Attractions and things to do in Cornwall
Cornwall is now an all year round destination, with lots of attractions to keep all the family entertained. Out & About Caerhays Estate and Gardens - Caerhays Trewithen Gardens - Truro
Caerhays Castle, which is owned by the Williams family, is located in a sheltered valley overlooking Porthluney Cove on the South Cornish Coast equidistant from Truro and St Austell.
Welcome to Trewithen Gardens
An historic private estate internationally renowned for its collection of magnolias and camellias. Also boasting 24 'Champion Trees', woodland walks, 18th Century estate house, Tea Shop and highly prized plants from the on-site nursery.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden - St Ives
A wonderful exhibition dedicated to the life, work and memory of the 20th century sculptor, Dame Barbara Hepworth.
Minack Theatre - Penzance
The world famous cliff top open air theatre. Spectacular location, stunning views, a great place to visit, or take in a show.
St Michael's Mount - Penzance
The world famous 14th century castle, home of the St Aubyn family.
Pendennis Castle - Falmouth
Henry VIII's stunning castle dominating the Carrick Roads. Built in 1540-45 as one of a pair of artillery forts to protect this strategic area from the threat of invasion from Catholic France and Spain.
Godolphin House - Helston
Ancient and atmospheric house and garden set within an historic estate.
The Royal Cornwall Museum - Truro
Cornwall's premier museum.
Land's End - Land's End
Spectacular coastal location for Cornwall's most famous landmark. Visitor centre, craft workshops, galleries etc.
Kidz R Us Theatre - St Ives
Youth theatre company based in St.Ives Cornwall. Regular shows in their own 300 seat theatre in the centre of town.
Paradise Park - Nr St Ives
This has something to entertain the whole family. Watch spectacular bird displays such as the Free Flying Bird Show, there are also eagles, falcons, owls and a fully equipped indoor play area and cafe for wet days.
Flambards Theme Park - Helston
Theme park and Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibition.
National Seal Sanctuary - Nr Helston
The Sanctuary is a busy rescue centre, and also has resident Grey Seals, Californian and Patagonian Sea Lions, Goats, Ponies and Otters.
National Maritime Musem - Falmouth
Discover Cornwall's maritime past, seven galleries exploring Cornwall's links with the sea.
Blue Reef Aquarium - Newquay
Walk through the sea and experience another dimension. The main attraction is a 250,000 litre display housing black and white tip reef sharks, stingrays, moray eels, giant groupers and hundreds of brightly coloured reef fish.
EBO Adventures- Newquay
EBO specialise in outdoor pursuits including coasteering sessions, scuba diving courses, kayaking, kitesurfing lessons as well as rock climbing, and much more.
Walking Holidays in Cornwall
Guided walks in Cornwall.
Porthleven Cycle Hire
Based in the beautiful Cornish fishing village of Porthleven we are a local family business. We offer a simple, straightforward...stress free service. Hire for a day or a week. You get a quality 2011 Giant bike.
Elemental UK Watersports- Falmouth
ElementalUK is a Cornish adventure centre offering a range of watersports that bring you face to face with the elements. Our aim is to help you get the most from immersing yourself in the challenges and thrills of the natural world while learning valuable skills and having fun.
Treasure Trails Cornwall
If you are looking for a fun way to explore, a Treasure Trail is a fantastic thing to do in Cornwall to help you see the sights. There are 45 Trails which encompass the huge variety of Cornwall’s fascinating landscape.
INDOOR ADVENTURES, in case it rains!
Slide, glide, climb and let the kid’s burn off all that pent up energy at one of Cornwall’s indoor play areas. Ball parks, mazes, trampolines, bungee runs, laser games…the list is endless!
Raze the Roof in Penryn
Kids Kingdom in Colliford Lake Park, Bodmin Moor
Kidz World in St Austell
Play Zone in Carbis Bay
Granite Planet Climbing Centre, Penryn
Trethorne Leisure Park nr Launceston
Laser Fighters in Wadebridge
Bombadingas Cafe (soft play area and laser tag), Pool, Redruth
The Jungle Barn at Paradise Park in Hayle
The Bull Pen, Dairyland Farm World, near Newquay
Eating Out
Here are a few of our favourite places that we would recommend to our guests.
Seadrift, Porthleven Is a stylish contemporary Kitchen - Cafe located on the picturesque harbour of Porthleven, on the beautiful South Cornish Coast.www.seadriftporthleven.co.uk
Kota Restaurant, Porthleven Run by a leading London chef/manager team, Jude and Jane Kereama, Kota specialises in organic local fish and farm produce and has an exciting daily-changing menu. Kota is Maori for shellfish (Jude is half Maori, quarter Chinese, quarter Malaysian) and the restaurant is renowned for its stunning seafood with Jude's signature light Asian twist. www.kotarestaurant.co.uk
Amelies at the Smokehouse, Porthleven.
Great people, great location & great food. www.ameliesporthleven.co.uk
Why not try their Gourmet Picnic service. www.gourmetpicnics.co.uk
The Abbey Restaurant - Penzance
The Halzephron Inn - Helston
The Old Coastguard Hotel Bar and Restaurant - Mousehole
The Cornish Range - Mousehole
Indabafish - Truro
Harbour Inn - Porthleven
Around the Caerhays Estate the following all come highly recommended.
The Lugger Hotel - Portloe
The Nare Hotel - Carne Beach, Veryan
Salamander Restaurant - Mevagissey
The Lawnroc Hotel - Gorran Haven
Fifteen Cornwall
Jamie Oliver's iconic restaurant on the beach at Watergate Bay. Great food, great location & great cause! www.fifteencornwall.co.uk
Rick Stein Fish and Chips or Seafood Bar in Falmouth
Rich Steins new venture at Discovery Quay in Falmouth.http://www.rickstein.com