Cornwall Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

200 acres of world-renowned 19th century gardens, now restored after decades of neglect, offering secret corners and stunning displays

The Eden Project is an ecological wonder, featuring massive biomes housing diverse global plant species, educational exhibits, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

Island home to a medieval castle, reached by causeway, with Norman church and sub-tropical gardens.

world famous open-air theatre in stunning cliff-side location, with visitor centre and exotic, sub-tropical, coastal garden. An exhibition tells the life and times of Rowena Cade, the founder

stunning scenery and natural beauty at Cornwall's most westerly point with cliff top walks, the First & Last House, famous signpost

magnificent late Victorian country house, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home, including a rare book collection

modern art gallery, presenting three special exhibitions each year, with the accent on the St Ives School of Art

rescue centre in picturesque setting, specialising in seal rescue, rehabilitation and release. With daily feeding times and talks

with over 40 naturally themed habitats, an underwater tunnel and interactive educational displays, this is the ultimate underseas safari

miles of trails in this mixed woodland, popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders with stunning viewpoints, picnic and BBQ areas

Barbara Hepworth's former studio and garden, exhibiting large collection of her work

Victorian international telegraph cable hub, once the largest telegraph station in the world, now a communications technology museum

unique china clay mining museum with "historic" or "nature" trails and view into working pit, with interactive displays with Cornwall's largest working waterwheel. children's trail and play area

mentioned as far back as 300BC and is strongly woven into the lives of the Cornish people. This is the sole tin mine still producing tin items

13 mile steam heritage railway through beautiful countryside creating the atmosphere of a 1950s Cornish branch line

fascinating displays of military weapons, uniforms, medals, badges. The collections ranging from the Battle of Waterloo to the Berlin Wall

from minerals and fossils to a representation of a Cornish kitchen, WWII, the fire service, wildlife and law and order

a great fun filled family day out with over 100 acres and a variety of rides to suit all ages with indoor and outdoor activities

dramatic section of the coast with spectacular views across Bedruthan Beach, rock stacks and walks along the coastal path. Steep cliff staircase

explore the rich natural wetlands and western dry heath a result of the extensive mining operations. 7 mile circular multi use trail