Cornwall Airport Newquay 30 min
Lappa Valley (21 min) Steam train trips on a trio of quarter-size railways through a wildlife-rich, former mining area. The Lost Gardens Heligan (30 min) National collections, wildlife and Victorian gardens in 200 acres of lush grounds, plus a tearoom. National Trust - Trelissick Garden (12 min) Scenic estate featuring an art gallery, bookshop, cafe, floral gardens and riverside woodland walks. Caerhays Castle (33 min) Large estate with gardens, woodland and beaches, plus holiday lets and castle designed by John Nash. Royal Cornwall Museum (5 min) Museum with minerals from around the globe and exhibits about the region's wildlife and history. National Trust - Glendurgan Garden (28 min) Exotic plants and ancient trees in magical National Trust gardens with a hedge maze and kids' swing. Newquay Zoo (24 min) Within the gardens of Trenance Park, featuring exotic animals, plus talks and feeding times. Truro Cathedral (1 min) Victorian Gothic Revival CofE place of worship with a coffee shop and restaurant plus a gift shop. Fistral Beach (27 min) Dunes & cliffs line up along this sand beach known as a prime surfing destination. Amenities nearby. Trebah Garden (28 min) Valley gardens with seasonal blooms, subtropical trees, adventure play areas and private beach. Gyllyngvase Beach (25 min) Popular sandy beach with scenic views, along with an oceanfront cafe & snack bar. Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm (14 min) Traditional cider brewery offering tours and a free sample, plus farm animals children can pet. Pendennis Castle (29 min) Landmark hilltop castle with interactive kids' exhibits and estuary views from the top of the keep. National Maritime Museum Cornwall (26 min) Airy harbour museum full of boats, maritime artefacts and displays on smuggling, fishing and rescue. Trerice (21 min) Historic 16th-century manor house with period furnishings, a formal Tudor garden & a restaurant. |