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Attractions and Activities in or near Tintagel, such as Tintagel Castle and Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn are listed below. Tintagel is well known for its castle, said to be King Arthur's Castle built in the 13th Century. It is an area full of history with many places to visit, incuding the castle, and Kings Arthur's Great Halls which houses the Round Table and St Nectan's Glen with its lovely walks and a 60 foot waterfall. The coastal footpath to the castle offers beautiful views ans is suitable for walkers and wheelchairs.
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel 0.1 miles away
The minute you step foot out of the car at Tintagel, the legend of King Arthur pops up at every turn as you wander past Camelot Amusements and the Merlin gift shop on your way to the castle. But, goodness, you can see why the village is so proud of... more
Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn Courtyard, Bolventor, Launceston 10.7 miles away
Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn is set in one of the most breathtaking locations in Cornwall. Built in 1750 as a coaching inn and used by travellers crossing Bodmin Moor some of which were smuggling brandy and tea into the UK!, this was... more
Bodmin & Wenford Railway
General Station, Bodmin 13.8 miles away
Make your way past the old-fashioned Cadbury’s Cocoa and Colman’s Mustard advertising boards, take a seat in the wonderfully retro Bodmin Station Refreshment Rooms for a Cornish pasty and a cuppa and then board a steam train for a 6.5-mile nostalgia... more
Launceston Steam Railway
St Thomas Road, Launceston 17.0 miles away
A narrow gauge steam railway running from the historic Cornish town of Launceston, through the glorious Kensey Valley, to the hamlet of Newmills.... more
The Eden Project
Bodelva, St Austell 21.1 miles away
You won’t come across another attraction like this in the UK – think giant space-age halved golf ball-like biomes looming out of impeccably landscaped gardens – right in the middle of nowhere. What started out as one man’s dream to convert a china... more
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Milford, Lifton 22.0 miles away
In addition to a large collection of Steam, Agriculture and bygones the Centre now hosts the historic collection of the Fairground Heritage Trust including a collection of operating fairground rides from the early 20th Century.... more
Cornish World
Stadium Retail Park, Par, St Austell 22.1 miles away
Cornish World has been developed into a fantastic lesiure and shopping attraction, with FREE parking. Cornish World has the the largest indoor market in the region with over 300 stalls ofering eveything you may need. Kidzworld a large indoor play... more
Kidzworld
Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell 22.1 miles away
Let’s face it, it sometimes rains in Cornwall. And when it does, you will be very glad indeed of places like Kidzworld near St Austell, where children can safely run wild around the various attractions while you sip tea in the café. The site offers a... more
Newquay Zoo
Trenance Gardens, Newquay 22.4 miles away
One of the most fascinating experiences at Newquay Zoo is to watch a line of people stand on the viewing platform gawping in awe at the magisterial big cats, just feet away in the African Savannah area chomping on their lunchtime red meat – an... more
The Old Harbourmasters Office
Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown 22.9 miles away
Need a quiet, beautiful place to hang out, chill with the family or do absolutely nothing? The Old Harbour Master’s Office overlooking moody and atmospheric Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall provides the perfect spot. This little home away from home is... more
Dairyland Farm
Summercourt, Newquay 23.1 miles away
Dairyland Farm is Cornwall´s Award Winning Family Attraction - You are assured a warm welcome at Dairyland. The sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. Come and enjoy the fun of an all-weather attraction, providing a day´s entertainment for... more
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
St Newlyn East, Newquay 24.1 miles away
Opened in 1849, the Lappa Valley Steam Railway runs on one of the oldest railway trackbeds in Cornwall. Originally used as a mineral line from Newquay to East Wheal Rose and later becoming part of the Great Western Railways´s Newquay to Chacewater... more
The Monkey Sanctuary
Murrayton House, Looe 25.1 miles away
Monkeys have always delighted humans, their intelligence and physical features so recognisably close to our own. Yet they have been victims of abuse and neglect by hunters and misguided pet owners and the result is many thousands of animals that have... more
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Latest Events/Special Offers for The Monkey Sanctuary
- Native Wildlife Day at The Monkey Sanctuary
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Editors' Picks containing The Monkey Sanctuary
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Pentewan, St Austell 26.4 miles away
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the celebrated restoration of Heligan´s productive gardens is only one of many features which combine to create a destination with a breadth of interest around the year: extensive Victorian pleasure grounds, a 22 acre... more
Morwellham Heritage Centre
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock 26.7 miles away
Morwellham Heritage Centre: The greatest copper port in Queen Victoria´s empire lies 23 miles inland. The Tamar ketch ´Garlandstone´ is moored at the quay; original cottages, shops and hostelry. 1860s costumed staff welcome visitors and host guided... more
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Clovelly, Bideford 27.0 miles away
In the unlikely event that it rains in north Devon (straight face), head off to The Milky Way. There’s a huge indoor play centre with loads of slides and rides, little ones get their own Fantasy Farm and Toddler Town area with sand pits and puzzles,... more
Clovelly (Village)
Clovelly, Bideford 27.6 miles away
The flower-strewn historic Devon fishing village of Clovelly, a riot of colour in summer, clings to a wooded 400-foot cliff and gazes down to the deep blue sea and working port below. There is no traffic and the only means of travel is by foot –... more
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Latest Events/Special Offers for Clovelly (Village)
- Christmas Lights in aid of the RNLI
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The Big Sheep
Abbotsham, Bideford 32.8 miles away
We promise you, you will not get round everything at the Big Sheep in one day. The out and out highlight of my visit was the drop dead hilarious sheep races on which tiny woollen sheep are tied to the backs of real life sheep who then complete a... more
Dartington Crystal
Linden Close, Great Torrington 33.2 miles away
Dartington Crystal is internationally famous for beautiful, handmade, contemporary glassware and is dedicated to innovative designs. See first hand how the crystal is hand crafted with skill and care, each piece is a true original. Individually made... more
National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth 34.0 miles away
A hugely impressive educational attraction, the National Marine Aquarium is also bags of fun. Who can resist the 4D cinema screening of Deepo’s Undersea Wondershow where water is splashed at you and bubbles appear all around you as you watch? Or the... more
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth 38.0 miles away
National Maritime Museum Cornwall: Celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, this multi award winning Museum not only has 15 galleries, over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation but also offers a... more
Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex
Poldark Mine, Wendron, Helston 42.2 miles away
Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex is located in the Wendron Valley, once the scene of industrial activity, Poldark and its 18th century tin mine, described as one of the most atmospheric mine tours in Europe, is one of Cornwall´s most important... more
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Gweek, Helston 44.2 miles away
Cornish Seal Sanctuary: Experience animal welfare in action at Cornwall’s only Seal Sanctuary and rescue centre. Hear about dramatic rescues and meet the seal and sea lion characters whose individual stories are brought to life during your visit. ... more
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfastleigh 44.3 miles away
Buckfast Abbey is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks. It is believed that there has been an abbey on the site since 1018 built by King Canute. The impressive grounds have immaculate lawns and fine old stone buildings.... more
South Devon Railway
The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh 44.7 miles away
The South Devon Railway is a fantastic, steamy day out! It’s one of the West Country’s top tourist attractions and will appeal to everyone in the family. Come and enjoy an outstanding seven-mile train ride behind a magnificent GWR steam engine... more
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Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
The Station, Buckfastleigh 44.7 miles away
Buckfast Butterlies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great day out for all the family. Learn about conservation issues and what we can do to encourage these insects into our own gardens. Find out how to sponsor an Otter and see how they live in... more
Flambards
Culdrose Manor, Helston 44.8 miles away
It’s often the case that you turn up at a theme park with small children and they are too young to go on any of the rides which, as every parent knows, leads to tantrums. So Cornwall’s Flambards attraction is a tonic. There are plenty of tamer rides... more
Keypitts Quads
Keypitts Farm, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe 46.7 miles away
Keypitts, originally a working farm, now offers a variety of activities. There is Quad Biking, Horse Riding, Paintballing and 4 x 4 Driving. Set in a valley with 200 acres of woodland with brooks and ponds that adds excitement to many of the... more
Dartmoor National Park
Parke, Bovey Tracey 46.7 miles away
Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles, making it the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England. Lots of people visit the National Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery and to recharge their batteries, but many... more
Quince Honey Farm
North Road, South Molton 47.0 miles away
The world famous Quince Honey Farm allows close up viewing of these wild and wonderful creatures in the unique indoor apiary. The glass booths show working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle. View the complete... more
Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey 47.3 miles away
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's largest contemporary craft centre. The Guild houses a spacious Gallery, large craft shop and The Terrace Cafe with rooftop seating - all housed in the Grade II Riverside Mill overlooking Dartmoor. ... more
Watermouth Castle & Theme Park
48.2 miles away
Watermouth Castle & Theme Park overlooks the picturesque Watermouth Cove. There is something for all the family from Gnomeland, Adventureland, Castle Treasures, Dungeon Labyrinth and much more.... more
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe 48.8 miles away
Come and see Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park the home of the only full-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a pair of vicious interacting Meglosaurs, a Velociraptor and Dilophosaurus ´the Spitting Dinosaur´. Watch out you may get wet!... more
Tuckers Maltings
Teign Road, Newton Abbot 51.3 miles away
Tuckers Maltings is one of only a handful of floor Maltings that produce malt in the traditional way and is open to the public for guided tours. Supplying over 30 breweries in the West Country and beyond with quality malt. The Speciality Bottled Beer... more
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Blackawton, Dartmouth 51.6 miles away
Let’s face it, it rains a lot in the UK and it’s every parent’s fear that the kids will be stuck in the house all day, driving them crazy, as a result. That is why Woodlands Family Theme Park – with its all-weather attractions – is just the ticket.... more
Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Steam Railway
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple 53.1 miles away
Originally opened in 1898 and built to a gauge of one foot eleven and a half inches (600mm), and closed in 1935 - what you can see now at Woody Bay is the first phase in rebuilding one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways;... more
Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters, Exeter 53.5 miles away
Exeter Cathedral welcomes anyone to participate in their religious services. Guided tours operate when services are not taking place.... more
Paignton Zoo
Totnes Road, Paignton 53.6 miles away
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is one of Britain’s leading zoos. Visit the 80 acre site and you’ll see all your favourites such as lion, tiger, gorilla, orang-utan, flamingo, elephant and giraffe, as well as some more unusual species such as red... more
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton 54.3 miles away
Jump on the 4277 Hercules (which in its time has hauled coal in Wales and china clay in Cornwall) for a nostalgia-filled steam train ride along the undulating South Devon coast and down into the Dart Valley. You’ll be travelling through an Area of... more
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay 55.3 miles away
There’s something undeniably enjoyable about wondering through flower-decked gardens and admiring the handiwork of a team of people who have recreated every aspect of life around you – but in miniature. At Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay you’ll... more
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Kingswear Signal Box, The Square, Kingswear 55.9 miles away
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company: We are unique in offering combined steam railway, river and sea adventures for days out in South Devon. Our steam trains travel seven miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down into the... more
The Golden Hind Museum Ship
The Quay, Brixham Harbour, Brixham 57.3 miles away
It’s one thing reading about the incredible hardships the sailors on Francis Drake’s Golden Hind suffered as they circumnavigated the globe with their captain but quite another to step aboard the ship and get a feel of it in person. This full-sized... more
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises
13 The Quay, Brixham 57.3 miles away
Taking to the water is a must when visiting South Devon's beautiful bay home to the towns of Torquay and Brixham, or the South Hams picturesque port of Dartmouth or quaint town of Totnes - so why not do it in style aboard the largest ship sailing in... more
Stuart Line Cruises
5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth 58.3 miles away
Stuart Line Cruise offer a wide variety of cruises for an enjoyable day out all year round. These include river and bird watching cruises, sea cruises, carnival Cruises, BBQ Cruises, Red Arrows cruises, Santa & firework cruises. There are also day... more
Minack Theatre
Porthcurno, Penzance 58.4 miles away
The Minack Theatre’s spectacular open-air setting, cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno near Penzance, is something of a shock. It feels like you have stumbled across an ancient Roman amphitheatre rather than a thoroughly British-made endeavour. The... more
Crealy Great Adventure
Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary 58.5 miles away
Welcome to the kingdom of Crealy Great Adventure Park! Enter the land of Devon’s Crealy and ride the BIG six! Fly through the air, splash through flowing water, explore mystical woodland and meet the cutest creatures. With huge rides, masses of... more
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor House, Dulverton 58.6 miles away
Once visited, never forgotten – Exmoor National Park. And so much to see and do! Exmoor National Park is the place to explore and discover; somewhere where you’ll have a truly memorable experience. There’s something for everyone – for amblers and... more
Land´s End
Lands End, Sennen, Penzance 58.6 miles away
Land’s End is the most South-Westerly point of the British Isles and one of Cornwall’s most popular tourist attractions. Many generations have come to have their photo taken under the famous signpost and to look out to the amazing views stretching... more
World of Country Life
Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth 60.7 miles away
World of Country Life gives you value for money, a great day out for all the family come rain or shine. Kids, adults and grandparents will all enjoy a full day of memorable experiences. Why not take a walk back in time down Memory Lane and explore... more
Diggerland
Verbeer Manor, Cullompton 61.9 miles away
Diggerland - The Ultimate Adventure Park experience Where children ride and drive full size diggers, with over 18 rides to enjoy. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with the dirt... more
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