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Adventure Park - nr Bodmin - All weather attraction educational and
fun for all the family with, alternative technology and education area,
nature conservation and undercover adventure areas. |
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| Lanhydrock
House - One of Cornwall's grandest houses originally built in 1651,
set in a glorious landscape of gardens, parkland and woods overlooking
the valley of the Fowey River. |
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Bude |
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Abbey - Hartland Devon - A historic family house within wonderful
grounds and gardens. |
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Calstock |
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| Cotehele
- This medieval house takes time to explore, and you should plan to arrive
early and spend a day here. A restaurant, tea room, shop, plant sales
and craft gallery will help you make the most of your visit. |
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Camborne
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Industrial Discovery Centre - Cornish Mines and Engines and
Industrial Heritage Centre. Hidden away among the facade of modern Camborne
and Redruth is a great legacy of Cornwall's past. |
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The
ATV Centre All the fun you can handle! 125cc & 200cc Quads, three circuits and lots more. |
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Tramways Discovery Centre - Troon - At King Edwards Mine in the heart
of Cornwall's ancient mining area. Providing information on the old mineral
tramways and the mines they serveTolgus
Tin Stream Works - Redruth. The last tin stream works in Cornwall,
now rescued by the Trevithick Trust & Cornish Goldsmiths. A scheduled
Ancient Monument. |
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Camelford |
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Cycling Museum - nr Camelford - The nation's foremost museum of cycling
history. |
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Art Gallery - Housing the Falmouth Town Art Collection. Has outstanding
access for those with walking difficulties, wheelchairs or pushchairs.
All contributing to an outstanding galleryGlendurgan
Gardens - By the beautiful Helford estuary, Glendurgan is
one of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South West. Exotic trees
and shrubs flourish amidst open glades carpeted with wild flowers. National
Maritime Museum Cornwall - Offering unique displays of boats and their
place in people's lives, this new landmark on Falmouth's waterfront is
a gateway to the maritime world, with a series of experiences as alive
as the sea.Ocean
Bowl - Biggest & newest ten pin bowling centre in Cornwall,
fun and excitement for all the family at any time of day.Pendennis
Castle - Overlooking Falmouth, with superb views across the Fal Estuary.
Throughout its 450 year history Pendennis Castle has played a vital role
in protecting these shores from invasion.Trebah
Garden - One of Cornwall's great gardens, rated among the 80 most
beautiful in the world, Trebah is a sub-tropical paradise set on the banks
of the historic Helford River. Planting ensures colour and scent throughout
the year.Trelissick
Gardens - This tranquil garden and estate is renowned for its glorious
position at the head of Carrick Roads, with panoramic views down the estuary
towards Falmouth and the sea. |
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Gunnislake |
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| Tamar
Valley Donkey Park - Donkey rides, adventure and toddlers' playgrounds,
nature trail, feed the rabbits, goats, ducks, pigs, lambs and calves.
Disabled facilities. |
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Skittles - Townsend - A whole host of games awaits you in the bowling
arena! Serious bowling or just great fun - any number can play. A fantastic
fun-filled family venue in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall. Greenacres
Short Golf - St Erth - Superb 9 hole course, set in 12 glorious acres.
Great value golfing for all in picturesque surroundings. |
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Jeepers
Karting - St Erth The fastest karts in West Penwith. St Ives junction on A30. |
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Park - Hayle - Home of the World Parrot Trust and Cornwall's Conservation
Park.Penwith
Pitch & Putt - St Erth - Superb 18 hole course, set in 16 glorious
acres. Great value golfing fun for all ages and abilities. |
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Lands End |
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End - Land's End is a unique, magical place. A place of legend and
mystery, with stunning natural beauty to warm your heart.Undercover exhibitions
and attractions, shopping village and Discovery Trail.Minack
Theatre - A uniquely situated open-air theatre on the cliffs at Porthcurno,
near Lands End. The theatre hosts a 17 week season of plays and musicals
throughout the summer.Porthcurno
Museum of Submarine Telegraphy - Secret wartime telegraph museum.
'1999 winner of the Best Museum of Industrial History' |
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Launceston |
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Castle - The castle at Launceston dominates the surrounding landscape
- perched on top of a large, natural mound. The Castle was the ultimate
status symbol of Middle Age wealth and power. |
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Steam Railway - Ride through the beautiful Kensey Valley hauled by
a locomotive built when Victoria reigned. |
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Valley Discovery Park - Exciting Crystal Challenges, guaranteed to
keep the whole family engrossed to the end. Wonderful railways, cute
farm animals, acres of woodland, fresh air, and scrumptious food.The
Tamar Otter Sanctuary - The Otter Trust is the world's leading otter
conservation organisation, the only place in the West Country breeding
the British otter regularly and re-introducing young otters into the wild
to save the otter from extinction.Trethorne
Farm - Come rain or shine your kids are fine with animals to hold,
feed, milk, ride or cuddle and loads more for the family to do. We have
chicks being hatched, lambs to bottle feed, cows to be milked, horses
and ponies. |
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Lizard
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Experience - All weather family leisure park with a unique mix of
internationally acclaimed exhibitions, rides, playgrounds, shows, entertainment,
gardens, Victorian village and Britain in the Blitz.Godolphin
House - nr Helston - One of Cornwall's most important houses complete
with its Elizabethan stables and late medieval side garden.Goonhilly
Earth Station - The Goonhilly Visitors Centre experience includes
interactive exhibits - you can try operating an antenna for yourself,
take a film voyage through time and space, exploring how satellite communication
developed from the initial ideas of Arthur C Clarke.The
Lizard Cider Barn - Come and enjoy tasting our wide selection of different
ciders, wines, liqueurs and meads.National
Seal Sanctuary - Set on the picturesque reaches of the Helford Estuary,
is a haven for some of the marine world's most enchanting creatures. Europe's
leading marine animal rescue centre.Trelowarren
Estate - The Lizard - Probably one of Corwall's most historic traditional
working estate, run by the same family for 600 years.
Trevarno Estate, Gardens - Beautiful Victorian & Georgian gardens
with a fascinating history stretching back to 1246. Walled gardens, garden
conservatory, Victorian boathouse, woodland walks surrounded with abundant
wildlife. |
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Looe |
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Corin's Magnificent Music Machines Come to the Old Mill in the lovely Looe valley, for an unforgettable nostalgic musical entertainment. This delightfully eccentric museum created on the back of one man's passion for music boxes, Wurlitzers, and organs of yesteryear. |
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Animal World Wildlife Park Exotic, wild and domesticated animals in peaceful, tranquil setting near Liskeard in fifteen acres of fields bounded by streams, with woodland walks. |
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Monkey Sanctuary - nr Looe Occupies a Victorian house and garden which for over 30 years has been the home for a colony of woolly monkeys. |
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World - nr Liskeard Enjoy the thrill and excitment of racing against your colleagues and friends. Follow the results on our computer displays, and strive to be the top drive on the day. This is an excellent arena for team building, company parties and stag entertainment. |
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of Model Railways - Trains run through finely detailed scenery with
many moving accessories including fairground, steam roller, boats, chimney
sweep, skiers and cable cars. Authentic "scratch built" BR(S)
London Transport station, cycle race, model maze (try and solve it!). |
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Reef Aquarium - brings the magic of the undersea world alive through
over 30 living displays, regular talks and feeding demonstrations.Cornish
Cyder Farm - See our collection of cyder and farm making memorabilia
in the museum. For the first time in Cornwall in over 300 years see our
distillery and cellars where we produce the spirit for our brandy.DairyLand
Farm World - near Newquay, Cornwall, is Britain's first, biggest and
best farm attraction.
Holywell
Bay Fun Park & Golf Course - For serious fun drop into the fun
park or the golf course which is open all year round. |
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Lappa
Valley Steam Railway - near Newquay Ride on three different sizes of railway, plus at East Wheal Rose Cornish mine enjoy a great family day out. Collect an emailed Discount Voucher or Timetable! |
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Zoo - If you enjoy lush exotic lakeside gardens in the company of
free ranging mara, monkeys, wallabies and a host of fascinating birds
you'll love a visit to Newquay's Zoological Gardens. Trerice
House - A delightfull small Elizabethan manor house, Trerice is an
architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit of its age. |
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Dunk's Paintball - St Teath - A purpose built paintball site in a
great location. Only 1 mile from the main A39 between Camelford and Wadebridge
with trees, marsh, hides, huts, forts, open field and a river set in 20
acres with five game zones. |
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Adventure Park - nr Wadebridge - Great fun entertainment for all the
family... Whatever the weather. You can start with the Wild Water Realm
and there's much more. |
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National Lobster Hatchery - Padstow Discover the fascinating world of lobsters and their environment. See live lobsters develop. Learn about the West Country lobster fishing industry. |
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MacDonald's Farm - Porthcothan Bay - A relaxing farm with lots of
animals to see and touch, along with camping facilities, on the Cornish
coast. Fun for all the family. |
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Springfields
Fun & Pony Centre - St Columb Major Family Adventure Park, ponies, farm animals, boating and fun barn. For all the family....Whatever the weather. |
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Pencarrow
House - between Bodmin & Wadebridge Historic Georgian house and listed gardens. Superb collection of pictures, furniture and porcelain. |
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Eval Go Karts - St Eval - 1200m circuit with flyover. 70mph adult
Pro Karts. Childrens Karts from 3-16 years old. |
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Spirit
Of The West - St. Winard's Perch - nr Wadebridge See Sheriff JB and his posse bring the outlaws to justice. A fabulous day out for all the family, in Mid-Cornwall. |
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Base Alpha - St. Winard's Perch - Skirmishing ambushes etc.
Full range of soft air weaponry - Groups of 6+ catered for. |
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Westworld
Raceway - St. Winard's Perch Bangers, minis, sierras, stock cars & rods. Regular meetings March - December. |
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Exotics Nursery - With the largest collection of Exotica in the UK.
An inspirational, highly educational, an adventure and enormous fun to
visit. Grand
Casino Amusements - We offer excellent entertainment with outstanding
views, we are located in the centre of Penzance promenade with children's
adventure playground close by.The
Lighthouse Centre - Visit the Lighthouse Centre museum and shop, to
get a taste of the lighthouse keeper's life, How lighthouses were built
out to sea, Penzance Harbour. |
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Wild Bird Hospital & Sanctuary - Founded 1928: Open daily to visitors and admission is free. |
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Mount - St.Michaels Mount - 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, restaurants and an audio-visual
presentation on the history of the Mount. Trengwainton
Garden - Woodland and stream garden with rich collection of camellias,
rhododendrons and magnolias.Series of walled gardens containing many unusual
shrubs.Trereife
Park - has a fine Manor House on the outskirts of Newlyn and Penzance.
We have a range of facilities including a children's play area, animals,
tea rooms and beautiful gardens. |
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of Scilly Steam Ship Company - Scillonian III can cater for up to
600 passengers in comfort on the cruise to the Isles of Scilly. Enjoy
the cruise on a refurbished ship with improved buffet, shop and new children's
play area. |
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Hills Tin Streams - St. Agnes - Discover skills of the ancient tinner.
Follow the process from rock to metal. A tin mining valley steeped in
history. Not a museum but a family business. |
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Play World - The Biggest, happiest, bounciest, slidiest, funniest,
scariest, zoomiest kids iIndoor playworld in the west.Charlestown
Shipwreck & Heritage Centre - Located in a historic china clay
building, we offer visitors an insight into the history of Charlestown
and shipwrecks. We have the largest exhibition of artifacts recovered
by divers, on public display in the UK.Eden
Project - Three gigantic geodesic conservatories. Now an internationally
established attraction.
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Lost Gardens of Heligan - Not only where Eden began...but also just
10 miles apart. |
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Tortoise Garden Cornwall's Sanctuary for the rescue and conservation of tortoises. We have over 150 different tortoises, About 3 miles west of St Austell along the A390, pop in and see us. |
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Clay Country Park - A totally different day out - 26 acres of fun
and pleasure - Historic trail, nature trail, exhibitions, audio and visual
show, children's trail and play area, pottery, picnic areas, coffee shop
and gift shop - Dogs on leads welcome. |
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Mine - An imaginative all weather visitor centre set in magnificent
landscapes with superb coastal views. A preserved mining site with museum,
underground - tour and full visitor facilities.Wayside
Folk Museum - Zennor - Once remote and inaccessible by the
natural features of land and sea, there were no roads to this village.
This isolation gave the area long continuance with ancient implements
and customs. |
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Castle - Set on the rugged and awe-inspiring north Cornwall Atlantic
coast stands the remains of the 13th century castle. Tintagel has an air
of myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician.
Special events during the summer. |
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House - A mediterranean four-acre hillside garden overlooking the
sea and St. Antony's Head. The water gardens are a particular feature
while palms and other sub-tropical plants abound. Probus
Gardens - Unique amongst Cornish gardens. Known as a gardeners garden.
Herbaceous, ornamental grasses, exotics, cacti, winter garden, low allergen
garden, fruit and vegetables and much more.Royal
Cornwall Museum - The archaeological collection ranges from the Palaeolithic
to the Post-Medieval period, with an important bronze age collection of
metalwork, pottery, stone and flint tools.Tregothnan
Garden - The garden covers approximately 50 acres. Recent developments
include reclamation of a sunken garden, to be planted with South American
plants, as well as plants from China. Tregothnan Garden has a truly international
feel.Trewithen
Gardens - Covering some thirty acres these gardens are outstanding
and internationally famous. They are renowned for camellias, rhododendrons,
magnolias and many rare trees and shrubs. The woodland gardens are surrounded
by landscaped parkland. |
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Truro
Cathedral Sitting in the heart of Cornwall's only city. Its gothic appearance belies its modern age; building started in 1880 and was completed by 1910. Beautiful interior with amazing stained glass. Don't miss the bendy Nave, the story of the blue pane and the Cornubia - Land of the Saints - painting. Free guided tours March to October. Restaurant and shop open Mon - Sat. |
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