Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Cornwall
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Cornwall are listed below.
Trerice (Historic House)
Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall
It houses fine fireplaces, oak and walnut furniture, interesting clocks, needlework and Stuart portraits. The garden has some unusual plants and the orchard has old varieties... more
Trengwainton Garden (Garden)
Madron, Penzance, Cornwall
The walled gardens contain many rare and unusual species, which are difficult to grow in the open anywhere else in the country. Many of the plants... more
The Eden Project (Attraction / Activity)
Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall
Its home is a dramatic global garden the size of thirty football pitches, nestling like a lost world in a crater overlooking St Austell Bay. Outside... more
Trelissick Garden (Garden)
Feock, Truro, Cornwall
At its heart is the 20 acre garden, set on many levels, with fine open lawns, a superb collection of tender and exotic plants, providing year-round... more
Bonython Estate Gardens (Garden)
Bonython Estate, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, Cornwall
The herbaceous borders of the walled garden are lined with alliums, catmint and carefully selected varieties that enhance the blue, purple, yellow colour themes. Indulge in... more
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)
Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall
The museum showcases artefacts and exhibitions from many famous eras, including the years of the British Empire, both World Wars and the sinking of the Titanic,... more
Geevor Tin Mine (Museum / Art Gallery)
Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall
The Miners Dry can be seen almost as it was in 1990 when the last miner left the site. Walk through the Mill and learn how... more
Tintagel Castle (Attraction / Activity)
Tintagel, Cornwall
Long before the castle was built, Tintagel was associated with the legend of King Arthur and today there are still so many unanswered questions and legends... more
Bosvigo (Garden)
Bosvigo Lane, Truro, Cornwall
A series of walled or enclosed `rooms´ surround the mellow Georgian house (not open to the public). Each `room´ has its own colour theme... more
The Carlyon Bay Hotel Spa (Spa)
St Austell, Cornwall
Combine this with over 40 indulgent treatments and you will leave feeling relaxed, revived and refreshed... more
Caerhays Castle Gardens (Garden)
Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall
This peaceful, tranquil garden covers approx. 100 acres and is at its best in March and April... more
Antony (Historic House)
Torpoint, Plymouth, Cornwall
On display are furniture, tapestries, and an extensive collection of family portraits and memorabilia. The grounds were landscaped by Repton and the formal garden has the... more
Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex (Attraction / Activity)
Poldark Mine, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
Evening Ghost Tours of the candle lit Mine run on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August... more
Purity Treatment Rooms (Spa)
Polurrian Hotel, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
Facilities include indoor heated pool, gym, Jacuzzi, games room, tennis court and mini golf. However you choose to spend your time there are options both for... more
National Maritime Museum Cornwall (Museum / Art Gallery)
Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall
Discover powerful emotions and the power of the oceans. Explore feats of daring and feats of engineering... more
Ocean Spa @ Bedruthan (Spa)
Bedruthan Steps Hotel, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
The signature Maharlika treatments are becoming legendary and offer a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage using Thai, Balinese and Shiatsu techniques... more
Fistral Spa (Spa)
The Bay Hotel, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall
Designed to ensure you are enveloped with soothing sounds, scents and sights from the moment you arrive, Fistral Spa creates a personal and peaceful ambiance for... more
Prideaux Place (Historic House)
Padstow, Cornwall
Fine paintings and furniture are on display including two exotic Rococo mirrors in the drawing room. The screen in the Dining Room is filled with marquetry... more
Glo Spa (Spa)
Treglos Hotel, Constantine Bay, Padstow, Cornwall
Very popular are our mini spa breaks which allow you to enjoy treatments at a great discount plus relaxing and enjoying all Treglos has to offer... more
Trebah Garden (Garden)
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
Huge Australian tree ferns and palms mingle with shrubs of ever changing colours and scent beneath over-arching canopy of 100-year-old rhododendrons and magnolias. A giant plantation... more
Royal Cornwall Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
River Street, Truro, Cornwall
British artists include Hogarth, Blake, Gainsborough, Constable and Turner. A varied temporary exhibition programme showing the talents of Cornish artists, photography and contemporary art... more
Ocean Breeze Spa (Spa)
Sands Resort Hotel, Watergate Road, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
6 treatment rooms have a range of the latest in health and beauty technology and are the only Cornish Spa with the exclusive Estee Lauder 'Darphin'... more
St Michael´s Mount (Historic House)
Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall
Converted into a private house in the 17th century it has an armoury and fine rococo. The Tudor Great Hall has an arched roof with a... more
Perranporth Golf Club (Golf Course)
The Clubhouse, Budnic Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall
Beautiful fairways, superb, big, slick greens, deep bunkers and often wind to add to the difficulty. But a major challenge with a succession of fine holes... more
Trerice (Garden)
Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall
The Front Court has a gold and purple colour scheme. The hayloft behind the Great Barn houses an exhibition on the history of the lawnmower... more
Hustyns Resort & Hotel (Spa)
St Breock Downs, Wadebridge, Cornwall
So put yourself through your paces in the state of the art gym, swim a few gentle laps in the beautiful pool, or let the massage... more
Prideaux Place Garden (Garden)
Padstow, Cornwall
Pretty woodland walks have now re-opened after 60 years with a newly planted lime avenue and Formal Garden... more
Bodmin & Wenford Railway (Attraction / Activity)
General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall
Trains operate from Bodmin General, the principal station where free coach and car parking is available, to both Bodmin Parkway station – where connections can be... more
Carlyon Bay Golf Course (Golf Course)
The Carlyon Bay Hotel, Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall
The view down the first hole is amazing and the second at 467 yards in an early test. The downhill par-five tenth tempts a big drive... more
Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens (Garden)
Holmbush, St Austell, Cornwall
The water features include a large wild life pond, an ornamental pond with cascades, a lake with an island, home for black swans and waterfowl, and... more
Cotehele (Garden)
St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall
The sheltered woodland valley garden, at its best in late spring and early summer, stretching down towards the River Tamar with dovecotes, 18th century tower, unusual... more
Lanhydrock (Garden)
Bodmin, Cornwall
Although the garden has its roots in the Victorian age, its collection is young with almost all the plants dating from the last 50 years, although... more
Kidzworld (Attraction / Activity)
Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell, Cornwall
Throughout Kidzworld, 100% of activities are included. Whether you’re in the climate controlled indoor playzone or outdoor undercover area, there are no hidden extras to pay... more
Penlee House Gallery & Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Penlee Park, Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall
There are regular changing exhibitions covering the wide ranging collections at the museum... more
Lamorran House (Garden)
Upper Castle Road, St Mawes, Cornwall
Frosts are very rare due to the favoured microclimate and due to the extensive shelter belts of trees, the large range of sub-tropical plants are protected... more
Minack Theatre (Attraction / Activity)
Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall
The exhibition centre contains a wealth of models, photographs and audio-visual displays of the inspirational Minack Theatre. Experience the magic of the Theatre first hand at... more
Lanhydrock (Historic House)
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall
The Long Gallery, which was saved from the fire, has a plaster ceiling that depicts scenes from the Old Testament. The interior is a warren of... more
The Monkey Sanctuary (Attraction / Activity)
Looe, Cornwall
K & international primate pet trades. On visiting the Sanctuary, there’s a lot to do for the whole family; you can take a tour of the... more
West Cornwall Golf Club (Golf Course)
Church Lane, Lelant, St Ives, Cornwall
A true seaside course with fine turf and numerous natural qualities only 5,884 yards, par 69, it was the home to “Long Jim” Barnes who went... more
Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn (Attraction / Activity)
Jamaica Inn Courtyard, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall
It is also thought that the Inn did a considerable trade in rum, hence how it got its name. In 1778 the Inn was extended to... more
Tate St Ives (Museum / Art Gallery)
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall
Tate St Ives manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives, which offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one... more
Pencarrow (Historic House)
Bodmin, Cornwall
Collections include paintings, furniture and porcelain... more
Merlin Golf & Country Club (Golf Course)
St Eval Road, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
There is a new patio overlooking the 18th green, accompanied with a friendly and comfortable Club House serving fine ales and good food... more
Dairyland Farm (Attraction / Activity)
Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall
Come and enjoy the fun of an all-weather attraction, providing a day´s entertainment for all ages. The philosophy has always been to encourage visitors to the... more
The Clearing Spa (Spa)
The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate, Pentewan Road, Tregorrick, St Austell, Cornwall
Indulge yourself with essential oils and signature treatments designed exclusively for The Cornwall by Aromatherapy Associates and The Refinery... more
National Museum of Gardening (Museum / Art Gallery)
Trevarno Estate and Gardens, Helston, Cornwall
There is a combination of mature woodland landscapes, formal areas and many inspired garden features, including hand made workshops where the craftsmen use materials from the... more
Glendurgan (Garden)
Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall
In their season glorious displays of wild flowers carpet the valley slopes. The cherry laurel maze, dating from 1833, puzzles young and old... more
Newquay Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall
Visit the African Savanna exhibit, home to stunning Black Wildebeest, Nyala Antelope, Waterbuck and strikingly beautiful zebra and use the viewing platform to watch them roam.... more
St Enodoc Golf Club (Golf Course)
Rock, Wadebridge, Cornwall
On a calm day there is nowhere better and the super-fast greens will test the most accomplished putter. Sir John Betjemin is buried in the tiny... more
Land´s End (Attraction / Activity)
Lands End, Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall
The breathtaking scenery is only the beginning of what there is to see and do, with 5 fantastic visitor attractions including a 4D Film Experience. Plus... more