Cornwall Airport Newquay 37 min
Pendennis Castle (22 min.) landmark hilltop castle with interactive kids exhibits and estuary views from the top of the keep. Flambards Theme Park (25 min.) theme park for thrill rides victorian village and exhibitions plus children s indoor play area. Poldark Mine U0026 The Cornish Heritage Collection (22 min.) underground tours of complete 18th-century tin mine plus museum cafe and evening ghost tours. Royal Cornwall Museum (12 min.) museum with minerals from around the globe and exhibits about the region s wildlife and history. Lappa Valley (26 min.) steam train trips on a trio of quarter-size railways through a wildlife-rich former mining area. Caerhays Castle (40 min) large estate with gardens woodland and beaches plus holiday lets and castle designed by john nash. Gyllyngvase Beach (17 min.) popular sandy beach with scenic views along with an oceanfront cafe & snack bar. Truro (10 min) National Maritime Museum Cornwall (18 min.) airy harbour museum full of boats maritime artefacts and displays on smuggling fishing and rescue. St Mawes Castle (44 min.) venerable 16th century artillery fortress with scenic water views & summertime outdoor theater. Trebah Garden (21 min.) valley gardens with seasonal blooms subtropical trees adventure play areas and private beach. Truro Cathedral (11 min.) victorian gothic revival cofe place of worship with a coffee shop and restaurant plus a gift shop. Glendurgan Garden (21 min.) exotic plants and ancient trees in magical national trust gardens with a hedge maze and kids swing. Healey S Cornish Cyder Farm (15 min.) traditional cider brewery offering tours and a free sample plus farm animals children can pet. Cornish Seal Sanctuary (26 min.) seal and sea lion rescue centre and cafe with a collection of otters penguins ponies and goats. |