Cornwall is a historic, scenic coastal county in South West England known for its Cornish culture, dramatic landscapes, beaches, outdoor activities, and vibrant arts scene.
Launceston Castle is a historic Norman castle ruin in Launceston, Cornwall, England, featuring extensive medieval stone fortifications including a motte, keep, high tower, gatehouses, and curtain walls. Serving as the administrative center of the earldom of Cornwall and later a county gaol, it is now a publicly accessible heritage site managed by English Heritage with archaeological remains and scenic views over the former deer park.
Launceston is a historic market town in Cornwall, England, known for its Norman castle, heritage railway, and rich cultural and historical heritage. It offers walkable town center attractions, including Georgian architecture, museums, and active cultural events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kynance Cove is a picturesque coastal cove on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, renowned for its unique serpentine geology, scenic tidal islands and rock stacks. The site is managed by the National Trust and features a café for visitors. It is also famous as a filming location for various TV series and films.
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.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Visitors can follow a sensory trail around the garden, moving through interactive installations inspired by the picture book and animation ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ as they search for the bear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7–8 Oct, 13–15 Oct…
Visitors follow clues through Antony’s house and gardens to find ingredients for an enchanted potion. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Torpoint is a planned town on the Rame Peninsula in southeast Cornwall, notable for its ferry link to Plymouth, historical roots, and naval training connections offering a scenic riverside visit.
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.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
Join the ranger team for a walk through Trelissick parkland, identifying and surveying grassland fungi such as waxcaps and puffballs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.