Cornwall Airport Newquay 46 min
Royal Cornwall Museum (32 min.) museum with minerals from around the globe and exhibits about the region s wildlife and history. The Lost Gardens Heligan (31 min.) national collections wildlife and victorian gardens in 200 acres of lush grounds plus a tearoom. Church (7 min) St Mawes Castle (14 min.) venerable 16th century artillery fortress with scenic water views & summertime outdoor theater. Trebah Garden (55 min.) valley gardens with seasonal blooms subtropical trees adventure play areas and private beach. Gyllyngvase Beach (51 min.) popular sandy beach with scenic views along with an oceanfront cafe & snack bar. Caerhays Castle (26 min) large estate with gardens woodland and beaches plus holiday lets and castle designed by john nash. National Trust - Trelissick Garden (35 min.) scenic estate featuring an art gallery bookshop cafe floral gardens and riverside woodland walks. Towan Beach (7 min.) beach Falmouth Art Gallery (50 min.) modern art and a permanent collection including some masterpieces plus classes and local projects. Cornish Seal Sanctuary (1 hr.) seal and sea lion rescue centre and cafe with a collection of otters penguins ponies and goats. Springfield (6 min) National Trust - St Anthony Head (14 min.) lighthouse St Mawes Landing (16 min) National Maritime Museum Cornwall (52 min.) airy harbour museum full of boats maritime artefacts and displays on smuggling fishing and rescue. Glendurgan Garden (55 min.) exotic plants and ancient trees in magical national trust gardens with a hedge maze and kids swing. Highertown (5 min) Truro Cathedral (33 min.) victorian gothic revival cofe place of worship with a coffee shop and restaurant plus a gift shop. |