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The National Lobster Hatchery | PL28 8BL
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Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park | PL27 7RA
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Screech Owl Sanctuary | TR9 6HR
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DairyLand Farmworld | TR8 5AA
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Newquay Zoo | TR7 2NN
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Trerice | TR8 4PG
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Holywell Bay Fun Park | TR8 5PW
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40 Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm | TR4 9LW
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08 Paradise Park & JungleBarn | TR27 4HB
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43 Geevor Tin Mine | TR19 7EW
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Trengwainton | TR20 8RZ
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The Minack Theatre | TR19 6JU
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Telegraph Museum Porthcurno | TR19 6JX
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St Michael’s Mount | TR17 0HS
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Flambards | TR13 OQA
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Tintagel Castle | PL34 0HE
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Jamaica Inn | PL15 7TS
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Pencarrow | PL30 3AG
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway | PL31 1AG
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Cotehele | PL12 6TA
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Lanhydrock | PL30 5AD
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The Courtroom Experience | PL31 2DQ 17
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Eden Project | PL24 2SG
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Wheal Martyn | PL26 8XG
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Lappa Valley Steam Railway | TR8 5LX
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St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre | PL25 4BY
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Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre | PL25 3NJ
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan | PL26 6EN
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Trelissick | TR3 6QL
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National Maritime Museum Cornwall | TR11 3QY /CornwallQualityAttractions
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Pendennis Castle | TR11 4LP
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Glendurgan | TR11 5JZ
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Trebah | TR11 5JZ
14 The Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions (CATA) is committed to
ensuring that Quality is the essential ingredient for all CATA Attractions.
PAGE Each member of CATA has been selected because they consistently offer
Cornish Seal Sanctuary | TR12 6UG
10 the widest variety and the highest standards. On independent inspection
they have achieved over an 82% pass mark based on the best quality,
service, content and value for money.
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Wildlife Page
d Blue Reef Aquarium 6
d Newquay Zoo 7
d Paradise Park & JungleBarn 8
d Screech Owl Sanctuary 10
d Cornish Seal Sanctuary 11
d The National Lobster Hatchery 12
Gardens & Country Houses Page
d Pencarrow 12
d St Michael’s Mount 13
d Trebah 14
d Glendurgan 16
d Trelissick 16
d Trengwainton 16
d Trerice 17
d Lanhydrock 17
d Cotehele 17
Find out more online!
www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk
Useful information
Some of our Attractions provide powered wheelchairs to assist visitors in what
can be extremely hilly environments – we advise that you call the attraction to book
in advance, thereby avoiding any disappointment.
Please note that whilst every effort has been made by The Cornwall Association
of Tourist Attractions and its members to ensure that the information set out
herein is accurate as at the date of publication, no liability can be accepted for any
inaccuracies or omissions whatsoever.
Also please note that particular times and prices of admission may be varied
during the course of the year and members of the public are advised to contact the
specific attraction for confirmation prior to visiting.
Attractions with this symbol are open at various times during the winter.
d Please read the individual advertisements or telephone before setting out for a visit.
Attractions with this symbol generally allow dogs to visit all or part of the Cover painting:
site. Please read the individual advertisements or telephone before for details St. Ives Rooftops - by Seb West
of where dogs are allowed during your visit. Contact attraction with regard www.sebwestgallery.co.uk
to their Assistance Dogs policy. 07590 983756
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Attractions & Theme Parks Page
d Telegraph Museum Porthcurno 19
d DairyLand Farmworld 20
d Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park 21
d Eden Project 22
d Lappa Valley Steam Railway 24
d Jamaica Inn 29
d Land’s End 30
d National Maritime Museum Cornwall 32
d Flambards 34
d Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre 36
d Bodmin & Wenford Railway 38
Holywell Bay Fun Park 39
d Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm 40
d The Lost Gardens of Heligan 42
Arts & Culture Page
d Geevor Tin Mine 43
d The Minack Theatre & Visitor Centre 44
d Tintagel Castle 46
d Pendennis Castle 47
d Wheal Martyn 48
d The Courtroom Experience 49
d St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre 49
d Royal Cornwall Museum 50
Discount Vouchers Page 25-28
Symbol Key
Castle Estates Maritime Viewpoint
Watermill Café Industry Wildlife
Food & Drink Theme Parks Theatre Bird Garden
Gardens Aviation Mine Birds of Prey Centre
Woodland & Parks Steam Engine English Heritage National Trust
Museum Fish Farm Parks
6 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Wildlife Take the Ultimate Undersea Safari Enjoy close encounters with seahorses, tropical sharks, stingrays, giant octopus, dwarf caiman and hundreds of incredible aquatic creatures. Over 40 naturally themed habitats take you on a fantastic journey from Cornish waters to exotic seas. Come face to face with freshwater turtles, watch pulsating jellyfish and meet amazing pufferfish! At the Aquarium’s heart is the ocean tank where an underwater tunnel offers stunning views of tropical sharks and shoals of colourful fish. A full programme of entertaining talks and feeding displays takes place throughout the day. Blue Reef is family friendly with under 3’s admitted free. It’s easily accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs (for further information on disabled access, please call us prior to your visit) Complete your day out with a relaxing break in our ocean view café and a visit to our innovative themed gift shop. We look forward to welcoming you soon Contact Information Blue Reef Aquarium, Towan Promenade, Newquay, Cornwall Town Centre Car Parks: SAT NAV: TR7 1TD, TR7 1BD, TR7 1HR, TR7 2AZ Telephone: 01637 878134 W: www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk E: newquay@bluereefaquarium.co.uk Opening Times Open daily from 10am Please visit website or call us on 01637 878134 for latest information on opening times. Map Ref F6
Wildlife www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 7
Get Closer
at Newquay
Zoo
Get close to over
1,000 animals
Discover rare
endangered species
ay areas
Go wild in pl
Set in lush sub-tropical gardens,
Newquay Zoo is home to more
than 1,000 of the world’s rare
and exciting creatures. Just a
short walk from Newquay’s
town centre and world famous
surfing beaches, the Zoo is both
one of Cornwall’s most exciting
visitor attractions and a leading
conservation charity.
It’s the only place in Cornwall
where you can see lions devour
their lunch before taking a stroll
through a tropical rainforest,
surrounded by free flying birds
and see wildebeest, waterbuck,
nyala antelope and zebra
roaming in our African Savannah.
Keeper talks and animal feeds
take place throughout the day
and there is loads to keep the
kids amused including activity
trails, face painting, a children’s
play area, dragon maze…and
much more – guaranteed to be
fun for all the family.
Contact Information
Newquay Zoo, Trenance
Gardens, Newquay
SAT NAV: TR7 2NN
Telephone: 01637 873342
W: www.newquayzoo.org.uk
E: info@newquayzoo.org.uk
F: /NewquayZoo
T: @NewquayZoo
Opening Times
Open all year 10am to 5pm
(last entry 4pm).
Winter opening times vary.
newquayzoo.org.uk 01637 873342 Closed Christmas Day
Registered Charity No. 300923
Map Ref F6
8 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Wildlife
Award-winning wildlife sanctuary with MORE FUN
!
JungleBarn indoor play centre Extra quizzes and
trails through
the year
• Over 650 birds and animals
• JungleBarn play centre. Big fun
for all the family whatever the weather
• Exotic gardens
• Penguin and otter feeding times
• Feed the Lorikeets (small charge)
Don’t forget
your camera • Free Flying Bird Show
• Eagles of Paradise display
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS • Carrot Time on the Fun Farm!
• Parrot Jungle Walk
• Paradise Island outdoor play
• Jungle Express Train (small charge)
• Home of the World Parrot Trust
• Events throughout the year
• Otter Pool Cafe, Gift Shop plus
Feed the plants for sale.
parrots Shows & train are weather permitting
Beautiful 8 macaw
Red Pandas gardens species
See the discount
voucher page and Fantastic Value Return Tickets
SAVE UP TO £6 Just £3.99 pp for your next visit this season
Wildlife www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 9
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“Great family day out . . . and very
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impressive bird shows!”
“Fab, will come again, very “Lovely day, lots for adults
educational for kids & us” and kids, hubby loved slides”
From visitor comments book
Cornwall’s Own
Paradise!
With fabulous wildlife, fantastic
indoor and outdoor adventure
play zones and over 650 birds
and animals to see, this friendly
family-run Park is also an active
animal conservation centre, home
to the World Parrot Trust and
Operation Chough.
With great value no nonsense
Summer Free Flying Return Tickets, this award-winning
eagles display attraction is not to be missed.
Bird Show
Look out for . . .
JungleBarn
Bring socks The Easter Egg Hunt,
to play in the
BIG FUN! JungleBarn
Poop Trail at Whitsun,
Summer Dinosaur Quiz
Trail, Halloween Owl Prowl
and much more
Contact Information
Paradise Park & JungleBarn,
16 Trelissick Road, Hayle
SAT NAV: TR27 4HB
Infoline: 01736 751020
W: www.paradisepark.org.uk
E: info@paradisepark.org.uk
DINOSAUR Opening Times
QUIZ TRAIL Open every day 10am to 6pm,
last entry at 5pm.
May to Sep SHOWS
Penguin & otter feeding
times all year. Daily events
Otters from Easter include the ‘Free
Flying Bird Show’, ‘Eagles of
Paradise’, penguin photocall
Visit our and lorikeet feeding time. Full
details and prices available on
REAL ALE PUB the infoline and website.
& BREWERY
Map Ref D4
10 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Wildlife
Take a
fascinating &
educational
journey into the
world of owls and
see them up close
All included in your
Largest Collection
Join in the daily activities with the entrance price of Owls
keepers in our flying displays and in the South West
animal feeding sessions - don’t Close encounters
forget to check out our website
& Facebook page for our special
of the Owl Kind Fluffy & Digger
character days. Make this a ‘must from
see’ experience for all the family. Flying Displays “Legend of
the Guardians”
“Had a great day Meet the Keeper
out, staff friendly Children’s Play area Meet “Kookie” the Kookaburra
and well informed, Winners of the BBC UK Animals Award
will be back” Photo opportunities
Mrs Searle from Callington
Pony petting
“You totally feel Emu feeding & Talk
the passion the Meerkats
staff have at the
santuary”
Doddek from Hertfordshire Special Owl encounter
Contact Information Racoons
Screech Owl Sanctuary
Nr Indian Queens, Goss Moor Alpacas meet & Talk
SAT NAV: TR9 6HP
Telephone: 01726 860182 Zoo Licensed
W: www.screechowlsanctuary.co.uk
E: cscreech1@btinternet.com
Free Shaded Parking
Opening Times ha bilit
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01726 860182
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Map Ref F6Wildlife www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 11
Cornwall’s
CORNWALL’S MOST most heart-
HEART WARMING STORY! warming story!
Explore Europe’s leading seal
rescue centre. Meet resident seals
and sea lions each with their own
colourful personalities, and a
host more remarkable creatures
from rescued farm animals to
Asian otters.
Check out the behind the scenes
seal hospital tour. Take a magical
woodland stroll.
Discover rockpool critters in the
Cornish Coast Experience, and
relax with a taste of the West
Country in our delightful café…
all in the fabulous setting of the
picturesque Helford estuary.
‘We spent a
good two-hours
there and were
well entertained
watching the
Open seals and sea lions
daily from being fed and
10am listening to the
fascinating tales
and facts of one
• Hear about our rescued seals and their stories of the keepers...
• Meet our otters, penguins & many more amazing creatures Definitely worth
• Explore woodland walks, relax at our café and enjoy the going to.’ Janewriting
amazing views of Helford River testimonial from tripadvisor
• With fun talks, animal feeds, a kids quiz trail and pirate play
area, there’s loads for the whole family to enjoy Contact Information
Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek,
Helston, Cornwall TR12 6UG
Telephone: 01326 221361
W: www.visitsealife.com/gweek
E: slcgweek@merlinentertainments.biz
Opening Times
Open daily from 10am
(except Christmas Day).
Pay once and come back all week
Please call or email for closing
times. Dogs on leads always
welcome. Group discounts
Great savings online available for advanced
bookings of 10 or more.
www.visitsealife.com/gweek Map Ref C512 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Wildlife
When you visit the National Lobster
Hatchery, you are supporting a
charity that undertakes unique
marine conservation, research and
education work. Their work focuses
specifically on the European Lobster,
a heavily targeted and vulnerable
commercial species. So come along
and see baby lobsters, find out
about fisheries sustainability issues,
adopt a lobster or become a friend
of the Hatchery.
Contact Information
The National Lobster Hatchery,
South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall
SAT NAV: PL28 8BL
Telephone: 01841 533877
W:nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
E: info@nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Opening Times
Open daily from 10am
(except Christmas day)
Please check our website for
closing times, or give us a call
Open until 7pm during
the Summer holidays
Pay once and get in free
for a year
Map Ref G6
A surprise around Pencarrow lies at the foot of
every corner! a sweeping valley between
Bodmin and Wadebridge
in Cornwall.
Contact Information
It is still owned and occupied
Pencarrow, Bodmin by the family who settled
SAT NAV: PL30 3AG there in the 1500’s.
Telephone: 01208 841369
Open to the public since
W: www.pencarrow.co.uk the 1970’s, Pencarrow House
E: info@pencarrow.co.uk and Gardens is a great
day out for families, history
Opening Times
enthusiasts, nature and
Gardens Open from 1st March garden lovers and of
2016 - 31st October 2016 - course the dogs.
every day 10.00am - 5.30pm
House Open from 20th March • Free car parking
2016 - 29th Sept 2016 - Sunday • Dogs welcome
to Thursday (closed Fri & Sat)
Guided tours start from • Café and children’s
11.15am and then every play area
45 minutes, last tour 3.00pm • 50 acres of tranquil
Cafe Open from 20th March grounds to roam
2016 - 29th Sept 2016 Sunday and explore
to Thursday 11.00am - 5.00pm • Fully guided,
Shop Open from 20th March imaginative tour
2016 - 29th Sept 2016 Sunday of the House
to Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm
• Special events
Under 5’s free - Dogs free all year round
Multinational award winners for people & dogs!
Map Ref G7 www.pencarrow.co.ukGardens & Country Houses www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 13
Discover a
different day out...
Through Striding the causeway, or crossing
by boat. Treading medieval
Time & Tide
pathways or exploring terraced
gardens. Climbing to the castle
or uncovering stories of harbour,
legend and family home.
Marvel at the views, hear the
islanders tales and unearth a
history that lives on in every
step – through time and tide
the Mount creates moments to
remember. What will yours be?
Contact Information
Estate Office, Marazion
SAT NAV: TR17 0HS
Tel: 01736 710265 or 710507
W: www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
E: mail@stmichaelsmount.co.uk
F: /stmichaelsmount
T: @ntmichaelsmount
Opening Times
Open 14th February - 19th
February, 10.30am - 4.00pm
23rd February - 11th March.
11.15am and 2.15pm tours only
- Tuesdays and Fridays only.
Main Season Castle Opening
13th Mar - 3rd July
10.30am - 5pm
4th July - 2nd Sept
10.30am - 5.30pm
4th September - 30th October
10.30am - 5pm
Closed on Saturdays. Last
admission 45 minutes before
closing. Call for winter opening
times or visit website.
Main Season Garden Opening
11th April - 1st July
10.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri)
7th July - 2nd Sept
10.30am - 5.30am (Thu & Fri)
8th Sept - 30th Sept
10.30 - 17.00 (Thu & Fri)
www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk All visits are subject to
favourable weather conditions.
Courtyard Shop and Island Shop
& Sail Loft and Island Café are
open from 9.30am – 5pm on
the days that the Castle is open.
Map Ref C414 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Gardens & Country Houses
Take a
closer look...
Trebah’s B each
Giant
Gunn era Performance
Trebah – it’s excitingly different.Gardens & Country Houses www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 15
Discover Trebah,
a beautiful sub-tropical
paradise with a stunning
coastal backdrop.
Enjoy adventure play areas,
children’s trails and special
events all year round. Visit our
award winning Planters Café for
seasonal home-cooked food.
‘Excitement around
We love dogs... every corner - a true
gardener’s delight’
C.Sanders, Hereford
Contact Information
Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith
Nr Falmouth
SAT NAV: TR11 5JZ
Telephone: 01326 252200
G ard en
W: www.trebah-garden.co.uk
E: mail@trebah-garden.co.uk
Trails Opening Times
Open daily from 10am
Free Entry to Visitor Centre,
Licensed Café, Plant Sales,
www.trebah-garden.co.uk Gallery and Garden Shops.
Map Ref C516 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Gardens & Country Houses
Contact Information
Glendurgan, Mawnan Smith,
nr Falmouth, TR11 5JZ
Telephone: 01326 252020
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
glendurgan
E: glendurgan@nationaltrust.org.uk Glendurgan
Trelissick, Feock, Truro, TR3 6QL Glendurgan’s three valleys lead to the
Telephone: 01872 862090 quiet village and beach of Durgan
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ on the Helford River and change with
trelissick
E:trelissick@nationaltrust.org.uk each season. There are banks of
wildflowers in spring, exotic greens
Trengwainton, Madron, of palms and bananas in summer
nr Penzance, TR20 8RZ
Telephone: 01736 363148 then the dramatic autumn colour in
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ the varied collection of trees.
trengwainton
E: trengwainton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Trelissick
Opening Times
Enjoy a relaxed all-year garden
Glendurgan: 13 Feb-31 July: and estate with panoramic views
10.30-5.30, Tuesdays-Sundays* over deep wooded valleys and the
1 Aug-4 Sep: 10.30-5.30, Fal River. Discover summerhouses
open daily
in the garden and an art and craft
6 Sep-30Oct: 10.30-5.30,
Tuesdays-Sundays gallery. Take a ferry from St Mawes,
*open bank holiday Mondays Falmouth or Truro to Trelissick’s
own jetty.
Trengwainton: 14 Feb-30 Oct:
10.30-5, Sundays-Thursdays*
*Open Good Friday
Trengwainton
Trelissick Garden: 1 Jan-12 Feb:
10.30-4.30, open daily
Discover plants from all over the
13 Feb-30 Oct: 10.30-5.30, world in this tropical paradise, with
open daily giant tree ferns, champion magnolias
31 Oct-31 Dec: 10.30-4.30, and views across Mount’s Bay.
open daily The walled kitchen garden’s unique
Parkland open all year
sloping beds are filled with produce.
Map Ref
Glendurgan C5 ©National Trust Images/Andrew Butler/
Trelissick D6 Carole Drake/John Millar
Trengwainton C3Gardens & Country Houses www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 17
Contact Information
Trerice, Kestle Mill,
Newquay, TR8 4PG
Telephone: 01637 875404
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice
E: trerice@nationaltrust.org.uk
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, PL30 5AD
Telephone: 01208 265950
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
lanhydrock
E: lanhydrock@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cotehele, St Dominick,
Saltash, PL12 6TA
Telephone: 01579 351346
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
cotehele
Trerice E: cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tudor costume days and armour for all
the family to try on. Why not have a go Opening Times
at the Tudor games of ‘kayling’ and Lanhydrock: House
‘slapcock’ in the garden? 1 March-31 Oct: 11-5.30,
open daily
5 Nov-27 Nov: 11-4,
Lanhydrock weekends only*
1 Dec-31 Dec: open daily*
Explore 50 rooms, including kitchens,
*Selected rooms only
nurseries and servant’s quarters.
Estate, garden, cycle trails open
Discover the fabulous 400-year old daily and all year - 10am-6pm
decorated ceiling in the Long Gallery, Refreshments and cycle hire
the vibrant formal garden, the 1 Jan-29 Feb: 10-4, open daily
woodland garden and the huge estate. 1 Mar-31 Oct: 9.30-5, open daily
1 Nov-31 Dec: 10-4, open daily
Trerice: House, garden, shop
Trelissick House and Barn restaurant
Open the door to one of Cornwall’s 27 Feb-30 Oct: 10.30-5,
most beautiful views as trial opening open daily*
of a selection of rooms in the house *House opens 11-4.30
Great Hall, garden, shop and
continues in 2016. Barn restaurant
5 Nov-18 Dec: 11-4, weekends
Cotehele Trelissick House: 1 Mar-30 Oct:
10.30-5.30, Tuesdays-Sundays
Discover the ancient and spellbinding
Tudor house which is alive with stories. Cotehele: House
12-Mar - 30 Oct: 11-4, open daily
The beautiful garden includes a
3 Nov – 31 Dec: 11-4, open daily*
medieval fishpond, dovecote and tower *Hall of house and Christmas
to climb. A huge estate to walk and a garland only
quay on the River Tamar with a Garden, estate and refreshments
discovery centre, sailing barge and open daily
nearby working water mill.
Map Ref
Trerice F6
©National Trust Images/John Millar/ John Hartland
Lanhydrock F7
Cotehele F918 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Gardens & Country Houses
Glendurgan
Home to sweetly singing birds in spring and darting
dragonflies in summer, Glendurgan also has a maze,
beach and Giant’s Stride swing too.
Trelissick
Make a day of it by arriving by ferry and bringing a picnic.
There’s plenty of space to run around and trees to climb.
Trengwainton
Plenty of picnic spots by the stream and scarecrows to
discover in the walled garden, which was built to the
same dimensions as Noah’s ark.
Trerice
Get a real taste of Elizabethan life in this intimate
manor house with beautiful architecture and ornate
plaster ceilings. There’s replica armour to try on and
Tudor games to play.
Lanhydrock
With its brand new cycle hire centre and a wide range
of cycle trails for all ages and abilities, Lanhydrock is
sure to be a magnet for families.
Cotehele
A great estate for picnics and exploring and don’t
forget family-fun activities during half-terms and
throughout August.
Don’t forget to pick up your 50 things
scrap book at any of our places and start
your 50 things challenge.
©National Trust Images/Steve Haywood/Mary Cobill/John MillarAttractions & Theme Parks www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk 19
Uncover Cornwall’s
Hidden History
One of Cornwall’s best-kept
secrets, the Telegraph Museum
Porthcurno offers a surprising
ication,
p ed sh ap e global commun and inspiring visit. Prepare to
Porthcurno h el story at the
be amazed, no matter what
ow it. Disco ver this hidden hi your age…
as we kn m.
Telegraph Museu
Be an explorer for the day and
award-winning discover Porthcurno’s role in
shaping global communication.
Since 1870, messages from all
corners of the world have been
buzzing through undersea cables
and arriving in Porthcurno. Step
into this awe-inspiring past.
Send and decode Morse code
messages. Head on a family-
friendly trail with an explorer pack
in tow. Get creative with make &
take activities. Watch live talks &
demonstrations. Go underground
in World War Two tunnels. Enjoy
seasonal events and activities.
Museum café & shop is free
to visit.
“Everyone, young and
old, should visit this
fascinating museum”
Contact Information
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno,
Nr Penzance
SAT NAV: TR19 6JX
Telephone: 01736 810966
W: www.telegraphmuseum.org
E: info@telegraphmuseum.org
Opening Times
Throughout summer
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, Nr Penzance, TR19 6JX
(25th March - 31st October),
the Museum, cafe and shop
www.telegraphmuseum.org open every day 10:00 – 17:00
(last admission 16:00). See
website for winter opening.
@ThePTM TelegraphMuseumPorthcurno
Map Ref B320 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Attractions & Theme Parks
It’s
Farmtastic!
VISIT DAIRYLAND
FARM WORLD
Fun & entertainment for the whole
family to enjoy and experience at FREE RANGE FUN...
this all weather, quality assured,
award winning attraction. RAIN OR SHINE!
7 days of fun
Unlimited weekly entry (Valid on
full paying admission tickets only.)
Take advantage of our excellent
‘Seven Days for the Price of for the price of
One’ offer, valid for unlimited
entry within seven days
(not transferable).
one!
‘I visited with my
children and now
I visit with my
grandchildren
and the
experience just
gets better with
every visit.’
Come and
meet the
animals
Contact Information
The Bull
Pen!
Tresillian Barton, Summercourt
Feed the goats
SAT NAV: TR8 5AA
Telephone: 01872 510246
Infoline: 01872 510349
W: www.dairylandfarmworld.com
E: info@dairylandfarmworld.com
Opening Times Infoline: 01872 510349
Open every day www.dairylandfarmworld.com
21st March - 30 October.
On the A3058, nr. Newquay, TR8 5AA
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Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure
Park is the perfect all weather
destination with 12 fantastic rides,
including a family roller coaster,
Chair O’ Planes, log flume, drop
tower, and pirate ship. Acres of
outdoor adventure play, massive
indoor soft play zones, animal
attractions from cute and cuddly
in Pets Corner to all teeth and
scales in the Crocodile Corner
Reptile House.
Not forgetting Swampy & Dina
Land, come and join our mascots
Swampy and Dina in their own
area with 4 great pre-school rides,
Dizzy Dina, Swampy’s Drop, Dina’s
Dancing Flowers & Swampy’s Sky
Ride, Swampy & Dina’s very own
soft play cottages, Dina’s Snack
Shack and Swampy’s Café.
New for 2016
4 Great new attractions for 2016.
Dark Ride Simulator.
Soak Zone, keep cool this summer
in our new and improved soak
zone.
Bugs unlimited bugs and creepy
crawly zone in Pets Corner
New Anaconda and Crocodile
Enclosures in Crocodile Corner
Reptile House
Buccaneer Battles & Pirates Dig for
Treasure now Under Cover!
Contact Information
Cornwall’s Crealy Great
Adventure Park, Tredinnick,
Wadebridge, Cornwall
SAT NAV: PL27 7RA
Telephone: 01841 540276
W: www.crealy.co.uk
E: Cornwall.Fun@camelcreek.co.uk
Opening Times
Open daily for February Half
Term 13 Feb - 21 Feb
Weekends Only through
Feb and Mar
Open Daily, 25 Mar - 18 Sep
Weekends Only 19 Sep - 14 Oct
Open Daily October Half Term
17 - 31 Oct
Winter Weekends
5 Nov - 12 Feb (exc. Christmas
and New Year Holidays)
Open for Christmas
17 - 22 Dec & 27 - 31 Dec
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Come face to
face with the
unexpected
at Eden
Immerse yourself in the steamy
heat of the largest rainforest
in captivity, explore the sights,
scents and tastes of the
Mediterranean, and seek out the
hidden nooks and crannies of
our glorious Outdoor Gardens,
beautiful during any season.
If you’ve visited before, discover
something new with our packed
programme of year-round events
and our constantly changing
landscape. From egg hunts at
Easter to dinosaur spotting
during the summer holidays,
live music gigs, treetop walkways,
themed trails and a whole range
of imaginative play areas for kids
to explore, we’ve something for
every member of the family.
‘Out of this world.’
‘Wow, wow and wow.’
TripAdvisor reviews
Book online in advance and
save up to 10%! For details, visit
www.edenproject.com.
Contact Information
Eden Project, Bodelva,
St Austell, Cornwall
SAT NAV: PL24 2SG
Telephone: 01726 811911
W: www.edenproject.com
E: info@edenproject.com
Opening Times
Open daily except Christmas Day
and some Mondays/Tuesdays in
January and February.
Opening times vary through the
year, with late night opening on
selected dates. Please check our
website for details and to plan
The Eden Project connects us with each other and the your visit.
living world. Reg. charity no. 1093070 (The Eden Trust).
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The
Ultimate
Family
Day Out PA VALLE
A track load of fun for the
LAP Y
whole family – a train ride is
just the start.
With three different railways to
explore and all attractions and
train rides included in the price
of a single ticket, you are in for
a big day of fun!
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Contact Information
DOG F
PARK
Benny Halt, St Newlyn East,
Newquay, Cornwall
SAT NAV: TR8 5LX
Office: 01872 510317
W: www.lappavalley.co.uk
E: info@lappavalley.co.uk
Opening Times
Open daily from 10am.
19 March – 30 October 2016.
Plus Winter Weekends and
Santa Trains. Visit our website
for full details.
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Visit the
Explore the world famous legendary
JAMAICA
Jamaica Inn
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packed with historical
artefacts + film reliving
The legendary and world famous
300 years of Cornish Jamaica Inn high on Bodmin Moor
smuggling, legends, is open all year. It is a 20-room
contraband, smugglers hotel, some with romantic 4-poster
beds, and is an ideal base to visit
and wreckers anywhere in Cornwall or Devon
o 9pm
in a day. Featured in a recent BBC
t
Open 8am
drama series, Daphne du Maurier
DAP made this old 1750 coaching inn
DU M A U HNE
famous by her acclaimed novel.
The Inn is allegedly haunted
R I E R RO with many strange happenings
see fascinating OM occurring. As well as enjoying
excellent home-made food,
personal possessions local ales and wine in front of
like her Sheraton roaring log fires or in the gardens
overlooking the moor in summer,
writing desk the Cornish smuggling museum
packed with artefacts is a must see
as is the fascinating du Maurier
Room that includes many of her
KID’S P personnel possessions like her
HI
PIRATE S
Sheraton writing desk. Food is
available from 7.30am to 9pm.
GREAT FOOD Contact Information
breakfast from 7.30am, By A30 midway between
Launceston and Bodmin
hearty meals, light bites and SAT NAV: PL15 7TS
cream teas all day, Telephone: 01566 86250
dinner at 9pm. W: www.jamaicainn.co.uk
E: enquiry@jamaicainn.co.uk
GIFT SHOP Opening Times
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LOCAL A
Jamaica Inn is open every
FARM SHOP day of the year.
OPENS SPRING 2016 Museum - 8am to 9pm
Restaurant open 7.30am for
OPEN ALL YEAR - on A30 midway between breakfast - meals,
Light Bites and cream teas most
Launceston and Bodmin - sat nav PL15 7TS of the day - dinner orders until
9pm. Roasts most Sundays.
01566 86250 www.JamaicaInn.co.uk
enquiry@JamaicaInn.co.uk .
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The ultimate
day-out
Land’s End is one of Britain’s best
loved landmarks, famous for its
unique location and stunning
scenery as an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty; a visit to the
western most point of Cornwall
is sure to provide you with the
ultimate family day-out. Enjoy
spectacular views across the
site; wander around the West
Country Shopping Village; visit
four interactive pay-as-you-go
attractions, including The Shaun
the Sheep Experience, the 4D
Film Experience: The Lost World,
Arthur’s Quest and Greeb Farm.
Of course, a visit to this iconic part
of the British Isles would not be
complete without a photograph
with the world-famous signpost.
Once you’ve worked up an
appetite and quenched your thirst
for adventure, relax and enjoy a
delicious meal in the Land’s End
Restaurant & Bar.
Did you know ... You can save
10% on attractions tickets when
Experience it your way
you book online via the Land’s End
website.
Top Tip: Don’t forget to visit
Land’s End during the summer,
when themed family event
Carved by the sea and celebrated in folklore, welcome to a place days are held on Tuesdays and
Thursdays; featuring live music,
of magical beauty steeped in mystery and legend. Discover entertainment and breath-taking
firework displays.
amazing coastal scenery and spectacular wildlife, explore four
action-packed family attractions, indulge in some retail therapy Contact Information
in the West Country Shopping Village or relax in our restaurant The Custom House, Land’s End,
Sennen, Penzance, Cornwall.
and cafes. Be sure not to miss our special event days throughout SAT NAV: TR19 7AA
Telephone: 01736 871 501
the summer, including our spectacular firework displays – every
W: www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
Tuesday and Thursday, between 26th July and 1st September 2016. E: info@landsend-landmark.co.uk
Opening Times
landsend-landmark.co.uk Open from 10am daily
01736 871 501
March – October.
Shops, attractions, retail and
catering outlets are open late
during summer events. Visit
landsend-landmark.co.uk for
more information.
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Discover rare antiquities,
many on display for
the first time in the UK.
Thousands have seen this
“ Best museum
highly acclaimed exhibition.
in the UK”
Now in its second and
Trip Advisor review
final year, don’t miss your “ Awesome
opportunity to take an epic experience.”
journey into the Viking world. Trip Advisor review
Encounter real history
from ship graffiti to a
sorceress’ wand and
treasures from Viking raids.
Get up close to Norse
voyagers, experience Viking Explore the secret
life over 1000 years ago to the Vikings’ success
with smells, hands on objects and the truth behind
and climb aboard a full the popular myth of
scale replica Viking ship. the bloodthirsty raiders.
Manx National Heritage
Eiraght Ashoonagh Vannin
Institutional & Lending Partners
Manx National Heritage
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‘No trip to Cornwall
would be complete
Where else in the without a visit here.’
Trip Advisor review
world can you... Winner of Britain’s most family
friendly museum and silver
winner of the UK Heritage
Attraction of the Year at the
British Travel Awards 2014,
National Maritime Museum
Learn
Learn
Cornwall has 15 galleries, over
five floors beautifully celebrating
to
to sail
sail our maritime heritage and heroes.
Discover the Dragon’s Den
(12 Mar – 30 Oct) where horrible,
hairy history is brought to life in
Go
Go under
under a hands-on, slide on, dress up,
dragon riding, sword wielding
the
the sea
sea experience.
Climb
Climb the
the
100ft tower
100ft tower
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Olympic
olympic
boats
boats
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‘Go, Go, Go!’
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Contact Information
National Maritime Museum
Cornwall, Discovery Quay
Falmouth
SAT NAV: TR11 3QY
Telephone: 01326 313388
W: www.nmmc.co.uk
E: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk
T: @TheNMMC
Opening Times
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Closed Christmas & Boxing Day.
Pay once and get in
free for a year.
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SEEKERS – Check out our top rides! Best
Day Of
The Week
Flambards is a great family day
out in Cornwall with a large
selection of fun rides and indoor
attractions to suit everyone.
NEW for 2016, Prehistoric
SKYRAKER Adventurers - take a journey back
in time on the Jurassic Journey.
ROLLERCOASTER Climb abroad the Dinosaur
Express to spot life-sized
THUNDERBOLT dinosaurs and uncover ancient
LOG FLUME fossils in the Dino Dig.
Thrill Seekers – Take on the big
ride zone and enjoy everything
from the exciting rollercoaster
TIME TRAVELLERS – Visit amazing indoor attractions and twisting Thunderbolt to
the splashing log flume! Kids
will love the cool rides in Ferdi’s
Funland, as well as the indoor
BRITAIN soft play area.
IN THE BLITZ Time Travellers – Journey back
in time with the award winning
indoor attractions. Meander
through the cobbled streets of
the Victorian Village, with over
50 authentic scenes filled with
genuine artefacts. Experience
Britain in the Blitz in a life-styled
1940’s London street. Listen
out for the atmospheric air raid
sirens.
Contact Information
VICTORIAN VILLAGE Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey Lane, Helston,
Cornwall
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SAT NAV: TR13 0QA
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Welcome to the
Shipwreck and
Heritage Centre
The Shipwreck and historical
artefacts on display in the centre
are the largest private collection
of this type on public display
in Europe.
Brought together over the last
45 to 50 years, it forms the basis
of one of the most unusual and
interesting collections open to
the public.
John Leth
Diving Ba bridge
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‘Words fail me,
everything I’ve seen
has been one amazing
experience’
G Kesby, Australia
‘The very best
‘museum’ I’ve visited
in my 76 years’
D Wallace, York
Contact Information
Quay Road, Charlestown
St. Austell
SAT NAV: PL25 3NJ
Telephone: 01726 69897
W: www.shipwreckcharlestown.com
Opening Times
1st March to 2nd November.
from 10am. Last admission
5pm. Signposted on the A390
from St. Austell. Very close to
the Eden Project.
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miles and Cornwall’s Premier Steam Railway
smiles of
family fun!
Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely
13-mile return trip through
beautiful countryside, taking in
the sights, sounds and smells
of a bygone age, as the era of a
Cornish branch line in the 1950s
reveals itself during the course of
your journey.
‘An excellent STEAM TRAINS
experience, well
worth the visit!’ PAY ONCE - TRAVEL ALL DAY!
The Griffiths Family,
Mid Glamorgan Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam
travel with a journey back in time aboard
Contact Information Cornwall’s Premier Steam Railway.
Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Bodmin General Station
Bodmin
Trains run throughout the year
SAT NAV: PL31 1AG
P Free Parking at Bodmin General Station
Telephone: 01208 73555
W: www.bodminrailway.co.uk in main car park only
E: enquiries@
bodminrailway.co.uk
Opening Times SPECIAL TRAINS INCLUDING:- Murder Mysteries,
Trains run on selected dates Steam, Beer & Jazz, Dining Trains, Steam & Cream and More!
throughout the year, and DAILY
from 28 May to 2 October.
Bodmin General Station
normally open from 10am
on train operating days.
FREE car parking at Bodmin
General Station.
Bicycles & Dogs: Both travel FREE.
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HOLYWELL BAY NEWQUAY
Are you
ready to
play at
Holywell Bay?
Ride, slide, splash and spin
on over 20 exciting rides and
attractions. Holywell Bay Fun
Park caters for all ages and has
something for everyone!
Just 4 miles from Newquay,
Holywell Bay Fun Park boasts an
excellent location next to the
beach, just off the A30. When
it’s time to recharge, there’s
a quality diner and ice cream
parlour offering a range of hot
meals and cold snacks.
VISIT our
VISIT our WEBSITE
WEBSITE
for NEWS,
for NEWS, EVENTS
EVENTS
and DISCOUNT
and DISCOUNT
OFFERS
OFFERS Contact Information
Holywell Bay, Newquay
SAT NAV: TR8 5PW
Telephone: 01637 830095
W: www.holywellbayfunpark.co.uk
E: info@holywellbayfunpark.co.uk
Only 4 miles from Newquay!
Opening Times
Holywell Bay Fun Park
Open Easter to October
half term. For detailed
dates and times please
visit our website.
Entrance is FREE. Pay as
you play for maximum fun!
Holywell Bay Golf
and Pitch & Putt
Open all year from 8am
holywellbayfunpark.co.uk (Except Christmas Day).
T: 01637 830 095 Fun For All Ages
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Bigger and
Better for 2016
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm is one
of Cornwall’s most popular family
attractions. Situated in-between
Truro and Newquay, we use our
secret know-how to create mouth-
watering cyders, wines, juices and
preserves.
We run daily tours of our orchard
and state-of-the-art production
facility, visitors can also enjoy our
farm animals, cream teas and FREE
tasting!
Healeys is the largest Cyder-Maker
in Cornwall, after planting our first
orchards in 1986 we now grow nine
different varieties of apples.
Our tours offer an in-site into life on
the farm, venturing deep into the
cyder world where heritage, craft
and innovation combine for a truly
entertaining experience.
The farm also offers exclusive private
and personal guided tours where you
can explore the farm and taste your
way through our delightful collection
of cyders, wines and whiskey.
Contact Information
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm,
Penhallow, Truro
SAT NAV: TR4 9LW
(Non-HGV only via Sat Nav)
Telephone: 01872 573356
W: www.healeyscyder.co.uk
E: info@healeyscyder.co.uk
Opening Times
Open every day except for
Dec 25th & 26th
Please see our website for
opening times.
Map Ref E542 www.bestdaysoutcornwall.co.uk Attractions & Theme Parks Visitor comments 2015: ‘The Lost Gardens of Heligan are so enchanting, that only a visit can do them justice.’ ‘The highlight of our Cornish holiday’ Contact Information The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall SAT NAV: PL26 6EN Tel: 01726 845100 W: www.heligan.com E: info@heligan.com Opening Times Open daily all year round (Except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Main Season Main Season (1st April to 30th September) Gardens open daily 10:00am – 6:00pm (last tickets 4:30pm) Winter (1st October to 31st March) Gardens open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm (last tickets 3:30pm) Directions; From St Austell take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and follow the brown tourist signs to “The Lost Gardens of Heligan”. Map Ref E7
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“A Not To Be
The Award Winning Missed Destination!”
Best Value Day Out! Free all day parking and Free
entry to the mine shop and cafe.
See our website for our many
FREE events held throughout
the year!
Come and discover the centuries-
old story of Cornwall’s tin and
www.geevor.com copper mining at multi-award
winning Geevor Tin Mine.
Geevor, which closed in 1990,
was the last mine to work the
famous St. Just Mining District
now a World Heritage Site.
Go underground in a real 18th
century tin mine! Get inter-active
in the Hard Rock museum!
Explore the many buildings! Have
a go at ‘gold’ and gem panning
- keep what you find! Fantastic
cliff-top views!
‘Brilliant for all
ages. Best day out
of the holiday!’
Sarah
‘Amazing - A must visit.’
Doug W
Contact Information
Go Underground! Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
Penzance
SAT NAV: TR19 7EW
Telephone: 01736 788662
W: www.geevor.com
E: bookings@geevor.com
Opening Times
Sunday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Last entry 1 hour prior to
closing. (Closed every Saturday).
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