Blue Reef Aquarium

Near 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

3 miles from Carnewas at Bedruthan

Carnewas at Bedruthan in Cornwall offers spectacular cliff-top views, coastal walks, and a nature-rich environment with wildflowers and wildlife. The site includes a shop and tea-room in historic buildings and offers accessible paths and facilities, making it suitable for a wide range of visitors including dog owners and families.

3 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 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 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.

Near Blue Reef Aquarium

Blue Reef is a chain of public aquariums across England featuring underwater tunnels, tropical marine species, and interactive exhibits including play areas and a botanical house. It provides an immersive indoor aquatic experience suitable for families.

2 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.

3 miles from 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.

Located in Hayle

Hayle is a historic port town in Cornwall, England known for its maritime heritage, industrial revolution history, scenic beaches and estuary, and ongoing harbour regeneration. It offers a walkable town centre with railway access and public transport, making it a popular tourist destination.

3 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.

3 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.

Located in Bodmin

Bodmin is a historic town in east-central Cornwall featuring medieval religious sites, Bodmin Jail, and traditional Cornish cultural events. It serves as a local hub for education, governance, and transport with rail connectivity and local public transport.

3 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.

2 miles from Paradise Park, Cornwall

Paradise Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall, featuring over 1000 birds and animals, conservation programs including red squirrels and red pandas, a miniature railway, and seasonal bird shows.

3 miles from 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.

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 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.

Near Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo in Cornwall is a conservation-focused zoo spanning 13 acres, home to nearly 1,000 animals of 36 species. Visitors can explore diverse exhibits such as African Savannah, Tropical House, and Gems of the Jungle walkthrough aviary. The zoo offers educational programmes, on-site food facilities, and activities suitable for children, emphasizing species conservation and biodiversity.

Near 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.

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.

2 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 UK Fungus Day: ranger walk in the parkland at Trelissick

10 Oct (this Saturday)

Join the ranger team for a walk through Trelissick parkland, identifying and surveying grassland fungi such as waxcaps and puffballs.

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.

Located in Wadebridge

Wadebridge is a historic market town in north Cornwall straddling the River Camel, known for its heritage bridge, annual festivals including folk and agricultural shows, and recreational trails like the Camel Trail for walking and cycling.

3 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 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 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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Wheal Coates

Wheal Coates is a historic former tin mine located on the cliff tops between Porthtowan and St Agnes in Cornwall, preserved by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of 19th-century engine houses and mining structures, part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.

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.

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.

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.

2 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.

3 miles from Building Trelissick: from farmhouse to riverside estate

7–14 Oct, 13 Feb–11 Apr

An exhibition in Trelissick’s West Library traces the house’s development from a modest farmhouse to a riverside estate, exploring its changing architecture and the families who lived and worked there.

3 miles from 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.

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.

Near 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 Lanhydrock House

Lanhydrock House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Cornwall, set in extensive gardens and parkland with historic interiors, including a long gallery with rare plasterwork. Visitors can tour the restored Victorian house, service rooms, nurseries, and church, experiencing both indoor and outdoor heritage.

2 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.

2 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.

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.

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.

2 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.

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.

3 miles from East Pool mine

East Pool Mine is a historic metalliferous mine in Cornwall, featuring preserved beam engines and an Industrial Discovery Centre, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences related to the mining heritage of the area.

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.

3 miles from Prideaux Place

Prideaux Place is a historic Cornish house featuring Elizabethan, Gothic, and Georgian architecture, set in 40 acres of landscaped grounds with an ancient Deer Park. Visitors can tour the house and grounds, enjoy a licensed tearoom, and appreciate its rich history including use as a film location. The venue offers mostly wheelchair accessible facilities and a cafe.

3 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.

3 miles from Trebah Garden

Trebah is a sub-tropical garden in Cornwall featuring diverse plants, water features, and a coastal setting, open year-round with refreshments and dog-friendly policies.

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.

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.

3 miles from The Libraries of Lanhydrock

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Explore books from the families who lived at Lanhydrock, including Victorian family volumes and historical medical texts consulted by John Robartes. The presentation takes visitors through rooms in the house and the Gallery, then into the garden to see plants used in 17th-century remedies.

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 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.

Located in Camborne

Camborne is a historic market town in Cornwall, England, known for its significant tin mining heritage, cultural arts, and sporting traditions including rugby. It features a walkable town centre accessible by train and local public transport, offering visitors rich history and vibrant community experiences.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from 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.

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 Bosveal

Bosveal is a scenic outdoor venue near Falmouth, Cornwall, offering woodland valleys, secluded beaches, and riverside walks perfect for families and dog walkers. It features trails along the Helford River and the South West Coast Path but has uneven terrain and steps making it less accessible for wheelchairs.

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.

3 miles from 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.

Located in St Blazey

St Blazey is a historic town in Cornwall known for its industrial heritage, proximity to the Eden Project, and a walkable town center with local transport links including nearby train service.