Paradise Park, 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Near 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

Near 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.

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 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.

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.

3 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

3 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.

Near 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.

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.

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.

Near 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

2 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 PK Porthcurno – Museum of Global Communications

PK Porthcurno is a museum of global communications located in a historic telegraph station with indoor interactive exhibits and an underground WWII bunker, set in scenic sub-tropical gardens near Porthcurno Beach. Visitors can explore communications history from telegraphy to fiber optics, attend expert talks, and enjoy nearby picturesque coastal views.

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.

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.

3 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.

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.