Cornwall Airport Newquay 47 min
Porthcurnick Beach (7 min.) beach Cornish Seal Sanctuary (1 hr 2.) seal and sea lion rescue centre and cafe with a collection of otters penguins ponies and goats. National Maritime Museum Cornwall (54 min.) airy harbour museum full of boats maritime artefacts and displays on smuggling fishing and rescue. Trebah Garden (57 min.) valley gardens with seasonal blooms subtropical trees adventure play areas and private beach. Tregassa (8 min) Glendurgan Garden (56 min.) exotic plants and ancient trees in magical national trust gardens with a hedge maze and kids swing. Highertown (8 min) National Trust - St Anthony Head (16 min.) lighthouse St Mawes Castle (16 min.) venerable 16th century artillery fortress with scenic water views & summertime outdoor theater. Gyllyngvase Beach (53 min.) popular sandy beach with scenic views along with an oceanfront cafe & snack bar. Towan Beach (9 min.) beach St Mawes Landing (18 min) Caerhays Castle (28 min) large estate with gardens woodland and beaches plus holiday lets and castle designed by john nash. The Lost Gardens Heligan (33 min.) national collections wildlife and victorian gardens in 200 acres of lush grounds plus a tearoom. Royal Cornwall Museum (33 min.) museum with minerals from around the globe and exhibits about the region s wildlife and history. Springfield (8 min) National Trust - Trelissick Garden (37 min.) scenic estate featuring an art gallery bookshop cafe floral gardens and riverside woodland walks. Truro Cathedral (35 min.) victorian gothic revival cofe place of worship with a coffee shop and restaurant plus a gift shop. |