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Attractions near Polperro
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Restormel Castle
(8 Miles)*
Restormel Castle was once the romantic stronghold of Edward, the Black Prince. Set high on a motted mound, this splendid castle ruin is one of the former strongholds of the Dukes of Cornwall. |
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Eden Project
(9 Miles)*
This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration. |
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Pine Lodge Gardens and Nursery
(9 Miles)*
The present owners moved here in 1976 and became fascinated with the world of plants. The collection now stands at over 6000, all labelled. |
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Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
(10 Miles)*
The Centre tells the history of diving, salvage and shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day. It also reveals what life was like in the Georgian village and seaport of Charlestown. |
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The China Clay Country Park
(12 Miles)*
Discover the fascinating story of china clay. In the 18th century prestigious porcelain companies competed to produce the finest china. |
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
(15 Miles)*
Sir Richard Edgcumbe of Cotehele built a new home in his deer park at Mount Edgcumbe in 1547-53. |
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Old Mill Herbary
(15 Miles)*
The Old Mill Herbary is located in an idyllic valley setting, with about 5 acres of semi-wild terraced gardens on a steep south-facing bank. |
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Caerhays Castle Gardens
(15 Miles)*
New plants are being tried out all the time at Caerhays which has now been designated as holders of a National Collection of Magnolias by the NCCPG. |
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Pencarrow
(16 Miles)*
Pencarrow is a private house still owned and lived in by the Molesworth-St.Aubyn family. The present house was built during the 1760's. The house has a very fine collection of pictures, furniture, porcelain and antique dolls. |
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Trewithen House, Gardens and Nurseries
(17 Miles)*
The outstanding Trewithin Gardens, created over a hundred years ago, are internationally famous. |
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Buckland Abbey
(19 Miles)*
Buckland was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. The house, incorporating the remains of the 13th-century abbey church, has rich associations with Sir Francis Drake and his seafaring rival, Sir Richard Grenville. |
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Launceston Castle
(21 Miles)*
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle. |
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British Cycling Museum
(22 Miles)*
Our Museum, the nations foremost museum of cycling history is housed in an old Victorian Railway Station - A history of cycling from 1818. |
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Launceston Steam Railway
(22 Miles)*
The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign. |
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Royal Cornwall Museum
(23 Miles)*
Cornwall's oldest and most prestigious museum, famed for its internationally important collections. |
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