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Bosvigo
Beautiful gardens with rare and unusual plants and a small, specialist nursery.
British Cycling Museum
Our Museum, the nations foremost museum of cycling history is housed in an old Victorian Railway Station - A history of cycling from 1818.
Caerhays Castle Gardens
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.
Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
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.
Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village offers a glimpse into the life of Celtic Cornwall. The Original inhabitants of this ancient settlement occupied the site almost 2,000 years ago.
Eden Project
This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration.
Future World @ Goonhilly
No visit to Cornwall would be complete without visiting one of Cornwall's most unique destinations. Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station occupies over 160 acres on the magnificent Lizard Peninsula.
Lamorran House Gardens
The gardens at Lamorran House are situated on the Roseland Peninsula with extensive views of St Anthony's Head and the lighthouse. The gardens enjoy a favoured microclimate in an already favoured area.
Launceston Castle
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle.
Launceston Steam Railway
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.
Merlin's Cave
Closed due to Tetirement
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Sir Richard Edgcumbe of Cotehele built a new home in his deer park at Mount Edgcumbe in 1547-53.
National Seal Sanctuary
Discover the Sanctuary's vital seal rescue work, with more than 40 abandoned pups cared for by the dedicated team of experts in our fully-equipped hospital and spacious outdoor rehabilitation pools.
Newquay Zoo
Make it a day to remember at Newquay Zoo, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year 2006 at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Old Mill Herbary
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.
Pencarrow
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.
Pendennis Castle
Discover Cornwall's greatest fortress, journey through 450 years of history from Tudor times to World War II and discover the wartime secrets of Pendennis Castle.
Penjerrick Garden
Penjerrick is an uncommercialised 10-acre garden created by the 19th century Fox family.
Pine Lodge Gardens and Nursery
The present owners moved here in 1976 and became fascinated with the world of plants. The collection now stands at over 6000, all labelled.
Restormel Castle
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.
Royal Cornwall Museum
Cornwall's oldest and most prestigious museum, famed for its internationally important collections.
St Mawes Castle
St Mawes is in lovely grounds with a breathtaking setting. It is the most picturesque of Heny VIII's costal fortresses.
The China Clay Country Park
Discover the fascinating story of china clay. In the 18th century prestigious porcelain companies competed to produce the finest china.
The Flambards Experience
The Flambards Experience is more than just a Theme Park and has intrigued, entertained and thrilled thirteen million visitors over 32 seasons. With huge undercover areas, internationally acclaimed, award winning exhibitions
Tintagel Castle
In all seasons, Tintagel is truly a magical place. With its spectacular location on Cornwall's most dramatic Atlantic coastline, Tintagel is a place of myths and magic, where the legend of King Arthur was born.
Tintagel Toy Museum
Cornwalls only Toy Museum where you can view three generations of childhood toys.
Trebah Garden
Trebah is a uniquely beautiful, 26 acre Cornish ravine garden - the wild and magical result of 160 years of inspired and dedicated creation.
Trewithen House, Gardens and Nurseries
The outstanding Trewithin Gardens, created over a hundred years ago, are internationally famous.
Wayside Folk Museum
Cornwall's oldest private museum, the collection has over 5,000 items in 16 display areas and includes an extensive collection of photographs and information on people who have lived in the area.


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