Top Things to do in Cornwall
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Cornwall, England
Cornwall is the extreme southwestern peninsula of England. It has the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and it is one of the sunniest areas in the UK. With picturesque villages, Celtic ruins, light blue waters, gardens and parks and unique architecture it certainly is among the most scenic areas of England. Home of many events and festivals and the land of Cornish pasty, it is definitely worth visiting.
Restaurants in Cornwall
1. Helman Tor
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Screech Owl Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 1,236 reviews
Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park based in Mid Cornwall. In our 31st Year of Rehabilitation, Conservation and Education for a wide range of owls and other animals. A small family run visitor attraction open daily 10am to 4pm with last entry at 3pm. Our hospital also cares daily for wild owls and other birds of prey who after a period of rehabilitation are released back into the wild.
Reviewed By sarahcB9075BA
Amazing owl sanctuary very Covid safe and super enjoyable day out We especially liked the very knowledgable staff members we came by Lovely variety of owls and great information on show Flying display was incredible loved every second . Was in the barn due to rain but otherwise in good weather would’ve been outside this did not take away from enjoyment . Great variety of owls flown . Very knowledgeable man giving out info and flying them Other animals are great too we saw emus meerkats donkeys other farm animals had great fun watching donkeys my personal favourite animal Nice close up encounters with owls under marquee very handy in the rain Very good raccoon talk and feed too Lovely cafe very good service even when fairly busy very good value for money too In future holidays will defiantly be back and would pay for owl handing experience as that would be so fun Thanks for a lovely day out at your wonderful sanctuary will visit again
3. Tamar Otter and Wildlife Centre
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5.0 based on 884 reviews
Reviewed By Jillsonia - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Visited today and we were so impressed. Such a wonderful place to be if you love animals. All of the staff were friendly, helpful and informative. The birds of prey talk was really interesting, we learned so much and were given the opportunity to stroke and hold the birds. The otter talk taught us so much and the otters were very entertaining and adorable, although rather pongy!! Lots of animals wander around and are very tame, there is a 3 legged muntjac deer who loves to have his chest rubbed and he approaches people to stroke him. Peacocks roam freely and at the start of the woodland are we walked around wallabies and beautiful deer. Many other animals and birds wander around. The cafe was great, reasonably priced and lovely freshly prepared food. I have some mobility issues and there are a few slopes but it is quite manageable. I would recommend this place as a brilliant activity for people of all ages.
4. Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre
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5.0 based on 251 reviews
Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre at Gwel an Mor offers a wealth of wildlife experiences, nature trails, falconry, night walks and rock pooling. Come and visit us - you can meet our reindeer, hand feed foxes, fly owls and birds of prey, and stroke lots of other furry friends. We are passionate about sustainability and the environment. We carry out recycling, energy conservation and community support, and believe that offering engaging wildlife activities for young people creates an awareness of man’s impact on the environment. We support the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and hold a David Bellamy Conservation Award.
Reviewed By amy_henwood91
We took part in the ‘Meet the animals’ wildlife experience at Feadon farm which was great, the team really knew there stuff and it was really interesting learning about the rescues and animal facts. Loved meeting all the animals, great for kids and adults as everyone gets a chance to get stuck in! Highly recommend and will be back to take part in another experience soon! ????
5. The Flicka Foundation - Donkey Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 286 reviews
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR REVIEW. The Flicka Foundation is a sanctuary for donkeys. We are NOT an attraction, but a working sanctuary that spends seven days a week rescuing and rehabilitating donkeys from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. We welcome visitors through our gates 'free of charge' to see our work and meet our big family. We have a tea room serving delicious light snacks and home made cakes and a small rustic gift cabin with some donkey merchandise (both help with charity funds), the rest of the centre is dedicated to our rescues enjoying being free, loved and cared for, they are the priority here, their happiness and as much free will as we can give them. If you are looking for lots to do and see Flicka is not the place for you - if you love animals and want to see alot of contented donkeys and ponies living in peace and tranquility please visit they would love to meet you - we would too!! ;-)
Reviewed By pamelab128 - Falmouth, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit to support the wonderful work of this amazing sanctuary, it has a new parking area, a super cafe serving reasonable priced snacks, a small gift shop, friendly caring volunteer staff and of course the gorgeous donkeys who are the lucky ones to be given a loving home for life. It’s free to enter but all donations are welcome and needed to help care for the donkeys.
6. Lundy Bay
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Auldbyker
Easily missed, very small National Trust car park and a 10 minute walk gets you to a great beach, best visited on the ebb tide as covered at high water. Plenty for kids to explore
7. Bird Lady of Fowey
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By SimSav1 - London, United Kingdom
We had an absolutely bird-tastic time with Sarah and her feathered friends. We went back in September and still talk about it now, occasionally doing impressions of BB (a Eurasian eagle own) who was just so full of character with a terrific hoot. I think the highlight for me was taking Loki out flying across the field. It was exhilarating to see what a fantastic and agile animal a hawk is, and to have him swoop down from afar and land on your wrist, it was extraordinary. I could go on and on about all the other birds, including the adorable Peanut, but just book and see for yourself. Sarah was a fountain of knowledge so it was a both pleasure and an honour to learn about these incredible creatures (and feed them!) We did the 'Close Up Handling and Flying Experience' and highly recommend it as an unforgettable experience.
8. Carthvean Alpacas
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Llama and alpaca trekking on a 65 acre farm in a County Wildlife site. We breed alpacas and golden guernsey goats here and have pigs, Icelandic horses and other animals as well. We offer treks and farm tours around our farm and Forest Garden where we aim to live sustainably.
9. Mullion Cliffs National Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
What could be better than hiking, birdwatching or biking through the romantic and rugged Cornwall countryside?
Reviewed By lou1232013
Quaint harbour on the SW coast path allows for great walking. Ignore the big car park for £3 all day on the left (as you drop down from Mullion village) as around the corner is a smaller one asking for a £1 donation with funds going back into the community - how wonderful! Was fabulous on a windy day to see the might of the sea against the cliffs and harbour wall, although some people got too close and quite wet (luckily not us!).
10. St. Nectan's Glen
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4.5 based on 1,375 reviews
Reviewed By sarahmP6746PQ - Stockbridge, United Kingdom
Beautiful hidden treasure! Fantastic walk to find a stunning waterfall absolutely loved it would highly recommend
