Cornwall Attractions
Attractions South West covers some of the best visitor attractions available
within the county of Cornwall. The attractions within this Cornwall section are
covered by listing them with a small description, directions, web site link if
available, and interactive map link to show its location within the county.
You can use the interactive map link wherever you see the map id & compass
sign within the visitor attraction details box. This map will show the attraction's
approximate position within the county. Then if you want to know what's located
nearby all you have to do is click on another of the county's map id numbers.
Also if available the attraction's web site will be indicated by the 2visit web
link sign.
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Interactive map link sign |
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2visit web link sign to attraction's web site |
Details of some of the Tourist Information Centres in Cornwall are available
by clicking
here!
We hope you enjoy visiting these pages!
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St Michael's Mount
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Enchanting island featuring a church, ancient harbour and medieval castle, home to the St Aubyn family for over 300 years.
Features: Island Cafe, Shop, The Sail Loft Restaurant
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Directions:
Marazion, Off A394, Nr Penzance
Tel: 01736 710507 |
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Tate Art Gallery (St Ives)
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Tate St Ives is from a family of four galleries throughout England presenting British and modern art.
Features: The Tate St Ives Cafe, Shop
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Directions:
St Ives
Tel: 01736 796226 |
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Tintagel Castle
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Myth & Mystery - These 13th century castle remains with some breathtaking views has been associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician.
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Directions:
Tintagel Head, Tintagel, Off the A39 Nr Camelford
Tel: 01840 770328 |
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Trebah Garden
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Cornish ravine garden with unique collection of rare and exotic plants, trees and shrubs winding down to a private and secluded beach on the Helford River.
Features: The Planters Cafe, Gallery Shop
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Directions:
Nr Mawnan Smith, Follow brown tourism signs to Trebah
Tel: 01326 250448 |
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Trelissick Garden
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These tranquil gardens are positioned at the head of the Fal estuary.
Features: Trelissick Barn Restaurant
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Directions:
On B3289, Feock, South of Truro
Tel: 01872 862090 |
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China Clay Country Park
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A 26-acre open air country park and industrial museum with working waterwheels and an interactive gallery. Learn how china clay has shaped the world, look into the working modern pit and walk through the reclaimed mining landscape. Hands on children's activities and quizzes.
Features: Cafe, Shop
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Directions:
Country Park is in the village of Carthew, On the B3274, 2 miles North of St Austell
Tel: 01726 850362 |
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DairyLand Farm World
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All weather attraction providing family entertainment including the Bull Pen land of adventure.
Features: Clarabelle's Kitchen
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Directions:
On A3058, Nr Newquay
Tel: 01872 510246 |
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway
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Enjoy a 13 mile round trip through the lovely Cornish scenery on the only standard gauge railway in Cornwall that still operates steam locomotives.
Features: First Class Dining Coach
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Directions:
Bodmin, On the A30
Tel: 0845 1259678 |
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
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See and find out about early telecommunications technology and how the nerve centre of Victorian telegraphy came to be sited on the remote and beautiful Cornish coastline.
Features: Museum shop
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Directions:
Porthcurno, Off the A30, Nr Land's End
Tel: 01736 810966 |
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The Cornish Cyder Farm
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Cornish cyder maker and farm attraction. With guided tours and tractor rides.
Features: Mowhay's Restaurant, Farm Shop
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Directions:
Penhallow, On the A3075, Just off the A30, Nr Truro
Tel: 01872 573356 |
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The Tamar Valley Donkey Park
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Cornish Donkey Park Sanctuary and home to other animals including Goats, Guinea Pigs and Chickens set in acres of space with breathtaking views.
Features: Holly's Cafe, Play Barn, Gift Shop
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Directions:
Off the A390 Tavistock to Callington Road
Tel: 01822 834072 |
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Trethorne Leisure Park
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Family fun park and farm includes pony rides, lamb feeding, trampolines, slides, crazy golf and a ten pin bowling centre.
Features: Restaurant, Jolly Roger's Ball Blast
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Directions:
Just off the A30, 3 miles west of Launceston, on the junction with the A395.
Tel: 01566 86324 |
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Pencarrow House & Gardens
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The family home and gardens of the Molesworth-St Aubyn's .
Features: The Peacock Cafe,
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Directions:
Four miles north-west of Bodmin, signed off the A389 and B3266 at Washaway.
Tel: 01208 841369 |
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Poldark Mine
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Tin was mined at Poldark Mine between 1720 and 1780 and you too can take a tour in the footsteps of these historic miners. Visit the museum, the craft workshops or have some family fun with the amusements.
Features: Picnic Areas.
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Directions:
Two Miles from Helston on the B3297 to Redruth
Tel: 01326 573173 |
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