Top Things to do in Cornwall
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church,Tintagel,Cornwall
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. The Lizard and Kynance Cove
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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!
3. Falmouth Lifeboat
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5.0 based on 153 reviews
Falmouth Lifeboat Station is one of a number of stations around the coast designated as an 'Explore Station'. This means that the station is open to visitors for most of the year, subject always to operational requirements. A team of volunteers provide free guided tours of the station's B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat and Severn class all-weather lifeboat. There is no need to book, just go into the lifeboat shop attached to the station. Group visits can be booked in advance. Please visit the station website for more information.
4. Holywell Cave
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By nasher_12 - Bath, United Kingdom
The weather was dreadful, and when I joked to my family that we needed to get our walking boots and waterproofs on to go on a 45 minute trek in the rain to find a magic well that I could bathe in to look 20 years old again, they groaned in despair, but actually we had the best time exploring all the caves on the beach. It was great fun and very fitting as it was Halloween and it gave the day a 'spooky' edge to it. The caves are stunning as is the landscape, the photos just don't do it justice at all, you have to experience it for yourself. It's not a 45 minute trek it's an easy 10 minute walk across the beach and easy to find, to the right of the lifeguards hut, look at the top of the cliff where there's a hole, the cave is below it. It really is an impressive natural phenomena and it's very rare that you can get close to these sort of things without being charged to see it. Careful of the slippy rocks, advise wearing some good walking boots. Some little steps have been carved out the rock many moons ago to allow easy access, which are equally as impressive. The colours inside the cave are what adds the wow factor. I wouldn't have known about this place if it wasn't for the Internet. When the tides in, the cave will fill with seawater so be sure to go at low tide, but don't worry you won't get cut off as you can see out of the entrance and you'll get plenty of warning. My kids loved the adventure (ages 11 and 8) and to the left of the beach are more caves to explore, with a mock up of the wells made out of sand and blankets in one cave, which I am told were used during the filming of Poldark? Not sure if that's accurate information though. The sand dunes are also great for rolling down and sledging and there are great waves for boarding. At low tide you can see the tip of a shipwreck too. For the best photo opportunity there is a little gap in the rock looking through to the other side of the beach with a river trickling in front of it - simply stunning - enjoy!
5. 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. .
6. Bodmin Moor
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
This wild and craggy moor offers many historic attractions including prehistoric granite "sculptures" and the supposed final resting place for King Arthurs legendary sword Excalibur.
Reviewed By R0bbie78 - Wickford, United Kingdom
Parked up near Minions and walked across the moor to the Hurlers Stone Circles. Fabulous views for miles around. There are 3 stone circles 2 of which have been re furbished and once again left you wondering what use our ancestors put them to.
7. Merry Maidens
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
One of England's best-preserved and complete ancient stone circles consisting of 19 granite stones that form a perfect circle nearly 78 feet in diameter.
Reviewed By SClond - London, United Kingdom
We saw the merry maidens from the upper deck of a bus thanks to a tip off from a local after we had been excited by an earlier view of a single standing stone on the same A1 bus route. The bus waited there quite a long time and we realised it was because the bus driver had stopped to pop out and. take photos of the maidens. The local said he had been using the bus for 30 years but had never seen a driver stop to take pictures before.
8. The Hurlers (3 stone circles)
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Said to have been hurled by an angry God in response to violation of His Sabbath day, these three large stone circles are built close together and vary in size from 105 feet to 135 feet across.
Reviewed By PaulC923 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Wonderful scenery with breathtaking views across Bodmin Moor and beyond. A gentle walk to the Cheesewring passing Daniel Gumps old "house" gives you an idea of what it was like many years ago. Occasional climbers in the quarry below the Cheesewring make interesting watching. Good choice of cafes and a pub in Minnions
9. Truro Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,392 reviews
Reviewed By MalcolmBalto - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
A beautiful building with super acoustics and a very friendly and generous clergy! I enjoyed singing there for a week with the Alleyn Singers and hopefully will get the chance to sing there again.
