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Eden Project
Bodelva,
Near St Austell,
Cornwall,
PL24 2SG
Tel: 01726 811911
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The Eden Project, near St Austell in Cornwall is an adventurous project set in two distinctive glass orbs. Inside are two separate ‘biomes’ – Humid Tropical and Warm Temperate – with a huge assortment of plants from all over the world. A hugely informative and enthralling day out, the Eden Project grows even more impressive with time.
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Geevor Tin Mine Heritage Centre
Pendeen,
Near Penzance,
Cornwall,
TR19 7EW
Tel: 01736 788662
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Geevor Tin Mine is situated on a lonely stretch of Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast. A working mine up until 1990, Geevor has been preserved and developed to tell the unique story of the Cornish tin mining industry. Guided underground tours and a museum bring the past to life, and let visitors find out how life was for miners in the past.
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Pendennis Castle
Falmouth,
Cornwall,
TR11 4LP
Tel. 01326 316594
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Part of Henry VIII’s intensive building up of defences along the English coast, Pendennis Castle was built to protect Falmouth and the anchorage of the Carrick Roads between 1540 and 1545. Much of the simple round castle and the later additions are still intact, and make an interesting day out, as well as affording stniing views of the surroundings.
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Trelissick Gardens
Feock,
Near Truro,
Cornwall,
TR3 6QL
Tel: 01872 864084
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Trelissick Gardens are owned by the National Trust, and cover 500 stunning acres, with views of the Carrick Roads. With a renown for exotic plants, shrubs and plants, and its wonderfully peaceful atmosphere, Trelissick Gardens are the ideal place for getting away from it all and simply relaxing.
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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay,
Falmouth,
Cornwall,
TR11 3QY
Tel: 01326 313388
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The National Maritime Museum Cornwall can be found in the famous old seaport of Falmouth. It tells the story of Cornwall’s inextricable links with the sea, and its 3-floors of displays, artefacts, exhibitions and reconstructions give an intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable insight into the county’s maritime heritage.
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Lappa Valley Steam Railway
St Newlyn East,
Near Newquay,
Cornwall,
TR8 5HZ
Tel: 01872 510317
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The Lappa Valley Steam Railway is a preserved narrow gauge line that originally ran between Newquay and Chacewater to carry tin ore. Part of the line has been kept open, and features wonderful vintage steam trains, which run along the 2-mile stretch of track through attractive Cornish scenery. There is also a boating lake, crazy golf course and a family picnic area.
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St Michael’s Mount
Marazion,
Near Penzance,
Cornwall,
TR17 0EF
Tel: 01736 710507
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St Michael’s Mount was originally the site of Benedictine monastery, perched on a precarious rock off the coast of Cornwall. The dramatic castle dates from the 14 th Century, and is one of Cornwall’s most instantly recognisable landmarks. Accessible by ferry or on foot at low tide, St Michael’s Mount possesses a unique air of seclusion, and commands superb views of the coast and out to sea.
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Tate Gallery
St Ives,
Cornwall,
TR26 1TG
Tel: 01736 796226
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The Tate Gallery came to St Ives in 1993, and since then has established itself as one of the region’s favourite attractions. The four-storey building houses a unique collection of artworks, paintings, sculptures and ceramics, in five separate display areas. Aside from the spectacular art, the Tate Gallery has an education studio, a gift shop and a café with stunning sea views.
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The Flambards Experience
Helston,
Cornwall,
TR13 0QA
Tel: 01326 573404
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The Flambards Experience is Cornwall’s favourite theme park. With its thrilling rides and host of attractions, it makes a great family day out – from the white knuckle Hornet Rollercoaster and Canon River Log Flume to the fascinating Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibition, there is something to appeal to everyone.
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The Royal Cornwall Museum
River Street,
Truro,
Cornwall,
TR1 2SJ
Tel: 01872 272205
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Founded in 1818, Truro’s Royal Cornwall Museum is the oldest museum in Cornwall. Here you will find a dazzling array of unique exhibitions pertaining to Cornwall – from archaeological finds to modern day artefacts, tracing the history of the county from the Stone Age to the modern day.
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