Cornwall

2 miles from Crantock Beach

Crantock Beach in North Cornwall offers a stunning outdoor experience with long sandy beach, dunes, and wildlife-rich grasslands. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks, wildflower displays, and seasonal lifeguard safety. There are refreshments available at the car park kiosk, dog walking is welcomed, and child-friendly areas like the beach and dunes provide fun for all ages.

3 miles from Romans in Cornwall talk

9 Oct

A volunteer-led talk exploring the impact of the Romans’ presence in Cornwall, and the fact that they were not present in the county.

2 miles from Northcott Mouth

Northcott Mouth in Cornwall is a scenic coastal area featuring a remote rocky beach, dramatic cliffs formed over 300 million years ago, and coastal walks with views of Lundy Island. It offers seasonal lifeguard cover and a nearby seasonal café, making it a popular natural attraction for visitors.

2 miles from Royal Citadel, Plymouth

The Royal Citadel is a historic 17th-century military fortress in Plymouth, Devon, built on the site of an earlier Tudor fort. It features large defensive walls, historic architecture, and remains an active military base with guided tours for visitors.

3 miles from Port Quin

Port Quin is a peaceful coastal inlet in North Cornwall with spectacular scenery, wildlife, and walking trails along the South West Coast Path. Visitors can enjoy views of historic Doyden Castle, spot seabirds and butterflies, and explore nearby hamlets and headlands such as Pentire and The Rumps. Amenities include a small car park, a food kiosk, and seasonal dog access.

3 miles from Antony

Antony House is an early 18th-century Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, featuring fine 18th-century furnishings and a notable art collection. It is complemented by Georgian landscaped gardens and a large woodland garden with walking paths, offering both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences.

2 miles from Enys Gardens

Enys Gardens is a 30-acre historic garden and woodland near Penryn, Cornwall, featuring beautiful outdoor spaces, accessible facilities, a cafe, a shop, and occasional house events. It offers trails for children and free admission to Historic Houses members.

Located in Falmouth

Falmouth is a historic port town in Cornwall, England, known for its deep natural harbour, maritime heritage, cultural institutions, and scenic coastal beaches, attracting tourists for its arts, history, and waterfront activities.

2 miles from Trereife House

Trereife House is a family-run historic estate in Cornwall with restored manor house and gardens, offering private tours and accommodation, steeped in Cornish history and poetic heritage.

Located in Penzance

Penzance is a historic market and harbour town in Cornwall, England, known for its Georgian and Regency architecture, cultural heritage including the connection to The Pirates of Penzance, and seaside attractions such as the Art Deco Jubilee Pool and sub-tropical Morrab Gardens.

2 miles from Roswarne House

Roswarne House is a Grade II* Regency historic house in Camborne with owner-led tours, parkland grounds, and a tea room serving fresh meals. Visitors can enjoy a rich historical experience with access to elegant interior rooms and outdoor parkland. The venue offers accessibility features and caters to groups and educational visits.

2 miles from Halliggye Fogou

Halliggye Fogou is a well-preserved Iron Age underground stone tunnel complex in Cornwall, managed by English Heritage, open to the public free of charge and notable for its archaeological significance and WWII history.

2 miles from Tregrehan

Tregrehan is a sheltered botanical garden in Cornwall featuring a temperate rainforest with champion trees, a glasshouse range, and a walled garden. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor woodland and garden experiences as well as relaxing indoor spaces with refreshments. The site is mostly wheelchair accessible and offers group tours and light refreshments onsite.

3 miles from King Doniert's Stone

King Doniert's Stone is an outdoor historic site featuring two granite cross-shaft fragments from the 9th century with intricate interlace decoration, an ancient inscription commemorating a Cornish king, and an underground rock-cut chamber possibly related to ancient mining or worship. The site is freely accessible with parking and open during daylight hours on Bodmin Moor near St Cleer.

3 miles from Kelly House

Kelly House in Devon is a historic family home showing Tudor, Georgian and Victorian eras with guided tours, a poisonous plant garden trail, and a tea room. Visitors can explore the house interiors, gardens, and church grounds while enjoying an educational and scenic experience.

Near Caerhays Castle & Gardens

Caerhays Castle & Gardens in Cornwall offers world-class exotic gardens with historic Nash mansion at its heart, featuring extensive outdoor gardens and indoor castle tours. The venue is mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, includes a café and shop, and welcomes visitors for garden exploration and guided castle tours during specified seasons.

2 miles from Porthcurno

Porthcurno is a scenic beach in Cornwall featuring soft white shell sand, turquoise seas, and a freshwater stream, with coastal walks and historic landmarks nearby. It has seasonal lifeguard cover and a beach access that includes steep steps and a sandy slope with rope handrail. Dogs are restricted in summer months.

3 miles from St Breock Downs Monolith

St Breock Downs Monolith is a prehistoric standing stone in Cornwall, notable for being the largest and heaviest menhir in the region, dating back to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Visitors can explore this ancient stone set on a cairn atop St Breock Downs, showcasing significant prehistoric ritual heritage.

2 miles from Hurlers Stone Circles

The Hurlers is a group of three prehistoric stone circles located on Bodmin Moor near Minions in Cornwall. Visitors can explore these ancient outdoor monuments along with nearby standing stones called the Pipers, managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust and recognized as a Scheduled Monument.

2 miles from Cotehele

Cotehele is a Grade I listed medieval and Tudor manor house in Cornwall with extensive historic gardens, a working restored mill, and riverside quay, offering both indoor and outdoor historic experiences. It features original Tudor interiors, chapels, and has been used as a film location.

2 miles from ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ at Cotehele

7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)

Visitors can follow a sensory trail around the garden, moving through interactive installations inspired by the picture book and animation ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ as they search for the bear.

3 miles from Pencarrow House & Gardens

Pencarrow House & Gardens is a historic Georgian house with Grade II* listed gardens offering guided tours, extensive outdoor gardens including woodland and a lake, and facilities like a café and children's playground. Visitors can enjoy a rich collection of portraits and antiques indoors, while exploring outdoor formal gardens and natural features.

3 miles from Turning the Page

15 Oct (next Thursday)

Join Lanhydrock’s House Team and Head Gardener to explore rare and historic books from the collection and discover what they reveal about 17th-century gardening, the house and its former residents.

Near St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century artillery fort in Cornwall built by Henry VIII to defend against invasions. Visitors can explore its historic stone keep, decorated with carvings and gun batteries, as well as outdoor terraces and gardens overlooking the Carrick Roads waterway. The site offers a mix of indoor historic rooms and outdoor fortifications.

Located in Looe

Looe is a picturesque coastal town in Cornwall known for its historic harbour, sandy beaches, fishing industry, and vibrant tourism scene including festivals and coastal walks.

2 miles from Holywell

Holywell is a coastal nature reserve in North Cornwall featuring a long sandy beach, ancient historical sites including an Iron Age cliff castle and a Bronze Age barrow, and a holy well accessible at low tide. It offers outdoor activities like walking, surfing, and wildlife spotting, with seasonal lifeguard cover and a beach kiosk for refreshments. Dogs are welcome and facilities include accessible toilets and parking.

3 miles from Archaeological tour of Trerice

16 Oct (next Friday)

An hour-long guided outdoor tour of Trerice’s gardens explores the site’s archaeological and architectural history, including notable features and archaeological finds.

Located in Newquay

Newquay is a popular seaside town in Cornwall known for its extensive sandy beaches, renowned surfing conditions, rich historical sites, and vibrant cultural events, including major music festivals and spaceport activities.

Near Lansallos

Lansallos in Cornwall offers an unspoilt coastal and countryside experience with walking trails, abundant wildlife, and camping facilities, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners.

Near Trethevy Quoit

Trethevy Quoit is a well-preserved Neolithic dolmen located in Cornwall, England. It features large standing stones capped by a massive slab and is accessible to the public for free. The site is managed by Cornwall Heritage Trust and is part of the region's rich ancient heritage.

3 miles from Great Bidlake Manor

Great Bidlake Manor is a historic Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house in Devon, offering luxurious accommodation and surrounded by gardens, woodland, and countryside views. It is available for visits and stays though entry is not free.

3 miles from Carn Euny

Carn Euny is an archaeological site in Cornwall showcasing well-preserved Iron Age and Romano-British ruins including stone roundhouses and a unique underground fogou passage. The site is free to visit and lies near the village of Sancreed on the Penwith peninsula.

Near Boscastle

Boscastle in Cornwall is a charming coastal village featuring a natural harbour, historic cottages, and scenic walks including cliffs and ancient farmland. Visitors can enjoy a National Trust shop, café, and explore woodland and coastline with unique wildlife and geological features.

3 miles from Cloam oven baking demonstration

8 Oct, 10 Oct

Staff demonstrate how the cloam oven at Tintagel Old Post Office is used, from lighting it with gorse to removing the cooked goods. The demonstration takes place in the main hall.

3 miles from Trerice

Trerice House is a historic Tudor manor near Newquay, Cornwall, featuring an elaborately rebuilt 16th-century house with extensive gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Arundell family and Tudor architecture within landscaped grounds.

3 miles from The Dodman

The Dodman is Cornwall's highest south coast headland featuring an Iron Age promontory fort, historical signal house, and a large granite cross. It offers scenic coastal walks, beaches, and nature watching opportunities, ideal for outdoor exploration and family activities.

2 miles from Chysauster Ancient Village

Chysauster Ancient Village is an Iron Age and Romano-British archaeological site in Cornwall featuring the remains of courtyard houses and an underground fogou, offering an outdoor exploration experience under the care of English Heritage with paid admission.

3 miles from Lawrence House

Lawrence House is a Georgian townhouse museum in Launceston, Cornwall, showcasing local history and Victorian costume collections within a Grade II* listed 18th-century building owned by the National Trust. It offers free admission but is currently closed for repair.