Cornwall

2 miles from Penhallam

Penhallam Manor is a historic medieval fortified manor house site in Cornwall featuring exposed foundations and moats. Visitors can explore the ruins and surrounding outdoor area managed by English Heritage, reflecting an important Norman to medieval heritage site.

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.

2 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.

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 Hayle Estuary

Hayle Estuary is a natural wetland reserve in Cornwall offering visitors opportunities to observe diverse birdlife in their habitat throughout the year. It features accessible nature trails and hides for birdwatching, set within an outdoor environment near the town of Hayle and a sandy beach nearby.

Near Fowey Estuary

Fowey Estuary in Cornwall offers scenic outdoor experiences with woodland and coastal walks, historic sites, and family-friendly activities. The area features trails including the South West Coast Path and access to beaches and creeks. Dogs are welcome under control, and there are parking facilities with donations at Coombe. Some paths are steep and uneven, limiting wheelchair accessibility.

Located in Fowey

Fowey is a historic port town in Cornwall known for its natural harbour, literary connections, and cultural festivals, offering beaches, historic sites, and vibrant local economy.

2 miles from Lanhydrock

Lanhydrock is a historic Victorian family country house set within a large estate featuring beautiful formal gardens, parkland and woodlands. Visitors can explore the Jacobean mansion interior with its rich history and also enjoy extensive outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and family-friendly events. Cafes and shops provide food and shopping options on site.

2 miles from Walks for Health at Lanhydrock

14 Oct, 21 Oct…

A friendly weekly group walk at Lanhydrock, offering gentle exercise, time outdoors and the chance to chat with others. The walks follow a slow-to-medium-paced route over varied paths, including some hills.

2 miles from Penrose

Penrose is a National Trust estate in Cornwall featuring a historic Grade II listed house, extensive grounds including Cornwall's largest natural freshwater lake Loe Pool, and coastal scenery. The estate offers a combination of indoor historic house experience and outdoor natural exploration.

3 miles from Caerhays Castle Gardens

Caerhays Castle Gardens is a historic 140-acre garden featuring National Plant Collections of magnolias and the first bred Camellia x williamsii, set in a scenic coastal and woodland environment with facilities including refreshments and children’s garden.

3 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.

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 St Catherine's Castle

St Catherine's Castle is a 16th-century Henrician coastal fortification in Cornwall, England, overlooking the mouth of the River Fowey. Originally built to defend against invasion, it features a distinctive D-shaped stone blockhouse and historic gun platforms, and is now a preserved ruin managed by English Heritage for visitors to explore its historic military architecture and coastal views.

2 miles from Trelissick

Trelissick is a historic stately home and extensive garden located in Cornwall, England, owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the house and its exceptional gardens featuring rare plants, woodland walks, and scenic estuary views within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2 miles from Trelissick community wildlife walk

9 Oct

A guided 5.5 km wildlife walk through the Trelissick estate, focusing on birds, autumn migration and findings from recent wildlife surveys. The route is taken at a leisurely pace with time to rest and enjoy the views.

Near 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.

3 miles from Hotel Endsleigh

Endsleigh Garden is a Grade I-listed historic garden designed as a picturesque landscape with formal gardens, arboretum, rock garden, and water features surrounding Endsleigh House, now a hotel with dining options. It offers a romantic outdoor experience showcasing rare trees and horticultural highlights.

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.

Near Ballowall Barrow

Ballowall Barrow is a prehistoric chambered tomb on a cliff top in Cornwall, featuring unique Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary elements, managed by English Heritage and the National Trust.

2 miles from Art Exhibition by Sophie Anderson

1 Sep–30 Nov (another 52 days)

An exhibition of local artist Sophie Anderson’s paintings, inspired by the landscapes and changing light of Penwith’s coastline and moors. The works use pastel, oil and mixed media.

Located in St Austell

St Austell is a historic market town in Cornwall known for its china clay industry heritage, local brewery, cultural landmarks, churches, and proximity to popular tourist attractions like the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan.

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.

2 miles from Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle is a well-preserved Norman shell keep castle near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, notable for its unusual circular design and historical significance. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and enjoy its scenic riverside setting with a picnic area, maintained by English Heritage.

Located in Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel is a historic market town in Cornwall with medieval landmarks such as Restormel Castle and a 14th-century bridge, situated in a scenic river valley and offering cultural festivals and walking opportunities.

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.

Near Chapel Porth

Chapel Porth is a scenic outdoor coastal venue in Cornwall featuring a popular beach, historic mining ruins, and scenic walking trails along the South West Coast Path. It offers seasonal lifeguards, a tenant-run café, and is dog-friendly with some seasonal restrictions on the beach. The site is well suited for nature lovers and families seeking outdoor activities in an accessible natural setting.

3 miles from Pentire

Pentire is a scenic coastal headland in Cornwall offering outdoor walking trails, historic sites like Iron Age ramparts, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, a sensory orchard, and a café, making it suitable for families, dog walkers, and people with limited mobility.

Located in Padstow

Padstow is a picturesque historic fishing port town in Cornwall, England, known for its maritime heritage, religious landmarks, and vibrant cultural festivals. It is a popular tourist destination with a walkable town centre, local public transport, and scenic foot and cycle paths along the River Camel estuary.

2 miles from The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is a large and romantic garden spanning over 200 acres featuring Victorian gardens, a sub-tropical Jungle, traditional breeds, wildlife, and ancient woodlands, offering a diverse outdoor and indoor visitor experience.

2 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.

2 miles from Pendennis Castle

Pendennis Castle is a historic 16th-century artillery fort near Falmouth, Cornwall, built by Henry VIII as part of coastal defence. Visitors can explore the original Device Fort including the keep, gun platforms, and extensive ramparts with bastions, as well as later defensive structures and batteries. The site offers a blend of indoor castle tours and outdoor historic fortifications overlooking the Carrick Roads. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with a rich military history spanning several centuries.

3 miles from Cornwall Arthritis Trust: accessible guided walks

15 Oct, 11 Nov

Cornwall Arthritis Trust and Trelissick offer guided 0.5 km and 1 km garden walks for people with arthritis or musculoskeletal conditions, with resting spots and scenic viewpoints. Time after the walk is set aside to meet others with similar conditions.

Located in Penryn

Penryn is a historic market town in Cornwall, England, known for its maritime heritage, Tudor and Georgian architecture, and a university campus. It offers a walkable town center with rich history, cultural sites, and local public transport including rail access.

3 miles from River Lyd, Devon

Lydford Gorge is a dramatic and scenic gorge on the River Lyd in Devon, featuring the tallest waterfall in the area, ancient woodlands, and notable geological formations. It is a National Trust protected site known for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

Near Lantivet Bay

Lantivet Bay in Cornwall offers a scenic outdoor experience with coastal and woodland walks, historic fishing heritage, and access from the South West Coast Path. Visitors can explore secluded bays, including Palace Cove, with remains of old pilchard cellars. The site has steep and uneven paths, beach access, and a car park with fees. Dogs are welcome year-round, but there are no accessible toilets and terrain is unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Located in Redruth

Redruth is a historic market town in Cornwall known for its rich mining heritage, cultural attractions, and a walkable town centre with diverse shopping and dining options. It is well connected by rail and local public transport, serving as a hub for exploring the surrounding area.

2 miles from Tregiffian Burial Chamber

The Tregiffian Burial Chamber is a Neolithic or early Bronze Age chambered cairn near Lamorna in Cornwall. It is a rare type of passage grave called an Entrance grave, featuring a stone-lined entrance leading to a central burial chamber. The site is managed for public heritage and lies close to the Merry Maidens stone circle.

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.

2 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.

2 miles from Carne and Pendower

Carne and Pendower beaches in Cornwall offer sandy shores, coastal walks, and historic sites including an Iron Age settlement and Cold War bunker. Facilities include accessible toilets, concession catering in warmer months, designated dog areas, and parking with charges. The site is family-friendly and open year-round from dawn to dusk.

Near Boscastle

Boscastle is a scenic fishing village and port on Cornwall's north coast, featuring a natural harbour with historic stone walls, situated within the Cornwall National Landscape, popular for walking and its heritage connections.

2 miles from Sandymouth

Sandymouth Beach in Cornwall is a long sandy beach with cliffs, rock formations, and strong surf, popular for surfing and managed by the National Trust. The site offers a café, toilets, and seasonal lifeguard patrols, appealing to beachgoers and surfers.

3 miles from Trevose Head

Trevose Head is a prominent coastal headland in Cornwall offering stunning sea views, coastal walking trails, diverse wildlife, and nearby landmarks including Trevose Lighthouse and the Padstow Lifeboat Station. It is managed by the National Trust and accessible via walking paths with seasonal parking available.

Near Godolphin

The Godolphin Estate is a National Trust property in Cornwall featuring a Grade I listed Tudor/Stuart mansion with Elizabethan stables, early formal gardens, and significant archaeological sites. The estate offers a mix of indoor historic house exploration and outdoor garden and landscape experiences, including views from Godolphin Hill. The house is open to the public on certain days and also available as a holiday let.

Near Godolphin Mining Heritage Walk

19 May, 22–23 May…

Join a volunteer guide for a short walk through Godolphin’s mining landscape. The walk highlights surviving mining features and explains the historic relationship between Godolphin and mining.

3 miles from Forest bathing at Godolphin

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

A two-hour guided forest bathing session in Godolphin’s woods, using mindfulness and sensory activities to help participants slow down and connect with the natural surroundings.

3 miles from Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification and archaeological site in North Cornwall, known for its extensive ruins, association with King Arthur legends, and significant early medieval elite settlement remains. Visitors explore the scenic outdoor castle ruins and newly constructed footbridge linking the island to the mainland.

2 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.

Located in Saltash

Saltash is a historic town in Cornwall known as the Gateway to Cornwall, featuring iconic bridges and rich cultural heritage.

3 miles from Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps offers spectacular north Cornish coastline views with access to rocky beaches, historic mining heritage, and protected natural landscape. Maintained by the National Trust, it features a shop and café, coastal walks, and stargazing opportunities as a Dark Sky site.

3 miles from Gunwalloe

Gunwalloe near Helston, Cornwall, offers sandy beaches, a medieval church, rich wildlife, and historical sites on the Lizard Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, wildlife, and a kiosk for refreshments in a scenic outdoor setting.

Near St Anthony Head

St Anthony Head is a National Trust site at the southern tip of Cornwall's Roseland Peninsula, featuring a historic battery and lighthouse with scenic views over one of the world's largest natural harbours and designated protected natural areas.

2 miles from Tintagel Old Post Office

Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century medieval stone house located in Tintagel, Cornwall. Owned by the National Trust, visitors can explore the historic Grade I listed building and its surrounding cottage garden, with the house restored to its Victorian-era post office condition.

3 miles from Porth

Porth near Portscatho in Cornwall offers an outdoor coastal experience with beach access, woodland walks, and the South West Coast Path. Facilities include a concession café and parking with charges, with free parking for National Trust members. Accessible paths are available, though beach access involves steep and uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome all year round.

3 miles from Drake Circus Shopping Centre

Drake Circus Shopping Centre is a large covered shopping mall in the centre of Plymouth, England, featuring 66 stores across three floors, with ample parking and convenient central location.

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.

Near Levant Mine and Beam Engine

Levant Mine and Beam Engine is a National Trust industrial heritage site in Cornwall featuring the world's oldest Cornish steam winding engine still in its original location, a visitor centre, and a short underground mine tour. The mine is historically significant and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2 miles from Dunsland

Dunsland Park is a tranquil ancient parkland in Devon featuring veteran trees, historic Tudor house ruins, diverse wildlife, and peaceful walking and picnic spots in a natural setting.

3 miles from Glendurgan Garden

Glendurgan Garden is a National Trust garden located above the hamlet of Durgan in Cornwall, renowned for its historic cherry laurel maze and diverse plant collections including bamboo and agave.

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 Marazion Marsh

Marazion Marsh is Cornwall's largest reedbed nature reserve, known for its diverse wildlife including birds, plants, insects and mammals. It is a significant spot for birdwatching, with important wintering sites and starling murmurations. The reserve is outdoor-focused with viewing areas and public access all year round.

2 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.

3 miles from Godrevy

Godrevy is a coastal headland in Cornwall featuring a historic lighthouse, popular surf beaches, rich wildlife habitats including seabirds and seals, and managed by the National Trust with access to walking paths and a café on site.

2 miles from Wheal Coates

Wheal Coates is a dramatic coastal historic mining site in Cornwall featuring the iconic Towanroath engine house ruins and cliff top heathland, offering scenic coastal walks and spectacular views including sunsets and star gazing opportunities. It is mainly an outdoor experience with uneven terrain and parking facilities.

2 miles from St Michael's Mount

St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Cornwall featuring a historic Grade I listed castle and chapel, managed by the National Trust, accessible by a tidal causeway. Visitors can explore both outdoor gardens and outdoor ramparts as well as indoor historic rooms. The site is rich in history, folklore, and natural geology, offering food options and activities appealing to children.

2 miles from 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.

2 miles from Trengwainton Garden

Trengwainton Garden is a National Trust historic garden in Cornwall known for its exotic trees, shrubs, and Elizabethan walled garden with scenic views over Mount's Bay and The Lizard. The house on site is not open to the public.

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 Dupath Well

Dupath Well, near Callington in Cornwall, is a Grade I listed historic well-house built in 1510 over a natural spring, featuring distinctive granite architecture and medieval religious significance. Visitors can explore the well-house and its ancient water trough in a scenic outdoor setting.

Near Lizard Point

Lizard Point in Cornwall is the most southerly part of mainland Britain known for its dramatic cliffs, rich wildlife, and historical radio communication heritage. Visitors can explore coastal paths, watch wildlife such as seals and birds, visit the volunteer-run wireless station, and enjoy guided walks led by volunteers. The site offers diverse outdoor activities and beautiful natural scenery.

Near Cape Cornwall

Cape Cornwall is a distinctive coastal headland part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site featuring rugged terrain, historic mining remnants, rich wildlife, and scenic coastal walks. Visitors can enjoy outdoor exploration, a café, and heritage features including a 19th-century chimney stack and Priest's Cove landing.

3 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.

3 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.

3 miles from St Agnes Head

St Agnes Head is a scenic coastal headland in Cornwall featuring dramatic cliff-top walking trails, historic sites, panoramic views, and access to nearby beaches, ideal for nature and history enthusiasts.

3 miles from UK Fungus Day Foray at Lanhydrock

11 Oct (this Sunday)

A UK Fungus Day event at Lanhydrock featuring guided fungi walks led by Cornwall Fungi Group, close-up mushroom viewing under a microscope and a table for displaying fungi finds.