AttractionsCornwall

In 1928 the meeting of Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood began the development of St Ives as an artists' colony. With the outbreak of war in 1939, Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Naum Gabo settled in St Ives, establishing in West Cornwall an outpost for the…

The Eden Project, set in an amazing location in the heart of Cornwall, gives you a unique view of the world of plants and human society. The Eden Project is the largest greenhouse ever built, the size of 30 football pitches. There are two massive conservatories:The…

Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Open‐top tanks allow close encounters with friendly rays while shallow tide‐pools and crashing surf displays recreate the seas' many different aspects. Blue Reef…

A vast stately home with many windows and chimneys, built from grey stone and surrounded by acres of land that is now a deer park. The moment you arrive at Prideaux Place you realise you are somewhere very special indeed. The house landscaped grounds and formal…

Flambards is more than just a Theme Park. Established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out in Cornwall. Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill rides in Cornwall, but also…

Visit Cornwall's Crealy Adventure Park, formerly Shires Family Adventure Park for Maximum Fun Guaranteed. Minutes from A30 and A39, between Newquay and Padstow, the Park is the Cornish Tourist Board's 'Top Tourist Attraction' with fantastic rides, slides, animals, fun and adventures. Visit the higgledy‐piggeldy pigs, hold…

Enjoy the fun of an all weather attraction providing entertainment for all ages ‐ So much more for the whole family to enjoy... rain or shine.DairyLand will be open from the 1st April until the 1st Nov 2009 10am to 5pm 7 days a week.There is so much…

The Monkey Sanctuary Trust is a unique environmental charity dedicated to:‐ Promoting the welfare, conservation and survival of primates, particularly woolly monkeys. ‐ Working to end the primate trade and abuse of primates in captivity. ‐ Conserving natural habitats through education and sustainable living. ‐ Promoting the rehabilitation…

Welcome to the National Seal Sanctuary, set in the picturesque Helford Estuary, by the beautiful village of Gweek, in Cornwall. We have over 48 years experience in Seal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release. In addition to the Grey and Common Seals, we have Californian and Patagonian Sea…

Winners of the Sustainable Tourism Award and Finalists in the Visitor Attraction of the Year Award in the Cornwall Tourist Board Awards 2004. Set in lush sub‐tropical gardens this is the home of many of the world's endangered species and has earned a reputation as one of…

The Otter Trust is the world's leading Otter conservation organisation, the only place in the West Country breeding the British Otter regularly and reintroducing young otters into the wild to save the otter from extinction. Orphaned otter cubs rehabilitation centreDormouse conservation project to help conserve this attractive…

Launceston Castle is set on the high motte of a stronghold built soon after the Norman Conquest. It was famously used as a jail for George Fox during the reign of Charles II. As the venue for the county assizes and jail, the castle witnessed the…

The land on which the castle stands was originally owned by the Killigrew family, governors of Pendennis. The lodgings fronting the 'keep' were added to provide more comfortable accommodation. In 1598, during Elizabeth I's reign, a new type of defensive wall was added around the original…

Surrounded by a deep moat and perched on a high mound, the huge circular keep of this castle, built at the turn of the 14th century, survives in good condition. Built as a symbol of wealth and status and once home to Edward, the Black Prince, it…

The award winning Lost Gardens of Heligan extend to some eighty acres of superb pleasure grounds together with a magnificent complex of walled gardens and a huge, productive vegetable garden, all fast returning to their former glory. Lying at the heart of one of the most mysterious…

Sheltered garden with an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs. Intimate and closely linked to the picturesque stream running through its valley, the garden leads up to a terrace and summer houses with splendid views across Mount's Bay to The Lizard. The walled gardens contain many…

Welcome to Bodmin JailWe are an all weather, family attraction, that includes a licensed bar and restaurant, covered courtyard, with a Civil and Naval Prison housing a museum within its walls split over three levels. It was the last County Jail in Cornwall, eventually closing in 1927. The…

A definitive collection and history of cycling in Britain. Over 400 examples of cycles, old cycle repair shops, over 1000 cycling medals, fobs and badges from 1881, an extensive library of books, the first cycle oil lamp, and window displays of gas, candle, battery and oil lighting.…

Located in a historic china clay building here on the waterfront of the seaport of Charlestown, St. Austell, Cornwall. The Shipwreck and historical artefacts on display in the centre are the largest private collection of this type on public display in Europe. The many and…

Impressive beam engines and industrial heritage discovery centre. Cornwall's engine houses are dramatic reminders of the time when the county was a powerhouse of tin, copper and china clay mining. These two great beam engines were used for pumping water from a depth of over 550m…

One of the two most atmospheric mine tours . . . . In Europe, the other being the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland. In addition to its heritage the site has a wide range of activities ‐ search the Gemsands for DIAMONDS and…

The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Truro. On entering the ground floor of the museum, a modern explorer will find a display of local material from prehistoric times to the present day. In the Rashleigh gallery the…

Whatever the weather, the Bodmin & Wenford Railway is just the ticketDiscover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway ‐ Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.Travel in our 1950's coaches and enjoy…

The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic Cornish town of Launceston with the hamlet of Newmills. Trains are hauled by steam locomotives built to a famous design by the Hunslet Engineering Company in the late 1800's. Tickets are valid all day, so you can have as…

Hot Air Balloons at Aerial Display Co in Looe, Cornwall. Contact venue on 01503 220499 for opening times and entrance costs.…

Aerosaurus Balloon Flights UK offer hot air balloon rides over the South West of England. This family run air balloon rides business have over 20 years experience of offering hot air balloon flights over Cornwall allowing passengers to see areas such as Devon, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and…

Archer & Thompson ‐ Amusement Park in Penzance, Cornwall. Contact venue on telephone number 01736330381 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…

Berties Nightclub Nightclub in Newquay, Cornwall. Contact venue on telephone number 01637 870369 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

SnookerPool Hall at Bodmin Pool & Snooker Club in Bodmin, Cornwall. Contact venue on 01208 77666 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

Located in The Atlantic Hotel on St Mary&39;s, we serve a wide selection of dishes including traditional English and of course fresh fish. Our chef, who has been with us for 20 years, ensures the menu is changed every day to take advantage of local and seasonal produce.…

In 1928 the meeting of Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood began the development of St Ives as an artists' colony. With the outbreak of war in 1939, Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Naum Gabo settled in St Ives, establishing in West Cornwall an outpost for the…

The Eden Project, set in an amazing location in the heart of Cornwall, gives you a unique view of the world of plants and human society. The Eden Project is the largest greenhouse ever built, the size of 30 football pitches. /pp/ppThere are two massive conservatories:/pp/ppThe…

Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Open-top tanks allow close encounters with friendly rays while shallow tide-pools and crashing surf displays recreate the seas' many different aspects. /pp/ppBlue Reef…