Local Attractions in Cornwall
the eden project
The Eden Project has quickly become one of the most popular visitor attractions in the United Kingdom. The complex includes two sets of giant interconnected transparent domes that house plant species from around the world.
fowey estuary
A natural deep water harbour with a local beach. It has a regatta in the third week of August every year, and annually hosts the Daphne Du Maurier Festival, celebrating the great writer who lived and wrote here.
the monkey sanctuary trust
A protected colony of endangered Amazon woolly monkeys. Visitors can see the monkeys in their own spacious territory.
dobwalls adventure park
Has two miles of scenically dramatic miniature railway. It also has a children’s Adventureland, a vast indoor children’s play area, Supakarts, picnic areas and nature trails.
looe harbour quay
The focus of attention in Looe when particularly the fishing boats come back to harbour to unload their catches – a busy and colourful scene. Across the river is the sandy East Looe beach which is very popular with families with children.
polperro
A 13th-century fishing village with beautiful views, interesting shops and superb pubs and restaurants serving local produce.
cardinham woods, bodmin
Explore the nooks and crannies of the Woods with walking, cycling and horse riding trails together with a woodland cafe that provides excellent refreshments. Wildlife includes deer, buzzards, otters and kingfisher. A new woodland play area has just opened too.
launceston steam railway
The 2’ gauge Launceston Steam Railway links the town of Launceston to the hamlet of New Mills by an attractive railway running through the picturesque Valley of the river Kensey.
the lost gardens of heligan
The award winning Lost Gardens of Heligan, asleep for more than seventy years, are the scene of the largest garden restoration project in Europe. Remarkably much of the original plant collection has survived, sometimes to record sizes.
golitha falls
Golitha Falls are situated to the north of Bodmin Moor on the River Fowey in an extremely attractive setting. The water cascades for over 800 yards. The name is pronounces ‘Goleetha’ which derives from the Cornish word for obstruction.
This is just a sample of the visitor attractions in our area. There is always plenty to do, whatever your tastes!