Attractions
A-Z Of Attractions we recommend in Cornwall

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A Cornish Garden
Visit Glendurgan near Falmouth with its own Maze.

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Beaches
The Beaches of Cornwall, too many to list.
Bens Play World
All day attraction for the kids and all the family. Undercover for those rainy days in Cornwall at St Austell.
Blue Reef Aquarium
The ultimate undersea safari in Newquay
Bodmin and Wenford Railway
Take a Steam Train journey on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway

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Coastal Walks
The coastal paths around Cornwall runs directly through Porthtowan.
Cornish Goldsmiths
Experience a world of gold and wonder. Open all year. Tolgus Mill, Near Portreath .
Cornish Cyder Farm
Visit a real working Cyder Farm where we produce over forty varieties of delicious fruit products. Near Porthallow - Perranporth.

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Dairy Land
Winner of 4 awards, an ideal place for all the family, includes an adventure playground, nature trails, milking parlour and much more.

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Eden Project
A place to spend the whole day, and to keep going back. The Biospheres full of plants and flowers from around the world. A must to see.

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Flambards
All year round family theme park.

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Geevor Tin Mine Heritage Centre
Situated on Cornwall's wild Atlantic Coast just 10 miles from Lands End. Museum, underground tour, coastal walks, cafe and shop. The whole story of Cornish tin mining on one amazing site.
Goonhilly Earth Station
Visit the largest satellite station on earth. The visitor centre combines recent industrial & technological heritage with cutting edge communications. Information Line 0800 679 563.

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Hiring
Surfboards and wetsuits can be hired in the hire shops in Porthtowan.

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Isles of Scilly Travel
Discover the Isles of Scilly. Travel by Sea with the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, or by Air with the helicopter from Penzance and aeroplane from St Just.

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Land's End
Beautiful, dramatic and exciting. Enjoy an unforgettable day out at Britain's most famous landmark.
Lanhydrock
The great house of Cornwall. 'Upstairs/Downstairs' brought to life.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Three railways in one, near Newquay.
Lost Gardens of Heligan
You may have seen this other recently restored Cornish Garden on the Channel 4 TV series, or read the book. It now has a newly opened website.

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Minack Theatre
An open-air theatre situated on the cliff top with the Western Approaches as an ever-changing backdrop. The Visitor Centre explains the history behind the construction, seventy years ago, of this amazing place on the cliffs at Porthcurno, near Penzance.

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National Seal Sanctury
Britain's leading Marine Rescue Centre. Help us to help them.
Nawquay Water World
With 2 pools, a full gym and entertainment throughout the summer.

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Paradise Park
Family tourist attraction of rare and exotic birds in various habitats.
Poldark Mine
Poldark Mine and Heritage Complex. History and information for visitors to the working tin mine in Cornwall, the oldest mine workings in Europe.

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Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre
Charlestown, St Austell (Tel 01726 69897)
St Michael's Mount
In Mount's bay opposite Marazion. 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, restaurant 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 recommended.

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Trebah Gardens
The garden is the twin of Glendurgan (which has no web site) sometimes described as one of the worlds most beautiful gardens. They are sub tropical paradises set in two sunken river valleys opening onto the Helford river about two miles from Constantine. They should not be missed if you like gardens and are easily combined with the beach.

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World in Miniature
Including Jurassic Adventure World, Goonhaven near Truro.

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Zoo, Newquay
Conservation, Education, Entertainment. More than a Zoo.