A3058 Newquay to St. Austell road, 4 miles from Newquay. SAT NAV TR8 5AA

     Email Dairyland
     DAIRYLAND CLICK
    Tel  01872 510246
    Fistral Beach
    A huge sandy beach which is one of the best surfing beaches in the UK
    Fistral Beach
    Directions:Fistral Beach is on the western edge of Newquay which is 50 miles from Plymouth and 81 miles from Exeter. Approach from the east or west on the A30 and at Indian Queens turn north at the roundabout onto the A39. Proceed until the next roundabout then turn left onto the A392 to arrive at the west of Newquay

    Tel: 01637 850584
    Good
                                        for KidsHolywell Bay Fun Park

    17 all-age, all-action attractions, – from Adventure Golf to Formula 1.
    Free parking and entry Pay as you play, spend as much or as little as you like. Rides and attractions from 50p to £4.We're easily found: 4 miles from Newwquay just off the (A3075) Newquay to the Redruth road. Look out for the brown signs. Please note! Long sleeve top and socks needed for the trampolines and Planet Holywell kiddies area.
    Why not try our "best in the west" 18- hole pitch & putt course which is open all year and offers fun for all the family. Takes approximately 2 hours and has wonderful views of the Gull Rocks and Atlantic Ocean. This facility is open all year.


    Holywell Bay Fun Park
    Newquay Holywell Bay Fun Park,
    Holywell Bay Newquay,
    Cornwall TR8 5PW
    map

    4 miles from Newquay, just off the (A3075) Newquay to Redruth road. Look out for the brown signs.

     Email Holywell Fun Park
     HOLYWELL BAY
    FUN PARK CLICK

    Telephone: (01637) 830095
    Fun Factory


    GardensThe Japanes Garden & Bonsai Nursery

    Discover an oasis of tranquillity nestled in the lush Vale of Lanherne. Set in just one-and-a-half acres, the Japanese Garden is a perfect example of what is small is beautiful. Diminutive it may be in size, but its paths lead into a myriad of divine features, including the Water Gardens, Stroll garden and a Zen Garden - created in accordance with the philosophy of the East.

    Japanese
                                Gardens
    St Mawgan
    Cornwall
    TR8 4ET

    Tel: +44 01637 860116

    Fax: +44 01637 860887

    Good
                                        for KidsLappa Valley Steam Railway

    THREE RAILWAYS IN ONE!
    Board our 15” gauge steam train, Zebedee or Muffin, at Benny Halt and travel on a mile-long journey through a beautiful Cornish valley to our leisure park at East Wheal Rose. Then ride on two more miniature railways: the 10 1/4" gauge climbs nearly half a mile further up the valley, and the 7 1/4" gauge travels a circuit of 320 metres.Families love our canoes and pedaloes, crazy golf, children’s play area, and nature walks. For those interested in the past, an imposing mine engine house stands in the leisure park and its story is told in a dramatic video presentation. We also have a brick path maze designed on Cornishman Richard Trevithick’s world-first 1804 steam locomotive.Careful ecological management of our site, which we have looked after since 1974, allows wild flowers, ferns and trees to thrive and provides a good habitat for a large variety of native birds, animals and insects.We also have a licenced coffee shop to relax in and well-stocked gift shop.


    Lappa Valley Steam Railway
      St Newlyn East, Newquay, TR8 5LX.
    map

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     LAPPA VALLEY
    RAILWAY CLICK

    Telephone: 01872 510317

    Lusty Glaze Adventure Centre

    This is a beautiful beach - not very big at high tide. The surf is good, the beach is clean & the facilities excellent. Lusty Glaze restaurant is situated on the beach which is well worth a visit for an evening meal. When the tide is out you can walk along the beach to Newquay but you have to keep your eye on the returning tide!! This is a stunning place

    Lusty Glaze
      Lusty Glaze Road
     Newquay

     Email Lusty Glaze
     LUSTY GLAZE CLICK

      
    Tel: 01637 872444
    Fax: 01637 859718
    Mawgan Porth Beach
    A wide sandy beach with sand even at high tide. There is level access to the beach and toilets and parking are close to the beach
    Mawgan Pawth Beach

    Directions:Mawgan Porth is 7 miles from Newquay. Approach Newquay on the A30 and turn onto the A39 at the Indian Queens roundabout. Proceed on the A39 and continue on the A39 across the 1st roundabout and at the 2nd roundabout turn left onto the A3059 for Newquay. At Newquay follow the directions for Padstow onto the B3276. Continue on the B3276 to Mawgan Porth. Approaching from the east there are shorter cross country routes avoiding Newquay. Consult an OS map
    MAWGAN PORTH CLICK
    Tel: 01726 223300
    Good
                                          for KidsNewquay Zoo

    Award winning Newquay Zoo (a registered charity) is set amongst exotic lakeside gardens with animals from all around the world ranging from the smallest monkey the Pygmy Marmoset to African Lions.While at the zoo you can enjoy fascinating talks and feeding times throughout the day. See the very popular otter family playing in the stream in the Oriental Garden, which is also home to some rare and endangered animals like Owston’s Civets from Vietnam and stunning Hornbills from Asia. Look out for meerkats on sentry duty, penguins playing in their pool, the beautiful colouring of the Red Pandas and glimpse the strange and endangered lemurs and fossa.The Tropical House is another stunning exhibit with an open jungle rainforest enclosure where you can spend time spotting a variety of exotic animals including sloths, toucans, monkeys, toads and much more. See displays on the zoo’s overseas conservation work and visit the minibeasts room with snakes, skinks, dart frogs and other creepy crawlies.Fun for all age groups with plenty of delights for children including the tarzan trail, a children’s play area, the village farm and the dragon maze. Face painting and a ‘Wild Times’ creative club are also available on most days during the summer. There is plenty of seating and picnic areas plus the Café Lemur restaurant, Tippy’s snack bar and a tasty summer barbecue by the lake.Newquay Zoo is the first attraction in Cornwall to achieve a GOLD accreditation from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.


    Newquay Zoo
    Trenance Gardens,
    Newquay TR7 2LZ.
    Map

     email Newquay Zoo
     NEWQUAY ZOO CLICK 
    tel: (01637) 873342
    Offshore Extreme


    Penhale Adventure Centre

    Absolutely fantastic experience. The whole family had a great day coasteering we would recommend Penhale Adventure Centre to anyone.

    Penhale Adventure
         Penhale Training Camp
    Holywell Bay Newquay TR8 5PF
    info@penhaleadventure.com
    http://www.penhaleadventure.com./
     
    Tel: 44 0 1637 831206
    Towan Beach
    Directions:Towan Beach is 16 miles from St Austell. Aproaching from the east or west on the A390 about 4 miles east of Truro turn onto the A3078 for St Mawes. Continue on the A3078 and then turn left at Trewithian. Follow this road for about 4 miles and just after Porth Creek, park at Porth farm
    Tel: 01726 223300
    GardensTrerice

    A delightful small Elizabethan manor house, Trerice is an architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit of its age.Behind the Dutch-style gabled facade are ornate fireplaces, elaborate plaster ceilings and a collection of English furniture of the highest quality.The summer-flowering garden is unusual in content and layout and there is an orchard planted with old varieties of fruit trees. Trerice also features a shop, restaurant, plant sales and a museum which traces the history of the lawnmower.


    Trerice
    Kestle Mill
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    TR8 4PG 

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    Tel : (01637) 875404
    Shop: (01637) 879216
    Restaurant: (01637) 879434

    EducationalTunnels Through Time

     gives an enjoyable and interesting look at Cornwall's history and I absolutley love the Cornish Knockers, as for the Dungeon I think it's a good portrayal of punishment back in the day and not scary, more informative! Every exhibit has an information plaque so you know exactly what its about, the staff are very friendly and you can visit whether its rain or shine!

    Tunnel Through Time
    St. Michael's Road
    Newquay TR7 1QZ

     
    TUNNEL THROUGH TIME CLICK

    tel: 44 1637 873379
    Watergate Bay Beach
    A lovely sandy beach located approximately 3 miles north of Newquay. In peak season this beach is popular with locals as they avoid the more crowded beaches in Newquay. Watergate is also a favorite with those new to surfing, and the immediate area offers some great walking opportunities. The beach has two car parks, toilet facilities, a shop and restaurant. Watergate Bay is signposted off the B3276.
    Watergate Bay Beach
    Newquay, Cornwall TR8
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    Directions:Watergate Bay is 2 miles from Newquay. Approaching Newquay on the A30 at the Indian Queens roundabout turn north onto the A39. At the next roundabout go straight across to continue on the A39. At the next roundabout turn left onto the A3059. Continue on the A3059 which becomes the A3058 on the outskirts of Newquay and then turn right onto the B3276. After about two miles on the B3276, the road descends into a valley where there is parking and facilities for Watergate Bay
    WATERGATE BAY CLICK

    West Coast Surfari


    Padstow Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Padstow:
    Padstow, with its fleet of trawlers, netters and crabbers, and colourful harbour surrounded by pastel-washed medieval houses, is an example of what Cornwall does best - it's a working port which wears a holiday hat.Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day in Padstow. And when this gets too hectic, then spread your towel on the nearby beach at Harbour Cove, and watch the sails of the passing river traffic. Or get a sailor's view of the Camel Estuary on a boat trip, sailboard or ferry ride. Take time away from the quayside to explore the port's rich heritage - the hidden curiosities of the Town Trail, the maritime displays in Padstow Museum, and the grounds and lavish interiors of Prideaux Place, home of the Prideaux-Brune family for 400 years and film location for Twelfth Night. On balmy summer evenings there are quayside concerts, where the brass band plays as the sun goes down. And once a year on May Day, Padstow dances to a different tune, when the pagan 'Obby 'Oss is unleashed and the narrow streets throb to the ceaseless drumbeat and wild cavortings of this age-old fertility celebration.
    Hotels, guest houses and holiday cottages are never more than a seagull's cry from the water's edge. If Padstow had a visitors' book, it would make for interesting reading. You'd find entries from the prehistoric Beaker folk, from Romans, Celtic Saints and even Viking marauders. Later inhabitants include Sir Walter Raleigh, whose Court House stands on Riverside and the internationally acclaimed Chef Rick Stein. Population 4,000
    Padstow harbour

    Padstow Street

    Tourist Offices
    Red Brick Building North Quay Padstow Cornwall PL28 8AF
     Emai Padstow

    PADSTOW CLICK
    Manager Tara Mcburnie.

    Tel 01841 533449 fax 01841 532356
    Constantine Bay Constantine Bay
    Padstow , Cornwall PL28 8JJ
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    Directions:Constantine Bay is approximately 11 miles from Newquay. At Newquay follow the directions for Padstow onto the B3276. Follow the B3276 past Watergate Bay through Mawgan Porth and then Porthcothan. Immediately after Porthothan turn left onto a minor lane. On this road take the second left and then turn left again for Treyarnon Bay. Park at Treyarnon Bay and walk the coast path to Constantine Bay. An alternative route is to drive from Wadebridge to Padstow on the A39 & A389 and pick up the B3276 at Padstow. Shortly after St Merryn, turn right for Constantine Bay or take the next right for Treyarnon Bay

    Harlyn Bay
    One of the best family beaches in Cornwall, Harlyn Bay is a wide and spacious beach popular with families and surfers. There are several access points to the beach. The coast path can be walked to Mother Iveys Bay and Trevose Head. Note that part of the coast path is on the beach, so this route may be impassable at high tide
    Harlyn Bay
    Padstow  Cornwall PL28 8SB 
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    Directions:Harlyn Bay is approximately 10 miles from Wadebridge. Take the A39 west from Wadebridge or the A39 from the Indian Queens roundabout (on the A30). About 3 miles west of Wadebridge, turn onto the A389 for Padstow. Shortly before Padstow turn left onto the B3276. Keep on the B3276 until a right turning for Harlyn Bay

    Food & Drink
    The National Lobster Hatchery
    Discover the fascinating world of lobsters and their environment. See live lobsters develop. Learn about the West Country lobster fishing industry.
    National Lobster Hatchery
    South Quay, Padstow,
    Cornwall PL28 8BL
     

     
    www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
    Telephone +44 (0)1841 533877
    Good
                                          for KidsOld MacDonald's Farm
    - Porthcothan Bay - A relaxing farm with lots of animals to see and touch, along with camping facilities, on the Cornish coast. Fun for all the family.
    Pony Rides | Train Rides | Crazy Golf | Bottle Feed | Lambs | Tractor Races | Trampolines | Birds of Prey photo sessions
    ..... and for Mums and Dads, Free scrumpy tasting, Local made craftware, Bonsai Trees, Cafe serving delicious cream teas, home-made cakes, etc.....
    Old MacDonald's Farm
    Porthcothan Bay, Padstow,
     Cornwall, PL28 8LW

    Tel: (01841) 540829
    Padstow Beach
    Padstow is a picturesque harbour town on the western banks of the Camel Estuary. To the north of the town and accessible by the coast path is a super stretch of sand from St Georges Cove to Harbour Cove and Hawkers Cove. The walk from Padstow to St Georges Cove takes about 20 minutes. There are great views across the estuary

    Directions:Padstow is approximately 8 miles from Wadebridge and 16 miles from Bodmin. Approach Wadebridge on the A389 (from Bodmin) or the A39. At Wadebridge continue on the A39 for Newquay and then turn right on the A389 for Padstow. Continue on the A389 until Padstow

    Padstow Harbour
    This delightful fishing port lies on the southern side of the Camel estuary and at the end of the Camel Trail, a hiking and biking track along the line of the old railway from Bodmin. The harbour houses a fleet of inshore vessels fishing mainly for lobsters and crabs, together with an increasing number of leisure craft. A tidal gate maintains a minimum water depth of three metres in the inner harbour. Facilities are excellent, with access to several fine restaurants near the harbour as well as to the rugged beauty of the nearby coastline.
    Padstow Harbour
    The Harbour Office, Padstow,
     Cornwall PL28 8AQ 
    Map
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    Padstow Harbour Web site
    Phone: +44 (0)1841 532239  -  Fax: +44 (0)1841 533346
    EducationalPadstow Museum
    The Institute
    Market Place
    Padstow  Cornwall PL28 8AD  
    map  
    Tel: +44 (0) 1841 - 532470
    GardensPrideaux Place

    Prideaux Place is a delightful Elizabethan manor house within extensive grounds located near the popular harbour town of Padstow. This beautiful historic house and gardens has been owned by the prominent Prideaux family of Cornwall for approximately 400 years. The house itself, which was built in 1592 by Nicholas Prideaux, offers many hidden treasures and beautiful décor for visitors to admire.  The stunning, well kept grounds include formal gardens and a deer park and are a wonderful place for a relaxing stroll followed by refreshments in the tearoom! Open Sunday to Thursday from May to October, Prideaux Place is a wonderful place to visit for a tranquil break from the norm

    Prideaux Place
    Padstow
    Cornwall
    PL28 8RP
    map

    Visit Website
    Tel: 01841 532411
    Fax: +44 (0) 1841 532 945

    Par




    Mid Cornwall Galleries


    Par Sands
    A wide sandy beach popular with families. There is a huge expanse of sand at low tide and there is still some sand left at high tide
    Par Sands
    Directions:The village of Par is less than 1 mile from St Blazey which is 4 miles from St Austell. Approach St Blazey from the east or west on the A390. There are several roads from St Blazey to Par, including the A3082. Follow the A3082 through Par towards Fowey and just after the 2nd railway bridge, turn right for the car park.

    Par Sands
    Tel: 01726 223300
    GardensTregrehan Garden Tregrehan Garden
    Par
    Cornwall
    PL24 2SJ 
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    Tel: +44 (0)1726 814 389
    Fax: +44 (0)1726 814 389
    Penzance Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Penzance:
    Penzance is an historic town set in the far west of Cornwall and is home to 22,000 people. Positioned on the edge of the beautiful, evocative Mounts Bay, where the view of St Michaels Mount raising some 230’ above the sparkling sea has beckoned Pilgrims since Medieval times, whether you arrive by small boat or walk across the causeway at low tide, the stunning view is perhaps only surpassed by the Church or the castle perched at the very top. The working harbour is busy with colourful yachts, boats and a ferry in Summer that journeys to the Isles of Scilly, or there is always the thrill of a deep sea fishing trip or a gentle saunter along the Cornish coast where cliffs, secret coves, and sandy beaches edge the sea. The town is peppered with a patchwork of architecture left by Georgian‘s, Victorian’s, and old Cornish Fishermen’s cottages. A walk through the labyrinth of streets will lead you on a trail of discovery, from a Canon from the Spanish Armada outside of the Library, to the Hotel where Nelson’s victory was announced. Or how about a dip in the Art Deco Open Air Bathing Pool, which is set into the rocks and filled by the sea. For all things Maritime a visit to Trinity House Lighthouse Centre tells a fascinating story of Lighthouses where visitors can sound a foghorn or see what life was like for the Lighthouse keepers. Why not take a stroll along the promenade, or enjoy the wide sandy beach, or perhaps the Maritime Museum is more for you as it proudly displays the reconstructed interior of an 18th Century Man Of War ship. The chapters of time are reversed as far back as Neolithic Lanyon Quoit or how about Chysauster Ancient Village which dates back 2,000 years, or there is always Prussia Cove where infamous smugglers roamed. Penzance has been visited by Smugglers, the Spanish Armada, and Medieval Pilgrims now it’s your turn……………….
    Penzance
    Tourist Offices
    Station Road  Penzance 
    Cornwall  TR18 2NF
     Email Penzance
    Tel: [01736] 362207      
    Fax:  [01736] 363600    
    Art Gene
    A gallery with a great reputation at the heart of Penzance, this art space focuses on the works of the many artists who live and work in Cornwall. The county has attracted a great many painters and sculptors for generations because of the inspirational countryside and fantastic landscapes and natural light. The essence of this is captured in many of the works in the gallery.

    4 Chyandour Terrace,
    Penzance, Cornwall TR18 3LT
     Map
    E-mail Art Gene  
    Art Gene Web site
    Phone: +44 (0)1736 330820
    Bash Street Theatre Company 
    Bash Street Theatre Company produce inventive and fast-moving comic-strip shows, featuring a fusion of live music, physical theatre and circus skills. Street shows, walkabouts and mid-scale productions are toured to indoor/outdoor venues and festivals throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.
    Bash Street
     35 Belgravia Street  
    Penzance   TR18 2BL • UK
     
     office@bashstreet.co.uk

    http://www.bashstreet.co.uk/
    Tel +44 (0)1736 360795
    Branwells Mill Entertainment Centre


    Carn Euny Iron Age Courtyard House Settlement
    Brane
    Sancreed
    Penzance
    Cornwall

    GardensChygurno

    Indulge your sights and senses in this dramatic garden carved into the cliff edge teetering over the stunning Lamorna Cove.From its staggering perch on the edge of the ocean, this waterside garden tiers down in steep steps and terraces to meet sheltered woodland. A striking range of vibrant species stands out against a rugged backdrop, and as well as the spectacular sea view, Chygurno also boasts a unique decked vantage point that puts you on eye level with the treetops.

    Chygurno Lamorna
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19 6XH
    Tel: +44 01736 732153
    EducationalChysauster Ancient Village
    The Ancient Village was put together to give visitors a chance to see the way that people in this area would have lived many centuries ago. There have been a great deal of archaeological discoveries made in this area and therefore it is known that there has been a civilisation here for thousands of years. Visiting the village shows reconstructions of the way people lived socially and politically long before the luxuries that we now take for granted.
    Chysauster Ancient Village
    New Mill, Penzance, TR20 8XA
    Map

    4 miles North of Penzance off B3311
     CHYSAUSTER VILLAGE CLICK 
    tel : 07831 757934
    EducationalCornwall Geological Museum
    The Cornish Geology Centre is something of a goldmine for anyone interested in this subject as it is made up of a fascinating series of different rocks, making for an unusual and fragile place to visit. This museum looks into the study of this area and brings together a large body of research derived from across the county and many other academic institutions on why and how the earth is as it is in the region.

    St. John's Hall, Alverton, Penzance,
     Cornwall TR18 2QR
    Map

    Phone: +44 (0)1736 332400  -  Fax: +44 (0)1736 332400
    EducationalGeevor Tin Mine

    Geevor Tin Mine, situated in the village of Pendeen on the B3306 road between St. Ives and Lands End, was the last mine to work in West Penwith finally closing in 1990. Until then tin was won for centuries in workings that eventually stretched far out under the sea. Set in dramatic coastal scenery, Geevor is now the largest complete mining site in Britain where visitors can follow the story of the mining and processing of tin.In the museum there is a unique collection of mining artefacts and memorabilia, mineral displays, photographs of the mine and miners at work and the incredible 3D model of the coastal mine workings.The surface buildings contain magnificent machinery such as the winders and compressors. The walk through the mill will enable visitors to see where the ore was processed to produce the tin concentrate that Geevor sold. An underground tour with an expert guide takes visitors into the fascinating long-abandoned 18th Century Wheal Mexico adit mine, which was re–discovered in 1995.Refreshments are available in the Count House café, and there is well–stocked shop.


    Geevor Tin Mine

    Pendeen, Penzance,
    Cornwall TR19 7EW

    Map
    Email Geevor Tin Mine
     GEEVOR TIN MINE CLICK
    01736 788662.
    Fax: 01736 786059.
    Grand Casino Amusements -
     We offer excellent entertainment with outstanding views, we are located in the centre of Penzance promenade with children's adventure playground close by.
    Grand Casino

    ON THE PROMENADE .
    PENZANCE
    You will find us in the centre of the promenade by the children's adventure playground, restaurants and the tennis court.
     

    TEL: 01736 363824
     The Egyptian House,
    Chapel Street, now a National Trust shop, dates from 1835 and was built to house a geological Museum
    Egyptian House


    Hardy Exotics Nursery
     - With the largest collection of Exotica in the UK. An inspirational, highly educational, an adventure and enormous fun to visit.An inspirational, highly educational, an adventure and enormous fun to visit.At the heart of exotic gardening in the UK We are not a garden centre, we are a nursery growing and developing a unique collection of over 1,500 species.
    Hardys
    Gilly Lane - Whitecross -
    Penzance - Cornwall - TR20 8BZ

    Isles of Scilly Steamship Company Limited
    Steamship House
    Quay Street
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR18 4BZ 
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1736 334220
    Fax: +44 (0) 1736 351223
    Lamorna Cove
    Lying about 4 miles south-west of Penzance, Lamorna is in many ways a typical small Cornish cove, backed by a narrow valley. In addition to its compact beauty and solitude, it also has had, since the early 20th Century, a record of being associated with the arts. Many painters have drawn inspiration from working and living here, including Augustus John and Alfred Munnings. More modern writers such as John le Carré and Derek Tangye also have links with the cove. Unusually for West Cornwall, the approach to the sea is through a heavily wooded river valley.
    Lamona Cave
    Lamorna, Near Penzance, Cornwall TR19
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    Directions:Lamorna Cove is 6 miles from Penzance which is 27 miles from Truro and 14 miles from Helston. Take the A30 to Penzance and follow the A30 around the outskirts of Penzance. Shortly after Penzance turn left onto the B3315 and follow the B3315 until a turning for Lamorna

    Lamorna Pottery


    Land's End

    • Doctor Who ‘Up Close’ – A fantastic exhibition that provides you with a chance to get ‘up close’ to many of the actual props, costumes and monsters from the hit TV series including some of the doctor’s famous enemies. The exhibition has been updated for 2008 with new exhibits added throughout the year.• The Return to the Last Labyrinth multi-sensory exhibition – discover stories of shipwrecks, witches and monsters.• Air Sea Rescue simulation show – be a fly on the wall when the Sennen Lifeboat is launched to rescue a stricken fisherman.
    • Greeb Farm- a chance to meet the animals and to witness the art of the craftworkers.• The End to End Story – travel from Land’s End to John O’Groats at 6000mph and experience the many different and strange ways people have been inspired to make this journey.
    New for 2008 and opening in May is an exciting, interactive and informative exhibition based on the popular TV series ‘COAST’.
    The West Country Shopping Village is a 400 square metre undercover shopping experience that houses 3 fantastic shops all located around an indoor village street. Inside the Trading Co you will find a large selection of locally made jewellery, pottery, books and a range of Doctor Who toys and merchandise. The Taste of the West stocks many locally produced treats including fudge, biscuits, jams, Cornish Scrumpy and Liqueurs. Finally, there is the Land’s End Clothing Co with its selection of sweaters, fleeces, jackets and Cornish Fisherman’s smocks.There are many refreshment outlets to choose from including the ‘Cornish Pantry’, which serves a selection of hot and cold meals that can be enjoyed in a large indoor dining area; ‘The Longships Bar and Restaurant’ housed in a glass conservatory with stunning views forming a backdrop to your meal; the ‘Old Bakehouse’ is home to the Cornish Pasty and serves a selection of Take-away food which can be eaten on the panoramic sun terrace.


    Lands End
    Sennen, Penzance,
    Cornwall, TR19 7AA
     
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    Levant in Steam

    Situated on a cliff edge 5 miles from Land's End, the oldest beam engine in Cornwall is being driven once more by steam thanks to an extensive programme of restoration and rebuilding.
    The Levant mine is famous for its rich undersea deposits of both copper and tin. The minerals were pursued for more than a mile out under the Atlantic ocean.The mine is also known for its long working life from the end of the eighteenth century to 1930, though there is evidence of mining activity on the site from the Elizabethan period. The main engine house still stands, clinging to the edge of the cliffs, exposed to the fierce Atlantic Gales. The winding engine is still intact, or whim to give it its Cornish term, being the sole surviving piece of machinery of the mine. The winding engine stands in the same house as it worked in for 90 years. The cliff edge location, making it the most westerly steam engine in the country. The mine is one of Cornwall's oldest. Built in 1840, by the West Country's foremost engine builder, Harvey and Co. of Hayle.
    In 1935, just five years after the mine was closed, the beam engine became the first to be preserved on its working site by a group of private individuals - the Cornish Engine Preservation Society. The engine is now under the care of the National Trust having been handed over by the Society in 1967 along with other engines, including Taylor's 90 inch pumping and Michell's 30 inch whim, both on display at East Pool, Camborne.

    Levant Steam Engine
    Trewellard, Pendeen,
    St Just, Cornwall

    Tel: 01736 786156
    Marazion Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Marazion:

    Marazion is one of the towns claiming to be Britain's oldest town. Marazion (Cornish: Marghasyow) is a civil parish and town in the Penwith district of Cornwall, . It lies on the shores of Mount's Bay, two miles east of Penzance and is served by the Great Western Railway. A causeway passable at low tide unites Marazion with the otherwise insular St Michael's Mount.The charter attributed to Robert, Count of Mortain granted lands and liberties to St Michael's Mount opposite Marazion and included a market on Thursdays. This appears to have been held from the first on the mainland. From it is probably derived the Marghasbigan (Parvum Forum) of the earlier and the Marghasyewe or Marketjew (Forum Jovis) of the later charters. It may be added that a Jewish origin has been ascribed to the place from the name Marketjew.

    Marazion
    Marazion Beach
    A long sand and pebble beach which stretches from Penzance to Marazion. Good parking and facilities at Marazion and its definitely worth visiting St Michaels Mount. To visit St Michaels Mount use the causeway at low tide and use the ferry when the causeway is under water
    Marazion
                                Beach
    Directions:Marazion is about 7 miles from Hayle and 10 miles from Helston. Approaching from North Cornwall use the A30 and at Hayle follow the directions to Penzance. Proceed on the A30 and shortly after Crowlas there is a roundabout. Take the second left for Marazion. This road follows the coast line and there are 2 car parks by the beach and a smaller car park in Marazion. You can also approach Marazion on the A394 from Helston

    Tel: 01736 796297
    EducationalMarazion Museum
    Marazion Museum is located within the town hall building at the heart of this small town in the beautiful Cornish countryside. The museum presents a fascinating insight into the way that this community was founded and has developed into what we see today. With reference to many archaeological and historical artefacts, the exhibition engages and interests visitors of all ages.

    Market Place, Marazion,
    Cornwall TR17 0AR
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    Phone: +44 (0)1736 710234
    EducationalMaritime Museum Penzance
    *The Penzance Maritime Museum is well worth a visit, it has a surprising interior, re-creating an 18th century four deck man-of-war, complete with creaking floorboards and hosts displays of pieces of eight and other artefacts recovered from wrecks off the Isles of Scilly.

    19 Chapel Street, , Penzance,
    Cornwall, TR184AW
    Tel: 01736 368890
    Merry Maidens Stone Circle
    Restored in the 1860s, this 23.8-metre stone circle is Cornwall’s pride and joy. Each of the nineteen stones, which represent maidens that were turned to stone according to tradition, is around a metre high and spaced at regular intervals. A large gap is located at the east, which may indicate an astronomically related entrance to the circle. Access to the site can be gained from just off the B3315 from Penzance.

    Near Penzance,
    Cornwall
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    Minack Theatre

    Daytime Visitors:Visit us by day and explore this unique open-air theatre created from the Cliffside at Porthcurno by Rowena Cade. Enjoy the spectacular views over Porthcurno Bay to the Logan Rock.The Rowena Cade Exhibition tells the remarkable story of how a girl who enjoyed the gentility of Victorian Cheltenham grew up to build this internationally famous theatre with her own hands. It shows how a local village play in 1929 led to the summer season now staged in the Minack‚s 750 seat auditorium. Enjoy the wealth of photographs, models and audio-visual displays.Explore the theatre, be surprised by our sub tropical plants, relax in our Coffee Shop overlooking the theatre and soak up the magic of the Minack.Theatregoers:Our summer season of plays, opera and musicals runs for seventeen weeks. Experience everything from Shakespeare to Gilbert and Sullivan in this 'theatre under the stars'.  


    Mimack Theatre
    Porthcurno,
    Penzance, Cornwall.
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    Morrab Gardens
    were started out as the property of wealthy brewer, Samuel Pidwell. Pidwell built Morrab House in 1841 as his home on a three acre strip of land running from the town centre to the sea front. In fact the word Morrab comes from the Cornish for sea-shore (mor = sea and app = shore)When in 1889, Pidwell moved, the property was bought by the local council, or Corporation as it was known then, for use as municipal park to cater for the ever growing number of tourists. The house became the Penzance town library and the gardens fell under the guardianship of landscape gardener, Reginald Upcher.Whilst Upcher was largely responsible for the layout of the gardens, Morrab’s reputation for its array of sub-tropical plants was developed somewhat later. Amongst the fine examples of tender and rare plants are huge examples of the ubiquitous cordyline (or Cornish palm), tree ferns, banana plants and Japanese Bitter Orange.
    Morab Gardens


    Mousehole Harbour
    The life of the quaintly-named village of Mousehole is very much centred around the small picturesque harbour. At one time, the economy of the village was based on the pilchard fishing industry but this has now moved away and the huddle of grey cottages around the harbour has become a major tourist attraction. In the winter, the area can be lashed by violent Atlantic storms and, sadly, the harbour is linked to the 1981 Penlee lifeboat disaster when eight volunteer crew – all sailors from Mousehole - died.
    Mousehole Harbour
    Mousehole, Near Penzance,
    Cornwall TR19
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    Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital & Sanctuary -

    This famous hospital on the Cornish Cliffs was founded in 1928 by the Misses Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. Over the years the Sanctuary has become famous, especially so, during the Torrey Canyon disaster, when over 8,000 oiled sea birds passed through the Hospital. After the sisters found it had become too hard a task running the Hospital alone, they approached the RSPCA who finally agreed to take over the massive task of running the hospital in 1953.

    Mousehole Wild Bird Sanctuary

    Raginnis Hill, Mousehole,
    near Penzance TR19 6SR


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    Tel : +44 (0)1736 731386

    Newlyn Art Gallery
    This gallery has a great collection on display throughout the year, and regularly changes the pieces that are displayed, sometimes choosing a particular theme, and other times a group of artists according to style. Education is an important part of the galleries mandate, and it focuses a great deal of its attention on making sure that people who visit leave with a better understanding of art.

    Exchange Art Gallery
     Princes Street Penzance TR18 2NL
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    Tel: 01736 363715
    Pendeen Lighthouse
    Pendeen Lighthouse is dramatically positioned on a jagged stretch of coastline in Cornwall and is a good place to look out for seals, kestrels and buzzards. The light in the lighthouse used to be lit by an oil Argand lamp which was replaced by an electric lamp in the 1920s. This can now be seen in the Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre in Penzance. The light has been automated since 1995 but the position of the lighthouse, despite its technology, still creates an aura of romanticism around it.
    Pendeen lighthouse
    Pendeen Watch, Penzance,
    Cornwall TR19 7ED
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    Phone: +44 (0)1736 788418  -  Fax: +44 (0)1209 210900
    EducationalPendeen Mining Museum and the Gem and Jewellery Workshop
    Both the Pendeen Mining Museum and the Gem and Jewellery Workshop are situated in the same stone buildings that used to be traditional farm buildings. The mining museum houses working models of local mines and visitors can trace the history of mining in the area. The workshop sells a variety of beautiful jewellery made from local materials such as granite and silver and visitors can see the jewellery being made as well as buy some.
    Pendeen Mining Museum
    St Johns Terrace, Pendeen,
    Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7DP
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    Phone: +44 (0)1736 788217
    EducationalPenlee House Gallery & Museum
    Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is an elegant gallery set within a Victorian house and park. Changing exhibitions mainly feature the art of the area from 1880 to 1940, often including the famous ‘Newlyn School’ artists such as Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes. Walter Langley, Harold Harvey and ‘Lamorna’ Birch. The museum collections cover the archaeology and social history of the Penwith district. There is also an excellent café and shop.
    Penlee House
    Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4HE
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    Food & Drink
    The Pilchard Works
    A working factory showing the history of this local fish, the pilchard.
    Penzance Pilchard Works
    Newlyn
    Penzance
    Tel: 01736 332112
    Porthcurno Beach
    A perfect sandy beach with superb coastal scenery. There is a small flight of steps to the beach. The nearby Minack Theatre can be visited during the day. Pedn Vounder beach can also be reached via the coast path, but note that access is difficult
    Porthcurno Beach

    Directions:Porth Curno is 10 miles from Penzance which is 27 miles from Truro and 14 miles from Helston. Approach Penzance on the A30 and follow the directions for Lands End to stay on the A30. Two miles after Penzance turn left on the B3283 and drive through St Buryan. When the B3283 joins the B3315 continue on the B3315 through Treen and shortly after Treen turn left on the road down to Porth Curno
    Tel: 01736 796297
    EducationalPorthcurno Telegraph Museum

    In 1870 pioneering engineers began to lay an undersea telegraph cable network from Porthcurno's sandy beach. This 'Victorian Internet' transformed the speed of communication to the British Empire and beyond. By the Second World War, Porthcurno's communications centre had become so important that it was moved into a bomb proof, gas proof, underground building. From here vital and secret messages were transmitted around the world. Today, these 'tunnels' house the museum in which you can see working equipment from the Victorian age to the Second World War. Talk to our knowledgeable and friendly guides and watch demonstrations using original equipment. Discover what is was like to work and live here and around the British Empire as the world communications network grew. See how Porthcurno's telegraph station became the most important in the world. Explore the World War II Secret Underground Communications bunker. All set in beautiful gardens and only 5 minutes stroll from the beach.


    Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
    Porthcurno,
    Penzance, TR19 6JX.
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    Tel : 01736 810966
    Praa Sands
    Praa Sands
    Penzance
    Cornwall
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    Tel: 01209 614461

    EducationalThe Relentless Sea

    The Relentless Sea may distrub some very young or sensitive children, but would probably be ok for all 5+. It tells the story of the Cornish coastline and the tradegy of shipwrecks, the skullduggery of pirates, some of the effects are suprising and I won't spoil it for you.


    Sennen, Penzance,
    Cornwall, TR19 7AA

    GardensSt. Michael's Mount
    The jewel in Cornwall's crown, this magical island has a church, a medieval castle (home of the St. Aubyn family for over 300 years), an exotic garden clinging to the steep flanks, and an ancient harbour where you will find shops, restaurants and an audio-visual presentation on the history of the Mount.Access from Marazion is by foot along the causeway, or by ferry at high water. Sensible footwear is recommendedGarden EveningsJoin us on a special guided tour of the magical gardens at St. Michaels Mount. The tour is followed by a delicious gourmet buffet at the National Trust Sail Loft Restaraunt, prepared using local produce by our award-winning chefs.Tours of the CastleFrom 6 November until 14 March there will be tours of the castle every Tuesday and Friday at 1100 and 1400. (Closed Bank Holidays).Also open on 27 and 28 December – call 01736 710507 for details. Normal admission prices apply.
    St Michael's Mount Marazion,
     Penzance, TR17 0EF.
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    Tel : (01736) 710507
    Tide & Ferry Info: (01736) 710265
    Sancreed Beacon
    Near Sancreed
    Penzance
    Cornwall

    Sennen Cove
    A wide sandy beach which is popular with surfers and families. There are decent facilities and plenty of parking, but note there is a steep path down from the cliff car park. At low tide the beach stretches from Sennen Cove to Gwynver Beach. There is also parking at Gwynver but with a very steep path to the beach. The coast path can be walked south to Lands End for spectacular coastal views
    Sennen Cove
    Sennen, Cornwall
      Directions:Sennen Cove is 9 miles from Penzance. Follow the A30 around the outskirts of Penzance, then follow the A30 to Sennen Cove and Lands End. Shortly before Lands End turn right for Sennen Cove. Before the Sennen Cove turning there is a turning to the car park at Gwynver
    Tel: 01736 796297
    Tregiffian Burial Chamber
    A Neolithic or early Bronze Age chambered tomb with an entrance passage, walled and roofed with stone slabs, leading into the central chamber.
    Tregiffian Burial Chamber
    Tregiffian Burial Chamber
    St Buryan
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    Located 2 miles SE of St Buryan, on B3315

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    GardensTrengwainton Garden

    A very mild climate and a renowned collection of trees & shrubs makes Trengwainton a plantsman's dream-garden. Many of the species growing here originate from the plant-hunting expeditions on the 1920s, and the garden includes some of the largest tree ferns in the West Country. The magnolia garden with champion specimens opens in March & April.A renowned feature of Trengwainton is the series of walled gardens with unique sloping beds where future restoration is planned. Beyond the walled gardens, visitors can follow the stream & meandering paths up to a terrace with summerhouses, a slate toposcope & glorious views over Mount's Bay. Dogs on leads are welcome.

    Trengwainton Garden
    Madron,
    near Penzance, TR20 8RZ.
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    Shop: (01736) 362297
    Tea-room: (01736) 331717
    EducationalTrinity House National Lighthouse Centre

    The Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre is a stunning exhibition of maritime safety. Opened in 1991 by the Duke of York, the museum has one of the finest collections of lighthouse equipment in the world.
    With various pieces of equipment taken from famous lighthouses such as Eddystone, Bishop, Longships and Wolf Rock there is much to see and do. Visitors can operate the 100-year-old equipment, sound a foghorn or simply sit back and relax in the audiovisual theatre that details the history surrounding the first rock lighthouse.There is also a reconstruction of a typical lighthouse living quarters, which helps to depict how life was for the keepers of these magnificent lighthouses. The centre is staffed on a voluntary basis by the old employees of the lighthouse, which adds a wealth of knowledge and nostalgia to the museum.
    The Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre is an insightful and interesting day out for all the family.


    Trinity House National Lighthouse
                                Centre
    The Old Buoy Store
    Wharf Road
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR18 4BN

    Tel 01736 360077

    Perranporth

    The popular resort of Perranporth lies at the southern end of a three-mile beach of golden sand, popular for surfing and land yachting, as well as being a good family beach with lifeguards in the season. The beach is framed by the rugged cliffs of Cligga Head and Penhale Point. These heather clad promontories are complemented by an impressive sand-dune system, which lies immediately inland from the beach and is nationally important for its wildlife. Within the dunes is the site of St Piran’s Oratory, the lost church of ‘St Piran in the sand’. The site is buried again, but a model can be found in the Perranzabuloe Folk Museum, which also exhibits artefacts from the parish’s mining and fishing past. Perranporth Golf Club has a fine 18 hole golf course. The village has a boating lake and the local airfield is used for gliding. Perranporth has many shops, cafes and restaurants, whilst the town’s hotels and guesthouses take in the magnificent views of the coast. Population 6,000
    Perranporth
    Tourist Offices
    8 Tywarnhayle Square,
    Perranporth, Cornwall, TR60ER 
    Opening Times: 09:00 - 17:30,
     Monday to Saturday
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    Tel: 01872 575254
    Miniatura Park

    has miniature scenes of famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the White House, the Statue of Liberty, Easter Island, the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge, the Little Mermaid, the leaning tower of Pisa and Michelangelo’s statue of David, to name just a few.The twelve acres of landscaped gardens are filled with fabulous flowers, shrubs and ornamental planting. A wooden walkway to the swamp leads to the world of dinosaurs, giant Jurassic monsters tower above the trees. There are sound effects added for extra realism. The Little Cornwall Lake and Lighthouse has miniature boats to steer.Other outside attractions include a toddler corner, a pirate ship and a new shack wharf. There are earth sculptures of dragons and giants hiding in the gardens and the Little Cornwall Beach Patio, featuring the world's only Cornish pasty mine! In the Miniatura Garden Arboretum is a collection of miniature trees. Ant and Dec are on the rope bridge here and Batman and Robin are near the palace. Cornish gardeners lie snoozing beneath the bushes. Visitors can make and paint their own model people, who they can take home or leave to live in the park.Inside is the huge Crows Nest Play Zone to explore. Four Seasons Row is a street in an indoor model gallery. Another new attraction is a crazy golf course through waterfalls and barrels, canyons and caves.

    Miniatura Park is on the edge of Goonhavern Village five miles from Newquay. Visitors should follow the "World in Miniature" signs from the A30.
    Miniatura Park


    EducationalPerranzabuloe Folk Museum
    Ponsmere Road
    Perranporth
    Cornwall
    TR6 0BW 
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1872 - 573431
    Polperro Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Polperro:



    Polperro Harbour
    Of all the little fishing villages of southern Cornwall, Polperro is probably the most photographed – thanks to its superb setting at the mouth of a steep-sided valley. The harbour is still a working port for fishing boats, and visitors can see fish landed at the market on the quay on most days. One of the many attractive features of the harbour and the picturesque surrounding streets and lanes is the virtual absence of traffic – the only means of access for most visitors is a horse-drawn bus from the main car park on the outskirts of the village.
    Polperro Harbour
    Polperro,
    Cornwall PL13
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    EducationalPolperro Heritage Museum
    This museum is housed within the old pilchard factory on the northern side of the harbour. It has a large collection of photographs and other exhibits, particularly related to local folklore and the old fishing and smuggling industries that used to form the mainstay of the local economy. There are sections for genealogists; Dr Jonathon Couch, a local 19thcentury marine biologist; the photographs of Lewis Harding who lived in the village in the 19th century; and the restored Ryder lifeboat which is often moored beside the museum.
    Polperro Heritage Museum
    The Warren, Polperro,
    Cornwall PL13 2RB
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    Phone: +44 (0)1503 272423
    Talland Bay
     Talland Bay is one of the delightful, hidden treasures of this part of Cornwall. It can be reached either by the coastal footpath from Looe or Polperro, or by one of two narrow lanes that descend steeply from the A387. At low tide four beaches open on to the bay, the two innermost are served by car parks and cafes while the others are accessible on foot. In the past the bay was a landing place for smugglers, more recently its submerged reefs have attracted scuba divers.
    Talland Bay
    Near Polperro, Cornwall PL13
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    Directions:Talland Bay is 3 miles from Looe and 22 miles from Plymouth. Take the A38 from Plymouth. At Trerulefoot turn left onto the A374. After approximately 1 mile turn right onto the A387 for Looe. Shortly after Looe turn left and follow the road down to Talland Bay. Note that this road is very narrow and steep
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    Talland Church
    Talland Church stands on a superb hillside location overlooking the picturesque bay. It was built on an ancient holy site and is about a mile from Polperro, the nearest real settlement. The present altar marks the site of the Celtic original built by St Tallanus, to whom the church is dedicated. Unusual features are the separate bell-tower, connected to the church by a coach-house style roof, and a surrounding churchyard that follows the contours of the hill from the lowest to the highest points of the site. Inside the ends of the wooden pews are beautifully carved.
    Talland Church
    Talland, Near Polperro, Cornwall PL13 2JA
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    Lantic Bay
    This is one of the best sandy beaches in SE Cornwall, with fine white sand hidden by high cliffs and sheltered by Pencarrow Head on its eastern side. But it is not the easiest to reach. It is about a mile’s walk around the coastal footpath from Polruan, or there is a National Trust car park on the road above the beach. The narrow footpath down to the beach is fairly steep, not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Swimmers should beware of the strong currents.
    Lantic Bay
    Near Polruan, Cornwall PL23
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    Directions:Lantic Bay is 4 miles from Polperro and 28 miles from Plymouth.Take the A38 from Plymouth. At Trerulefoot turn left onto the A374. After approximately 1 mile turn right onto the A387 for Looe and keep on the A387 until Polperro. At Polperro turn right opposite the Crumplehorn Inn and follow the road to Lansallos. Immediately after Lansallos, turn left and then left again. The road forks in two. Take the right fork which leads to the first National Trust car park and toilets. After the car park take the second right. Shortly after this junction the second NT car park is on the right
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    Polruan Castle
    The French Navy attacked the port of Fowey in 1457, and prompted the building of two defensive blockhouses on each side of the estuary. One of them, Polruan Castle, is now one of the Fowey valley’s most attractive historic sites. The Castle was equipped with artillery in Tudor times, but its most effective military weapon was not a gun – but a chain. The chain ran across the bed of the river to the companion castle on the Fowey side. When potential enemies were sighted, it was simply raised through the water, providing an impenetrable barrier to the settlements behind.
    Polruan Castle West Street, Polruan,
    Cornwall PL23
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    Polzeath

    Polzeath Beach


    Polzeath Beach
    A super family beach with a large expanse of sand and excellent surfing. There is also a small cove at the north of Polzeath beach called Pentireglaze Haven. At Polzeath there is level access to the beach by the beach car park. At New Polzeath there are steps down to the beach
    Polzeath Beach Directions:Polzeath is approximately 7 miles from Wadebridge and 14 miles from Bodmin. Approach Wadebridge on the A389 (from Bodmin) or the A39. At Wadebridge take the B3314 and proceed on the B3314 until there is a right bend to Port Isaac. At this bend turn left and continue on this road which forks to either Polzeath or New Polzeath

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    Tebarwith Sands
    Polzeath
    Cornwall
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    Porthleven Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Porthleven:
    Porthleven is a village, civil parish and fishing port in the KerrierCornwall,  near Helston. It is the most southerly port on the island of Great Britain and was originally developed as a harbour of refuge, when this part of the Cornish coastline was recognised as a black spot for wrecks in days of sail. Nearby Loe Bar was particularly infamous.  Due to the prevailing westerly winds it was very easy for a ship under sail to become entrapped within the bay and be cast up on the rocks which made up the small fishing coves of Mullion, Kynance and the Lizard.Historically and for local-government purposes, Porthleven was included within the town boundaries of nearby Helston. After years of growth, it now has its own town council. Its population in 2001 recorded by the UK census was 3,190 ]Including tourists and surfers would swell that number considerably. Porthleven has exploited its location and exposure to powerful swells to become one of the best-known and highly-regarded surfing spots in Britain. Waves regularly exceeding 2 metres break on the shallow reef that was shaped by blasting the harbour.

    Porthleven

    Rinsey Head
    Cornwall was for many years a centre of tin mining and the coasts around the county are littered with derelict buildings. Rinsey Head, three miles west of Porthleven, boasts pithead buildings which have been cosmetically restored to give an idea of their original appearance. They form a dramatic backdrop to the views from the head towards West Cornwall with St.Michael’s Mount, Penzance and Gwennap Head visible on clear days.
    Rinsey Head
    Porthleven,
    Cornwall TR13
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    Port Isaac

    has been an attractive fishing village since the early fourteenth century. Its narrow, winding streets are lined with old white-washed cottages and traditional granite, slate-fronted Cornish houses, many of which are listed as of architectural or historic importance. It was the location for the television series of Poldark & the lovely setting for the Doc Martin Television series.  From the Middle Ages until the middle of the 19th century, Port Isaac was a busy port handling various imports and exports, including stone, coal, timber and pottery. After the advent of the railways, it became principally a fishing port. A stream runs through the village, finding its way into the sea over the harbour wall.
    Port Isaac
     
    Port Isaac
     North Cornwall
      PL29



    GardensLongcross Victorian Garden
    Beautiful and idyllic restored Victorian Gardens in a maze-like layout with water and granite features stretching to almost 4 acres, an example of coastal hedging and gardening. Panoramic views over Port Isaac and Port Quin Bays. The only public garden on the north Cornwall coast.

    Longcroft Victorian Garden

     

    Tel: +44 01208 880243

    Fax: +44 01208 880243

    Redruth Attractions
    Listed below are attractions in Redruth:
    Redruth is a quiet town that was granted it’s Market Charter in 1324, famed for being the capital of the mining industry. Probably one of the most historical sites is Carn Brea which soars 738’ above sea level, and has a Medieval Castle and a 90’ granite obelisk standing proud erected on this site in memory Francis Bassett and also home to Neolithic settlements. ‘The Town Trail’ which features historical places of interest including the house belonging to the inventor William Murdock which is said to be the first house in the world to have been lit by piped gas, and the town Museum housing interesting artefacts on mining and farming. This is an ideal way of discovering the town’s past. Gwennap Pit is a natural depression in the earth, in 1762 John Wesley first preached here and although he has long gone the area is still home to services today. Or perhaps the lure of minerals attract and will ensure a visit to the Museum at Camborne School of Mines that has an impressive collection of rocks and minerals from all over the world on display. Visitors find there is a lot to discover and much to share.
    Redruth
    Tourist Offices
    The Cornwall Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AT
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    Tel: [01209] 219048
    Fax: [01209] 210283
    GardensBurncoose Gardens and Nursery
    This 30-acre woodland gardens and nursery boasts award-winning displays and a smorgasbord of flowering features to captivate garden-enthusiasts and horticultural amateurs alike.Burncoose is a horticultural hotspot with a reputation that attracts green-fingered keenies from all over the globe, but also one that has flaunted its horticultural talents nationwide. Visitors to Cornwall may recollect Burncoose's gold medal displays from Chelsea, Hampton Court and many other nationwide flower shows.
    Burncoose Gardens
     

     BURNCOOSE CLICK

    Tel: +44 01209 860316

    Fax: +44 01209 860011

    EducationalCornish Mines & Engines
    Discover the secrets of the dramatic Cornish landscape, at Pool, just off the A30. With the expert guidance of local people, see how these engine houses functioned, for pumping the mines dry or for winding men and materials out of the depths. Richard Trevithick, the famous Cornish engineer applied high pressure steam to engines, allowing mining to take place at even greater depths, technology which was then exported all over the world. At Pool you can see Michell's 1887 winder, which now operates under electrical power, but originally raised ore and miners from 1600ft below surface.
    Cornish Mines & Engines
    Pool
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    TR15 3NP 
    map
    Telephone 01209 210900
    EducationalCornish Studies Library
    The Cornish Studies Library houses a large collection of documents and texts that relate to the long and illustrious history of this county. Cornwall has for a long period of time been fiercely independent from the rest of England, retaining many of its own traditions and of course a language of its own. There are many clues as to the way the development went in this fascinating collection of books, maps and other articles.

    Alma Place, Redruth,
    Cornwall TR15 2AT
     Map
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    Phone: +44 (0)1209 216760  -  Fax: +44 (0)1209 210283
    EducationalGeological Museum and Art Gallery


    Gwennap Pit
    Busveal
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    TR16 5HF 
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    EducationalShire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum


    Tolgus Tin
    The last tin stream works in Cornwall is a scheduled ancient monument that will gradually be restored to explain the role of Cornish miners in seeking Gold and other precious metals throughout the world. Open every day (closed on Christmas Day)
    Monday to Saturday: 9.30 to 5.00 or dusk during the winter Sunday: 10.30 to 4.30

    Turn off the A30 at Redruth. Follow the signs to the Cornish Goldcentre, on the B3300, Redruth to Portreath road at the CORNISH GOLDCENTRE.
    Saltash Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Saltash:
    It has a population of about 17,000. It lies in the extreme southeast of Cornwall, facing Plymouth over the River Tamar. It is in the Caradon district and is known as "the gateway to Cornwall". Saltash means ash tree by the salt mill. There is no doubt that the history of Saltash is linked to the passage, or ferrying place across the Tamar. The original ferry became established by fisherman for those passing to and from the monastery at St. Germans and to Trematon Castle.After the Norman Conquest, Robert, Count of Mortain, who held the castle and manor at Trematon, took the market from the canons at St. Germans and established it at Saltash. The Count granted Trematon and other manors to the de Vallerots, who had then to provide for the ferry boat. In the twelfth century a borough was founded (1190), and Saltash became the only franchised seaport between Dartmouth and Fowey. This fact has given rise to the Saltash saying, Saltash was a borough town, when Plymouth was a fuzzy down, as the City of Plymouth, and its seaport did not exist in 1190.The Charter of Incorporation refers to the place as 'Essa' (Latin for 'Ash'). However, the spelling of the town has changed over the years. For example, in Edward the Confessor's time it was called and spelt 'Aysche'. In the 1584 Charter it is stated that Essa is now commonly called Saltash. A family called Essa lived in the twelfth century at their property near Ashtor Rock, where the Manor Courts were once held. The 'Salt' part of the name was added to distinguish it from other places called Ash.Roger de Vallertort (Reginald De Valle Torta) sold out in 1270 to Richard, Earl of Cornwall and King of the Romans while Edward, the Black Prince, became the first Duke of Cornwall, and a visitor to Trematon Castle.in 1549 there was a Cornish insurrection against the introduction of the Protestant liturgy, and the rebels under Humphrey Arundell, for which he was beheaded at Tyburn, gained possession of Trematon Castle by treachery, capturing Sir Richard Grenville, the elder, in the process. They then carried out acts of barbarity on their surprised visitors.



    GardensCotehele Gardens
    Squirreled away in a steep, sheltered valley on the west bank of the River Tamar, this sprawling National Trust garden surrounds a striking medieval house.This 15th Century house with its historical garden and woodland has inspired artists, keen gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts throughout the centuries. The formal gardens outside the main house overlook a valley garden with a medieval dovecote, pond, Victorian summerhouse and 18th-century tower. Peek inside the granite and slate-stone walls of Cotehele house and discover a grand interior adorned with superb collections of rich textiles, armour and antique furniture.
    Cotehele Gardens
    Cotehele, St. Dominick,
    Saltash, PL12 6TA.
    Map

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    Phone: +44 (0)1579 351346  -  Fax: +44 (0)1579 351222
    Cotehele House
    See & the Hall of the House decorated for Christmas with our unique garland. Cotehele’s great Hall is open from 13 November; the shop, restaurant and gallery open daily until 23 December 2006 Mediaeval home of the Edgcumbe family, with original furniture, armour, rich hangings and tapestries Hushed and enchanted, old walls, dim light and intimate chambers Working estate watermill making flour for sale
    Formal and informal gardens, with pools, dovecote and tower
    New traditional packing shed tells the story of the Tamar market gardens Licensed barn restaurant, art & craft gallery, shop and plant sales Tamar river quay with Edgcumbe Arms tea-room, museum and sailing barge Shamrock Large estate with miles of riverside and woodland walks Fascinating industrial ruins in the wooded Danescombe valley Events all year, including children's trails, earth walks & theatre Come to Cotehele by train: for CORLINK minibus service to Cotehele from Gunnislake and Cotehele stations tel. (0845) 8505556 at least 1 hour before journey.

    Cotehele House
    Cotehele, St. Dominick,
    Saltash, PL12 6TA.
    Map

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    Telephone: (01579) 351346
    Infoline: (01579) 352739
    Shop: (01579) 352713
    Restaurant: (01579) 352711
    EducationalCotehele Mill
    Cotehele Mill has been preserved by the National Trust in order to keep it in its optimum condition so that visitors can see what the mill looked like in its working days. For a great many years this would have been an important part of the working community, and although a delicate and beautifully crafted building, it was also made with practicality in mind.

    St Dominick, Saltash,
    Cornwall PL12 6TA
     
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    Phone: +44 (0)1579 351346  -  Fax: +44 (0)1579 351222

    EducationalElliott's Shop

    The memories came flooding back every where I looked. The shop is exactly how it was when it closed so even the 1970's packaging bought back great memories. You can see how time progressed in the shop through things like the old gaslights, the grocery delivery bike, the coffee grinder and the old Babycham glasses !! It is a real trip back in time. There are so many personal things lying about too. Look out for Mr Elliotts old hat in the shop and his glasses in the parlour which has been brought to life too. Well worth a visit - it's actually open on Saturday and Wednesday now and not "by appointment".


    Lower Fore Street Saltash tel: 44 1752 844846
    Mary Newman's Cottage
    Lovely peaceful garden, it was such a lovely day. The garden has great views over the river to Devon, in the shadow of Brunels Royal Albert Bridge. We enjoyed the free teas ! The cottage has an aura about it. You can sense the history in it and get a real feel for what life must have been like 450 years ago. To think that Francis Drake may have walked over the same slate floors. Really relaxed atmosphere about the whole place, and run by volunteers too! Give it your support and pay a visit - its actually open Saturday and Wednesday 10-4

    48 Culver Road
    Saltash
    Cornwall
    PL12 4DT
    map
    Tel: 44 1752 844846




    Royal Albert Bridge
    The Royal Albert Bridge spans the River Tamar between Saltash, in Cornwall, and Plymouth, in Devon. Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the wrought iron railway bridge in 1855 for the Cornwall Railway. The structure was completed and opened four years later, in 1859, the same year that Brunel died. The words “I.K.BRUNEL, ENGINEER, 1859” can be read on either side of the bridge, added to commemorate the opening of the bridge and the death of the famous engineer who designed it.
    Royal Albert Bridge
    Saltash, Cornwall
    Map


    Saltash Waterside

    Saltash Waterside is overshadowed, quite literally, by the bridges, but in itself is a quaint and picturesque place with a small harbour, jetty, two pubs, a sailing club and the most fantastical views of the Plymouth Sound. For a day out, despite it's small size, it is great and may also entice you to visit the rest of Saltash. Hopefully you may think twice when travelling over the bridge now?


    Tamar Street Saltash PL12 4EL
    Tel: 44 1752 844846
    St Austell
    St Austell is one of Cornwall’s bustling towns famed for it’s mining past, and in the 18th Century for the discovery of China Clay, which changed the town forever. A visit to the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum is a true insight into the history of this industry, housed in a Clay Works with interesting exhibits and even a working water wheel. Of course no visit would be complete without seeing the ‘Eden Project’ with it’s unusual landscape of the Biomes. St Austell Brewery originally founded in 1851, is the biggest brewery in Cornwall, why not take a tour and see the production of ales, made to a Medieval recipe and of course tasting… St Austell’s Port is an enchanting harbour built in 1791, the Georgian architecture and old fishermen’s cottages is an absolute painters delight, the haunting sight of tall ships with their masts and rigging turns back the pages of time, or perhaps a visit to the Shipwreck and Heritage Centre which has over 200 years of Fishing and Mining on Offer. With The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the curved sandy bay, and coves ,shops, bars and restaurants St Austell is like a wide smile, it pleases everyone
     


    Tourist Offices

    By Pass Service Station  Southbourne Road  St Austell  Cornwall  PL25 4RS
    ST AUSTELL CLICK

     


    Tel: [0870] 445 0 244    
    Fax: [01726] 874168    
    Automobilia


    Good
                                          for KidsBen's Playworld

    Ben's Play World is an indoor adventure centre for children featuring mega slides, giant tubes, ball pools and more.

    There are also a variety of outdoor activities, including token operated electric bikes and cars, a 9-hole mini golf course with a Western theme and family picnic areas.The Sunset Boulevard Restaurant offers a variety of refreshments from drinks and snacks to family meals. There are various facilities for the family, including free parking, baby changing, an indoor pram park and a secure locker room. Ben's Play World is situated in the Stadium Retail Park in St Austell.

     

    Par Moor, St Austell.
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    Tel: +44(0)1726 815553
     GardensCaerhays Castle & Gardens
    The parkland and woodland gardens surrounding Caerhays Castle were created originally from the discoveries of the plant hunters in China shortly after the turn of the 20th century. Nestled in a secluded valley above Porthluney Cove, this 100-acres of woodland gardens is one of Britain's horticultural treasures.These historical gardens have been created around a grand castle built by John Nash in 1808. Since 1370 only two families have resided here, and when the Williams family took over 150 years ago it was little more than a dilapidated castle surrounded by a deer park.
    Caerhays Castle
    The Estate Office
    Caerhays Gorran St Austell
    CORNWALL
    PL26 6LY
    map
     CAERHAYS CLICK 

    Tel: +44 01872 501310

    Fax: +44 01872 501870

    Charlestown, Nr St Austell

    Charlestown (Cornish: Porthmeur) is a working port near St Austell,  . Charlestown developed from what was in the late 18th century the fishing village of West Polmear.Charlestown harbour is used by several local fisherman. The harbour itself and two (pebble) beaches (one on either side of the harbour entrance) are owned by Square Sail, a company which owns and sails a small fleet of tall ships, including Kaskelot. One or two of these can often be found at anchor in the harbour, and are frequently open for tours during the summer months. The best-known tall ship to regularly visit the port was the Maria Asumpta - first launched in 1858 and was the world's oldest working square rigger. The Maria Asumpta was very popular with tourists and locals alike. In May 1995 she ran aground and broke up on the north Cornish coast, like so many before her, with the loss of three of her sixteen crew.
    Charlestown Harbour
    Charlestown Beach
    Interesting and historic working port with small pebble beaches beside the harbour. There are steps down to the beaches
    Charlestown Beach

    Directions:Charlestown is about 1 mile from St Austell. Approach St Austell on the A390 from east or west. Turn off at the Mount Charles roundabout to Charlestown and follow this road down to Charlestown. Just before the harbour there is a small roundabout. Turn right for the car park
    CHARLESTOWN BEACH CLICK

    EducationalChina Clay Museum

    Set in 26 acres of woodland the visitor can explore nature and historical trails leading up to a high viewpoint that gives a panoramic view of Wheal Martyn Pit a modern working clay quarry, from here can be seen the powerful water jets and massive trucks and equipment that extract this important material so essential in our everyday lives. The preserved Victorian clay works boasts Cornwall’s largest working waterwheel and the collection of exhibits includes a rare 1914 Peerless truck and other historic vehicles. Throughout the buildings there are fascinating examples of the ingenuity of the engineers who worked constantly to improve the efficiency of the extraction processes.A new interactive exhibition tells the more personal story of the people who worked in the industry. Here you can test your understanding of local dialects, test your strength by pulling against a village tug-o-war team and explore the modern industry through a video link. Throughout the year a variety of exhibitions will be staged in the Cookworthy Building, showcasing the talent of local artists, photographers and potters. Many of the exhibits will be available to purchase.


    Cina Clay Museum





    Wheal Martyn, Carthew,
    St Austell, PL26 8XG
    2 miles north of St Austell on the B3274
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    Contact
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    CHINA CLAY MUSEUM CLICK

    tel: 01726 850362
    GardensEden Project
    CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS 2005 - Tourism Marketing Initiative of the Year - Gold Award Dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. With a worldwide reputation Eden barely needs an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves a day of your undivided attention. More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind's dependence on plant life. Not only a mind-blowing visitor attraction, Eden is also fast-becoming a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future.

    Eden Project
     

    Tel: +44 01726 811911

    Fax: +44 01726 811912

    Keay Theatre



      KEAY THEATRE CLICK
    tel: 01726 226713
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    Albert Road
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL25 4TZ
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1726 77377
    Fax: +44 (0) 1726 77177
     GardensLost Gardens of Heligan
    The Lost Gardens of Heligan Asleep for over 70 years, they are now the scene of the largest garden restoration project in Europe In the northern gardens are two and a half miles of footpaths, an Elizabethan mount, rockeries, summer houses, a crystal grotto, an Italian garden, a set of bee holes, a wishing well, a walled garden. To the south lies the "jungle", a sub tropical valley overlooking Mevagissey.
    Lost Gardens of Heligan
    Pentewan, Cornwall
    Tel: 01726 845100
    GardensPine Lodge Gardens & Nursery
    Pine Lodge Gardens 30 acre estate of a garden within a garden. Mediterranean and southern hemisphere plants as well as "usual" Cornwall rhododendrons, magnolias.
    Pine Lodge Gardens
    Holmbush
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL25 3RQ

    Tel: +44 01726 73500

    Fax: +44 01726 77370

    Polmassick Vineyard
    Small, family-operated vineyard, producing 7 white, rose, red, sparkling and dessert wines. Wine available by bottle or glass, in flowery all-weather wine garden. Self-guided tours through secluded valley vineyard.

    Polmassick Vineyard
    Polmassick
    St Ewe
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL26 6HA 
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     POLMASSICK VINEYARD CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1726 842239
    Fax: +44 (0) 1726 842239
    Porthpean Beach
    A popular sandy beach very busy in late summer. Slipway for dinghies
    Porthpean Beach
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL26 6AU

    Directions:Porthpean is close to St Austell. Approach St Austell on the A390. Turn right onto the Porthpean road (the turning is about 200 yards east of the supermarket roundabout). Proceed on this road and take the second left which leads down to Porthpean beach.
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    PORTHPEAN BEACH CLICK

    Food & Drink
    St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre

    The St Austell Brewery Company Limited was founded in 1851 by Walter Hicks, who mortgaged his farm for £1,500 to set up his business in St Austell. In 2001, we celebrated our 150th Anniversary.The company remains in private hands with numerous Walter Hicks' descendants involved as shareholders, employees and directors. We are one of the longest established of only a few independent family brewers left in the UK and are totally committed to continuing brewing and to retaining our independence.We are one of the largest employers in Cornwall, where most of our 167 pubs and hotels are located. We have 17 in Devon and are expanding operations throughout the South West. Company employees currently run 34 pubs; the remainder are tenanted. In total, over 1,000 people work for the Brewery, which now has an annual turnover in excess of £90 million.Our Walter Hicks Wine Merchants subsidiary supplies the licensed trade throughout the South West of England and has the only bonded warehouse in Cornwall.


    St Austell Brewery
    63 Trevarthian Road
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL25 4BY
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    Tel: 01726 66022
    Fax 01726 68965
    The Tortoise Garden
    Cornwall's Sanctuary for the rescue and conservation of tortoises.
    We have over 150 different tortoises, About 3 miles west of St Austell along the A390, pop in and see us.
    Tortoise Garden
    TOPANGA
    LOWER STICKER
    ST AUSTELL
    CORNWALL - PL26 7JJ
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    Tel: 01726 65670
    Treffry Viaduct
    Luxulyan Valley
    Near St Blazey
    St Austell
    Cornwall

    St Columb

    St Columb Major (Cornish: Sen Kolomm Veur), often simply called St Columb, is a town in Cornwall,  to the south west of Wadebridge and east of Newquay. It has a large church dedicated to St. Columba featuring a four-tier tower and a wide through-arch.Twice a year the town plays host to "Hurling", a medieval game once common throughout Cornwall but now only played in St. Columb and St. Ives. It is played on Shrove Tuesday and then again on the Saturday eleven days later. The game involves two teams of several hundred people (the 'townsmen' and the 'countrymen') who endeavour to carry a silver ball made of apple wood to goals set two miles apart, making the parish the largest pitch for a ball game anywhere in the world.


    Oldest House in St Columb

    St Columb Major is at coordinates 50°26′00″N 4°56′29″

    W / 50.4334, -4.9414


    Castle An Dinas
    Goss Moor
    St Columb
    Cornwall

    Cornish Birds of Prey Centre

    At the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre there are more than 50 birds of prey, in addition to many other birds. These include parrots, macaws, pheasants, kookaburras and lots of ducks. There are regular flying displays and various hands-on experiences, involving the birds. The Centre also incorporates facilities for coarse fishing, with more than three acres of well-stocked lakes. The Centre is set on open ground with a gentle slope and stunning views.For anyone who fancies a whole day surrounded by birds of prey, it is possible to spending quality time getting to know the birds and learning about the art of falconry. This full day, working with the birds, begins at 10.00am with a tour of the centre, followed by a brief talk on the history of falconry and introductions to the various birds. Lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day, and the centre caters for all ages and disabilities.The excellent facilities include tea rooms, serving both hot meals and snacks throughout the day, with a gift area selling souvenirs of the visit. There is free parking and shaded shelters for dogs, which are not allowed in the actual centre. The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre is situated on the A39 at Winnards Perch, between St. Columb Major and Wadebridge and is open throughout the year.


    Cornish Birds of Prey
    Meadowside Farm
    Winnards Perch
    St Columb Major
    St Columb
    Cornwall
    TR9 6DH
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    CORNISH BIRDS OF PREY CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1637 880544

    Screech Owl Sanctuary

    is a haven for sick and injured owls located near St Columb Major, . The sanctuary hosts hundreds of owls in a number of aviaries organized by species, and in 2002 was the recipient of a BBC Animal Award for its work in animal welfare.

    Screech Owl Sanctuary
    Trewin Farm
    Goss Moor
    St Columb
    Cornwall
    TR9 6HP 
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    SCREECH OWL SANCTUARY
    Tel: +44 (0) 1726 860182
    Fax: +44 (0) 1726 861545
    EducationalShipwreck and Heritage Centre

    Located in a historic china clay building, we offer visitors an insight into the history of Charlestown and shipwrecks. We have the largest exhibition of artifacts recovered by divers, on public display in the UK. Walk through underground tunnels where clay trucks were pushed out to the ships in the port.
    VILLAGE LIFE
    Animated scenes of village life with: Charles Rashleigh telling how he lost ownership of Charlestown to his lawyers. A typical cottage scene of days gone by. A blacksmith in his forge. The master cooper making barrels.Guided Tours available for organised parties booked in advance. A well stocked shop offers a wide range of maritime and Cornish gifts, souvenirs, cards, books, Cornish mead & fudge, beach goods, clothing, badges, toys, confectionary and much more.

    SHIPWRECK & HERITAGE CENTRE Quay Road
    Charlestown
    Cornwall
    PL25 3NJ
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     SHIPWRECK & HERITAGE
    CENTRE CLICK 
    Tel: +44(0)1726 69897
    Fax: +44 (0)1726 698 97
    Good
                                          for KidsSpirit of the West American
    Theme Park


    - St. Winard's Perch - nr Wadebridge See Sheriff JB and his posse bring the outlaws to justice. A fabulous day out for all the family, in Mid-Cornwall.

    Spirit of The west
    Retallack
    Winnards Perch
    St Columb
    Cornwall
    TR9 6DE 
     map
     SPIRIT OF THE WEST CLICK  
    Tel: +44 (0) 1637 881160
    Fax: +44 (0) 1637 881104
    Springfields Pony Centre and Fun Park
    More than a great day out - a wonderful childhood experience. An action packed day for all the family with acres of space to run and play. Whatever the weather our giant indoor Play Barn and under cover activities mean there is always plenty to do.We have lots of ponies that can be ridden, groomed, or will take you for a ride around the park in our carriage.Go-Karts, Rowing Boats Giant Outdoor Astra Wave Slide, Death Drop slide and Trampolines for the active youngsters. Train rides around the park, Toddler Play Area, Pets Corner for the little ones.

    Springfields
    St Columb Major
    St Columb
    Cornwall
    TR9 6HU 
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    SPRINGFIELDS FUN PARK CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1637 881224
    Fax: +44 (0) 1637 889124
    Westworld Raceway -
    St. Winard's Perch Bangers, minis, sierras, stock cars & rods.    Regular meetings March - December.
    Westworld Raceway
    Westworld Raceway situated off the A39
    St. Columb Major To Wadebridge road,
    on the Spirit of the West complex.
    racing@westworldraceway.co.uk

      WESTWORLD RACEWAY CLICK 
    tel:(01726) 823412
    St Ives
    West Cornwall offers a holiday venue that is like nowhere else in the UK. The whole peninsular is a haven for walkers, photographers, artists and writers giving inspiration through spectacular scenery, unspoilt beauty and antiquities which are dramatic reminders of our rich heritage.Famous for its wealth of ancient monuments and mining heritage sites, its artistic traditions and working fishing communities, it is a living landscape marked by signs of its Celtic past. There is a captivating atmosphere of mystery and romance throughout West Cornwall that is hard to find anywhere else in Britain. It is generated by the areas stunning natural beauty and by the sense of timelessness that clings to the rugged moorland and to the awesome Atlantic coastline.The beaches of West Cornwall deserve the accolade of being the 'Best and most beautiful in the West'. The choice of beaches suits everyone’s needs, you can simply sunbath on silky soft sand and swim in crystal clear seas that match the best the Mediterranean offers. If you are looking for water sports then you can ride the Atlantic swell with surfboard and bodyboard. West Cornwall has the only two UK members of the 'Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club', St Ives Bay and Mounts Bay. St Ives has also been voted 'Best Seaside Resort in the UK' by the prestigious US published 'British Heritage' Magazine.Home of St Michaels Mount and the Tate Gallery at St Ives, the Lands End peninsular offers a variety of experiences for every season - from the flowers of early Spring, through lively summer festivals to the dazzling lights of Christmas and New Year. Beyond all of this lies the untouched wilderness of the Atlantic coast and the granite moorlands with their wealth of wildlife. Explore it and discover... The West Cornwall Experience. Population 12,000
    St Ives Rooftops

    St Ives at Night

    Tourist Offices
    The Guildhall  Street an Pol  St Ives  Cornwall  TR26 2DS
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     ST IVES CLICK



    Tel: [01736] 796297      
    Fax: [01736] 798309     
    EducationalBarbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
    A wonderful exhibition dedicated to the life, work and memory of the 20th century sculptor, Dame Barbara Hepworth.The Barbara Hepworth Museum is located in St Ives and has been maintained by the Tate Gallery since 1980. A wonderful exhibition dedicated to the life, work and memory of the 20th century sculptor, Dame Barbara Hepworth. 

    Famous for creating beautiful impressions of objects rather than simple portraits of the objects themselves, Hepworth became one of Britain's leading abstract artists. Renowned for working in a variety of different mediums including wood, stone, bronze and marble, the studio and sculpture garden contains a spectacular insight into her life and a magnificent collection of her work.Born in Wakefield in 1903 and trained at the Leeds School of Art, Hepworth eventually settled in St Ives with her family in 1939 where she built her wonderful studio and sculpture garden.Hepworth was tragically killed in a studio fire in 1975 and following her wishes her studio and garden was opened to the public in 1976.The sculptures contained within her garden are said to be some of her favourites and are certainly a delight to see. The museum is a wonderful place to visit and definitely a must for all art lovers.

    Hepworth Sculpture
    Barnoon Hill
    St Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 1AD 
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    HEPWORTH CLICK
    tel: 01736 796226
    Carbis Bay
    Point your compass south west, take a left turn at Shangri- La, hold your breath for as long as it takes to descend the hill into Carbis Bay, let your breath out and the word 'paradise' will softly escape!
    This picturesque bay, located in St Ives, offers outstanding views and a magnificent sandy beach offering many recreational activities such as swimming, boating, surfing, rock climbing and tennis.
    Carbis Bay

    Directions:Carbis Bay is approximately 2 miles from St Ives and about 22 miles from Truro. Approaching from the east on the A30 take the 3rd left at the Loggans Moor roundabout to remain on the A30. At the next roundabout take the 2nd left for St Ives (A3074). Follow the A3074 to Carbis Bay and then turn right and then follow this road down to the beach
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    Cornish Easel

    Must For Tourists Just Arriving In St Ives. Street Maps And Tourist Guides To Help Find Your Way Around. Situated In A Fantastic Position Just Meters Away From The Bus/Train Station On Your Way Into The Town. A Friendly Local Place Just Pop In And Ask If You Need Help On Arriving. Also Sells Local Artist Artwork/Jewelery/ Gifts With A Collectic mix Of Collectable Items Too. Definitely Worth A Visit.


     
     
      Tregenna Hill St Ives TR26
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    Kidz R Us


    Penwith Galleries
    Back Road West
    St Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 1NL
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1736 795579
    Porthminster Beach
    A favorite place for a family outing, this lovely stretch of beach overlooks Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance.
    Porthminster Beach
    St Ives  Cornwall TR26 2BN
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    Directions:St Ives is approximately 24 miles from Truro. Approaching from the east on the A30 take the 3rd left at the Loggans Moor roundabout to remain on the A30. At the next roundabout take the 2nd left for St Ives (A3074). Follow the A3074 through Lelant and Carbis Bay to St Ives
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    Tel: 01736 796297

    Porthmeor Beach

    This half-mile-long beach with firm sands is a popular recreational area around St. Ives, where all amenities are available, including beach chalets. 
    Portmeor Beach
    Porthmeor Beach, St Ives,
    Cornwall, TR26 1TG.

    Directions:St Ives is approximately 24 miles from Truro. Approaching from the east on the A30 take the 3rd left at the Loggans Moor roundabout to remain on the A30. At the next roundabout take the 2nd left for St Ives (A3074). Follow the A3074 through Lelant and Carbis Bay to St Ives
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    St Ives Society of Artists Old Mariners Church
    is in the crypt of the former Mariners Church, an imposing building in the heart of the old quarter of St Ives overlooking the busy harbour. Work is displayed on white-painted panels with battens supporting picture hooks (supplied), or on rods suspended from "J" rails.
    St Ives Society of Artists
    Norway Square
    St Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 1NA
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    Tel: +44 (0) 1736 795582
    St Ives Theatre

    Kidz R Us is a Youth Theatre company based in St.Ives Cornwall and a registered charity. We have our own 321 seat theatre in the centre of town, the former Wesley Chapel with a full programme of shows throughout the year.


    St Ives Theatre

    Kidz R Us, St Ives Theatre, Lower Stennack, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1QG.
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    EducationalTate Gallery St Ives

    Home of post-war British Modernism, St Ives provides the artistic foundations for Tate St Ives. The gallery was built to celebrate the Modernists as well as the surroundings and atmosphere that inspired them. The St Ives Modernists included such artists as Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Naum Gabo, Peter Lanyon, Patrick Heron, Terry Frost and Sandra Blow.Situated above stunning Porthmeor Beach, Tate St Ives unique architecture recalls the 'White Relief' works of the artist Ben Nicholson, as well as the unexpected twists and turns of the town of St Ives itself.Opening in 1993, the gallery offers a varied exhibition and events programme of international modern and contemporary art within the unique cultural context of St Ives including works from the Tate Collection.Tate St Ives also manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important 20th century artists.


    Tate St Ives
    Porthmeor Beach, St Ives,
    Cornwall, TR26 1TG.
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    Telephone: 01736 796226
    Fax: +44 (0) 1736 794480

    EducationalWayside Folk Museum

     is the oldest private museum in Cornwall covering every aspect of life in Zennor and the surrounding district from 3000bc to the 1930's.With over 5000 displays items split up into 12 different areas the museum gives a fascinating insight into what life was like for the residents of Zennor in times gone by.The museum has some wonderful exhibits including the kitchen and parlour of a miller's cottage, a mill house and even a blacksmiths. These along with displays of domestic implements and stories of how people lived help to bring the 18th century back to life.Other exhibits include fishing, farming, mining, domestic life and archaeology. There is certainly something for everyone at Wayside Folk Museum.Children will not only enjoy the fascinating exhibits but can also take part in the quiz trail and receive a certificate. There is a café for refreshments as well as a gift and book shop
    Wayside Folk Museum
    Zennor Street
    St Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 3DA
    Tel : 01736 796945
    St Just
    St Just is a small town perched on a cliff, is the nearest town to Lands End, and situated on the edge of the moors. The old mining town has rows of granite cottages that glint in the sunlight, the past links to the mining industry and is peppered with mining reminders. With an open air Medieval Amphitheatre, a church although restored was built in 15th Century, houses wall paintings of St George and The Dragon. Cape Cornwall is the most westerly point of Cornwall and with it’s large hump and old mining chimney that’s been there for 138 years makes an impressive site, there is even an 18 hole golf course, although the stunning scenery is guaranteed to take your eye off the ball. All along the coast and around St Just are standing stones and other Prehistoric sites. The Levant Mine and Geevor Mine & Museum, has tours underground and exhibits explain this fascinating industry and shows the Beam Engine. The South West Coastal Path is a joy for walkers, and historians not to mention painters, the colourful scenery and vibrant Atlantic Coast is undoubtedly spectacular, and you may even be lucky enough to see Dolphins or Seals.
    St Just

    Tourist Offices
    The Library  Market Street  St Just  Penzance  Cornwall  TR19 7HX
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    Tel: [01736] 788669      
    Fax: [01736] 788586    
    Ballowall Barrow

    Ballowall is a strange and possibly unique example of a prehistoric funerary cairn which incorporates multiple phases of use and funerary practice spanning the Neolithic and Middle Bronze Age Ballowall Common has been heavily exploited by miners for the many lodes of tin which underlie this area, and the monument was long been concealed and thus protected beneath mine waste. The site was excavated in the late 19th Century by WC Borlase who was drawn to the site by miners’ tales of strange lights and dancing fairies, which might indicate that the mound was exposed and recognisable not long before Borlase’s investigation.   Sited on Ballowall Common overlooking the rugged granite cliffs to the south of Cape Cornwall, it faces west towards Scilly and the setting sun.
    Ballowell Barrow
    The barrow lies between the highway and a public footpath; Ballowall Common is open access land managed by The National Trust.
    St Mawes
    St Mawes is beautifully situated at the southern end of the Roseland Peninsula, and from medieval times was a busy port and fishing harbour. Today it remains a major centre of marine activity of all sorts. St Mawes Castle, the twin to Pendennis Castle across the Carrick Roads, was built by Henry XIII in the middle of the 16th century. It is an easy 2-mile coastal walk from the castle to St Just in Roseland church, described by John Betjeman as “to many people the most beautiful churchyard on earth” A pedestrian ferry runs to Falmouth. The trip takes about 25 minutes, and is a good way to get afloat for a short scenic trip. In the summer months a small ferry runs to St Anthony headland across St Mawes outer harbour. Here there are many stunning walks, a lighthouse and fantastic coastal views. A little further afield on the Roseland Peninsula you’ll find attractive villages such as Portscatho, Tregony, Portloe and Veryan, the latter best known for the five white roundhouses which guard its entrance. There are two beaches in St Mawes, and more beaches further along the coast. They are quiet without the amenities of the larger resorts. Population 1,000
    St Mawes Castle

    Tourist Offices
    The Roseland Visitor Centre  The Millennium Rooms  The Square  St Mawes  TR2 5AG
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    Tel: [01326] 270440      
    Greater Molunan Beach
    Greater Molunan Beach overlooks the entrance to Falmouth harbour and the Carrick Roads. Accessible from St Anthony’s Head car park via a steep cliff path, or, more popularly during the summer months, by boat, it is a picturesque cove with a sandy beach and plenty of quirky nooks and crannies to explore. Little Molunan, the first beach encountered coming down the cliff path, is perhaps less popular as it is only accessible at low tide or by boat. However, it has a rocky area, which is great for rock pooling.
    Greater Molunan Beach St Anthony’s Head,
    Gerrans, Cornwall TR2
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    Tintagel Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Tintagel:
    Tintagel, home to Tintagel Castle sits high above the seas, a most evocative place to visit and soak up the atmosphere generated by the dramatic views and wonderful legends. Tintagel is famous for its connection with the Arthurian legends, King Arthur was said to be born on Tintagel Island where the remains of the 13th century Castle stand today. Below the castle on the Castle Beach is Merlin’s cave which is accessible at low tide. Much of the spectacular cliffs either side of the castle are owned by the National Trust. With in the village of Tintagel you will find numerous shops, cafes and pubs. There is also the Old Post Office which is owned by the National Trust , King Arthur’s Great Halls which house some magnificent stained glass windows, a rock and fossil museum and a toy museum. Your first port of call on arriving at Tintagel should be the Visitor Centre situated at the start of the village on the road towards Boscastle. Here you will be able to gather a wealth of information about the area so that you can make the most of your visit. Near to Tintagel is the stunning beach at Trebarwith strand, If you go there at high tide there appears to be no beach but return again at low tide and your in for a real treat.
    Tintagel

    Tintagel

    Tintagel

    Tourist Offices
     Bossiney Road Tintagel PL34 OAJ

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    Manager RebeccaDavid

    Tel/fax 01840 779084
    Crackington Haven Beach
    A large sandy beach with plenty of rock pools and a slipway to the beach. There are excellent views from the 400 foot cliffs
    Crackington Haven

    Tintagel
    Cornwall
    PL34 0BQ

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    Directions:Crackington Haven is approx 21 miles from Wadebridge. Take the A39 from Wadebridge or Camelford. Follow the A39 north and turn left at Wainhouse Corner. Follow this road to Crackington Haven

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    Delabole

    This unusual village is a mile inland on the North Cornish Coast, and situated in the heart of Camelot and king Arthur Country. Famous for it’s slate production carried out since 1314 the Quarry is now a 400’ hole which is one of the biggest holes in Europe, still produces slate today. Why not visit and stand on the viewing platform. One interesting place to visit is the first ever commercial Wind Farm, or if you enjoy fishing Ferndale Fishing Lakes has three attractive lakes to try your luck at catching Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach. Tintagel Old Post Office is only two miles away, and was the legendary seat of King Arthur, the Post Office is said to date from the 14th Century, a mystical Norman Castle built in the 12th Century is perched high and bestows amazing views. Not to forget the deep black hole of ’Merlin’s’ Cave’ which is said to be the actual cave where King Arthur met Merlin, the craggy exterior, half drowned in greenery where the entrance is sandy bottomed as it beckons you inside into the mystical darkness within. Delabole and the magical surrounding area is a wish waiting to be granted
    Delabole

    Delabole Slate Co
    Why not visit the quarry? We have a showroom with numerous examples of slate products. A viewing platform overlooks the quarry  which was once the largesy mam-made hole in Europe. Guided tours daily 2pm May- August
    Delabole Slate
    Pengelly, Delabole,
    Cornwall PL33 9AZ

    tel: 01840 212242
    Fax: 01840 212948

    EducationalKing Arthur Great Halls

    King Arthur's Great Halls was the brainchild of the philanthropist millionaire Frederick Thomas Glasscock. Designed and built in the 1930's the granite and slate building encapsulates the world and legend of King Arthur.Visited by people from all over the world and boasting over 2 million visitors since it opened in 1933, the hall is the only intact building in the World dedicated to the legend of King Arthur.Featured in many television programmes and films the hall includes an authentic round table and granite thrones surrounded by 72 fabulous stained glass windows.The legend of King Arthur is brought to life with spectacular laser lights, music and a narration by the popular actor Robert Powell.King Arthur's Great Halls certainly bring the legend of Arthur to life.


    King Arthus Great Halls

    Fore Street
    Tintagel
    Cornwall
    PL34 0DA

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    Tel: 01840 770526
    Merlin's Cave
    Located below Tintagel Castle, the birthplace of King Arthur, this cave is believed to be where Merlin lived. The caves are accessible from a footpath, but fill with water at high tide.

    Tintagel Head Tintagel
    Tintagel Castle
    Dramatically set atop steep cliffs and possessing stunning views, Tintagel is the mythical home of King Arthur. The ruins date from the 12th and 13th centuries and walking up and down the steep paths and steps takes you around what is left of these amazing ruins. This Medieval castle is now only joined to the mainland by a thin strip of land. Used in the 5th and 6th centuries as trading settlement of Celtic Kings, Tintagle castle is defiantly worth a visit.
    Tintagel Castle
    Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE
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    Phone: +44 (0)1840 770328  -  Fax: +44 (0)1840 770328
    Tintagel Post Office
    This beautiful old building was originally a 14th Century manor house; it became the Post Office in 1844 and served in that role until 1872. It fell into disrepair over the next 20 years, but concerned local people saved it from demolition, arranged a careful restoration and handed it over to the National Trust in 1903. The sagging roof, tiny rooms and period furnishings provide a fascinating glimpse into the nature of domestic life more than 100 years ago.
    Tintagel Post Office
    Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0DB
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    Phone: +44 (0)1840 770024
    EducationalTintagel Toy Museum


    The Waterfall, St Nectan's Glen

    The Hermitage
    St Nectan's Glen
    Trethevy
    Tintagel
    Cornwall
    PL34 0BE

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    Tel: +44 (0) 1840 770760
    Torpoint Attractions :
    Listed below are attractions in Torpoint:

    Torpoint is an eighteenth century planned town. The grid-based design for the town was commissioned by Reginald Pole Carew in the Parish of Antony in 1774. His family continued to have a strong influence in the area, having become the Carew Poles, and still reside at their family seat, Antony House.
    Due to the presence of Devonport Dockyard, the town grew as Dockyard workers settled there. The establishment of the Royal Navy's main training facility, HMS Raleigh, on the west side of Torpoint, boosted the number of inhabitants.Penntorr) is a town in the far South East of Cornwall,  by a stretch of water referred to as the separated from the City of PlymouthHamoaze, which itself is the mouth of the River Tamar. It is on the Rame Peninsula.Torpoint's link to Plymouth (and Devonport) is facilitated by three passenger and vehicle ferries. The current ferries are propelled across the river by pulling themselves on chains. These chains sink to the bottom to allow shipping movements in the river. The ferry journey takes approximately 7 minutes.Torpoint has a population of 8,457 (2001 Census). In the Cornish language Torpoint is called Penntorr, which is now also the name of a local folk band.



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    GardensAntony House

    Overlooking the Lynher River, the gardens landscaped by Repton include formal courtyard, terraces, ornamental Japanese pond, fine summer borders, sculptures and knot garden. Houses national collection of Hemerocallis (610 cultivars).Antony House was constructed, for Sir William Carew, between 1711-1721. The house stands on a peninsular formed by the confluence of two estuaries - the River Tamar to the east and the river Lynher to the north; the sea forming the southern edge. The house like the nearby Cotehele was spared the ravages that so many of the countries fine houses underwent in the name of modernisation in the Victorian period.Antony House features some exceptional furnishings. A splendid collection of portraits including examples of works by Reynolds and a painting of Charles I at his trial. There are 25 acres of landscaped gardens adjacent to the house, and some 50 acres of natural woodland to explore. The house and gardens were donated to the National Trust in 1961, the gardens are currently managed by the Carew Pole Garden Trust.

    Anthony House

     
    Antony Estate
    Torpoint
    Cornwall
    PL11 2QA
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    Phone: +44 (0)1752 812191  -  Fax: +44 (0)1752 812191
    GardensAntony Woodland Gardens and Woodland Walk
    Antony Overlooking the Lynher River, the grounds landscaped by Repton include a formal garden with a national collection of day lilies. The woodland garden has a fine collection of rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas and magnolias
    Anthony Woodland Gardens
    Antony Estate
    Torpoint
    Cornwall
    PL11 2QA
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    GardensMount Edgcumbe House
    Set in 865 acres of spectacular landscape overlooking Plymouth Sound, Mount Edgcumbe is truly a jewel in Cornwall’s crown. Originally built between 1547 and 1553 by Sir Richard Edgcumbe, Mount Edgcumbe House was enlarged during the 17th and 18th centuries. Miraculously the red stone walls of the Tudor house survived a direct hit by bombs in 1941. It was later restored by the 6th Earl between 1958 and 1964 before eventually passing into the ownership of Plymouth City and Cornwall County Councils 1971.Decorated in the 18th century style the house contains, ceramics, furniture and paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Gerard Edema and William van der Velde form the original Mount Edgcumbe family collection and can be viewed by the public during the open season.The house itself is set in Grade I listed gardens, some of the most outstanding in Cornwall. With the themed formal gardens in the lower park – English, Italian, French, American, New Zealand and many more, there is something for everyone to see. If that’s not enough, follow the 3-mile multi use trail to see more of the stunning landscape and the resident wildlife.Home of the National Camellia Collection and winner of the RHS Britain in Bloom Park of the Year, this estate has something for everyone.
    Mount Edgecumbe House
     
    Cremyll, Torpoint,
    Cornwall PL10 1HZ


    Telephone: (01752) 822236
    Tamar Cruising


    TRURO
    The historic city of Truro nestles in the valley of three rivers - the Kenwyn, Allen and Truro - just a short distance from the rugged north coast of Cornwall or the gentle beauty of the Roseland Peninsula. The three spires of the imposing turn of the century cathedral provide a familiar landmark for locals and an impressive focus for visitors.A celebrated Georgian street graces the southern entrance of Truro and further elegant architecture is to be found within the cobbled streets of the city's excellent shopping centre. Beautiful parks and gardens, river walks and boat trips allow the visitor to appreciate the tranquility of Truro's quieter corners and surrounding countryside; guided walks reveal the intriguiging history of the city's past. Truro boasts a first-class theatre and modern multi-plex cinema - both sympathetically restored period building in keeping with the city's character. Other rainy-day attractions include the Royal Cornwall Museum, ten-pin bowling, swimming pool and indoor and farmers markets. All tastes are catered for in the city's many pubs and restaurants - continental cafe bars, international cuisine, vegetarian,fast food, Cornish cream teas and, of course, pasties - and in the evening the entertainment continues in the local pubs, wine bars and nightclubs. An abundance of warm and welcoming accommodation is available within the city and surrounding areas, should your requirements be hotel, guest house, B&B or holiday park. Easy accessible by road or rail, Truro makes an ideal base for a family holiday or a quiet getaway. Population 21,000
    Listed below are attractions in Truro:
    Truro
    Tourist Offices

    Municipal Buildings  Boscawen Street  Truro  Cornwall  TR1 2NE
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    Tel: [01872] 274555      
    Fax: [01872] 263031     
    Good
                                          for KidsATV Centre

    Now every one can join in the fastest- growing fun sport in the UK.At the ATV Centre we have the largest selection of 'Quads' and the best circuits in the country.Never tried a quad before? No problem! Start out on a smaller machine and a simpler circuit.Looking for speed and thrills? Take out the bigger quads and try one of our more adventurous circuits! We have a separate learner circuit.Looking for something more competitive? Ask about our racing events and go for glory...We supply full safety kit and all machines are maintained to racing standards.

    ATV Centre

    Blackwater
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR4 8HJ

    www.atv-centre.com
    tel: 01872 560753
    fax: 01872 560777
    GardensBosvigo
    Not a typical Cornish garden, much more in the 'English' style with herbaceous borders at their best in summer. A series of 'garden rooms' surround the Georgian house (not open) each 'room' has its own colour themes. Original Victorian Conservatory. Woodland garden. Small specialist nursery selling a range of hard to find herbaceous plants.
    Bosvigo
    Bosvigo Lane
    Truro
    CORNWALL
    TR1 3NH

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    Tel: +44 01872 275774

    Fax: +44 01872 275774

    Food & Drink
    Callestock Cider Farm



    Copeland China Collection


    Food & Drink
    Cornish Cyder Farm
    Cornish Cyder Farm


    EducationalCornwall Library


    Hall for Cornwall


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    tel: 01872 262466
    Lemon Street Gallery


    Newmans Cruises
    Tolverne, Philleigh, Truro
    EducationalRoyal Cornwall Museum
    Cornwall's oldest and most prestigious museum, famed for its internationally important collections. Forthcoming exhibitions include drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection, a Henry Scott Tuke retrospective, paintings by Harry Ousey and ‘Poldark’s Cornwall – The Life and Times of Winston Graham’. There is also our collection of Newlyn School paintings in our fine and decorative arts gallery and an extensive mineralogy collection. Families are well catered for with a wide variety of exciting themed activities including an action-packed Egyptian extravaganza day in July.
    Royal Cornwall Museum
    River Street, Truro,
    Cornwall, TR1 2SJ.

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    Tel : 01872 272205
    Fax: 01872 240514
    St Piran Round


    GardensTrelissick Garden

    Trelissick is a garden of rare beauty, set as the jewel in an estate of 500 acres, which is surrounded by water on three sides. The garden is a plantsman's delight, with collections of rare and exotic shrubs that thrive in the mild Cornish climate. Of particular renown are large collections of hydrangeas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias. The garden also has the National Collections of Photinias and Azaras. The planting within the garden has been developed to provide colour throughout the year.As well as the garden there are five miles of woodland walks on the estate to enjoy, many of which follow the side of the River Fal and its creeks, and are a delight with the shipping and wildlife to enjoy.There is a restaurant, a shop and two galleries. The restaurant sells food that is prepared mainly from local produce. The shop sells an exciting range of gifts, of which many are locally produced. The two galleries have a range of both arts and crafts that are all inspired and produced in Cornwall.There is an exciting range of events throughout the year: check out the National Trust website on the Trelissick page for further details.

    Trelissick
    Feock,
    Near Truro, TR3 6QL.


    Tel : (01872) 862090
    Shop: (01872) 865515
    Gallery: (01872) 864084
    Restaurant: (01872) 863486
    GardensTrewithen Gardens
    The gardens cover 30 acres, and were created around 1900. The extensive woodland gardens are surrounded by park land. The gardens are one of only two in Cornwall to be awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide
    Trewithan
                                  Gardens
    Grampound Road
    TRURO
    Cornwall
    TR2 4DD
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    Tel: +44 01726 883647

    Fax: +44 01726 882301

    Truro Cathedral
    Truro Cathedral was the first 'new' cathedral to be built in Britain for 800 years since Salisbury Cathedral was started in 1220. It is built in the Gothic Revival architectural style fashionable during much of the nineteenth century. It is located in the city of Truro in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. Construction began in 1880 on the site of the sixteenth-century parish church (St Mary the Virgin) to a design by noted church architect John Loughborough Pearson. Pearson was heavily influenced by Gothic architecture, as indicated by the cathedral's three massive towers and spires. The central tower and spire is 76 m (250 feet) tall, while the western towers reach 61 m (200 feet). One particularly unusual feature of the cathedral is the fact that St Mary's church was not completely demolished, and now serves as the cathedral's Lady Chapel. Its copper spire is still a feature of the cathedral's south-eastern aisle. A further unusual feature is the non-alignment of the cathedral's nave and chancel, which can be clearly seen by visitors at the west end or east end. This was due to site constraints; the cathedral is built in a densely-populated central site with houses and shops packed closely about on all sides, in a manner more reminiscent of a Continental rather than an English cathedral. Foundation stones were laid in 1880 and the first section of the cathedral was consecrated in 1887. The central tower was completed by 1905 and the building was completed with the opening of the two western towers in 1910. JL Pearson died in 1897 and the work of his architectural practice was continued by his son, Frank Loughborough Pearson. The Cathedral attracts over 200,000 visitors a year and was the location for the first service of Nine Lessons and Carols, devised by E.W. Benson for Christmas Eve, 1880.
    Truro Cathedral

    St Mary’s Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2AF

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    Phone: +44 (0)1872 276782  -  Fax: +44 (0)1872 277788

    World in Miniature World In Miniature

    Halt Road Goonhavern
    Truro Cornwall TR4 9QE

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    Tel: +44 (0) 1872 572828
    Fax: +44 (0) 1872 572829
    Wadebridge, Rock and Polzeath
    Wadebridge – This bustling market town in North Cornwall offers a wide variety of leisure and shopping opportunities as well as being the perfect base from which to discover the natural beauty of Cornwall and North Cornwall. Visitors to the town can enjoy riverside walks, unique shopping, indoor and outdoor leisure facilities and of course the nationally recognised Camel Trail, 18 miles of traffic free walking and cycling.Wadebridge is the venue for some of North Cornwall's major events. Find out what rural life is all about at the action packed Royal Cornwall Show. Held every June there's something for all the family. The town comes alive to the sound of music every August Bank Holiday as it hosts the internationally acclaimed Wadebridge Folk Festival. Nearby the stunning gardens of historic houses such as Pencarrow, Lanhydrock and Prideaux Place provide the stage for summer events. From Jazz to Opera, Dog shows to Country fairs - visitors are always welcome and what better way to discover what Wadebridge and the surrounding area really has to offer.Wadebridge is the gateway to the beautiful scenery and stunning beaches of Rock and Polzeath. This is Betjeman Country - the landscape lovingly evoked by the Poet Laureate in Old Friends, Summoned by Bells, and Seaside Golf. Hear his poetry recited on summer evenings on Brae Hill, overlooking St Enodoc Church where the poet is buried, and see his personal artefacts at the Betjeman Centre, in Wadebridge. Population 7,000
    Wadebridge Clock Tower

    Tourist Offices
    Rotunda Building Eddystone Road Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7AL
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    Manager DianneMeeks


    Tel 0870 122 3337 fax 01208 813781
     St Teath - A purpose built paintball site in a great location. Only 1 mile from the main A39 between Camelford and Wadebridge with trees, marsh, hides, huts, forts, open field and a river set in 20 acres with five game zones.
    Big Dunks

    Trevilley Fm, Nr Wadebridge,
     Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9EU
    very easy to find and get to we are only 1 mile by road from the A39. Turn off the A39 onto the B3267 and then turn at the next right just after the Post Office (first turn right you get to sign posted Trevilley Lane) then turn right again when you see our sign

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    Phone 01840 211460 or 07899 953703
    Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps
    A large sandy beach dwarfed by spectacular rock outcrops. Note that swimming is dangerous and access to the beach is unsuitable for wheel chairs and push chairs.
    Bedruthan Steps

    Directions:Bedruthan Steps is approximately 8 miles from Newquay. Approach Newquay from the A30 and turn onto the A39 at the Indian Queens roundabout. Proceed on the A39 and continue on the A39 across the 1st roundabout and at the 2nd roundabout turn left onto the A3059 for Newquay. At Newquay follow the directions for Padstow onto the B3276. Follow the B3276 past Watergate Bay through Mawgan Porth and about a mile after Mawgan Porth turn left for the Bedruthan Steps car park. There are shorter routes avoiding Newquay.
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                                          for KidsCrealy Great Adventure Park

    Come to Cornwall's Crealy for the most famous fun in Cornwall - the only Park in the county where the Maximum Fun is Guaranteed!Swampy the SwampMonster is presenting two new Shows this summer – including, for the first time ever, Cornwall’s famous Uther the Giant in his Giant Adventure Showtime!Add Cornwall's wildest rides, the biggest outdoor adventure zone in the UK and more undercover play than anywhere else in Cornwall...Animals to hold and cuddle...Delicious food freshly prepared at the Park, direct from Cornwall’s best farms, orchards and vineyards...And you'll see why the first choice for family time is Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park!Cornwall's Crealy is famous for the Shire Horses - and this year there are even more Heavy Horses with Percheron, Suffolk Punch and Clydesdale to compliment the award-winning Shires. "We already have ten magnificent Shire horses and we are thrilled to be presenting our unique Heavy Horse Parades every day" says Roger Harvey, Stud and Animal Farm Manager at Cornwall's Crealy."You can be sure of a great family day out in 2007 at Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park so visit soon – and discover why the best days are Crealy days!


    Crealy Park
    Easy to find, on the A39 between Newquay and Wadebridge, near Padstow; minutes from the A30 Highgate Hill Junction.
    Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park, Tredinnick, Wadebridge, near Newquay, Cornwall.
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    Tel : 0870 116 333
    St Breock Downs Monolith
    Originally 5 metres (16 feet) high and weighing some 16.75 tonnes, this is Cornwall's largest and heaviest prehistoric monolith. It stands on the summit of St Breock Downs, offering wonderful views.
    St Breock Downs Monolith
    Located on St Breock Downs; 3 1⁄2 miles SW of Wadebridge off unclassified road to Rosenannon
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                                          for KidsShires Family Adventure Park

    here are loads of thing for the children to do- zip wires, climbing frames, monkey bars, slides. There is an indoor play area with a vertical slide- great fun, and ball pools. There are pretend horses to climb on, which the children loved. There is a cafe and loads more. The whole family will have a really enjoyable time

    Shires Family Park
    Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7AL
    Tel: 44 1841 541215
    Trevanion Culver House

    Trevanion Housing Estate
    Wadebridge
    Cornwall
    PL27 7JY

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    60 Special Bed & Breakfast's in Cornwall

    Listed for "Homemade Goodness"
    Botelet Farm 
    Botelet Farm is run by the Tamblyn family: there are two bedrooms in th farmhouse and one shared bathroom. Breakfast includes organic bread, homemade jam, granola, yoghurt, seeds and when available, homegrown blueberries.
    Botelet Farm
    Herodsfoot, Liskeard,
     Cornwall PL14
    tel: 01503 220225
    http://www.botelet.com
    Drym Farm  
     This 18th century farmhouse is situated in a small hamlet. It is surrounded by ancient barns, a forge and a dairy and has two acres of gardens which are filled with roses, camelias and ancient apple trees. There are three bedrooms for guests.
    Drymm Farm
    Drym, Praze-an Beeble,
    Cambourne, Cornwall TR14 ONU
    tel: 01209 831039
    http://www.drymfarm.co.uk
    Lower Barn 
    Lower Barn won the AA guest accomodation of 2005-6 for England and was runner-up in the bed & breakfast acommodation in 2007 award in the South West Tourism xcellance awards. Owners Janie & Mike  Cooksley offer four bedrooms and a full English or Fish breakfast. There is a hot tub and gym on the premises, free for guests, therapies and massages are available at an additional fee.
    Lower Barn
    Bosue, St Ewe, Cornwall PL26 6ET
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     tel: 01726 844881

    http://www.bosue.co.uk
    Penarwyn House
    The three bedroomed Penarwyn House was built in the late 1800s by the high sheriff of Cornwall and has period features such as high ceilings, decorative cornices, parquet flooring and chrystal chandeliers. Owner Mike & Jan Russell greet guests on arrival with homemade cakes.
    Penarwyn
                House
     St Blazey, Par,
     Cornwall PL24 2DS
     tel: 01726 814224
    map

    http://www.penarwyn.co.uk
     

    Tregew Vean  
    Tregew View is an 18th century packet skipper's house overlooking part of Falmouth harbour and estuary. The village of Flushing, which is a ten minute walk away, has pubs and a seafood restaurant. The two bedrooms share a bathroom and are only let to members of the same party.
    Tregew Vean
    Flushing, Falmouth,
     Cornwall TR11 5TF
      tel: 01326 379462
    http://www.tregewvean.co.uk 

     Listed for "Walkers & Interesting Places"
    Bodrugan Barton 
    Bodrugan Barton is located in an area of outstanding natural beaty. A 20 minute walk down a small lane takes you to Colona Bay, a small secluded beach full of rock pools. As well as three bedrooms, the B&B has an indoor pool and sauna that guests can use. Owners Tim and Sally Kendall serve breakfast in a dining room filled with sofas and a large fireplace.
    Bodrugan Barton
     Mevagissey, Cornwall PL26 6PT tel: 01726842094
    http://www.bodrugan.co.uk
     

    Calize Country House
    Calize has views across to St.Ives Bay & Dodrevy Lighthouse, the inspiration for Virginia Wolf's book "To The Lighthouse". The recently refurbished country house providesfour bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and some with views of the Atlantic and Gwithian beach. Guests can choose between a " Lord Hocking's breakfast" of eggs,sausage, bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes and a " Lighthouse Keepers Breakfast" of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.
    Calize
    Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5BW
     tel: 01736 753268
    http://www.calize.co.uk
    Cally Croft
    John & dee Tutton's guest house is a five minute walk from Padstow Harbour and the town's shops, restaurants and pubs. Two bedrooms are available to let and come with TV/DVD player,wireless internet connection and a fridge. Locally caught haddock & salmon are on the breakfast menu.
    Cally Croft
    26 Raleigh Close, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8BQ
    tel: 01841 533726
    http://www.padstow-callycroft.co.uk

    Camilla House
    is a late Georgian town house with 8 bedrooms that overlooks Mounts Bay. It has two types of rooms, classic & superior, and all have either an en suite or private bathroom. Free parking is available & the local train & bus stations are about an 8 minute walk away. The South West Coast Path runs along the promenade in front of the house.
    Camilla House
    12 Regent Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DW
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    tel: 01736 363771
    http://www.camillahouse.co.uk

    Caradoc Of Tregardock
    is set in a grassy courtyard overlooking the Atlantic, with direct access to the coastal path and secluded tidal beach. There are four bedrooms in the main house and two in an attached cottage. The facilities can also be used for art or yoga groups who bring their own tutor. A cooked breakfast can be provided or guests can opt to cook for themselves.
    Caradoc of
                Tregardock
    Treligga, Port Isaac, Cornwall PL33 9ED
    tel: 01840 213300
    map

    http://www.tregardock.com
    Carmelin
    is run by Jane & John Grierson & is situated on the last strip of land before the Atlantic at one of the most southerly points of England. One double guest suite is available with views of the sea and surrounding fields. As there are no roads close by, the only noise comes from passing tractors, cows and chickens. Evening meals can be provided, as can packed lunches, internet access and theatre bookings.
    Carmelin
    Pentreath Lane, The Lizard,
    Helston Cornwall TR12 7NY
    tel: 01326 290677
    http:/www.bedandbreakfastcornwall.co.uk

    Chydane
    is situated on a cliff overlooking Mounts Bay and the Penwith peninsula and has direct access to three miles of sandy beach. It has two double bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms, one with a balcony and sea views. The Halzephron Inn is within walking distance and serves evening meals. Owners Carla & John Caslin have decorated the house in a contemporary style and furnished it with antiques.
    Chydane
    Gunwalloe Fishing Cove,
    Helston, Cornwall TR12 7QB
    tel: 01326 241232
    http://www.chydane.co.uk/
    Ednovean Farm
    is a five minute walk from the beach and has three double bedrooms, all with ensuites and private terraces. The pink room has a four poster bed and is located in a seperate barn, while the apricot room opens on to the main courtyard and has its own terrace.
    Ednovean Farm
    Perranuthnoe, Penzance
    Cornwall TR20 9LZ
    tel: 01736 711883
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    http://www.ednoveanfarm.co.uk
    Ennys
    is three miles from the Prussia cove beaches. The gardens have a heated swimming pool and grass tennis court and the Georgian House has three double bedrooms available. An adjoining barn has been converted into two family suites.
    Ennys
    St Hilary, Penzance,
    Cornwall TR20 9BZ
    tel: 01736 740262
    http://www.ennys.co.uk

    Gardens Cottage
    is two and a half miles from the coast  and has three bedrooms withensuite bathrooms. It took owners kate & Ivan walker 12 years to restore the place completely. The Green Barn, a green oak conserbvatory is where a traditional cooked breakfast is served. The Eden Project is a mile from the B&B and you van buy tickets direct from Kath & Ivan to avoid queues at the ticket office. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are also close by. Rooms have fridges and air conditioning, their contemporary boutique style offers calm, relaxed comfort. Gardens Cottage is the perfect stress-free retreat from which to explore Cornwall's unique countryside and coastline.
    Gardens
                Cottage
    Prideaux, Par,
    Nr St Austell Cornwall PL24 2SS
    tel: 01726 817195
    http://www.gardenscottage.co.uk

    Halftides
    has its own path down to a secluded beach. The three bedrooms are named after the butterflies that can be seen in the garden during summer: painted lady, swallowtail and blue peacock. Host Susie Holdsworth Hunt can provide an evening meal, sometimes cooked on the barbeque.
    Halftides
    Laflounder Lane, Mullion,
    Helston Cornwall TR112 7HU
    tel: 01326 241935
    http://www.halftides.co.uk

    House At Gwinear
    St Ives Bay is a five minute drive from the house, which is about 500 years old and has one bedroom. The bedroom can be a twin or double, has views across the gardens and a seperate bathroom. A piano stands in the corner of the breakfast room where a cooked breakfast is served. Owners Charles & Diana Hall can also provide dinner on request.
    House at
                Gwinear
    Gwinear, St Ives,
    Cornwall TR27 5JZ
    tel: 01736 850444

    Jamies
    is run by Felicity and Jamie Robertson who also own the Nansidwell Hotel on the Helford river. The villa has three bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and a sea view. The breakfast room, where cereals , toast and traditional cooked dishes are served, also has views across the coast. The sandy Carbis Bay beach is a five minute walk away.
    Jamies
    Wheal Whidden, Carbis Bay,
    St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2QX
    tel: 01736 794718
    http://www.jamiesstives.co.uk

    Mother Ivey  
    The two bedroomed Mother Ivey is an isolated property right by the beach and used to be a fish cellar that processed the day's catch. The costal footpath runs right behind the building and the beach is easily accessible from the property. A cooked breakfast is included.
    Mother Ivey
     Trevose Head, Padstow,
    Cornwall PL28 8SL
    tel: 01841 520329 
    The Old Vicarage (St.Ives)
    is an early 19th century country rectory that overlooks the ancient hill-fort of Trencrom in west Penwith. Port Kidney sands is a 15 minute drive. Three bedrooms are available all furnished with period furniture and with views across the garden.
    Old Vicarage
    Brush End, Lelant,
    St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3EF
    tel: 01736 753324
    http://www.oldvicaragelelant.co.uk

    The Old Vicarage (Morwenstow)
    The three bedroomed Old Vicarage is half a mile from the South West Coast Path and theNorth Cornwall coast, designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Cooked breakfasts are served by owners Jill and Richard Wellby in the dining room, there's a grand piano in the drawing room and a full size snooker table in the billiard room.
    Old Vicarage
    Morwenstow, Cornwall EX23 9SR
    tel: 01288 331369
    http://www.rshawker.co.uk
    Pelyn
    is situated beside Pelyn Creek and has 18 acres of grounds including pasture, woodland and landscapeed gardens. Town Beach is a five minute drive away. There are two bedrooms, each with a king sized bed. In the summer breakfast is served in the conservatory and includes eggs, from the B&B's own hens and when in season homegrown rasberries.
    Pelyn
    Gerrans, Portscatho,
    Truro, Cornwall TR2 5ET
    tel: 01872 580837
    http://www.pelyncreek.com
    Pine Cottage
    is an old house overlooking the cliff tops of the harnour of Portloe. Its sole guest room has an en-suite bathroom, super king-size bed and wireless broadband. Host Clare Holdsworth used to run a restaurant in Cornwall; she now serves her guests a breakfast of locally produced bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, cereals, yoghurt and juices.
    Pine Cottage
    Portloe, Truro,
    Cornwall TR2 5RB
    tel: 01872 501385
    http://www.pine-cottage.net
    Porteath Barn
    Porteath Barn B&B is a fine 19th century building which is set in eight acres of peaceful and secluded valley, with the coast path and Epphaven cove just a few minutes walk away down a private track. Accommodation for guests is in a separate wing. It is an excellent base from which to explore the delights of Cornwall from coast to coast and within easy reach of beaches, surfing, sailing, fishing, also the Camel Trail, the Eden Project and the golf courses at St Enodoc and Roserrow. There is a choice of good eating places nearby.Hosts are Joand Michael Bloor

    Porteath Barn

    St Minver, Wadebridge,
    Cornwall, PL27 6RA
    tel: 01208 863605
    11 Sea View Terrace
    Eleven Sea View Terrace is an Edwardian seaside villa with stunning views of the harbour and the open sea beyond.  It is situated on a private road and benefits from being only a few minutes walk from the centre of town. The aim is to create an atmosphere in which to relax and enjoy all that St. Ives has to offer. As St. Ives is renowned for its galleries guests will find an instant treat as there are many paintings on display throughout the hotel some by local artists and others from London and Local galleries.  Many of the paintings exhibited are available for sale.Whether you choose a long or short break the hotel is perfect for a romantic getaway or a break with your friends and family.  House parties for 6/8 persons can be accommodated.

    11 Sea View

    Eleven Sea View Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DH.

    Tel : +44 (0)1736 - 798440
    Mobile: +44 (0)7973 - 953616
    Email: elevenseaviewterrace@btinternet.com
      http://www.11stives.co.uk


     
    The Slipway Hotel

    Walk, Cycle, Surf, Fish, play Golf - or just enjoy the view! A great place to relax with friends or family and sample the local culture.10 comfortably furnished en suite guest rooms many with sea views, stylishly decorated to a high standard. All rooms are well equipped and have crisp white cotton linen, luxurious fluffy towels, invigorating showers or sensuous baths, exquisite fittings and enchanting local art. Elegant simplicity combined with everything you need to unwind.The Slipway Hotel date backs to 1527. It was a ship's chandlery in the 19th century selling all types of ship supplies and provisions out of what is now the two tiered restaurant. The Slipway was converted into a hotel in the mid twentieth century and has been gradually upgraded into its present state.The galleried seafood restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Cornwall's most acclaimed eating experiences. You may also dine outside on the terrace overlooking the working harbour. Lobster and crab are purchased from the local Port Isaac fisherman. Menus are highly imaginative being devised by the team of chefs and concentrate on the use of the best fresh fish, meat, produce and other ingredients all sourced locally.Port Isaac is an excellent base for a holiday in Cornwall.


    Slipway Hotel

    Harbour Front, , Port Isaac,
     Cornwall, PL29 3RH
    Tel : +44 (0)1208 880264
    Fax: +44 (0)1208 880408

    http://www.portisaachotel.com/
    Treglisson
    Treglisson Guest House is a high quality en-suite bed & breakfast accommodation with an AA 4 star rating. .Listed in the Domesday Book, there has been a homestead on this site for hundreds of years. Treglisson Farmhouse sits in the middle of 130 acres of working arable farmland.Treglisson is ideally placed for exploring the north and south coasts of Cornwall; for visiting St. Ives, Land's End, Penzance and St. Michael's Mount. The area abounds with charming fishing villages, gardens, market towns, craft centres, galleries, country inns, historic tin mines and breathtaking coastal walks.Treglisson is surrounded by attractive gardens, where guests are welcome to and enjoy the plants and trees. An area is set aside for the use of the guests. A heated indoor swimming pool is available to guests during the summer months.Please Note: We are a No-Smoking property. Regrettably, we cannot accept pets. Children welcome. Check-In time: 1100 and Check-Out time: 1000.Family Rooms are based on two adults only. Children will incur a supplement charge upon arrival. £5 per night for children under 5 & £10 per night for children 5 years and over.
    Treglisson

    Treglisson, Wheal Alfred Road,
    Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5JT
    tel: 01736 753141
    map
    http://www.treglisson.co.uk
     
    Trevilla House
    Home cooking, spacious rooms and wonderful views make this B&B a very relaxing place to stay. As Alistair Sawday describes, "The sea and the peninsula wrap themselves around you. Trevilla House is a great family home in an enviable position, with expansive views over the Fal Estuary ...and the King Harry Ferry gives you easy access to the glorious Roseland Peninsula" . Peter & Jinty own the B&B and, having lived in Cornwall for over 30 years, are very knowledgeable about the local area with plenty of suggestions for walking, exploring & dining.Each of the rooms has a private bathroom and a place to sit down with a cup of tea before heading out for supper in the evening. In the morning a full, home cooked breakfast is usually served until 9 o'clock in the south facing conservatory looking out towards Mylor Harbour on the other side of the Fal River. We can cater for most diets - please ask when you book.
    Trevilla House

    Feock, Truro,
    Cornwall, TR3 6QG
    tel : +44 (0)1872 862 369

    http://www.trevilla.com/

    Trevone Beach House
    Trevone Beach House, a licensed Bed & Breakfast Guest House in the heart of Trevone Bay. Trevone is less than 2 miles from the historic Port of Padstow, and famous for its two beaches (sandy beach and rocky beach) blow hole and natural swimming pool. Trevone Bay is set within an area of outstanding natural beauty and right on the Coastal Footpath.The property is family run and combines a relaxed and informal style with the highest level of service. Over the past 2 years, all rooms have been upgraded to provide comfortable and efficient services. All rooms are En-suite, and include complementary Fairtrade Tea and Coffee, TV, Hairdryer, Radio/Alarm and Mini Fridge. A number of rooms on the first and second floor have magnificent sea views, and are perfect for watching the stunning Trevone sunsets!
    Trevone Beach House
    Trevone Bay
    Newquay
    PL28 8QX
    tel: 01841 520469
    http://www.trevonebeach.co.uk

    Westward

    Westward is situated close to the town and beaches, we have a reputation for running a well maintained and clean guest house and can offer you a friendly relaxing stay in Newquay.

    All bedrooms are well frnished and have en suite facilities, colour TV’s and Tea/Coffee making tray.  There is a ground floor bedroom with easy access if required. Full central heating and double glazing is installed for added comfort in the winter months.The dining room is set with individual tables for breakfast which is served at 9.00 am.


    Westward
    25 Edgcumbe Avenue
    Newquay
    Cornwall.
    TR7 2NJ

    Tel: 44 (0) 1637 871627
    http://www.westwardnewquay.co.uk/

    Listed as The Greenest of them all"
    Bangors Organic
    Bangors Organic is a very special place to stay. Offering top quality accommodation with traditional style, pared down elegance in the restored Victorian house and luxury contemporary chic in the converted Coach House and Stables suites. Attention to detail, a friendly welcome and home grown, local and organic food and drink. Our aim is to make your stay relaxing and memorable.Here on our 5 acre organic holding we have gardens and grounds producing all the fresh organic produce that we need for the house and restaurant.As many of our guests will know, growing is hard work and organic growing is very hard work. But the results are worth all the effort, and nothing compares to the flavours and textures of fresh vegetables and salads picked from the garden, washed, prepared and served immediately.We believe that farming and food production should be sustainable, honest, diverse and healthy and therefore not only do we grow organically we also cater organically using the produce we grow ourselves.
    Bangors Organic
    Bangors House, Poundstock, Bude, Cornwall EX23 0DP
    Tel : 01288 361297
    E-Mail: info@bangorsorganic.co.uk
    http://www.bangorsorganic.co.uk
    Bednobs
    Bedknobs provides an ideal base whether travelling for business or pleasure. It must be one of the most centrally placed bed and breakfasts in Cornwall, just 5 minutes walk from Bodmin town centre and close to the A30 with easy access to the whole of the county.A cooked Cornish breakfast that includes dry-cured greenback bacon from locally reared pigs is provided and champagne breakfasts are available on request for an extra fee. Bednobs won the small business category at the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Sustainability awards 2004.
    Bednobs
    Polgwyn
    Castle Street
    Bodmin PL31 2DX
    tel: 01208 77553
    http://www.ecobloomfield.com

    Blue Seas
    Welcome to the Blue Seas Hotel where you will find comfortable accommodation, friendly service and excellent food.Owners Arnaud and Fiona Ruetsch recycle compost, use eco-friendly cleaning products and get their electricity and gas from RSPB Energ, who produce electricity from renewable sources. Kitchen waste is put into the compost or wormery. Food is mainly sources from Cornish suppliers and their organic soap is produced in Penzance They offer a peaceful and relaxing environment away from the stress of modern life. This charming grade II listed family-run hotel set in a south-facing Regency terrace is ideally located for visitors to west Cornwall. Their rooms are all en-suite, most of them having stunning sea views over Mount's Bay towards Newlyn. All have colour TV, central heating, tea and coffee making facilities, fresh flowers and chocolates. Breakfast is an important start to any holiday. They propose a wide range of breakfast choices; the full English, the continental buffet with fresh fruits, variety of cereals, yoghurts, croissants, and home-made brioches, bread, jams and marmalade, etc
    Blue Seas
    13 Regent Terrace
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR18 4DW  
    map
    tel: 01736 364744
    http://www.blueseashotel-penzance.co.uk
    The Hen House
    Nestled in a timeless leafy hamlet amongst lush rolling fields at the top of the Porthallow valley you will find    The Hen House, just a mile from the sea . A tranquil oasis of peace,relaxation and bird song set in two acres of private grounds       Here you will discover:A secluded wild flower meadow - a perfect place for our fun informal tai-chi workshops, basking on the sun loungers or gazing at the myriad of stars at night We have just won a Silver Sustainable Tourism Award for Cornwall and short-listed in the final 5 in the Sustainable tourism awards for the south west of England

    Hen House

    The Hen House, Tregarne, Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6EW
    Phone on 01326 280236

    http://www.thehenhouse-cornwall.co.uk/
    Lower Meadows

    Award Winning - Boscastle - Bed and Breakfast on North Cornwall Coast

    Situated in the picturesque Cornish Harbour village of Boscastle; offering perfectly appointed bed and breakfast with excellent parking. We are proud to offer bed & breakfast accommodation with 4 star grading recognition from Quality in Tourism along with a gold award from GTBS. We constantly strive to ensure your stay with us is relaxing, and your individual requirements are catered for.  If you are visiting for the first time, been to Boscastle before, or returning to stay with us, we are confident you will enjoy everything we, Lower Meadows, Boscastle and Cornwall have to offer. We pride ourselves on attention to detail. Each guest is special to us

    Lower Meadows

    Boscastle

    Cornwall

    Tel: 01840 250570 or
    email: stay@lowermeadows.co.uk
    http://www.lowermeadows.co.uk

    The Old Rectory

    The Old Rectory offers quality Bed & Breakfast in a historic house. Situated near Boscastle on the beautiful North Cornish Coast. Within an hours drive of the M5 at Exeter. An ideal base to visit Cornwall's Eden Project, Lanhydrock House, a variety of Cornish gardens, unspoilt beaches and many other Cornish treasures.Our house is surrounded by 3 acres of beautiful mature south facing gardens including a Victorian walled garden.Thomas Hardy stayed here as a young architect and met and fell in love with Emma Lavinia Gifford. The romance led to the novel "A Pair of Blue Eyes", and to some of his finest poetry.The Old Rectory is a family home and has been updated and decorated in period style. Guests are welcome to bring a snack back and enjoy a glass of wine in the guests own Sitting Room, or on our viewing deck over looking the Valency valley and sea.All the produce we use is either from the garden or sourced locally and we use Fair Trade products where possible.


    Old Rectory

    The Old Rectory,
    St Juliot,Boscastle.
    CornwallPL35 0BT
    Tel: 01840 250 225

    email:   sally@stjuliot.com
    http://www.stjuliot.fsnet.co.uk/

    Orchard Lodge

    The large white-painted house is set in its own peaceful grounds in a conservation area on the edge of the village.

    It's a stone's throw from hidden-away High Street and Fore Street, one of the area's most charming, best-kept secrets. A ten minute stroll takes you to the historic harbour and coastpath. Our twin and double rooms, all ensuite or with private facilities, have been  fully refurbished  in crisp, contemporary style.   There's a spacious lounge with  roaring open fire in the Winter and for Summer, a garden in which  to unwind and relax. Orchard Lodge offers easy parking, whilst being handy for local transport.
    Orchard Lodge
    Orchard Lodge,
    Gunpool Lane,
    Boscastle, Cornwall.
    PL35 0AT
    tel:01840 250 418
    E-mail: orchardlodge@fsmail.net

    http://www.orchardlodgeboscastle.co.uk
     Organic Panda
    Welcome to the Organic Panda experience - a celebration of the love of food and art. Our funky but elegant victorian home with its fresh decor, chunky reclaimed timber furniture, vibrant in-house exhibition, panoramic views of St. Ives Bay, is just a short walk from Blue Flag Porthminster Beach.We believe every little bit helps. the Organic Panda is run on a green energy tariff, uses eco light bulbs and like most of Cornwall meters its water. we also have a water butt. we recycle our household and guests waste. all our cleaning products are eco friendly and our paper products organic and / or made from a sustainable source. our house is surrounded by mature cornish plants and palms. we grow a number of wild ‘weeds’ to attract the unusual hummingbird moth. please support a St Ives initiative to become plastic bag free. we have jute bags available for our guests to use for shopping and beach trips - just ask. fun things to do here are some of the ways you can enjoy St Ives and the surrounding area without or with minimal use of a car.
    Organic Panda


     
    1 Pendnovler Terace
    St.Ives Cornwall TR26 2EL

    t 01736 79 38 90
    m 07787 854 380
    e info@organicpanda.co.uk
    http://www.organicpanda.co.uk


     

    Valency B&B
    We are delighted to have been awarded Four Stars and a prestigious Silver Accolade in our recent inspection. We are also one of the first B&Bs to get a Gold Award for sustainable tourism.

    Valency is an eighteenth century former barn which was first converted in the fifties.
    Various outbuildings have been incorporated over the years and recently we have personally refurbished the whole property to a high standard.Our aim has been to provide ourselves and our guests with comfort and modern requirements whilst retaining the unique character of the house.
    Stay in one of three lovely Bed & Breakfast rooms, all with en-suites.

    Valency B&B
    Penally Hill, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0HF
    Telephone: 01840 250397 Mobile: 07891067746
    E- Mail: tillinghast@btinternet.com
    http://www.valencybandb.com/
    Listed as "The Most Important Meal Of The Day"
    Anchorage House
    is a 4 bedroomed B & b with an indoor swimming pool & spa: it was named Britain's best B&B by Les Routiers in 2005. Supper is available by prior arrangement & there is complimentry afternoon tea. The Eden Project is a 5 minute walk away
    Anchorage House
    Nettles Corner, Tregrehan Mills, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 3RH
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    Tel: 01726 814071
    http://www.anchoragehouse.co.uk
    Buttervilla
    A bronze winner in the 2007 Taste of The west awards for best bed & breakfast in Cornwall, the three bedroomed Buttervilla offers a full English breakfast with homemade bread & homegrown fruit when in season. Buttervilla is a supplier of organic fruit & vegatables to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen.
    Buttervilla
    Polbathic, St Germans, Torpoint, Cornwall PL11 3 EY  tel: 01503 230315
    http://www.buttervilla.com

    Coast B&B
    There are 7 bedrooms and all named after local flowers. Vegatarian or vegan cooked breakfasts are available and the B&B was a finalist for the Vegatarian Society Awards: best vegatarian breakfast 2007. There is also a restaurant and art gallery on the premises.
    Coast B&B
    St Ives Road,Carbis Bay, Cornwall TR26 2RT tel: 01736 795918
    http://www.coastcornwall.co.uk

    The Gurnard's Head
    The Which? Good Food Guide's best Cornish Newcomer for 2007. The Gurnard's Head is a pub with rooms, specialising in seasonal Cornish food. It is a 17th century coaching inn and there are 7 bedrooms, two with sea views. This pub is sister to Brecon's The Felin Fach Griffin pub, also owned by brothers Charles & edmund Inkin.
    Gunards Head
    Nr Zennor, St Ives, TR26 3DE
    tel: 01736 796923


    Landewednack House
    is a Grade-II listed country house set in two acres of garden with croquet lawn, a boules court and a heated swimming pool. Five bedrooms are available and meals, with specialities including locally caught fish, are provided by chef Anthony Taylor. There are 2,500 bottles of wine available from the house's cellar.
    Landewednack House
    Church cove, The Lizard, Cornwall TR12 7PQ  tel: 01326 290877
    http://www.landewednackhouse.co.uk
    The Mill House Inn
    was a working corn-mill until the 1930s. it is the second B&B run by Mark & Kep Forbes, the owners of the slipway in Port Isaac, and there are nine bedrooms. Locally sourced food is used for the dinner menu, which changes seasonally.
    Mill House
                  Inn
    Trebarwith, North Cornwall, PL34 0HD
    The Summerhouse
    is a Grade-II listed Regency style house situated 50 metres from the sea. Its restaurant has an outdoor area decorated with exotic plants. The food is Mediterranean and is cooked by chief Ciro Zaino. There are 5 bedrooms with names like pinstripe and Sunshine.
    Summerhouse
    Cornwall Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4HL tel: 01736 363744
    http:// www.summerhouse-cornwall.com
    Listed as "Down in The Valley & Over The Hills"
    Bosavern House
    is a 17th century house set in two acres of grounds. The B&B is 20 minutes walk from the sea and covenient for those walking the Cornish Coastal Path. Packed lunches can be provided and the owners, Allan and Corinne Collinson can arrange drop offs for walkers for locations within a 10 mile radius. All eight bedrooms have en suites and most offer coastline views.
    Bosavern House
    St Just, Penzance,
    Cornwall TR19 7RD
     tel: 01736 788301
    http://www.bosavern.com

    The Fieldings Guest House

    The Fieldings is just 15 minutes walk from the centre (15 minutes walk from the bus station - 10 minutes walk from the railway station), of the little town and Cathedral City of Truro. It has panoramic views over the City and Cathedral on one side, and open countryside on the other. It is approximately 100 yards/metres from the County Record Office and 700 yards/metres from the Railway Station.The FieldingsYour hosts, Averil and Mike Inglefield, were both born in the county. They share an intimate knowledge and love of Cornwall - the highways and byeways, the little coves, the windy headlands, the picnic spots, the places where Cornwall's unique history - industrial and cultural - unfolded.And a warm and friendly welcome awaits all our visitors in our spacious, comfortable, Edwardian town house.

    The Fieldings
    35 Treyew Road,
    Truro, Cornwall TR1 2BY
    tel: 01872 262783
    http://www.fieldingsintruro.com
    Roma Guest House
    Roma is a small, friendly, family guest house with wonderful views over Fistral Bay and Newquay golf course. We are just a few minutes walk away from both the town centre and the beach, and are also close to the South West Coastal Path which is ideal for walkers and ramblers.We offer comfortable, well-equipped rooms, which are non-smoking, with tea/coffee facilities, colour television and 'Freeview' digibox, mostly with sea views and en-suite facilities. There is a pleasant resident's lounge with a colour television, 'Freeview' and video. We also have our own private car park. Evening meals can be requested at an extra charge. You are guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome.We pride ourselves on cleanliness and hospitality, and aim to make your stay in Newquay a memorable one.We have facilities for the hard of hearing.

    Roma B&B
    1 Atlantic Road,
     NEWQUAY, Cornwall, TR7 1QJ
    Sea View House
     All Rooms have sea or rural views .  All Double/Twin rooms have en-suite or private facilities. The Single room has private shower and w.c.  All rooms are comfortably furnished to a high standard with shaver points, radio, TV, heating and beverage making facilities and safes    Residents car parking    Sun terrace and private garden     Residents lounge with open fire   Access to bedrooms and lounge at all times   Luggage transfers will happily be undertaken for walkers   Washing, drying and ironing facilities
    Sea View House
    The Valley, Porthcurno,
     Cornwall TR19 6JX
    tel: 01736 810638
    http://www.seaviewhouseporthcurno.com
    Tregosse House
     Tregosse House is located in the hamlet of Treknow, only ¾ mile from the village of Tintagel.
    Situated at the highest point of Treknow, Tregosse House is an isolated Victorian property surrounded by open farmland and only 150 yards from the North Cornwall coastal path. Public footpaths lead from the house directly to the coastal path and the breathtaking views of the north Cornwall coast and only a 10-minute walk directly to Trebarwith Strand.
    Tregosse House probably has one of the best panoramic views of the sea in north Cornwall and sunsets to die for. (Not forgetting some pretty impressive storms)

    Tregosse House
    Treknow, Tintagel,
    North Cornwall PL34 OEP
    tel: 01840 779230
      http://www.tregossehouse.co.uk/
    Tubbs Mill House
         Tubbs Mill House is 300 years old and was once the main house to the working mill, the remains of which are situated in the adjoining paddock.The House sits alone at the bottom of the valley bordered by the River Luney and the old mill leat which supplied the water power for the mill. Tubbs Mill offers perfect peace and seclusion far off the beaten track.Although secluded the house is situated only one mile from the South West Coastal path and spectacular walks can be enjoyed along with equally wonderful inland walks to cater for all tastes. The area is one of the most picturesque in Cornwall and is set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Wild life abounds in the area and you can expect to see badgers, buzzards and everything in between.The area lends itself to exploring Cornwall as we are situated close to the Roseland Peninsula and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are just a few miles away as is the World famous Eden Project.If you like to explore gardens and fine old country houses then you will not be disappointed as some of the county's finest are all within easy driving distance together with some wonderful beaches many of which are almost totally unchanged and look as they must have done in times gone by.
    Tubbs Mill House
    Caerhays, Gorran
    St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6NB
    tel: 01872 530715
    http://www.tubbsmillhouse.com
    Willowbrook
    Willowbrook is a modern detached chalet-bunalow with a good sized garden consisting of a large lawned area with mature trees and shrubs. To one side there is a large pergola, bounded by a lovely bubbling brook.The house is situated in the tiny hamlet of Lamorick, which consists of just a few houses and cottages on either side of the original London to Penzance Roman coach road.Just 400 yards from the village of Lanivet where a good evening meal may be enjoyed in the local pub or in the 'Welcome Stranger' fish restaurant.The village also has a general stores, a post office and a lovely old church.Also, just 200 yards from Willowbrook is 'The Saints Way', a walk from Padstow to Fowey.Just a short drive is the market town of Bodmin and just beyond that is the wild expanse of Bodmin Moor.
    Willowbrook
    Old Coach Road, Lamorick, Lanivet, Cornwall PL30 5HB
    tel: 01208 831670
    http://www.willowbrookbandb.co.uk
    Listed as "You're Never Too Old To Learn"
    Higher Grogley Farm
    Tucked in a quiet wooded valley, this detached former farmhouse offers character and charm in a delightful setting. Featured in the BBC's Good Homes magazine October 2005, the property has been tastefully renovated, and is owned by the artist/author Janet Shearer whose mural work can be seen in the house itself. In warmer weather, the tranquillity of the south-facing, sheltered location can be appreciated whilst sitting out on the slate terrace and admiring the cottage gardens. Equally, during winter months, a cosy chat can be enjoyed around the large dining table in the slate-floored kitchen/dining-room. Artistic skills may even be rediscovered especially in the winter months as tuition in the owner's studio can be arranged, taking inspiration in the gardens or from the local scenery visited on foot. Friendly dogs, cats and horses are also on the premises.
    Higher Grogley
                Farm
    Withiel, Wadebridge,
    Cornwall PL30 5NP
    tel: 01208 831926
    http://www.trompeloeil.co.uk
    Higher Lank Farm
    On our working farm we specialise in meeting the needs of parents and pre-school children alike. Whatever the weather, whatever your needs, there is always heaps to see and do both indoors and out. So much, that many of our guests report under 5s that sleep soundly all night and who wake ready to play and help on the farm all over again, each morning of their stay! So why not grab your wellies, and let your children…As far as we are aware, we are unique in that we ONLY accept bookings from families with at least one child under 5. We do not know of anyone else who does what we do!
    Higher Lank Farm

    Higher Lank Farm, St Breward,
    Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4NB
    tel: 01208 850716
    http://www.higherlankfarm.co.uk
    Lantallack Farm
    Come and be pampered in our lovely gradeII listed farmhouse. Sink into a comfy bed and look forward to a delicious breakfast of spicy fruit compote, organic yoghurt, local sausages, free range eggs and home-made bread straight from the Aga. Take a dip in our swimming pool.Come and paint this stunning landscape - rolling hills, steep wooded valleys, streams and meadows full of wild flowers. Also sculpture, printmaking and life drawing. Large warm studio, delicious food and comfortable accommodation.
    Lantallack Farm
    Landrake, Saltash,
    Cornwall PL12 5AE
    tel: 01752 851281
    http://www.lantallack.co.uk
    Trerosewill Farmhouse
    With all rooms en-suite, and with little touches usually associated with 5 star hotels, Trerosewill Farmhouse provides the ultimate in luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall.Nature lovers will be able to observe our badger sett and the rest of the abundant wildlife sharing our farmland and the surrounding areas.
    Trerosewill
    Paradise, Boscastle,
    Cornwall PL35 0BL
    tel: 01840 250545
    http://www.trerosewill.co.uk
    Trezlah
    Tre’ is a Cornish prefix meaning ‘farmstead’, and ‘Zela’ comes from an old English word for ‘great hall’. The main farmhouse building at Trezelah is described on a map dated 1781 as a ‘Manor’ house.It was converted from a working dairy farm several years ago and despite its former grand title, the Farmhouse still maintains much of its humble cottage atmosphere with white-washed stone walls, beamed ceilings and painted wooden floors.With typical flair and attention to detail, Caro and David have worked their creative magic to provide a warm and welcoming home with a contemporary feel. There are soft, creamy sofas in the open-plan living area, and comfortable beds in the cosy, colour coded bedrooms above. The whole Farmhouse is simply furnished with family antiques, Indian fabrics and David’s pottery pieces, whilst most of the colour on the walls is provided by Caro’s artworks. Breakfasts at Trezelah Farmhouse are informal occasions where the food is simple but delicious and guests from all nations are seated together around the Farmhouse table.
    Trezlah
    Badgers Cross, Penzance,
    Cornwall TR2 *XD
    tel: 01736 874388
    http://www.trezelah.co.uk
    Listed as "Weird & Wonderful"
    The House In The Sea
    The House in the Sea (Newquay Island) in Cornwall provides luxury coastal accommodation in a unique setting. The house has a spectacular location, perched on its own rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and commands breathtaking sea and coastal views. One of the most photographed Islands in the UK, it is reached on foot over its own 70ft high suspension bridge. Steps lead down to the sandy beach below where guests can enjoy long walks by the sea. The house and its accommodation provide a grandstand view of the surfers when the waves are high, and of Newquay gig racing in season. Situated in mid Cornwall, it is only 20 minutes away from Newquay Airport and is a superb base from which to visit places such as the Eden Project, St. Ives, Padstow and the famous Rick Stein restaurant, or the many beautiful Cornish gardens such as Heligan and Trebah. It´s ideal for a honeymoon, anniversary, or special occasion.  Accommodation is in a luxuriously furnished double room with en-suite wash basin, and own adjacent toilet and double shower. Breakfast is served in the dining room, or outside on the deck overlooking the sea. Guests have their own elegant sitting-room with television and panoramic views of the North Cornish Coast.  Your hosts, Lord and Lady Long, tell us that, at sunrise and on starlit nights in particular, there is no place quite like this sensational home.
    House In The Sea
    Newquay Island, Costal Retreat,
    Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1EA
    tel: 01637 879754
    http://houseinthesea.
    uniquehomestays.com/
    Treverbyn Vean Manor
    Treverbyn Vean Manor is an impressive Grade II * listed, neo-Gothic manor house of great architectural and historic importance. Approached through the old lodge gates and a drive bordered by pine trees and rhododendrons, the house stands high above the beautiful wooded Glynn valley, enjoying the peace and tranquility of pine woodlands edged by the rivers Fowey and Loveny. It nestles on the southern slopes of Bodmin Moor, and is within easy reach of both the north and south coasts of Cornwall. The wide easy rising dog leg staircase with its painted and gilded Burges ceiling leads to the  two large, comfortable, centrally heated bedrooms, with views through leaded windows into the woods. Both have glorious en suite bathrooms and are made up with fine linen and Egyptian cotton sheets.The Oriel bedroom has a 6ft wide double bed and its bathroom features the Oriel window, a large walk-in shower, bidet and roll top bath.Victoria is a larger room with a 6ft wide by 6ft 6” long bed which can convert to a twin or double. An extra bed can be set up in this room. The bathroom has a large roll top bath and the original Victorian fittings.Our guests have use of the rooms on the ground floor: an elegant sitting room with an elaborate ceiling, the dining room with a high beamed ceiling and the Great Hall with its large bookcases and leather sofas.

    Treverbyn Vean Manor
    Twowatersfoot, Nr Liskeard,
    Cornwall PL14 6HN
    tel: 01579 326105
    http://www.treverbynvean.co.uk

    Dog Friendly
                AccommodationThis section has been added for dog lovers visiting Cornwall as
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    Dog Friendly Accommodation in Cornwall
    Maymear Cottage
    Bodmin

    Maymear Cottage Maymear Cottage. 5 Maymear Terrace, St Tudy, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3NE
      www.maymear.co.uk 
    A comfortable and well equipped end of terrace cottage in picturesque village of St Tudy. An ideal location to explore all of Cornwall.

    01840 213120
    East Rose
    Bodmin

    EAST ROSE EAST ROSE, St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4NL
     www.eastrose.co.uk 
    7 beautiful self-catering holiday cottages and superb coarse fishery on 17 acre farmstead in a wonderful setting on Bodmin Moor.

    01208 850674
    The Wellington Hotel
    Boscastle

    The Wellington Hotel The Wellington Hotel, The Harbour, Old Road, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0AQ
     www.boscastle-wellington.com 
    2 Star AA/ETC Hotel situated in the heart of Boscastle. 2AA Rosette restaurant and pub with open fires. Dogs made welcome with bed, bowl towel and treat!

    01840 250202
    The Olive Tree  Callington The Olive Tree The Olive Tree,  Maders, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7LL
        www.theolivetreebandb.co.uk 
    Set in peaceful countryside yet close to many major attractions. Complementary therapies on site, home made bread. Optional evening meal. All rooms on ground floor for easy access.

    01579 384392
    Helsbury Park
    Camelford
    Helsbury Park Helsbury Park,  The Farmhouse, Helsbury Park, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9RH
       www.helsburypark.co.uk
    Helsbury Park is the UK’s leading dog friendly, self catering holiday accommodation. We offer luxury, dog friendly holiday cottages with access to around 100 acres of unspoilt woodland and open pasture in the heart of north Cornwall. We have three totally dog friendly cottages and a stunning pool facility on site.

    01840 211726
    Estuary View
    Falmouth
    Estuary View Estuary View, Beacon Street, Falmouth, Cornwall,TR11 2aq
       www.estuaryviewfalmouth.co.uk
    Luxury 2 bed 2 bath apartment with stunning views of the water. 1 min from town centre, parking space, Sleeps 5.

    01736 741201
    Meudon Hotel   Falmouth Dog friendly hotel in Cornwall Meudon Hotel, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5HT
    Email: wecare@meudon.co.uk  www.meudon.co.uk
    Presiding over its own wooded valley garden, the Meudon Hotel's lawns sweep down to its own private beach
    at Bream Cove near Falmouth, Cornwall. Come to dog-friendly Meudon to relax in a peaceful coastal countryside setting. Meudon's restaurant offers fabulous cuisine created from fresh, local ingredients.
    01326 250541
    Atlantic Coast Holiday Park
    Hayle

    Atlantic Coast Holiday Park Atlantic Coast Holiday Park, 53 Upton Towans, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5BL
     www.atlanticcoastpark.co.uk 
    This small family holiday park adjacent to the dunes at Gwithian, offers an ideal base to tour the area. The pet friendly beach of St Ives Bay allows dogs all year. There are also local pubs which allows the whole family, including the family pet to pop in for a spot of lunch. We are open 1st March until beginning of January so even your dog can have a holiday most of the year.

    01736 752071
    Cornish Cottages  Helston Cornish Cottages Ltd Cornish Cottages Ltd, Mullion Meadows, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7HB
       www.cornishcottagesonline.com/content/dogs_on_holiday.html   
    Cornish Cottages have over 150 cottages available on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, and around South West Cornwall. About 60 of these accept at least one dog!

    01326 240333
    Mullion Cove Hotel
    Lizard Peninsula
    Mullion Cove Hotel, Lizard Peninsula Mullion Cove Hotel,  Lizard Peninsula, South Cornwall TR12 7EP
    www.mullion-cove.co.uk
    enquiries@mullion-cove.co.uk
    The recently refurbished Mullion Cove Hotel is set in a magnificent cliff top location with stunning sea views this is truly a haven of peace and relaxation. The Mullion Cove Hotel combines a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service and outstanding food using the very best fresh local produce.
    01326 240328
    Crossroads Cottage
    Looe
    CROSSROADS COTTAGE CROSSROADS COTTAGE,  Crossroads Cottage, 1 Shortacross, Widegates, Nr L, Nr Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1QD
     www.holiday-cottage-looe.co.uk/ 
    A 17th Century former blacksmiths cottage; CROSSROADS COTTAGE is in an idyllic rural setting; just a few miles from the well known picturesque fishing villages of Looe and Polperro and the beautiful beaches of the South Cornish coast. You are within easy reach of the holiday hustle and bustle that you may require; including Looe Bay Holiday Park; but the location of Crossroads Cottage gives you the tranquillity that living in the stunning Cornish countryside has to offer.

    07939 596998
    Penrose Bed and Breakfast
    Lostwithiel
    Penrose Bed and Breakfast Penrose Bed and Breakfast, 1 The Terrace, off Scrations Lane, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0DT
     www.penrosebb.co.uk  
    Chris & Heidi welcome you to their beautiful AA 4 stars ratedVictorian home. Penrose exudes a homely atmosphere with a hint of heritage. We have a range of large family/double/twin ensuite rooms. All bedrooms have TV, DVD/CD player, hairdryer, extensive beverage tray, bathrobes and toiletries. Dog sitting available. Lostwithiel is the antiques capital of Cornwall. Many pubs and restaurants are within a short walk. The Eden Project and beaches are very close.

    01208 871417
    Blue Bay Hotel
    Mawgan Porth
    Blue Bay Hotel and Lodges, Cornwall Blue Bay Hotel,  Mawgan Porth,  Cornwall,  TR8 4DA
    www.bluebaycornwall.co.uk
    Email:
    hotel@bluebaycornwall.co.uk
    Blue Bay Hotel is beautifully situated, nestled on the cliffs and high above the golden sands of Mawgan Porth. The hotel has 2 garden suites, 1 family suite, 1 family room and 5 double rooms, all with ensuite showers or baths. Twins and single rooms can be arranged. There is a lounge/bar area with an open fire - a great place to relax and
    enjoy the scenery.
    In addition we also have 5 Self Catering Lodges, sleeping between 4 and 8 people, fully equipped with dishwashers, TVs and DVDs. All the lodges have their own balcony or patio area with breathtaking views of the Vale of Lanhern.
    01637 860324
    The Polurrian Hotel
    Mullion
    Pet friendly Polurrion Hotel, Mullion, Cornwall The Polurrian Hotel, Mullion,  Cornwall, TR12 7EN
    Email: relax@polurrianhotel.com
    www.polurrianhotel.com
    The Polurrian Hotel is dramatically perched on 12 landscaped acres of cliff-top gardens on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, and overlooking its own secluded sandy beach. This privately owned hotel has stunning views of Mounts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Follow the hotel’s magnificent garden walks to a path that gently meanders down to a secluded cove and pristine sandy beach.

    01326 240421
    The Kenton Hotel
     Newquay
     

    The Kenton Hotel, Newquay The Kenton Hotel,Watergate Road, Porth, Newquay   Cornwall TR7 3LX
    Email: info@hotelsinnewquay.co.uk
    www.hotelsinnewquay.co.uk
    The Kenton Hotel enjoys a stunning location on the clifftops at Porth between Watergate Bay and Newquay.
    Many of the 16 ensuite bedrooms have fabulous views of the breathtaking coastline, while the restaurant,
    bar and sun lounge look out on the stunning scenery of Whipsiderry beach and Porth Island.

    01637 872736
    Kaths Cornish Caravans
    Padstow
    Kaths Cornish Caravans Kaths Cornish Caravans, K9 Maribou Holiday Park, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8QA
    The caravans are sited at Maribou Holiday Park; St Merryn; Padstow; Cornwall. The site is family run with a dog friendly clubhouse; launderette; take-away; crazy golf and a small amusement arcade. At the entrance there is a large dog walking field; Indian Restuarant and tennis courts. There are 6 dog friendly beaches within 2/3 miles from the site; they allow dogs all year even in peak season. There is a choice of 32′x 12′ 2 bed; 35′x 12′ 2 and 3 bed; 37′x 12′ 2 bed caravans. All are fully equipped for self catering.

    07870 345269
    Westmount Haven
    Perranporth
    Westmount Haven Westmount Haven Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0JA 
     www.perranporthluxuryholidayhome.com
    Westmount is a south facing, split level property comprising 5 bedrooms, sleeping up to 10 in comfort, 4 en-suite shower rooms, 1 family bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle. Large living room through dining room, fitted kitchen, utility room, rumpus/party room with own galley kitchen. Furnished and equipped to the highest standard and includes central heating, full double glazing, Sky TV (family pack), DVD players, TVs in lounge and bedrooms, internet access, CD players, American style washer, American tumble dryer, dishwasher, American fridge/freezer, additional f/f, halogen hob, oven.

      
    00447971590131
    Above Beach Cottages   
    Porthleven
    Rollingsurf Above Beach Cottages   Cliff Road, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9EZ
     http://www.abovebeachcottages.co.uk 
    Above Beach Cottages Offers a large range of self catering accommodation in Porthleven, Sennen, Marazion, Mousehole, Cornwall. Traditional Cottages or luxury apartments, we have the right holiday for you!

    0800 9700 797
    Rollingsurf Porthtowan, Rollingsurf   Rollingsurf, Sandy Road, Porthtowan, Cornwall, TR4 8UD
      www.rollingsurf.co.uk 
    A Modern 2 bedroomed ground floor apartment for Holiday Rental with luxury bathroom, patio, garden and garage and spectacular views. 2 minutes direct access to the beach, dunes and Children’s Play Area
    01736 719253
    Aspects Holidays
    St Ives
    Aspects Holidays Aspects Holidays The Wharf, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1PU
     www.aspects-holidays.co.uk 
    Aspects Holidays offer over 200 quality self catering properties throughout St Ives, Carbis Bay and West Cornwall with over 25% pet friendly!!

    01736 754242
    Commercial Hotel
    St. Just in Penwith
    Garden at the Commercial Hotel, Cornwall Commercial Hotel, 13 Market Square, St. Just in Penwith, Cornwall   TR19 7HE
    www.commercial-hotel.co.uk
    email: enquiries@commercial-hotel.co.uk
    A former coaching inn run by the same family for over 100 years, the Commercial Hotel is situated in the centre of St Just and makes an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the coastal paths and beaches of the Land's End area.  All of our bedrooms have been newly refurbished to a high standard, and so you will be assured of a comfortable stay in spacious and tasteful surroundings.
    01736 788455
    Dalswinton House
    St Mawgan
    Dalswinton House Dalswinton House, St Mawgan, Cornwall, TR8 4EZ
      www.dalswinton.com
    Holidays for dogs and their owners in this former farmhouse which stands in 10 acres of North Cornwall midway between Padstow and Newquay. NO CHILDREN UNDER 16

    01637 860385
    Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes dog friendly hotels in Cornwall Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes,  Cornwall,  TR2 5DR
    www.tresanton.com
    email: info@tresanton.com
    Tresanton is one of the West Country's most famous hotels, situated at the edge of the village of St Mawes.
    Originally a yachtsman's club, it has stunning views across the sea.The dining room has a calm and cool Mediterranean atmosphere with a mosaic floor and a terrace on two sides. They have two rooms which take dogs, both with a terrace.

    01326 270 055


    ADVENTURE

     

    BEACHES OF CORNWALL

    Sword In The
                        Stone
     Seaside2
    Seaside3
    Bedruthan Steps Bessy Cove Boobys Bay Bossiney Haven Bude Cadgwith
    Cape Cornwall Carbis Bay Carlyon Bay Carne Castle Beach Chapel Porth
    Charlestown Church Cove Constantine Bay Coverack Crackington Haven Crantock Beach
    Daymer Bay Downderry Duckpool Fistral Beach Godrevy Gorran Haven
    Gwithian Towans Gyllyngvase Hannafore Point Harlyn Bay Hayle Hemmick Beach
    Holywell Bay Housel Bay Kennack Sands Kenneggy Sand Kingsand Kynance Cove
    Lamorna Cove Lantic Bay Lansallos Beach Looe Maenporth Marazion
    Mawgan Porth Millendreath Millook Haven Mother Ivey's Bay Mousehole Mullion Cove
    Nanjizal Bay Newquay Northcott Mouth Padstow Par Sands Pendower Beach
    Pentewan Sands Penzance Perran Sands Perranporth Piskies Cove Plaidy
    Poldhu Cove Polkerris Polperro Polridmouth Polurrian Cove Polstreath
    Polzeath Port Gaverne Porthcothan Porthchapel Porthcurno Porthcurnick
    Portheras Cove Porthgwarra Porthgwidden Porthluney Cove Porth Joke Porth Kidney Sands
    Portholland Porthleven Porthmeor Porthminster Porthpean Portscatho
    Porthtowan Portmellon Portloe Portreath Praa Sands Portwrinkle
    Readymoney Beach Rock Sandy Mouth Seaton Sennen Cove St Mawes
    Stanbury Mouth The Strangles Swanpool Talland Bay Towan Beach Trevaunance Cove
    Trebarwith Strand Trevone Bay Treyarnon Bay Vault Beach Watergate Bay Whitsand Bay
    Widemouth Bay




     Camping Cornwall
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    Hatti
    Excercise


    Town Site name Post code
    Telephone
    Altarnun Tredaule Manor Caravan Park PL7 5RW
    01566 86208
    Ashton Boscrege Caravan and Camping Park TR13 9TG
    Blackwater Chiverton Park Caravan & Touring Holidays TR4 8HS
    01872 560667
    Blackwater Trevarth Holiday Park TR4 8HR
    01872 560266
    Blackwater Valley View Touring Park TR4 8HH
    Bodmin Bodmin Camping & Caravanning Club Site PL31 2DZ
    01208 73834
    Bodmin Croft Farm Touring Park PL30 5EQ
    Bodmin Mena Caravan and Camping Site PL30 5HW
    Bodmin South Penquite Farm PL30 4LH
    Boscastle PL35 0BY
    01840 250257
    Boscastle St Tinney Farm Holidays PL32 9TA
    Bude Atlantic Leisure Park EX23 9HW
    01288 352563
    Bude Bude Holiday Park EX23 9EE
    Bude Budemeadows Touring Holiday Park EX23 0NA
    Bude East Thorne Caravan & Camping Park EX23 9RY
    01288 321618
    Bude Fairview Touring Park EX23 9HH
    01288 353018
    Bude Ivyleaf Camping Site EX23 9LD
    01288 321442
    Bude Keywood Caravan Park EX22 6TW
    Bude Penhalt Farm Holiday Park EX23 0DG
    01288 361210
    Bude Penstowe Caravan & Camping Park EX23 9QY
    01288 321601
    Bude Red Post Meadows EX23 9NW
    01288 381306
    Bude Sandymouth Bay Holiday Park EX23 9HW
    Bude Upper Lynstone Caravan & Camping Park EX23 0LP
    Bude Widemouth Bay Caravan Park EX23 0DF
    01288 361208
    Bude Willow Valley Holiday Park EX23 9LB
    Camborne Magor Farm Caravan Site TR14 0JF
    01209 713367
    Camelford Juliot's Well Holiday Park PL32 9RF
    01840 213302
    Camelford Lakefield Caravan Park & Equestrian Centre PL32 9TX
    01840 213279
    Camelford West End Farm PL32 9SX
    01840 261612
    Carbis Bay Little Trevarrack Tourist Park TR26 3HW
    01736 797580
    Carnmenellis Caddy's Corner Farm TR16 6PH
    01209 860275
    Carnon Downs Carnon Downs Caravan Park TR3 6JJ
    Carnon Downs Ringwell Valley Holiday Park TR3 6LQ
    Castle-An-Dinas Castle Caravan Park TR9 6JB
    01726 890420
    Connor Downs Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping Park TR27 5JQ
    01209 831736
    Coverack Little Trevothan Caravan Park TR12 6SD
    Crackington Haven Hentervene Caravan & Camping Park EX23 0LF
    Crantock Quarryfield Caravan & Camping Park TR7 2RE
    01637 872792
    Crantock Treago Farm Caravan & Camping Park TR8 5QS
    01637 830277
    Davidstow Inny Vale Holiday Village
    01840 261740
    Delabole Planet Caravan Park PL33 9BG
    01840 213361
    Doublebois Pine Green Caravan & Camping Park PL14 6LE
    01579 320183
    East Looe Looe Bay Holiday Park PL13 1NX
    Falmouth Retanna Holiday Park TR13 0EJ
    Falmouth Golden Bank Caravans TR11 5BH
    01326 311994
    Falmouth Maen Valley Caravan & Camping Park TR11 5BJ
    01326 312190
    Falmouth Menallack Farm TR10 9BP
    01326 340333
    Falmouth Pennance Mill Touring Park TR11 5HJ
    01326 317431
    Falmouth Penwarne Barton Caravan & Camping Park TR11 5PH
    01326 250136
    Falmouth Tregedna Farm TR11 5HL
    01326 250529
    Fowey Penhale Caravan & Camping Park PL23 1JU
    01726 833425
    Fowey Polruan Holiday Centre PL23 1QH
    01726 870263
    Fowley Penmarlam Caravan & Camping Park PL23 1LZ
    Goonhaven Perran Springs Touring Park TR4 9QG
    01872 540568
    Goonhaven Silverbow Park TR4 9NX
    01872 572347
    Goonhavern Penrose Farm Touring Park TR4 9QF
    Goonhavern Rosehill Farm Tourist Park TR4 9LA
    01872 572448
    Gorran Seaview International PL26 6LL
    Gorran Treveor Farm Caravan & Camping Park PL26 6LW
    01726 842387
    Gwinear Parbola Holiday Park TR27 5LE
    01209 831503
    Gwithian Atlantic Coast Park TR27 5BL
    Halestown Balnoon Camping Site TR26 3JA
    01736 795431
    Halestown Polmanter Tourist Park TR26 3LX
    01736 795640
    Haverfordwest Redlands Caravan Park SA62 3SJ
    Hayle Beachside Holiday Park TR27 5AW
    Hayle Calloose Caravan & Camping TR27 5ET
    Hayle Churchtown Farm Camping & Caravan Site TR27 5BX
    01736 753188
    Hayle Gwithian Farm Seaside Campsite TR27 5BX
    Hayle Riviere Sands Holiday Park TR27 5AX
    Hayle Tolroy Manor Holiday Park TR27 6HG
    Heamoor Bone Valley Caravan Park TR20 8UJ
    01736 360313
    Helston Chy Carne Chalet Caravan & Camping Park
    01326 290200
    Helston Criggan Mill TR12 7EU
    01326 240496
    Helston Henry's Camp Site TR12 7NX
    01326 290596
    Helston Lower Polladras Touring Park TR13 9NX
    01736 762220
    Helston Mullion Holiday Park TR12 7LJ
    Helston Pengoon Farm Caravan Park TR13 0BH
    01326 561219
    Helston Penmarth Farm
    01326 280389
    Helston Poldown Caravan & Camping Park TR13 9NN
    01326 574560
    Helston Zoar Campsite TR12 6RH
    Holsworthy Hedley Wood Caravan & Camping Park EX22 7ED
    Holywell Bay Trevornick Holiday Park TR8 5PW
    Ivybridge California Cross Camping & Caravanning Club Site PL210SG
    01548 821297
    Jacobstow Edmore Touring Park EX23 0BJ
    Lands End Cardinney Caravan & Camping Park TR19 6HJ
    Lands End Lower Treave Caravan & Camping Park TR19 6HZ
    Lanivet Mena Farm Caravan & Camping Site PL30 5HW
    01208 831845
    Launcells Red Post Inn Holiday Park EX23 9NW
    01288 381305
    Lelant Downs Sunny Meadow Holiday Park TR27 6LL
    01736 752243
    Liskeard Great Trethew Manor Caravan Park PL14 3PY
    01503 240663
    Looe Great Kellow Caravan & Camping Site PL13 2QL
    01503 272387
    Looe Peakswater Lansallos PL13 2QE
    01503 220493
    Looe Talland Barton PL13 2JA
    Looe Tencreek Caravan & Camping Park PL13 2JR
    01503 262447
    Looe Tregoad Park Quality Touring Site PL13 1PB
    Looe Trelawne Manor Holiday Park PL13 2NA
    Lostwithiel Downend Camp Site PL22 0RB
    01208 872363
    Lostwithiel Powderham Castle Touring Park PL30 5BU
    01208 872277
    Lower Penquite Rivermead Holiday Park PL30 4LY
    01208 851511
    Maenporth Tregadna Farm TR11 5HL
    01326 250529
    Marazion Mounts Bay Caravan Park TR17 0HQ
    01736 710307
    Marazion Wayfarers Caravan & Camping Park TR20 9EF
    01736 763326
    Marazion Wheal Rodney Holiday Park TR17 0HL
    Mawgan Trelowarren Caravan & Camping Park TR12 6AF
    01326 221637
    Mawgan Porth Magic Cove Touring Park TR8 4BZ
    Mawgan Porth Sun Haven Valley Holidy Park TR8 4BQ
    Mawgan Porth Trevarrian Holiday Park TR8 4AQ
    Mevagissey Heligan Woods Caravan Park PL26 6BT
    01726 842714
    Mevagissey Pengrugla Holiday Park PL26 6EL
    01726 842714
    Mevagissey Penhaven Touring Park PL26 6DL
    01726 843687
    Mevagissey Tregarton Park PL26 6NF
    Mevagissey Trelispen Caravan & Camping Park PL26 6MS
    01726 843501
    Millbrook Whitsand Bay Caravan & Touring Park PL10 1JZ
    Mullion Franchis Holiday Park TR12 7AZ
    Mullion Teneriffe Farm Caravan Park TR12 7EZ
    01326 240293
    Newquay Crantock Beach Holiday Park TR8 5RH
    Newquay Crantock Plains Touring Park TR8 5OH
    01637 830955
    Newquay Gwills Holiday Park TR8 4PE
    01637 873617
    Newquay Hendra Holiday Park TR8 4NY
    Newquay Holywell Bay Holiday Park TR8 5PR
    01637 871111
    Newquay Monkey Tree Holiday Park TR8 5QR
    Newquay Newquay Holiday Park TR8 4HS
    Newquay Perran Quay Tourist Park TR8 5QP
    01872 572561
    Newquay Porth Beach Tourist Park TR7 3NH
    Newquay Resparva House Touring Park TR8 5AH
    Newquay Riverside Holiday Park TR8 4PE
    Newquay Rosecliston Touring Park TR8 5JT
    01637 830326
    Newquay Sunnyside TR8 4PD
    Newquay The Meadow TR8 5PP
    01872 572752
    Newquay Trebellan Park TR8 5PY
    01637 830522
    Newquay Tregurrian Camping & Caravanning Club Site TR8 4AE
    01637 860448
    Newquay Trekenning Tourist Park TR8 4JF
    Newquay Treloy Tourist Park TR8 4JN
    Newquay Trenance Holiday Park TR7 2JY
    Newquay Trencreek Holiday Park TR8 4NS
    Newquay Trethiggey Tourist Park TR8 4LG
    Newquay Trevelgue Holiday Park TR8 4AS
    Newquay Trevella Caravan Park TR8 5EW
    Newquay Watergate Bay Holiday Park TR8 4AD
    Newquay White Acres Holiday Park TR8 4LW
    Otterham St Tinney Farm Holidays PL32 9TA
    01840 261274
    Padstow Cliffdowne Parc Padstow PL28 8LB
    01841 532289
    Padstow Dennis Cove Camping PL28 8DR
    01841 532349
    Padstow Maribou Holiday Park PL28 8QA
    01841 520520
    Padstow Old Macdonald's Farm PL28 8LW
    01841 540829
    Padstow Padstow Holiday Park PL28 8LB
    Padstow Padstow Touring Park PL28 8LE
    Padstow Trethias Farm Caravan Site PL28 8PL
    01841 520323
    Padstow Treyarnon Bay Caravan & Camping Park PL28 8JR
    01841 520681
    Par East Crinnis Caravan Site PL24 2SQ
    0172 6813023
    Pelynt-by-looe Trelay Farm Park PL13 2JX
    01503 220900
    Penryn Calamankey Farm TR10 9DL
    01209 860314
    Penzance Boleigh Farm
    01736 810305
    Penzance Garris Farm TR20 8XD
    01736 365806
    Penzance Higher Chellew TR20 8BD
    01736 364532
    Penzance Kenegie Manor Holiday Park TR20 8YN
    Penzance Kenneggy Cove Holiday Park TR20 9AU
    Penzance Levant House TR19 7SX
    01736 788795
    Penzance Lower Pentreath Caravan & Campsite TR20 9TL
    01736 763221
    Penzance Prussia Cove Caravan Site TR20 9AU
    Berwick 01736 762014
    Penzance River Valley Country Park TR20 9ER
    Penzance Roselands Caravan Park TR19 7RS
    Penzance Sennen Cove Camping & Caravanning Club Site TR19 6JB
    01736 871588
    Penzance Treverven Touring Caravan & Camping Site TR19 6DL
    01736 810221
    Perranporth Newperran Tourist Park TR8 5QJ
    01872 572407
    Perranporth Perran-Sands Holiday Park TR6 0AQ
    Perranporth Tollgate Farm Caravan and Camping Park TR6 0AD
    01872 572130
    Polperro Killigarth Manor Holiday Estate PL13 2JQ
    01503 272216
    Polperro Looe Valley Touring Park PL13 2JS
    01503 262425
    Polzeath Lundynant Caravan Site PL27 6QX
    01208 862268
    Polzeath South Winds PL27 6QU
    01208 863267
    Polzeath South Winds Touring Caravan & Camping Park PL27 6QU
    01208 863267
    Polzeath Tristram Caravan & Camping Park PL27 6UG
    Polzeath Valley Caravan Park PL27 6SS
    Porthtowan Porthtowan Tourist Park TR4 8TY
    Portreath Tehidy Holiday Park TR16 4JQ
    Portscatho Treloan Coastal Farm TR2 5EF
    01872 580899
    Poughill Wooda Farm Park EX23 9HJ
    Poundstock Cornish Coasts Camping & Caravan Park EX23 0EE
    Redruth Cambrose Touring Park TR16 4HT
    01209 890747
    Redruth Lanyon Park TR16 6LP
    Redruth Elm Farm TR16 5UF
    Redruth Wheal Rose Caravan & Camping Park TR16 5DD
    01209 891496
    Ruan Minor Gwendreath Farm Holiday Park TR12 7LZ
    Ruan Minor Sea Acres Holiday Park TR12 7LT
    01326 290064
    Ruan Minor Silver Sands Holiday Park TR12 7LZ
    Ruthern Bridge Ruthern Valley Holidays PL30 5LU
    01208 831395
    Saltash Dolbeare Caravan & Camping Park PL12 5AF
    Saltash Stoketon Touring Park PL12 4RZ
    01752 841447
    Sennen Trevedra Farm Caravan Club Site TR19 7BE
    01736 871379
    St Agnes Beacon Cottage Farm Touring Park TR5 0NU
    01872 552347
    St Agnes Perran View Holiday Park TR5 0XS
    St Agnes Bluehills Touring Park TR5 0XP
    St Agnes Presingoll Farm Caravan & Camping Site TR5 0PB
    01872 552333
    St Austell Carlyon Bay Camping Park PL25 3RE
    St Austell Pentewan Sands Holiday Park PL26 6BT
    01726 843485
    St Austell Resugga Green Homes Park PL26 8YP
    01726 850710
    St Austell Trencreek Farm Holiday Park PL26 7JG
    St Austell Trewhiddle Holiday Estate PL26 7AD
    St Austell Bay Par Sands Holiday Park PL24 2AS
    St Austell Bay River Valley Holiday Park. PL26 7AP
    St Austell Bay Sun Valley Holiday Park PL26 6DJ
    01726 843266
    St Buryan Higher Tregiffan Farm Camping & CaravanningClub Site TR19 6JB
    01736 871588
    St Buryan Tower Park Caravans & Camping TR19 6BZ
    St Columb Gnome World Touring Park TR9 6HN
    01726 860812
    St Columb Major Southleigh Manor Tourist Park (Naturist) TR9 6HY
    01637 880938
    St Day Tresaddern Holiday Park TR16 5JR
    St Ervan Bedruthan House Caravan Site PL27 7UW
    01637 860346
    St Gennys Bude Camping & Caravanning Club Site EX23 0BG
    01840 230650
    St Hilary Trevair Touring Site TR20 9BY
    01736 740647
    St Issey Trewince Farm Holiday Park PL27 7RL
    01208 812830
    St Ives Ayr Holiday Park TR26 1EJ
    St Ives Hellesveor Farm Caravan & Camping Site TR26 3AD
    01736 795738
    St Ives Lower Penderleath Farm TR26 3AF
    St Ives Penderleath Caravan & Camping Park TR26 3AF
    St Ives St Ives Holiday Village TR26 3HX
    St Ives Trevalgan Family Camping Park TR26 3BJ
    St Just Kelynack Caravan & Camping Park TR19 7RE
    01736 787633
    St Just Secret Garden Caravan & Camping Park TR19 7RD
    St Just Trevaylor Camping & Caravan Park TR19 7PU
    01736 787016
    St Just in Roseland Trethem Mill Touring Park TR2 5JF
    01872 580504
    St Kew Highway Lanarth Inn & Caravan Park PL30 3EE
    01208 841215
    St Mabyn Glenmorris Park PL30 3BY
    01208 841677
    St Martins Polborder House Caravan & Camping Park PL13 1QR
    01503 240265
    St Merryn Carnevas Farm Holiday Park PL28 8PN
    01841 520230
    St Merryn Harlyn Sands Holiday Park. PL28 8SQ
    01841 520720
    St Merryn Higher Harlyn Park PL28 8SG
    01841 520022
    St Merryn Point Curlew Touring Park PL28 8PY
    St Merryn Seagull Tourist Park PL28 8PT
    01841 520117
    St Merryn Tregavone Touring Park PL28 8JZ
    01841 520148
    St Merryn Tregidier Caravan Park PL28 8PR
    01841 520264
    St Merryn Trevean Farm PL28 8PR
    01841 520772
    St Minver Dinham Farm Caravan & Camping Park PL27 6RH
    01208 812878
    St Minver Trenant Steading Touring Park PL27 6SA
    01208 869091
    St Neot Colliford Tavern Campsite PL14 6PZ
    01208 821335
    St Neot Trenant Caravan Park PL14 6RZ
    01579 320896
    St-Giles-on-the-Heath Chapmanswell Caravan Park PL15 9SG
    01409 211382
    Summercourt Resparva House Camping & Caravan TR8 5AH
    01872 510332
    Tintagel Bossiney Farm Caravan Park PL34 0AY
    01840 770481
    Tintagel The Headland Caravan & Camping Park PL34 0DE
    Tintagel Trewethett Farm Caravan Club Site PL34 0BQ
    01840 770222
    Torpoint Carbeil Caravan & Camping Park PL11 3LS
    01503 250636
    Trelawne Camping Caradon PL13 2NA
    01503 272388
    Trevose Head Mother Ivey's Bay Caravan Park PL28 8SL
    Truro Chacewater Park TR4 8LY
    Truro Coastal Farm Touring Park TR2 5EF
    01872 580989
    Truro Cosawes Caravan Park TR3 7QS
    Truro Leverton Place Caravan Club Site TR4 8QW
    01872 560462
    Truro Liskey Touring Park TR4 8QN
    01872 560274
    Truro Summer Valley Touring Park TR4 9DW
    Truro Veryan Camping & Caravanning Club Site TR2 5PP
    01872 501658
    Upton Towans St Ives Bay Holiday Park TR27 5BH
    01736 752274
    Veryan Treheake Manor Tourist Park TR2 5PP
    01872 501658
    Wadebridge Gunvenna Touring Caravan & Camping Park PL27 6QN
    01208 862405
    Wadebridge Little Bodieve Holiday Park PL27 6EG
    01208 812323
    Wadebridge Music Water Caravan Site PL27 7SJ
    01841 540257
    Wadebridge Ponderosa Caravan Park PL27 7QA
    01841 540359
    Wadebridge St Minver Holiday Park PL27 6RR
    01208 862305
    Wadebridge The Laurels PL27 7JQ
    Whitecross Summer Lodge Holiday Park TR8 4LW
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    ST AUSTELL
    Porthpean Golf Club,
    St.Austell Bay 

    http://cornwall-croquet.org.uk/

    Ms.Lynda Everett

    6 Horsley Rise

    ST.AUSTELL

    PL25 4UP

    cornwall@swfcroquet.org.uk

    FOWEY 

    Fowey Hotel and Fowey Community College

    http://cornwall-croquet.org.uk/fowey/index.htm

    Ms.Marlene Bowden

    Bull Hill Cottage

    4 Bull Hill

    FOWEY

    PL23 1 BZ

    01726 832837
    fowey@swfcroquet.org.uk


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    THE GARDENS OF CORNWALL
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     Antony House
    Overlooking the Lynher River, the gardens landscaped by Repton include formal courtyard, terraces, ornamental Japanese pond, fine summer borders, sculptures and knot garden. Houses national collection of Hemerocallis (610 cultivars).Antony House was constructed, for Sir William Carew, between 1711-1721. The house stands on a peninsular formed by the confluence of two estuaries - the River Tamar to the east and the river Lynher to the north; the sea forming the southern edge. The house like the nearby Cotehele was spared the ravages that so many of the countries fine houses underwent in the name of modernisation in the Victorian period.Antony House features some exceptional furnishings. A splendid collection of portraits including examples of works by Reynolds and a painting of Charles I at his trial. There are 25 acres of landscaped gardens adjacent to the house, and some 50 acres of natural woodland to explore. The house and gardens were donated to the National Trust in 1961, the gardens are currently managed by the Carew Pole Garden Trust.National Trust Members may visit the adjacent Antony Woodland Garden for no extra charge on days when Antony House is open.
    Mount Edgecumbe House Antony Estate
    Torpoint
    Cornwall
    PL11 2QA
    Email Antony House

     ANTONY HOUSE CLICK 

    Tel: +44 01752 812191

    Fax: +44 01752 815724

     Antony Woodland Gardens and Woodland Walk
    Explore 100 acres of sprawling woodland garden and natural woodland walk bordering the Lynher estuary. This jungle wilderness is the perfect place for adventurous and energetic garden lovers.Don your walking boots and stretch your legs and your senses over the lush gardens and pastures. Crammed with dangling green canopies, teaming with wildlife and smattered with one of the best woody plant collections in the county, there are few better places for horticultural fans that fancy a walk on the wild side.
    Antony Overlooking the Lynher River, the grounds landscaped by Repton include a formal garden with a national collection of day lilies. The woodland garden has a fine collection of rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas and magnolias
    Anthony Woodland Gardens
    Antony Estate
    Torpoint
    Cornwall
    PL11 2QA
      Email Antony Woodland

     Boconnac

    Nestled just inland from Fowey, Boconnoc is a beautiful estate boasting lush scenery, historical roots and grand architecture.Wind down the driveway past a striking obelisk framed by two classical shrines, and you immediately get a hint that Boconnoc is a fascinating historical garden. It's true that Charles I made the estate his headquarters during the Civil War, but more importantly, it is a rare example of medieval parkland that has survived to this day.


    Boconnac
    The Estate Office
    Lostwithiel
    Cornwall
    PL22 0RG

    Tel: +44 01208 872507

    Fax: +44 01208 873836

     Bonython Estate Gardens
    Bonython Estate Gardens in Cornwall are an exciting discovery. A major renovation of a 20-acre garden on The Lizard, the southernmost part of the British Isles. Surrounded by the farm and woodlands of the Bonython Estate, the gardens comprise a sweeping driveway with Hydrangeas and Specimen Trees; formal planting around the Georgian Manor (not open), walled garden including pool area with summerhouse, Herbaceous, Herb Garden and Potager; three lakes in a wooded valley sequence.
    Bonythorn Manor Bonython Estate, Cury Cross Lanes,   Helston,  Cornwall,  TR12 7BA

     BONYTHON CLICK 
    Phone +44(0)1326 240550     
    Fax   +44(0)1326 240478
     Bosahan

    Close to the Helford River, Bosahan serves-up horticultural bliss with a breathtaking view to the estuary and sea.Bosahan has its own microclimate, enabling a fusion of tender plants from both hemispheres to flourish in the moist shelter. Radiant rows of rhododendrons and azaleas are mixed with the likes of magnolias and southern hemisphere tree and shrub species. The exotic palm groves and mature Maidenhair trees have made a lush canopy under which to explore the 'sub-tropical' environment. Bosahan is blessed with a meandering stream trickling through the centre, creating a wonderful garden for walkers to follow a trail along the fern-edged banks and palm-fringed pond.

    Bosahan
    Bosahan Estate Office
    Manaccan
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR12 6JL

    Tel: +44 01326 231351

    Fax: +44 01326 231497

     Bosvigo
    Not a typical Cornish garden, much more in the 'English' style with herbaceous borders at their best in summer. A series of 'garden rooms' surround the Georgian house (not open) each 'room' has its own colour themes. Original Victorian Conservatory. Woodland garden. Small specialist nursery selling a range of hard to find herbaceous plants.
    Bosvigo
    Bosvigo Lane
    Truro
    CORNWALL
    TR1 3NH

    Tel: +44 01872 275774

    Fax: +44 01872 275774

     Burncoose

    This 30-acre woodland gardens and nursery boasts award-winning displays and a smorgasbord of flowering features to captivate garden-enthusiasts and horticultural amateurs alike.Burncoose is a horticultural hotspot with a reputation that attracts green-fingered keenies from all over the globe, but also one that has flaunted its horticultural talents nationwide. Visitors to Cornwall may recollect Burncoose's gold medal displays from Chelsea, Hampton Court and many other nationwide flower shows.


    Burncoose Gardens
    Gwennap
    REDRUTH
    CORNWALL
    TR16 6BJ

    Tel: +44 01209 860316

    Fax: +44 01209 860011

     Caerhays Castle & Gardens
    The parkland and woodland gardens surrounding Caerhays Castle were created originally from the discoveries of the plant hunters in China shortly after the turn of the 20th century.Nestled in a secluded valley above Porthluney Cove, this 100-acres of woodland gardens is one of Britain's horticultural treasures.These historical gardens have been created around a grand castle built by John Nash in 1808. Since 1370 only two families have resided here, and when the Williams family took over 150 years ago it was little more than a dilapidated castle surrounded by a deer park.
    Caerhays Castle & Gardens
    The Estate Office
    Caerhays
    Gorran
    St Austell
    CORNWALL
    PL26 6LY

    Tel: +44 01872 501310

    Fax: +44 01872 501870

     Carwinion

    Twelve-acres of wild Victorian gardens nestled in the Helford Valley, Carwinion is home to one of the most spectacular national collections of bamboo in the country.Discover the charms of this historical garden that was created around the same time that the 18th Century house was developed. The Rogers family collaborated with the Fox's of Glendurgan to bring in rare plants, including the Dicksonia Antartica and Cryptomaria Japonica that are growing here today

    Carwinion
    Carwinion Road
    Mawnan Smith
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5JA

    Tel: +44 01326 250258

    Fax: +44 01326 250903

     Chygurno

    Indulge your sights and senses in this dramatic garden carved into the cliff edge teetering over the stunning Lamorna Cove.From its staggering perch on the edge of the ocean, this waterside garden tiers down in steep steps and terraces to meet sheltered woodland. A striking range of vibrant species stands out against a rugged backdrop, and as well as the spectacular sea view, Chygurno also boasts a unique decked vantage point that puts you on eye level with the treetops.

    Chygurno
    Lamorna
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19 6XH
    Tel: +44 01736 732153
     Cotehele

    Squirreled away in a steep, sheltered valley on the west bank of the River Tamar, this sprawling National Trust garden surrounds a striking medieval house.This 15th Century house with its historical garden and woodland has inspired artists, keen gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts throughout the centuries. The formal gardens outside the main house overlook a valley garden with a medieval dovecote, pond, Victorian summerhouse and 18th-century tower. Peek inside the granite and slate-stone walls of Cotehele house and discover a grand interior adorned with superb collections of rich textiles, armour and antique furniture.

    Cotehele Gardens Cotehele, St. Dominick,
    Saltash, PL12 6TA.
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    Telephone: (01579) 351346
    Infoline: (01579) 352739
    Shop: (01579) 352713
    Restaurant: (01579) 352711
     Eden Project

    CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS 2005 - Tourism Marketing Initiative of the Year - Gold Award Dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. With a worldwide reputation Eden barely needs an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves a day of your undivided attention. More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind's dependence on plant life. Not only a mind-blowing visitor attraction, Eden is also fast-becoming a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future.

    Eden Project
    Bodelva
    ST AUSTELL
    Cornwall
    PL24 2SG

    Tel: +44 01726 811911

    Fax: +44 01726 811912

      Enys
    Come and explore the rare and historic treasures of one the oldest gardens in Cornwall.Tucked away in Penryn, Enys can often be overlooked en route to many of the more celebrated gardens near Falmouth and the Helford Estuary. But this really shouldn't be the case - stop at Enys and you will be enwrapped by the colourful mysteries of horticultural history.

    Enys Garden
    Enys
    St Gluvias
    Penryn
    Cornwall
    TR10 9LB

    Tel: +44 01872 274536

    Fax: +44 01872 223421

     Glendurgan
    A romantic garden leading down to the beach at Durgan, with tantalising glimpses of the Helford River. Glendurgan is a feast of colour in spring from the many flowering shrubs, and wild flowers growing in profusion on the banks in early summer. To entertain children and families there is the challenge of the maze, fly high on the Giants Stride and the Victorian School Room provides a place to sit and enjoy the views. After all this exertion why not relax over a cup of tea and a snack in the teahouse. The shop and plant sales provide that perfect momentum of this 'Little bit of Heaven on Earth'.
    Glendurgan Gardens Mawnan Smith
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5JZ
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    Tel: +44 (0)1326 250 906
    Fax: +44 (0)1872 865 808
    With the largest collection of Exotica in the UK. An inspirational, highly educational, an adventure and enormous fun to visit.
    Hardys


    Headland Gardens

    With a name like 'Headland' the stunning cliff-top position of this garden comes as no surprise. But even with such an obvious clue, you won't be prepared for the magnitude of the staggering coastal views witnessed from this waterside paradise, which opens in aid of the charities RNLI & NGS.Relax amongst a rainbow of horticultural excellence that mingles into the turquoise hues of the ocean. Thanks to the sensible feature of many discreet benches throughout this beautiful rock garden, there are plenty of places you can take the weight of the feet and let your eyes fully appreciate the lush location. Tucked into the coast by Fowey and exposed to the sea and wind on three of its colourful sides, this waterside garden has been planted with species that can withstand the salty gales and harsh conditions.

    Headland Gardens
    Battery Lane
    Polruan
    Fowey
    Cornwall
    PL23 1PW
    Tel: +44 01726 870243
     Hidden Valley Gardens

    An intimate four-acre plantation nestled in a secluded valley. Escape to this hidden garden where small is beautiful, but size doesn't limit the number and diversity of species sprouting within this little paradise. The garden has many themes including a Mediterranean area, colourful herbaceous and cottage garden beds, a 'hot' border and an iris garden.

    Hidden Valley Gardens
    Treesmill
    Par
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL24 2TU
    Tel: +44 01208 873225
      The Japanes Garden & Bonsai Nursery

    Discover an oasis of tranquillity nestled in the lush Vale of Lanherne.
    Set in just one-and-a-half acres, the Japanese Garden is a perfect example of what is small is beautiful. Diminutive it may be in size, but its paths lead into a myriad of divine features, including the Water Gardens, Stroll garden and a Zen Garden - created in accordance with the philosophy of the East.


    Japanese Gardens
    St Mawgan
    Cornwall
    TR8 4ET

    Tel: +44 01637 860116

    Fax: +44 01637 860887

      Ken- Caro

    This four-acre connoisseurs' garden enjoys panoramic views and is brimming with year-round colour.Set high above Bicton Manor Woods, Ken-Caro has been carefully planted by Mrs Willcock and her husband Kenneth - a garden-enthusiast and horticultural-columnist. Sweeping island beds lead out to a spectacular countryside view, conjuring up a miraculous sense of spacious beauty within just four acres.

    Ken Caro Garden
    Bicton
    Pensilva
    Liskeard
    Cornwall
    PL14 5RF

    Tel: +44 01579 362446

    Fax: +44 01579 362446

     Lamorran House Gardens

    Savour the glittering sea views over Falmouth Bay from this stunning Mediterranean-style garden.Lamorran boasts over four-acres of sub-tropical paradise planted with an adventurous range of plants that flourish in its waterside location. A small but simply stunning garden, it ranks highly in our 'small is beautiful' collection, and featured in the Nation's Favourite Gardens broadcast by the BBC in 2002.


    Lamorran House Gardens
    Upper Castle Road
    St Mawes
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR2 5BZ

    Tel: +44 01326 270800

    Fax: +44 01326 270801

    Lanhydrock
    One of the most beautiful National Trust properties in Cornwall, Lanhydrock House and gardens are a must-see all year round. Superbly set in wooded parkland of 1,000 acres and encircled by a garden of rare shrubs and trees.Lanhydrock House has fifty rooms open to view, ranging from the richly furnished main rooms to servants' bedrooms, nursery and the great kitchen. Through the crenellated gatehouse dated c1641, an idyllic walk down to the River Fowey at Respryn Bridge and back through the woods, should not be missed.The historical garden with its 30-acres of woodland was laid out back in 1857, but its present format was actually established later on in the Victorian period, and many of the plants are no more than 70 years old. However, a grand atmosphere permeates the entire setting and compliments the brilliant planting of more modern times.
    Lanhydrock Bodmin
    Cornwall
    PL30 5AD
    Map 
    Phone: +44 (0)1208 265950  -  Fax: +44 (0)1208 265959
    Shop: (01208) 265952
    Restaurant: (01208) 265951
     Longcross Victorian Garden
    Beautiful and idyllic restored Victorian Gardens in a maze-like layout with water and granite features stretching to almost 4 acres, an example of coastal hedging and gardening. Panoramic views over Port Isaac and Port Quin Bays. The only public garden on the north Cornwall coast.

    Longcroft Victorian Garden
    Trelights
    Port Isaac
    CORNWALL
    PL29 3TF

    Tel: +44 01208 880243

    Fax: +44 01208 880243

     The Lost Gardens of Heligan
    The Lost Gardens of Heligan Asleep for over 70 years, they are now the scene of the largest garden restoration project in Europe In the northern gardens are two and a half miles of footpaths, an Elizabethan mount, rockeries, summer houses, a crystal grotto, an Italian garden, a set of bee holes, a wishing well, a walled garden. To the south lies the "jungle", a sub tropical valley overlooking Mevagissey.
    Lost Gardens of Heligan
    Pentewan, Cornwall
    LOST GARDENS OF
    HELIGAN CLICK
    Tel: 01726 845100
     Marsh Villa

    Discover three acres of beautiful gardens that boast vibrant beauty throughout every season.In 1985, when the present owners took over, Marsh Villa was little more than a badly drained meadow capable of sustaining only few livestock. But by 1988 a slow planting programme was in full swing and now it has matured into a lively and interesting plot. The resulting garden offers easy access to a series of garden 'rooms', each with its own distinct character and atmosphere.

    Marsh Villa Garden
    St Andrews Road
    Par
    Cornwall
    PL24 2LU
    Tel: +44 01726 815920
     
     Mount Edgcumbe House
    Set in 865 acres of spectacular landscape overlooking Plymouth Sound, Mount Edgcumbe is truly a jewel in Cornwall’s crown. Originally built between 1547 and 1553 by Sir Richard Edgcumbe, Mount Edgcumbe House was enlarged during the 17th and 18th centuries. Miraculously the red stone walls of the Tudor house survived a direct hit by bombs in 1941. It was later restored by the 6th Earl between 1958 and 1964 before eventually passing into the ownership of Plymouth City and Cornwall County Councils 1971.Decorated in the 18th century style the house contains, ceramics, furniture and paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Gerard Edema and William van der Velde form the original Mount Edgcumbe family collection and can be viewed by the public during the open season.The house itself is set in Grade I listed gardens, some of the most outstanding in Cornwall. With the themed formal gardens in the lower park – English, Italian, French, American, New Zealand and many more, there is something for everyone to see. If that’s not enough, follow the 3-mile multi use trail to see more of the stunning landscape and the resident wildlife.Home of the National Camellia Collection and winner of the RHS Britain in Bloom Park of the Year, this estate has something for everyone.
    Mount Edgcumbe
    Cremyll, Torpoint,
    Cornwall PL10 1HZ


    Tel : (01752) 822236

    Fax: +44 01752 822199

     Pencarrow
    The present Georgian House was completed by Sir John Molesworth, 5th Baronet, circa 1770. The East side has an imposing Palladian entrance; on the West can be seen part of an older house; whilst the back faces a courtyard, cottages, Tea Rooms and a Children's Play Area. The interior contains an impressive inner hall and vaulted ceiling and a vast heating stove made in Plymouth in the 1830s. The music room has a fine plaster ceiling depicting the four seasons; with simulated birds-eye maple grained panelled walls. The panelled entrance hall has a secret door into the drawing room. There is a superb collection of paintings with works by Arthur Devis, Samuel Scott, Richard Wilson, Henry Raeburn and many other well known artists, in addition to the family portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, set amongst some outstanding furniture and porcelain.

    Pencarrow Bodmin
    Cornwall
    PL30 3AG
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     PENCARROW CLICK
     
    Tel: +44 (0)1208 841 369
    Fax: +44 (0)1208 841 722
    Penheale Manor House Gardens

    Savour the scents and sights of this beautiful woodland garden that envelopes a grand manor house and which opens in aid of the R.N.L.I and Egloskerry Village funds.Enter the courtyard through a gatehouse and loggia, and you will soon find that the grandeur doesn't waiver its initial impact. Two more similar courts above the house boast pavilions at each end, and there is also a raised walk from which to view the treasures of the gardens.This historical garden was proclaimed to be 'one of the finest and best preserved specimens of ancient manorial residences in the county' in 1867. Yet by 1920, when Colonel Norman Colville took over the estate, it was in a state of ruin. However the Colonel's admiration for Devon's Castle Drogo inspired him to engage Edwin Lutyens to restore and extend the house.

    Penheale Manor
                          Gardens
    Egloskerry
    Launceston
    Cornwall
    PL15 8RX

    Tel: +44 01566 785693

    Fax: +44 01566 785762

     Penjerrick Garden
    Visit one of the most unspoilt and beautiful gardens of Cornwall. This garden is of considerable historic and botanic interest but also the perfect place to relax. Discover hidden paths, duck under branches that grow across the paths, and marvel at numerous tree ferns and enchanting blooming shrubs. We always enjoy returning to Penjerrick Garden and hope you will feel the same.
    Penjerrick Garden Budock Water
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5ED
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    PENJERRICK GARDENS CLICK 
    Tel: +44 (0) 1872 870105
     Pine Lodge Gardens

    Explore 30 acres of herbaceous borders, shrubberies and water gardens boasting one of the largest collections of plants in the county.Experience a true horticultural hotspot brimming with rare and radiant plant species. Stroll through an enchanting collection of colour and scent, from the Japanese garden and the arboretum, to the stunning National Collection of grevilleas.

    Pine Lodge Gardens
    Holmbush
    St Austell
    Cornwall
    PL25 3RQ

    Tel: +44 01726 73500

    Fax: +44 01726 77370

     Pinsla Garden & Nursery

    Lose yourself in a creative and romantic garden perched on the edge of Bodmin Moor.Discover one-and-a-half intimate acres of inspirational planting that blends informally into its cradle of wild woodland. Pinsla's petite plot of chaotic colour can only translate to prove that small is beautiful. Meander along winding slate and stone paths, through native plants such as honeysuckle, ferns, wild ivy and grasses that are intertwined with exotic agave, bamboo and cordyline.

    Pinsia Garden & Nursey
    Pinsla Lodge
    Cardinham
    Bodmin
    Cornwall
    PL30 4AY

    Tel: +44 01208 821339

    Fax: +44 01208 821339

     Potager Garden

    Potager is a new organic garden emerging from an old nursery near the Helford Estuary. The garden provides a relaxed environment with an informal mix of herbaceous planting, accentuated with vegetables and fruit. Home-made cooking in the glass house cafe, hammocks, games and sculpture make Potager a friendly and peaceful retreat.Located close to the village of Constantine, just five miles west of Falmouth.

    Potager garden
    High Cross
    Constantine
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5RE
    Tel: +44 01326 341258
     Prideaux Place
    Prideaux Place is a delightful Elizabethan manor house within extensive grounds located near the popular harbour town of Padstow. This beautiful historic house and gardens has been owned by the prominent Prideaux family of Cornwall for approximately 400 years. The house itself, which was built in 1592 by Nicholas Prideaux, offers many hidden treasures and beautiful décor for visitors to admire.  The stunning, well kept grounds include formal gardens and a deer park and are a wonderful place for a relaxing stroll followed by refreshments in the tearoom! Open Sunday to Thursday from May to October, Prideaux Place is a wonderful place to visit for a tranquil break from the norm
    Prideaux Place Padstow
    Cornwall
    PL28 8RP

    Tel: 01841 532411
    Fax: +44 01841 532945

      Roseland House

    Roseland House is a 1 acre garden with a large range of unusual plants with conservatory and plant nursery surrounding old Mine Captain's House.Small is beautiful, and in the case of Roseland House, small is crammed with a surprising array of colour and horticultural interest for a garden placed right in the middle of mining country. This one-acre paradise parades a vast range of unusual plants around an old mine-captain's house. It's a great place to escape the crowds and you will often find the creators of the garden on hand to discuss anything related to plants and gardening. Its abundance of flourishing colour is even more of a shock when you learn that when the current owners arrived in 1983, the garden was featureless, empty of plants, and without shelter.


    Roseland House Garden
    Roseland House
    Chacewater
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR4 8QB
    Tel: +44 01872 560451
     St Michael's Mount
    The jewel in Cornwall's crown, this magical island has a church, a medieval castle (home of the St. Aubyn family for over 300 years), an exotic garden clinging to the steep flanks, and an ancient harbour where you will find shops, restaurants and an audio-visual presentation on the history of the Mount.Access from Marazion is by foot along the causeway, or by ferry at high water. Sensible footwear is recommendedGarden EveningsJoin us on a special guided tour of the magical gardens at St. Michaels Mount. The tour is followed by a delicious gourmet buffet at the National Trust Sail Loft Restaraunt, prepared using local produce by our award-winning chefs.Tours of the CastleFrom 6 November until 14 March there will be tours of the castle every Tuesday and Friday at 1100 and 1400. (Closed Bank Holidays).Also open on 27 and 28 December – call 01736 710507 for details. Normal admission prices apply.
    St Michael's Mount Marazion,
     Penzance, TR17 0EF.

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     ST MICHAEL'S
    MOUNT CLICK 
    Tel : (01736) 710507
    Tide & Ferry Info: (01736) 710265
    Trebah
    Trebah is a magical 26-acre ravine garden descending to a private, secluded beach on the historic Helford River. A stream cascades over waterfalls, through ponds full of giant Koi carp and exotic water plants, through two acres of blue and white hydrangeas, before spilling out over the beach. Glades of enormous tree ferns, bamboos and palms mingle with giant gunnera and a rolling canopy of 100-year old rhododendrons, magnolias and a multitude of trees and shrubs, with ever changing colour and scent throughout the year.This is a garden that children adore. They marvel at the gunnera passage, a tunnel of giant rhubarb 16 feet high, and race around the bamboozle. Trebah is full of play areas and trails for children of all ages, and with swimming and picnics on the beach, it makes the perfect setting for a family day out.The award-winning Planters Cafe serves mouth-watering homemade dishes. With a wide selection of gifts and plants in the Gallery and Garden Shops, and dogs welcome in the garden, Trebah really does have something for everyone.
    Trebah Gardens Trebah
    Mawnan Smith
    Falmouth
    Cornwall
    TR11 5JZ |
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    TREBAH GARDEN CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1326 250448
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 250781
     Tregothnan Botanic Garden

    World renowned private 40 hectare botanical garden. New camellia maze, South American garden and 'champion' trees. Deer park views. Home of the first English tea. Complementary cream tea served in historic summerhouse. East guest receives individual attention. Ponds, vistas and unequalled scale and diversity.
    Open all year round by appointment only.

    Tregothnan Botanic Gardens
    Tegothnan Estate Office
    St Michael Penkevil
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR2 4AN

    Tel: +44 01872 520000

    Fax: +44 01872 520291

     Tregrehan
    Large woodland garden created over the last 200 years, forming an exotic green gene bank of known source plants, in a temperate rainforest. Also fine glasshouse range in more formal walled garden area. Open for groups any time by arrangement.
    Tregrehan Garden
    Par
    Cornwall
    PL24 2SJ

    Tel: +44 01726 814389

    Fax: +44 01726 814389

     Trelisseck
    Trelissick is a garden of rare beauty, set as the jewel in an estate of 500 acres, which is surrounded by water on three sides. The garden is a plantsman's delight, with collections of rare and exotic shrubs that thrive in the mild Cornish climate. Of particular renown are large collections of hydrangeas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias. The garden also has the National Collections of Photinias and Azaras. The planting within the garden has been developed to provide colour throughout the year.As well as the garden there are five miles of woodland walks on the estate to enjoy, many of which follow the side of the River Fal and its creeks, and are a delight with the shipping and wildlife to enjoy.There is a restaurant, a shop and two galleries. The restaurant sells food that is prepared mainly from local produce. The shop sells an exciting range of gifts, of which many are locally produced. The two galleries have a range of both arts and crafts that are all inspired and produced in Cornwall.There is an exciting range of events throughout the year: check out the National Trust website on the Trelissick page for further details.
    Trelissick Feock,
    Near Truro, TR3 6QL.

    Tel : (01872) 862090
    Shop: (01872) 865515
    Gallery: (01872) 864084
    Restaurant: (01872) 863486
     Trelowarren

    Escape to the wild beauty of these woodland gardens that blend into the rugged terrain of The Lizard Peninsula. Discover this grand Domesday manor and historical garden that records prove to date back to 1428, when the Vyvyan family inherited the estate. The house was re-modelled in Georgian fashion, when its chapel was decorated with Strawberry Hill Gothic plasterwork. Walk across the formal lawns around the house, and follow granite steps up to the raised walk and pleasure gardens that were replanted and restored in the mid-18th Century.

    Trelowarren
    Mawgan
    Helston
    CORNWALL
    TR12 6AF

    Tel: +44 01326 221224

    Fax: +44 01326 221440

     Trengwainton
    A very mild climate and a renowned collection of trees & shrubs makes Trengwainton a plantsman's dream-garden. Many of the species growing here originate from the plant-hunting expeditions on the 1920s, and the garden includes some of the largest tree ferns in the West Country. The magnolia garden with champion specimens opens in March & April.A renowned feature of Trengwainton is the series of walled gardens with unique sloping beds where future restoration is planned. Beyond the walled gardens, visitors can follow the stream & meandering paths up to a terrace with summerhouses, a slate toposcope & glorious views over Mount's Bay. Dogs on leads are welcome.
     Trengwainton
                          Garden Madron,
    near Penzance,
    TR20 8RZ.

    Tel : (01736) 363148
    Shop: (01736) 362297
    Tea-room: (01736) 331717
     Trerice

    A delightful small Elizabethan manor house, Trerice is an architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit of its age.Behind the Dutch-style gabled facade are ornate fireplaces, elaborate plaster ceilings and a collection of English furniture of the highest quality.The summer-flowering garden is unusual in content and layout and there is an orchard planted with old varieties of fruit trees. Trerice also features a shop, restaurant, plant sales and a museum which traces the history of the lawnmower.

    Trerice Kestle Mill,
    Newquay TR8 4PG.

    Tel : (01637) 875404
    Shop: (01637) 879216
    Restaurant: (01637) 879434
    Tresco Abbey Gardens

    The tropical gardens at Tresco Abbey in the Isles of Scilly have long been a popular place with tourists visiting the islands. The gardens were originally planted by Augustus Smith in the early 19th century, when he was lord proprietor of the island. The ruined abbey buildings seemed to be an ideal spot for a garden, which soon grew from a small formal area into a seventeen acre site of terraces, walkways and fish ponds.Augustus Smith was responsible for importing and planting many of the exotic species seen in the gardens today. Over a period of forty years, he developed the gardens to include various species of palm trees and succulents alongside various other exotic plants. This included the first planting of trees and shrubs to form the Long Walk.The Dorrien-Smith family have continued to develop the gardens since the latter part of the 19th century. One of the first and most important adaptations was the construction of a windbreak composed of Monterey pines and cypresses. This provided additional shelter for further exotic varieties from such places as New Zealand and South Africa. The ruins of the abbey itself are particularly attractive due to the attractive climbing plants which have been encouraged to festoon the old stones.The mild climate of the Scilly Isles has enabled many plants, normally only grown under glass in the British Isles, to thrive here. There are banana trees and citrus trees, which fruit regularly. Many of the more tender varieties are found in the Well Garden and around the series of small pools from which the West Rockery climbs upwards. Throughout the gardens are a number of viewing points offering wonderful vistas of the sea and gardens.Tresco Abbey Gardens are open all year. A boat trip from Hughtown on the main island of St Mary’s takes the visitor to Tresco, where there are a number of hotels and guest houses catering for visitors. During the summer season, there is also helicopter access.

    Trsco Abbey
    Tresco
    Isles of Scilly
    TR24 0QQ
    Tel: +44 01720 424105
    Trevarno Estate Gardens & The National Museum of Gardening

    Trevarno Gardens is one of Cornwall's secret treasures. Set in a valley, 2 miles from Helston, home of the Flora dance, this wonderful Victorian garden is a plantsman's paradise, featuring an extensive collection of trees, shrubs and exotic plants. Other notable features include the 100 year-old Serpentine Yew Tunnel and a Victorian Boathouse.The Estate also includes the National Museum of Gardening containing a remarkable celebration of Britain's glorious gardening heritage in ten themed areas, illustrating how gardens and gardening have influenced people's lives.There's also the Vintage Soap collection supporting our Organic Skincare production; a Vintage Toy Collection, Plant Sales, Shop, Children's Play Area, .Extended Estate Walk and Viewing Platform. Various events throughout the year.

    Trevarno Gardens Trevarno Manor
    Crownton
    Helston
    Cornwall
    TR13 0RU
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    TREVARNO GARDENS CLICK
    Tel: +44 (0) 1326 574 274
    Fax: +44 (0) 1326 574 282
     Trewidden

    Enjoy the peaceful beauty of this intimate woodland garden that is home to one of the largest camellia collections in the country.Venture just beyond Penzance and you will come across this low-key woodland garden that was planted in the late 19th Century. The garden began to gain recognition under Thomas Bolitho and is famous for being the site of possibly the earliest tin workings in the county. Part of the garden is set in a medieval open-cast tin mine, and in addition to a magnificent array of over 300 varieties of camellias there is also an abundance of magnolias.
    One of the most superior collections of tree ferns in the Northern Hemisphere now grows from one of the old mining pits, including some species that are over 150 years old.

    Trewidden
    Buryas Bridge
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR20 8TT

    Tel: +44 01736 366800

    Fax: +44 01736 368142

     Trewithen Gardens
    The gardens cover 30 acres, and were created around 1900. The extensive woodland gardens are surrounded by park land. The gardens are one of only two in Cornwall to be awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide
    Trewithan Gardens
    Grampound Road
    TRURO
    Cornwall
    TR2 4DD

    Tel: +44 01726 883647

    Fax: +44 01726 882301

    Trewoofe House Garden

    Venture to the far western tip of Cornwall and discover wet and wild beauty crammed into just two tiny acres.Explore a historical garden perched at the top of the rugged Lamorna Valley. Trewoofe was first planted in 1913, when Charles and Ella Naper - two artists who came to join the Lamorna Art Colony - purchased three small Cornish meadows edged with sycamores. Inspired by their surroundings and keen to meld their passions of art and gardens, the Naper's enlarged the ancient leat that runs through the garden on its way to Clapper Mill, and created a pond. They then planted gardens around the house, leasing the rest for growing flowers to be sold at the markets.

    Trewoofe House
                          Garden
    Lamorna
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR19 6PA

    Tel: +44 01736 810269

    Fax: +44 01736 810269

     Trist House

    Escape to the tranquil beauty of this five-acre garden nestled in the traditional village of Veryan.

    Steal away to a tranquil horticultural hotspot brimming with rose terraces, historic rockeries and herbaceous borders. Whatever time of year you visit, even in its perfectly formed five acres, Trist House manages to put on a radiant show unmatched by many of the bigger gardens in the region.

    Trist House Garden
    Veryan
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR2 5QA
    Tel: +44 01872 501422
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    7 lakes offering coarse and fly fishing over 15 acres of water. Emperor and Little Emperor, are stocked with Rudd, Roach, Dace and Gudgeon to 6" and small Crucian, Mirror, Common and Ghost Carp. Treasure Island has all the above species plus larger specimens with carp to 2lb. It also has small bream and tench. Its islands give good cover to shoals of fish. Luxor is the specimen carp lake with mirror and common carp to 25lb, bream averaging 6lb.and tench averaging 3lb. Flamingo is an ideal instruction lake with rainbow from 1½ - 8lb. Dunes is the catch and release lake with 1½ - 4lb and brown trout from 1 - 4lb.Mirage is the lake with rainbow from 1½ - 15lb, and brown trout from 1½ - 12lb. Bake Fishing Lakes Trerulefoot Saltash PL12 5BW Tel : 01752 849027 Fax : 01752 849027 Mobile : 07798 585836 Email : tony.lister@bakelakes.co.uk

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    The most well known trout fishing Cornwall is that offered on South West Water's man-made Lakes. Some are in really beautiful surroundings. For instance, Argal near Falmouth, nestles in a wooded valley, and is a superb stocked rainbow trout fishery. There are nice walks through the woods.Colliford Lake near high on the NE edge of Bodmin Moor, near Jamaica Inn, is a natural fishery for brown trout. Crowdy on the northern outskirts of the Moor, near Camelford, is a natural fishery for both brown and rainbow trout. Siblyback Lake on the southern edge of the Moor, near Liskeard, is semi natural too but stocked with rainbow trout. It is fly only, and a popular watersports centre too  .Roadford Lake just over the County border,in Devon, though stocked when first impounded, is a semi natural fishery holding brown trout up to 10lb. Trout fishing at Temple Fishery     There are a few privately owned waters too. Temple Trout Fishery, Bodmin, two lakes in a beautiful location on Bodmin Moor of 2.7 and 4.5 acres holding stocked Rainbow, and Brown Trout Averaging 2lb, though club record is well over 10lb .

    There are ponds and lakes offering coarse fishing dotted all over the County. Many of theses are owned by South West Water. 40 acre Porth, near St Mawgan, is the largest coarse fishery in the County. Both Upper and Lower Tamar Lakes near Bude, as well as being coarse fisheries, are an important winter stop over for migrating birds. The privately owned Dutson Pond near Launceston holds some nice carp. As does Tinney Farm between Bude and Boscastle. Coarse fishing is also available on the Bude Canal.

    Lower Tamar Lake, (35 acres) built by the Bude Canal Company , opened in 1823, to act as the feeder reservoir for the Bude Canal System. Only 3 miles from Kilkhampton, off the beaten track, a nature lovers and coarse fishermans delight. For over 50 years mainly sea sand was transported in tub boats to farms inland, to be used as a fertiliser. With a slow down in demand the Canal fell into disuse. A hundred years the Lake became the main water supply for nearby Bude, remaining so until the constrcution of the much larger Upper Tamar Lake (75 acres) in 1976 .

    Lower Tamar Lake with its reed beds and unspolit waters edge, and rich feeding grounds has been a Nature Reserve since 1951. Most notable of the brid species is the Great Crested Grebe, a summer resident , and a pair of which usually breed on the Lake. Early Spring you may be lucky to witness the bird's courtship display- including head shaking, penguin dancing and preening. Visitors can enjoy walks along its southern side to the Bird Hide, or across the grassy dam crest to the Bude Aqueduct.

    Fishing at the Tamar Lakes. Both lakes are now are coarse fisheries.

    Lower Tamar is a Club Water , and holds carp, eels roach rudd and bream as well as being a natural rainbow trout fishery.(fly only from bank) Upper Tamar in addition to carp ( up to 28lb), bream, rudd and roach (to 3lb) also holds a few tench and a few residual trout from the days when it was a trout fishery. The local club will be more than happy to offer carp fishing tips.

    Permits are available from the kiosk on site site. For the watersports enthusiast canoes may be hired, dinghy sailing and wind surfing.

    In the West of the Cornwall are several superb fisheries. At St Erth, Marazion Angling Club have ponds holding bream up to 13lb, tench, roach rudd and crucian too. Ponds at Middle Boswyn Farm Near Helston hold yet more carp, roach, rudd, perch too.

    For more details, sea and coarse and fly tackle, maggots, and tickets for St Erth try Atlantic Fishing Tackle, branches at Helston.

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     A deep sea angling trip in a Boat

      Whether you fancy an hours mackerelling in the still calm of a summer evening, available at many of the resorts, including Looe, St Ives and Mevagissey even Newquay. What about a longer trip? Say 4 hours deep sea angling off the reef, or even an all day wreck fishing out of PadstowBoscastle, both on the North Cornwall Coast, there's plenty of choice. or

    Shore Fishing from the Beaches, Headlands and Cliffs

    On many of the headlands the water deepens quickly and rock dwelling sea fish such as cuckoo and ballan wrasse are to be had. That is if you have the skill to prevent the initial dive once the fish takes. Small crabs are an ideal bait for wrasse. Many of the headlands of the Cornish Coast have good marks from Logan Rock Porthcurno in the far southwest to Trevose on the north coast of the County. Many of the best sea angling fishing marks involve a long walk and a stiff climb. There are some celebrated bass marks in the County.

    Sea Fishing in The Estuaries and Harbours and on the Piers

    Though many anglers only retreat to the shelter of the estuaries and harbours when its too rough to fish the open sea, good fishing is still to be had, especially on an incoming tide on a winters night. For example in Winter both the Looe and Fowey Rivers hold very large flounder. Out of the main tourist season fishing is sometimes permitted from the Banjo Pier at Looe. If the gates across the Pier Entrance are shut you are not allowed to fish from the Pier. Equally regardless if they are open or not and the weather conditions are bad you should not attempt to fish. Sometimes pollack venture well up the Looe River looking for scraps under the fishmarket, providing great sport on light float tackle on cold winter nights.


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    Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club
    Lanteglos, Camelford, PL32 9RF
    01840 213017

    Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club
    6 Burn View, Bude, EX23 8DA
    01288 352006/ 01288 353635

    Budock Vean Hotel & Golf Course
    Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith, nr Falmouth, TR11 5LG
    01326 250288

    Cape Cornwall Golf Club
    St Just, Penzance, TR19 7NL
    01736 788611

    Carlyon Bay Golf Club
    St Austell, PL25 3RD
    01726 812304

    Carvynick Country Club
    Summercourt, Newquay, TR8 5AF
    01872 510716

    China Fleet Country Club
    Saltash, nr Plymouth, PL12 6LJ
    01752 848666 / 01752 848665

    Clowance Estate & Country Club
    Clowance House, Praze-en-Beeble, Camborne, TR14 0PT
    0870 4298844

    Culdrose Golf Club
    Royal Navy Air Station, Culdrose, TR12 7HR
    01326 574121

    Falmouth Golf Club
    Swanpool Road, Falmouth, TR11 5BQ
    01326 311262

    Helston Golf & Leisure
    Wendron, Helston, TR13 0LX
    01326 240685

    Hoburne Doublebois
    Dobwalls, nr Liskeard, PL14 6LD
    01425 273586

    Holywell Bay Golf Park
    Holywell Bay, Newquay, TR8 5PW
    01637 832916 / 01637 830095

     

    Isles of Scilly Golf Club
    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NF
    01720 422692

    Kennacott Court Golf Course
    Widemouth Bay, Bude, EX23 0ND
    01288 362000

    Killiow Golf Club
    Kea, Truro, TR3 6AG
    01872 266876

    Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club
     formerly Bodmin Golf Club

    Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL30 5AQ
    01208 262570

    Launceston Golf Club
    St Stephens, Lauceston, PL15 8HF
    01566 775359 / 01566 773442

    Looe Golf Club
    Bindown, Looe, PL13 1PX
    01503 240239

    Lostwithiel Hotel, Golf & Country Club
    Lower Polscoe, Lostwithiel, PL22 0HQ
    01208 873550

    Merlin Golf & Country Club
    St Eval Road, Mawgan Porth, TR8 4DN

    01841 540222

    Mullion Golf Club
    Cury, Helston, TR12 7BP

    01326 241176 / 01326 240685

    Newquay Golf Club
    Tower Road, Newquay, TR7 1LT
    01637 874830 / 01637 874354

    Perranporth Golf Club
    The Clubhouse, Budnic Hill, Perranporth, TR6 0AB

    01872 572317 / 01872 573701

    Porthpean Golf Club & Driving Range
    The Puffins, Porthpean Beach Road, St Austell, PL26 6AU

    01726 63075

    Praa Sands Golf Club
    Germoe Crossroads, Praa Sands, Penzance, TR20 9TQ
    01736 763445


    Radnor Golf & Leisure
    Radnor, treleigh, TR16 5EL

    01209 211059

    Roserrow Golf & Country Club
    Roserrow, St Minver, Wadebridge, PL27 6QT
    01208 863000

    St Austell Golf Club
    Tregongeeves Lane, St Austell, Plymouth, PL26 7DS

    01726 68621 / 01726 72649

    St Endoc Golf Club
    Rock, Wadebridge, PL27 6LD

    01208 862402 / 01208 862200

    St Kew Golf Course
    St Kew Highway, Wadebridge, PL30 3EF

    01208 841500

    St Mellion International Hotel, Golf & Country Club
    St Mellion, nr Saltash, PL12 6SD

    01579 352002 / 01579 351351

    Tehidy Park Golf Club
    Camborne, TR14 0HH
    01209 842208

    Tregenna Castle Hotel, Golf & Country Club
    St Ives, TR26 2DE
    01736 795254

    Treloy Golf Club
    Newquay, TR8 4JN

    01637 878554

    Trethorne Golf Club
    Kennards House, Launceston, PL15 8QE
    01566 86903

    Trevose Golf & Country Club
    Constantine Bay, Padstow, PL28 8JB
    01841 520261 / 01841 520208

    Truro Golf Club
    Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LG

    01872 278684 / 01872 276595

    West Cornwall Golf Club
    Church Lane, Lelant, St Ives, TR26 3DZ
    01736 753401

    Whitsand Bay Hotel & Golf Club
    Portwrinkle, PL11 3BU

    01503 230778 / 01503 230276
    Horse Riding in Cornwall
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      Lakefield Equestrian Centre
    Lower Pendavey Farm , Camelford,   PL32 9TX
    Tel :     01840 213279
    Email:     enquiries@lakefieldequestriancentre.co.uk
    Reen Manor Riding Stables 
     Reen Manor Riding Stables , Reen , Perranporth
     TR4 9PP
    Tel :     01872 573064

    Snowland Riding Centre 
    Snowland Riding Centre , Par Farm , Par , Nr. St Austell
    Tel :     01726 814846
    Email:     enquiries@snowland.co.uk
    Tregurtha Downs Riding School
      Tregurtha Downs Riding School , Plain An Gwarry , Marazion , Nr. Penzance TR20 9LD
    Tel :     01736 711422

    Trenissick Riding Stables
    Trenissick Riding Stables
    Trenissick Cottage, Cubert
    Tel :     01637 830413

    Cury Riding Stables
    Church Road , Cury , Helston
    Tel :     01326 240591
     Barguse Riding Centre
    The Grange, Lockengate, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 8RU
    Tel: 01208 831817
     Lanjeth Riding School
    Coombe Rd, Lanjeth, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 7TL
    Tel: 01726 74633
    St. Leonards Equestrian Centre
    Equestrian Centre, St. Leonards, Polson, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 9QR
    Tel: 01566 775543
    Benbole Farm Treking Stables
    Benbole Farm, St. Kew Highway, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 3EF
    Tel: 01208 841281
     Lands End Riding Centre
    Trevescan Farm, Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7AQ
    Tel: 01736 871989
    St. Veep Riding Stables
    Little Hadley, St. Veep, Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0PA
    Tel: 01208 873521
    Boskell Riding Centre
    Boskell Farm, Trenance Downs, St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 5RG
    Tel: 01726 73049
     Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre
    Caradon Town, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5AR
    Tel: 01579 362747
    Timberdown Riding School
    Lidwell, Callington, Cornwall PL17 8LJ
    Tel: 01579 370577
    C Badcock
    Bosvathick Farm, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5RD
    Tel: 01326 340367
     Maer Lane Riding Stables
    Maer Lane, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9EE
    Tel: 01288 354141
    The T.M International School of Horsemanship
    Sunrising Riding Centre, Henwood, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5BP
    Tel: 01579 362895
    Chiverton Riding Centre
    Silverwell, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8JQ
    Tel: 01872 560471
     Mulfra Trekking Centre
    Newmill, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8XP
    Tel: 01736 361601
    The Veryan Riding Centre
    Veryan, Truro, Cornwall TR2 5PH
    Tel: 01872 501574
    Efford Down Riding Stables
    Efford Farm, Vicarage Rd, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8LT
    Tel: 01288 354244
     Newton Livery
    Newton Farm, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7JF
    Tel: 01326 240388
    Tredole Trekking & Riding Stables
    Tredole Farm, Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0ED
    Tel: 01840 250495
    Elm Park Equestrian Centre
    Elm Park, North Beer, Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8NP
    Tel: 01566 785353
     Old Mill Stables
    Lelant Downs, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 6LN
    Tel: 01736 753045
    Trenance Riding Stables
    Trenance Lane, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 2HU
    Tel: 01637 872699
    Foxhole Farm Riding Stables
    Twelveheads, Truro, Cornwall TR4 8SN
    Tel: 01209 820162
     Penhalwyn Trekking Centre & School
    Goon Mine,Mellyn, Halsetown, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 3NB
    Tel: 01736 796461
    Tresallyn Riding Stables
    Tresallyn Farm, St. Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8JZ
    Tel: 01841 520454
    Goonbell
    St. Agnes, Cornwall TR5 0PN
    Tel: 01872 552063
     Pensilva Livery
    Brook Barn Farm, Pensilva, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5RQ
    Tel: 01579 363617
    Wheal Buller Riding School
    Wheal Buller Farm, Buller Hill, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 6SS
    01209 211852
    Gooseham Barton Stables
    Gooseham Barton Farm, Morwenstow, Bude,
    Cornwall EX23 9PG
    Tel: 01288 331204
    Poltesco Valley Stables
    Treal Farm, Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall TR12 7LS
    Tel: 01326 240591
    Lakefield Equestrian Centre
    Lower Pendavey Farm, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9TX
    Tel: 01840 213279
    Killiworgie Stables
    Killiworgie Mill, Black Cross, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4LU
    Tel: 01637 880570
    Romany Walks Riding Stables
    Higher Botrea, Newbridge, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8PR
    Tel: 01736 786260
    Hallagenna Farm Equestrian 
    Hallagenna Farm , St. Breward , Bodmin Moor
    Tel :     01208 850439
    Email:     riding@hallagenna.co.uk
     On the Isles of Scilly horse-riding is available at St Mary's Riding Centre - a newly built stable yard near Pelistry.

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    John Couch Adams, co-discoverer of the planet Neptune Michael An Gof (Michael Joseph), leader of the Cornish Rebellion of 1497 John Arnold, watchmaker and pioneer of the marine chronometer King Arthur (see also Tintagel, Camelford) Humphrey Arundell, leader of the Cornish Rebellion of 1549 Jonah Barrington, squash player
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