Top Things to do in Lizard
6 Sights & Landmarks in Lizard That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lizard, United Kingdom including The Lizard and Kynance Cove, The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station, Lizard Point, Terence Coventry Sculpture Park, Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre, Church Cove, Landewednack.
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1. The Lizard and Kynance Cove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,933 reviews
Reviewed By 882rachelw - Bristol, United Kingdom
First we visited Lizard Point with its stunning views, then we drove on to the beautiful Kynance Cove. Our holiday had taken on a bit of a Poldark theme and it’s clear to see why this stunning place was chosen for coastal beach scenes for the series. It was late afternoon by the time we visited so the car park was relatively empty. Being National Trust members, you just simply scan your card and parking is free. Annoyingly the tide times had been rubbed off of the public notice board so we took a chance and walked down the shorter path (which I agree some may consider quite steep and challenging), and luckily found we could still get down on to the beach this way. The views were amazing and we spent lots of time watching the crashing waves starting to reclaim the beach and climbing and walking along the cliff top watching the tide coming in from all angles. The colour of the sea and the sky at this time of day was simply breathtaking. It seemed we had timed our visit perfectly as the beach was rather empty, apart from the occasional nutter braving the waves resulting in a unnecessary visit from the life boat services. A trip here really blew the cobwebs away and made us realise how beautiful our coastline really is! We made memories that day that I will cherish forever. I’m not sure I’d have been so keen on a visit on the overcrowded summer days that other people describe though! I think it depends on what you want from a beach. I’m less about the bucket and spades and more about the breath taking views and the walking!
2. The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Royal National Lifeboat Institution All-weather Lifeboat Station which houses a heritage centre, Tamar class lifeboat and souvenir shop. Located 200 feet over a cliff nestling in the scenic Kilcobben Cove. Access is gained by over 150 steps or a funicular railway, by prior arrangement.
Reviewed By StopBrexit
After our disappointing visit to lands end the Lizard was literally a breath of fresh air. Parking was easy (national trust) £1'00. Views fantastic. Seals on the rocks lovely walk along the cliff past the lighthouse to the Lions Den. The old lifeboat station a reminder of the bravery of these volunteers to help all in peril on the sea. The most southern part of the UK still presenting a friendly face towards our continental siblings.
3. Lizard Point
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By EileenRoyalWindsor - Windsor, United Kingdom
Breathtaking views of the rocky coastline - Britain's most southerly point, and walks along the headland reveal more spectacular sights at every turn. .
4. Terence Coventry Sculpture Park
5. Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 563 reviews
With the help of a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Trinity House renovated the Engine Room at Lizard Lighthouse, retaining some of the old engines. It now also features new exhibition material, an audio visual room and a number of interactive displays. The Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre was officially opened in 2009 by HRH The Princess Royal. The distinctive twin towers of Lizard Lighthouse mark the most southerly point of mainland Britain. See displays depicting Trinity House's history, housed in the original engine room. It was commissioned in 1752. For over 250 years, the lighthouse has provided a welcoming landfall light to vessels crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Tours of Lizard Lighthouse are organised under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.
Reviewed By Jackfranks - Caerphilly, United Kingdom
We decided to visit the lizard lighthouse and what a fantastic day out it was. The exhibition hall was great with plenty to do and to read. And plenty of games and fun for children. We done the guided tour of the lighthouse tower with Caroline who has been a lighthouse keeper at the station since 2007 she could answer any questions I had and more everything about the tour was in-depth and well explained. Definitely worth a visit. Cheap day out and loads to do.
6. Church Cove, Landewednack
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By amsingleton1659 - Solihull, United Kingdom
Church Cove is situated on the lizard in Cornwall. To access the Cove by car, drive down the steep lane until you come to a small carpark on the left hand side. There is limited parking and it is not advisable to continue beyond this point as the road gets very much steeper and there is no provisions for parking unless you are a resident. You must proceed on foot from this point down the steep lane past the very pretty cottages, trees and noisy crows and rooks. The cove is facing east, and because of the prevailing south-westerly wins is very sheltered for the most part. There is a shingle beach and a little sand at low tide however it is a good beach to launch canoes and kayaks from when the weather is suitable to do so. Partway along the road down to the Cove is the access to Kilcobben Cove where the RNLI lifeboat is stationed. ( Gated access on the right hand side) In the spring there are a multitude of wildflowers on the grassy embankments leading down to the Cove, and you can access the south-west coastal path from the Cove itself – going left will lead you to Cadgwith Cove and going right will take you to the Lizard point. All in all it was a very picturesque setting to spend a few quiet moments looking across the sea and watching the seabirds, seals and dolphins ( if you are lucky).
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