Newquay Zoo

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Near 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Near 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Near 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 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 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 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.

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.

Near 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.

Near 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 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.

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.

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 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.