Beaches
Our favourite beach and one of the closest is Gwithian and across its 3 mile stretch encompasses Hayle, Towan and Godrevy which is also the home of a colony of seals. Visit Cornwall has details and a searching capability
Great Days Out
Attractions and Adventure Parks
Fun filled days out for all the family at these great Cornish adventure parks and attractions.
- The Eden Project - A living theatre of plants and people and a botanical garden too – housing the largest rainforest in captivity.
- Flambards - Whatever you fancy doing, whatever the weather, the Flambards Experience is simply... The Best Day of the Week.
- Lands End - A place of natural beauty, legend and mystery with 6 superb attractions.
- Dairyland Farm World - Britain's leading farm attraction, rain or shine.
- Camel Creek Adventure Park - Family adventures, maze 40,000 sq ft undercover, meet the Swamp Monster and more.
- Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm - Tastings, tours and friendly farm animals.
Poldark Locations
Spend a day exploring the coast and countryside featured in the Poldark TV series
- Porthgwarra - Secluded smugglers' cove
- Bottallack and Levant Mines - Cliff-top tin mines
- Church Cove - Popular sand beach on the Lizard
- Bodmin Moor - Rugged wild upland moors
- St Agnes Head - Coastal walks and mining heritage
Zoos and Wildlife Sanctuaries
Spend a day close to Cornwall's wildlife, or visit exotic animals and birds from around the world.
- National Seal Sanctuary - Britain's busiest marine rescue centre.
- Elemental Tours - Cornwall's first wildlife watching eco company on land and sea.
- Blue Reef Aquarium - The ultimate undersea safari.
- Paradise Park - Cornwall's top wildlife sanctuary with jungle barn play.
- Newquay Zoo - Hundreds of animals in sub- tropical lakeside gardens.
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust - Learn about Cornish wildlife with a fun-packed Events Programme suitable for everyone.
Maritime Attractions
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have a rich maritime history; from explore everything from shipwrecks to pilchards.
- Shipwreck, Rescue and Heritage Centre - An insight into the history of Charlestown.
- National Maritime Museum - Discovery talks, hands on activities, creative workshops and waterside drinks plus much more.
- The Pilchard Works - A unique example of Cornwall's fishing industry.
Art Galleries and Theatres
Fantastic days out and evening entertainment for all the family.
- Tate St Ives - Exhibiting many famous St Ives artists such as Alfred Wallis, Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach and many more. There is an ever-changing exhibition throughout the year.
- Falmouth Art Gallery - Nominated for twelve national awards. Exhibiting a variety of works. Family friendly and free.
- Barbara Hepworth - Relax in a garden brought to life by her world-famous sculptures.
- Minack Theatre - A unique open-air theatre created from the cliff side at Porthcurno by Rowena Cade.
- Hall for Cornwall - A variety of performances from contemporary dance theatre to Stuart Little.