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Things To Do in Cornwall

Ideas for every kind of Cornwall holiday

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Ideas for every kind of Cornwall holiday

Whether you're travelling with children, as a couple, with the dog or in search of adventure, Cornwall has far more to offer than beaches alone.

01

Families

The Eden Project, Newquay Zoo, Paradise Park, crabbing from harbour walls and steam trains on Bodmin Moor.

02

Couples

Sunset suppers in St Ives, gardens of the Helford, the Minack Theatre and long lunches on the Roseland.

03

Adventure

Coasteering, kayaking with seals, kite-surfing at Marazion, climbing at Bosigran and wild swimming.

04

Rainy days

Tate St Ives, the National Maritime Museum, Blue Reef Aquarium, Carnglaze Caverns and cosy pub lunches.

05

Dogs

Year-round dog beaches, the Camel Trail, Cardinham Woods and dozens of dog-welcoming pubs and cafés.

06

Surfing

Learn at Polzeath, Widemouth or Gwithian; progress at Fistral, Sennen and Porthtowan.

07

Walking

The South West Coast Path, the Lizard, the Penwith moors and gentle creekside paths in the south.

08

Food

Seafood in Padstow and Porthleven, cookery schools, vineyards, farm shops and food festivals.

09

Culture

Galleries in St Ives and Newlyn, the Minack, Hall for Cornwall in Truro and summer festivals.

10

History

Tintagel, St Michael's Mount, Pendennis Castle, Cornish mining heritage and ancient stone circles.

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