Flambards Theme Park

Flambards Theme Park in Helston, Cornwall offered a mix of outdoor amusement rides and extensive indoor historical and family attractions, including Victorian life recreations and WWII exhibit. It was open seasonally from Easter to October with year-round undercover exhibitions and closed permanently in 2024 after 48 years.

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Hideaway

This luxury ground floor apartment in St Mawes offers stunning sea views, a private terrace, and a peaceful setting close to the harbor, providing a self-contained holiday retreat with family-friendly amenities.

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.

Una Argentum 62

This holiday home is a ground-floor eco-lodge near Carbis Bay beach in West Cornwall, offering a private and peaceful retreat with access to indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, spa treatments, and on-site dining facilities.

Lower Trembath - Midge

A three-bedroom stone barn conversion situated in a rural location near the sea, offering a cosy atmosphere with multi-fuel burner heating and shared grounds, ideal for families and groups seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.

Near 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 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.

Willow Barn

Willow Barn is a detached holiday cottage set in a peaceful rural location in the Cornish countryside with countryside views and a tranquil atmosphere.

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.

Atlantic Way - Villa Calafia

This modernised bungalow is located close to the beach with luxury accommodation featuring three double bedrooms, an open plan living space, and a private rear garden backing onto open countryside with sea views.

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 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.

Friesian Valley Cottages - Oak Barn

A rural cottage in a peaceful hamlet near the coast, suitable for families and groups, featuring a shared games room and outdoor sitting area with garden furniture.

2 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 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.

Una Argentum 63

Una Argentum 63 is a detached eco lodge situated close to the beach and coastal scenery of West Cornwall, offering a spacious and open plan living layout designed for up to 4 guests with family-friendly and romantic appeal.

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.

Stone Farm Cottage

Stone Farm Cottage is a granite cottage on the historic Cornish coast surrounded by moorland and streams, featuring a covered shared swimming pool in high season and a large garden with patio area and barbecue.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from Ruins of the Tin Coast

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

A daily outdoor talk and tour at Botallack explores the ruins of the Tin Coast, sharing the history and stories of the landscape and its industry.

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.

Polgew Apartment

This ground floor apartment in Marazion offers sea views towards St Michaels Mount and Mounts Bay with easy access to local towns, beaches, and amenities, set in a peaceful and coastal environment.

Near 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.

Located in Marazion

Marazion is a picturesque historic town in southwest Cornwall known for its art community, markets, and proximity to the tidal island of St Michael's Mount, linked by a causeway.

Family Getaway- Jasmine House

Jasmine House is a spacious and family-friendly barn conversion located in the hamlet of Burnthouse, designed to comfortably accommodate seven guests with three bedrooms on the ground floor and features including a woodburner, private hot tub, and private parking.

Near 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 Botallack Mine

Botallack Mine is a historic former submarine tin and copper mine located in Cornwall, England. It features iconic cliffside engine house ruins and extensive underground tunnels beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The site is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site and is owned by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the striking industrial heritage setting along the South West Coast Path. The mine has cultural significance and has served as a filming location for the Poldark television series.

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.

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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 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 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.

The Vineries- 16 Beech Cottage

Beech Cottage is a dog-friendly and cosy holiday cottage near Lands End, located in a quiet rural area close to beaches and coastal walking paths, offering a peaceful countryside retreat.

Near 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.

Long Commons

Long Commons is a spacious and luxurious five-bedroom, five-bathroom holiday home situated in the coastal village of St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula, offering a private and peaceful retreat with scenic sea views and extensive outdoor spaces for families and pets.

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 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.

Una Argentum 61

Una Argentum 61 is a two-bedroom ground floor lodge located in a pet-friendly resort near St Ives, offering a relaxing and accessible holiday experience with close proximity to coastal scenery.

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 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.

Little Crugwallins - Sunny Skies

A tranquil holiday cottage set within natural landscaped gardens near Mevagissey and The Eden Project, offering a peaceful rural retreat with child-friendly facilities and a decked terrace overlooking the south-facing garden.

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.

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 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.

Polgew Studio

This ground floor studio apartment has sea views towards St Michaels Mount and Mounts Bay, situated close to the sandy beach in Marazion, offering a peaceful and cosy holiday setting with shared enclosed garden and terrace space.

Near 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.

Cornish Hamlet - The Shed

The Shed is a luxurious 4-bedroom barn conversion located in a peaceful rural complex surrounded by countryside and wildlife, offering a serene escape for larger families or groups of friends.

3 miles from Trewithen

Trewithen is a historic Palladian house in Cornwall lived in by the same family for over 250 years, featuring notable rococo interiors and outstanding gardens with rare plants, offering visitors a combined indoor and outdoor experience.

Una Argentum 60

Una 60 is a two-bedroom lodge situated on the ground floor within a pet-friendly resort near the Cornish coastline, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with easy access to local outdoor activities and amenities.

Chynoweth

A comfortable, detached two-bedroom bungalow located on the outskirts of a Cornish village within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Lizard Heritage Coast, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere suitable for families.

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.

Happys

Happys is a single-storey semi-detached lodge set in over 100 acres of woodland at St Ives Holiday Village, offering a cosy retreat with scenic views and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.

Trequean Properties - Trequean Barn

Trequean Barn is a charming barn conversion located on a cliff-top with sea views along the coast to Porthleven and Mullion, featuring an open-plan ground floor living space with a vaulted ceiling and garden access, set in a scenic coastal countryside area.

Mount Hawke Holiday Bungalows - Chalet 7

A ground floor 2-bedroom detached property located on Mount Hawke Holiday Bungalows park in Cornwall, set within 8 acres of woodland close to Cornish beaches, suitable for families or groups seeking a quiet holiday base.

Little Crugwallins - Sunrise

This detached bungalow is set in peaceful gardens near the coast and Fowey, offering a ground-floor open plan living space, a kingsize bedroom with ensuite, and access to landscaped gardens with a summerhouse and barbecue shared with other properties.

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.

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 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.

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.

Trescowthick Barn

This Grade II listed detached barn conversion is set in the Cornish countryside near some of the county's best beaches and various tourist attractions, providing a peaceful and rural retreat for up to 11 guests including pets.

Daisy Cottage

Daisy Cottage is a holiday home located in the Maen Valley within Pendra Loweth holiday village, near Falmouth. It offers a tranquil and scenic countryside setting with access to woodland and communal gardens, suitable for families and couples looking for a quiet retreat close to the coast and town amenities.

2 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.

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.

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 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.