Top Ten Things To Do In Cornwall

By Author: Terence Campbell
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Cornwall is one of the most popular counties in England, situated right at the tip of the south west peninsula. It has a very strong history and is recognised as one of the Celtic nations, retaining a very distinct cultural identity. Given its strategic location, Cornwall is blessed with hundreds of beaches and seaside towns, which also adds to its popularity as a holiday destination for thousands of people yearly. There is much to do in Cornwall – here are the top ten attractions to visit on your Cornwall holiday.

1. Minack Theatre - Porthcurno, Penzance. This is an internationally famous cliff-side theatre that is open aired. The 750 seated fully equipped auditorium hosts a season of plays and musicals from May to September.

2. Penlee House Gallery and Museum - Penzance. This attraction is set in the beautiful Penlee Gardens and is the only public gallery in Cornwall specializing in the Newlyn School artists. These artists include Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes, Walter Langley, Harold Harvey and Laura Knight.

3. O’Neill Surf Academy - Watergate Bay, Newquay. This is a professional surf school that offers ...
... surf experiences for adults and children of all levels of expertise.

4. Tintagel Castle - Tintagel. This castle is located on a dramatic coastline, and has beautiful strong stout walls with steep stone steps which encircle the Great Hall.

5. Museum of Witchcraft – Boscastle. This unique and spell binding museum houses the world’s largest collection of witchcraft related material. It has been in existence for fifty years and is amongst Cornwall’s most popular museums.

6. Cotehele (National Trust) – St Dominick, Saltash. This impeccable medieval Tudor house has several stories and legends behind its popularity. It has fantastic collections of textiles, armour and furniture and is set in extensive beautifully maintained grounds.

7. The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Pentewan, St Austell. This is one of the most beautiful restored estates with an extensive Victorian grounds, a sub tropical jungle valley with exotic foliage, a wildlife conservation project, woodland, wetland and farm all in the midst of a Cornwall countryside!

8. Newquay Zoo – Newquay. Experience over 130 species of animals set in lakeside gardens such as penguins, lemurs, mongooses, the big cats, snakes, birds, ostriches, zebras and meerkats to name a few.

9. National Maritime Museum – Falmouth. This is an excellent attraction that appeals to all ages. It is just not all about viewing boats, it has hands on activities, audio visual immersive experiences, talks, special exhibitions, sailing cruises and so on.

10. The Eden Project – Bodelva. This is the internationally acclaimed world’s biggest greenhouse. It is an ecological project that helps build awareness about nature and is an unforgettable experience.

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