Location: Bodmin
Top Things to do in Bodmin
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Bodmin, England
Bodmin (Cornish: Bosvena) is a civil parish and historic town in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated south-west of Bodmin Moor.
Restaurants in Bodmin
1. Segway Lakeview
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 287 reviews
Amazing, all-terrain fun! Segway over 3 miles through the beautiful grounds of Waterside Cornwall, a premium family holiday resort with lots of activities, in the heart of Cornwall. Segway Lakeview offers customers an innovative and exciting way to explore; full training and support are provided. We are situated just off the A30 near Victoria & Roche, just 5 minutes from Cornwall Services. Not to be missed!
2. Cornwall's Regimental Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Explore one of Bodmin’s most imposing historic buildings, Bodmin Keep. Discover a warm welcome at Cornwall’s Regimental Museum, a fun and friendly attraction, suitable for all the family. Open 7 days a week during school holidays. Situated close to Bodmin & Wenford Railway, we house one of the finest military collections in the South West. Our displays include uniforms through the ages, paintings and decorative arts, superb medals, an outstanding collection of weaponry and a few surprises! Join us for one of our many events, or just come along to browse our collection. While you're here why not have a go at our museum quiz, or give the bugle a go! ENTRANCE RATES 2018 All paid entry includes an annual pass, including adults, children, family passes and railway discounts. • Adults – £6 • Ages 6 – 16 years – £2 • Ages 5 and under – FREE • Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children): £15 • Dogs – FREE. We are proud to be a dog friendly attraction and dogs are welcome
Reviewed By Hunrosa2019 - Truro, United Kingdom
Following the loss of our dog yesterday, we decided (my partner & I) to keep busy. We wanted to stay local and this military Museum was on the to do list. The museum is dog friendly including all the internal rooms which i found welcoming. The museum itself is set across two floors and has a wonderful military war timeline the exhibitions and items on display were of great quality and such a vast array of memorabilia. There is an entire floor of historical military weapons and of medals Including the Victoria Cross of which all the present and on display. I was surprised to find for half term (I have no children so I was not aware!) That the museum was free of charge for entry!! I was a little disappointed at this especially as £6 per person (adult) was such a minimum entrance fee for such a fascinating and beautiful collection in a real Army Barracks. However we did make some donations and purchased a couple of items out of the shop. (However even if the museum only charged £1 per person as a promotion- it was incredibly busy yesterday and they could’ve made little bit of money, anyway I’m not the CEO or business manager!!) I must add, the lady who was working on the entrance/shop was incredibly friendly, heartwarming, informative and very helpful. Randomly, on leaving the museum my dog needed the toilet! I had her deposit in a little bag. I did search the entire external grounds for a bin and couldn’t find one. However on stopping a member of staff they didn’t hesitate to take this bag of doggy deposit from me to dispose of it on my behalf. I found the very grateful and such a nice gesture. They also have an antique shop of books which sells simple refreshments on a honesty box service, I really liked the fact that wonderful drinks and flavours were on offer and not just Pepsi et cetera. We spent several hours throughout the museum however my only tiny tiny criticism would be, ensure there is a notice/sign saying this way to 2nd floor as we completely missed this entrance/staircase and only on returning to the lovely lady she commented on both floors and we realised we had still another floor to visit! Overall, I will absolutely be visiting this museum again. We were due to also visit the town Museum yesterday however spent the entire day simply enjoying, learning and invoking memories of my service time within this museum. It’s a must visit place!!! 10/10.
3. Red Lion Inn
4. Haywood Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Proper Cornish still cider made the tradtional way by Tom Bray at Haywood Farm St Mabyn
Reviewed By boyd1952 - Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
We arrived just after opening on 17/6/19 to a very unorganized yard which was unusual. We visit these premises each time we come to Cornwall possible more than once as hubby really likes their dry cider and I their apple juice. Tom was explaining the chaos as they had had a go-karting festival day before with 400 people looked a d sounded as though a great time had been had by all. Well done Haywood's.
5. Lanhydrock House and Garden
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4.5 based on 3,035 reviews
This 19th-century high-Victorian country house is one of the most fascinating in England. Colourful gardens, riverside walks and family friendly cycle trails.
Reviewed By pgould87 - Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
Keep coming back we love visiting been many times staff are so friendly even our youngest managed to catch a ride back up on the electric buggy car lol cheeky devil definitely worth visiting so much to see beautiful house and gardens
6. Pencarrow House and Gardens
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4.5 based on 702 reviews
Reviewed By Coalchucker - Winchester, United Kingdom
Pencarrow is a beautiful house and well worth visiting. It's still a family home and it has a quirky and personal feel which sets it apart from other country houses. Lady Molesworth St Aubyn and her late husband took it on in the 1970s after it had not been lived in for some time and they have done a fantastic job. We enjoyed the new bookshop and a light lunch which was tasty and well presented, followed by a tour of the house. Our guide Karen was good-humoured and very knowledgeable making the tour most enjoyable. A walk around the gardens then followed with plenty to see. Our visit was made extra special by a delightful and informal chat with Lady M. herself and it was no surprise to find that she was every bit as friendly and welcoming as her lovely house. She deserves your support in continuing to look after this special place for us all to enjoy.
7. Bodmin Town Museum
8. Camel Valley Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR - Cornwall Tourism Awards 2019/20. Working, family owned vineyards and winery. Serving wine by the glass Mon-Fri 11am-4:30pm. Booking on-line is essential for tours and wine by the glass. Tables are limited with a maximum of 5 people per table (this includes children). No food except grissini, crisps, olives etc. If you arrive without a booking, we may not be able to serve you wine by the glass. Scheduled tours (booking and fee), you will automatically have a table reserved for you with the tour so you can order wine by the glass and half glass to taste as you wish after the tour has finished. Numbers restricted for social distancing, on-line booking essential for all tours and for wine by the glass/bottle on the terrace. Case, bottle sales available during opening hours (click and collect). Sorry, no dogs except guide dogs. Opening times vary according to the season.
Reviewed By cathysU9818HX
My husband and I visited Camel Valley vineyard during our week long tour around Cornwall. The trip was planned around a visit to the vineyard after seeing it reviewed on a TV programme last year, when 5 Celebrities went caravanning. This spurred me into buying a bottle of Camel Valley Rose sparking wine. Well I don't need much encouragement, and certainly wasn't disappointed. This amazing vineyard produces the most amazing English wines, and most certainly rivals any of the best Champagne from France. I'm now converted and will only purchase from Camel Valley. The tour around the winery was very informative and opened our eyes to the work that goes into producing the wines. I've always loved Champagne, however the Camel Valley sparking wine certainly deserves all the awards it has gained and in my view is better than Ruinart champagne. Let's fly the flag for English wine!
9. Pinsla Garden and Nursery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Pinsla is a two acre artists garden and nursery in a picturesque Cornish woodland. We are one of the most peaceful gardens you will find, easily accessible and welcome dogs. We are open from the end of February until the end of October.
10. Cardinham Woods (Forestry England)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
COVID-19: not all facilities are currently available. Please check website before visiting. From adventure and exercise, to peaceful strolls and natural beauty, Cardinham Woods has what you’re looking for. Whether you come for a family picnic or a delicious teatime treat, to walk the dog or watch wildlife, you’ll be surprised by what Cardinham Woods has to offer. A variety of waymarked walking and mountain bike trails take you deep into 265 hectares of mixed conifer and native broadleaf trees to discover stunning viewpoints and an intriguing history. There are activities to suit every interest and ability in the steep stream valleys, from a gentle stroll beside Cardinham Water to a daring 12km adventure on the Bodmin Beast mountain bike trail. Open all year, 7 days a week. Free entry. Parking charges apply which help us maintain the forest for everyone to enjoy.
Reviewed By begonia96
Great place to walk/wander/gaze...thoughtfully planned out and signposted with different ways to explore whether walking, in a wheelchair or biking (and even better bikes and walkers separately!) or wandering. Take your own drinks/food though as the cafe is overpriced for what it is, i.e. they think they are an expensive bit of a large city or (and more likely) are holding you hostage so extortionate prices for ok stuff. Big car park but do have to pay for that (and again not cheap....£3 for 2 hours and so on...again like large city prices) and no public transport there...actually whilst I loved it there as I’m typing this getting cross about the prices and that unless you have ££ you can’t access and surely that’s not the objective of Forestry England?
