Attractions
Make the most of holidays in Cornwall and English vacations (for our overseas visitors) by paying some of these local attractions a visit during your stay.
Local Attractions
The Flambards Experience
Opened nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out in Cornwall. The Theme Park hosts the best thrill rides in Cornwall, and includes the Flambards Victorian Village and "Britain in the Blitz" indoor attractions.
The Eden Project
We hope you will feel moved at the scale of the ambition and by the beauty of our Living Theatre; We hope you will be entertained by the individual approach we have taken to telling our stories. We have brought together scientists, artists and technologists to create a distinctive culture, one that makes the possibilities of the future come to life in a way that we can all comprehend. We hope that your visit, perhaps the first of many, will be unforgettable.
Newquay Zoo
Newquay zoo is the only one of its kind in Cornwall and has many fun things to do for children and adults alike including the childrens play areas, dragon maze and free ranging animals. The zoo also features a restaurant and shop. There are various feeding times and talks through out the day and a summer barbecue.
The National Seal Sanctuary
The National Seal Sanctuary is set near the beautiful village of Gweek, in Cornwall. The Sanctuary is a busy rescue centre, and also has many resident Seals of all breeds, sizes and ages!
Land's End
Land's End is a place of stunning scenery and fantastic views of the magnificent cliffs and Atlantic Ocean. From here you can see wild flowers, seabirds and even seals and dolphins some days. You can also find 5 superb 'pay as you go' attractions bringing you ancient tales of heroism, skullduggery and adventure.
Paradise park
Opened in 1973 Paradise Park was the culmination of many years of planning and hard work. The idea was to create a place which could be home to a growing private collection of birds. The park is in a sheltered area with large aviaries set in beautiful gardens. The collection in the first few years included owls, eagles, touracos, cranes, peacocks and especially parrots. At this time conservation was not the main concern for bird keepers, but as time went on it became apparent that many species needed help, both in the wild and in captivity. Paradise Park found a new purpose and has become the sanctuary you see here.
The Cornish Cyder farm
Not far from Newquay the Cornish Cyder Farm nestles in the heart of the Cornish countryside amongst several acres of apple orchards. Open all year round and with free Entry (excluding guided tours): For more information on our opening times, guided tours and services please visit our website. You can also dine in the Mowhay Restaurant - Receive a traditional Cornish welcome and sample our home made Cornish delights in our beautifully converted barn restaurant.
Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre, a full history and what's on guide, and more information for those new to us. "Minack" is Cornish for a rocky place and the crag below the theatre has always attracted local fishermen - until the 1930's they had the gorse filled gully to themselves, and the cliffs echoed to the cries of gulls not actors - for the full amazing story please visit the site.
Blue Reef Aquarium
The Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay. Situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning visit. See the local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the ocean display including the underwater tunnel. See our stunning Fresh Water Turtle displays, Turtle Creek. Discover alligator snapping turtles, mud turtles, fly-river turtles and mata mata turtles.
Dairyland Farm World
"Cornwalls visitor attraction of the year!" With slides, drop slides, ball pools, soft play areas, climbing nets, firemans pole, tumble tower, and much more for the whole family to enjoy! Including pony and hayrides, bottle feeding, pat a pet, hands on milking and visit the viewing gallery to watch the cows being milked.
Pixie Tours
Pixie Tours provides guided tours of Cornwall and the West Country guaranteed to reach those places that most tourists fail to find. Pixie Tours is able to provide luxury transport linking Cornwall with cities and airports throughout the UK.
The Tate St Ives
People visiting Tate St Ives can make the choice between a self directed visit, booking a tour guide or booking a practical artist-led workshop. There is also the option of visiting Tate St Ives (with exhibition changes three times a year) or the permanent collection displayed at the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden.
Gardens & Historical Attractions
Trevarno
Trevarno gardens, a perfect day out for all the family. Do not miss a visit to the historic Trevarno Estate where you can explore the magnificent gardens, grounds and Woodland walks which date back to the thirteenth century.
Great gardens of Cornwall
Thanks to the Gulf Stream, these picturesque Cornish gardens are home to a broad spectrum of the most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees in the British Isles.
Shimbo
This site explores the gardens of Cornwall in the far southwest of the Britain. See the spectacular scenery of the Cornish Coast, also includes a section dedicated to walking the Cornish Coastal Footpaths.
Garden seeker
This site has links to gardens and scenic areas through out the British Isles.
Carnglaze
The website of the Famous underground Slate Caves in South East Cornwall.....Carnglaze Caverns and The Rum Store
Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor became a Museum and Heritage Centre in late 1993. The land belongs to Cornwall County Council. From October 2001 the Centre has been managed by a local community based charity, Pendeen Community Heritage (PCH) who work in partnership with many local bodies and in particular with Penwith District Council. In association with Cornwall County Council and Penwith DC, the charity is helping to preserve the mining heritage of Cornwall.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
The Lappa Valley Steam Railway runs on one of the earliest railway trackbeds in Cornwall. Opened in the late 18th century as a mineral line from Newquay to East Wheal Rose, it later became part of the Great Western Railway's Newquay to Chacewater branch line. The line was closed to the public in 1963, and in 1974 Eric Booth, the founder of Lappa Valley, reopened part of the line as a narrow-gauge railway.
