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Experience Tintagel Castle
Hotels, B&Bs,
Your PLACeS Self Catering,
Essential Camping & Caravans,
Guide To STAY
Attractions
J2 Bude Beach Huts
2020
Find Your
J5 Kilmar Tor, Bodmin Moor
CornWall
02 Welcome
is Cornwall calling you? Well we’re
here ready and waiting...
08 North Coast
a wildly beautiful landscape with
dramatic cliffs, sensational beaches
and picturesque harbours.
F7 Truro Cathedral
22 Bodmin Moor & The Tamar Valley
Panoramas of the high ground give
way to a patchwork of ancient
woodland.
24 Truro & Surrounding Area
there’s no end of good reasons to
pay a visit to our great little City.
34 South Coast
a blend of scenery dotted with
F8 St Mawes whitewashed fishing villages, sandy
coves and sub-tropical gardens.
42 West Cornwall
slip off the edge of the map into
artists’ colonies, granite outcrops
and long stretches of golden sand.
50 Cornwall events Guide
there’s always something happening
THE FAMOUS FIVE © 2017, Hodder & Stoughton Limited. All rights reserved.
in Cornwall.
C9 Mousehole 52 Getting Here
By plane, train or automobile.
54 Cornwall Map
Find your own way around.
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Is Cornwall Where to Stay?
In Cornwall you are quite literally spoilt for choice. There is such
Cornwall’s Fabulous Food
Cornwall is synonymous with
calling you?
an amazing array of locations and types of accommodation. You fabulous food. With a real
can really tailor your trip to make the accommodation as much movement towards low food
as a star of the show as the beautiful backdrop and scenery that air miles and offering product
Well we’re here
surrounds it. provenance, Cornwall is leading
the way in providing guests
Will it be luxury that you seek, with rosette awarded cuisine
delicious cuisine, sourced from
ready & waiting
and stunning sea views? Is it the chance to cosy up in comfort
as close to plate as possible.
and create your own Cornish home from home in a dream
self-catering cottage? There are so many dining
experiences for you to have
A Holiday Park perhaps? Perfect for all the family to have so
Cornwall holds such a special place in so many people’s hearts. during your stay. Fine dining
much fun and make those priceless memories.
It’s not just a holiday destination, it’s where you had mackerel with some of the world’s most
fresh from the sea watching the sun go down, it’s where your Maybe a perfectly appointed B&B? Combined with often decades recognised Chef’s is a treat to
little one had their first paddle and felt the soft sand on their worth of first hand, local knowledge from the owner, who can point truly remember.
feet, it’s where you got that wave, drunk that Cornish gin, explored you in the direction of all the hidden local gems.
Vibrant beach cafes and pop up
that fairy tale woodland, found the perfect pasty (after trying Or are you looking for something a tad more unique? Sustainable restaurants are an experience
many!) and it’s where you sat, and just listened to the roar of eco lodges, hidden huts and magical glamping in beautiful that will stay with you.
the sea, and finally slowed down and enjoyed the moment. woodlands. Cornwall really does have it all. You may want to stay
Maybe it’s the lure of a real
It’s family time, a couple’s romantic retreat, your four-legged in so many that you have to come back more than once!
Cornish pasty with the sand
friends favourite walk of the year. It’s where you can finally
between your toes or an elegant
relax, recharge and let the sea air work its magic.
cream tea taking in the beautiful
Here’s our Guide for 2020 to show you the best of what Cornwall surroundings.
has to offer you. To inspire you to explore, perhaps a different
Famed for producing its own
side to Cornwall than you have before. Or if you’ve never
wine, ice cream, cheeses and so
ventured to our subtropical shores, then welcome! What a
many more local delicacies, take
treat awaits you.
your pick and indulge.
Let us guide you through the many locations and delights, so
that you can find the perfect Cornwall for you. Whether that’s
high-octane adrenaline and adventure, foody heaven, a
restorative spa sanctuary, glorious gardens and countryside
walks or exploring Cornwall’s rich heritage and culture. We’ve
got it covered.
Make memories in Cornwall – the perfect, picture-postcard
backdrop for your adventure, whatever it might be.
So, enjoy, be inspired
& dive right in… it’s
all here waiting
for you.
Veor Cove - nr. Zennor Perranporth beach
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Screen Shot Inspiring Health and Well Being Ditch the Car
Since the age of silent movies, The ‘special’ light that bathes Cornwall has illuminated the Cornwall's fresh air, wide open spaces and sense Getting out and about by
film and TV makers have used canvasses of painters for centuries and these days we have of freedom will soon start to make you feel relaxed train, bus and boat means you'll
Cornwall's dramatic scenery as a the largest concentration of working artists anywhere outside and begin to unwind. Whether you enjoy a coastal reduce that carbon footprint,
cinematic backdrop. From B movies London. So, you'll be able to take home a creative piece of walk, take part in a yoga class on the beach, take a save on parking charges and, at
of the 1950s and box office Cornwall yourself, as all over the county you'll find galleries moorland trek or rediscover the joys of swimming in some attractions, get cheaper
favourites, such as Ladies in and shops that showcase not only paintings, but contemporary the sea, you'll soon get Cornwall's feel-good factor. admission fees. Say hello to
Lavender starring Judi Dench pottery, sculpture, fashion and jewellery, all reflecting Cornwall's welcoming people you meet
and James Bond’s Die Another landscape and vibrant culture. on the way and explore
Day, to TV programmes like intriguing towns and villages
Doc Martin, Delicious and the that you would probably just
Poldark phenomenon, millions of miss stuck behind the wheel of
people have been introduced to your car. It may take a bit longer,
Cornwall through the camera you may have to wait for the
lens. How many unforgettable next connection, but just look
locations will you spot on around you…this is Cornwall
your travels? and there is always something
new to discover.
Porthgwara
Join in
Time Travel Cornwall is full of festivals. It’s as if we can’t get
enough of creating, cooking, eating, playing, sailing,
In 2006 parts of Cornwall’s old gardening, dancing and having a lot of fun. Well, who
mining areas were granted World can blame us? With fantastic local food, our love of
Heritage status, recognising just music, a coastline naturally designed for water sports
how important the region's tin and age-old traditions that still keep a few magical
and copper production was to secrets, Cornwall has a year long calendar of brilliantly
the Industrial Revolution. As you
walk in the footsteps of our
inspiring events. Where the Wave Ends
mining ancestors and visit old All you have to do is join in….have fun!! If you visited a different beach
engine houses and explore every day in Cornwall, it would
tunnels underground, Cornwall’s take you over ten months. Ten
recent past comes alive. But months and a few days to be
look closer and something more exact, there are so many. White
ancient appears. Dotted all sands, golden dunes, rocky coves
over the landscape you''ll find and wide-open bays – the choice
prehistoric stone circles, Iron is yours. So if you’re a gung-ho
Age villages, medieval holy surfer, a keen sandcastle builder
wells and imposing castles that or you just want to doze off in
tell tales of heroic kings and the sun, Cornwall’s beaches are
mystical legends. here to impress, excite and relax.
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Trebah
Stunning Subtropical Art & Culture
Gardens Cornwall is special in its location,
Cornwall is famed for it’s stunning being the most westerly point
subtropical gardens. With it in the country and boasting a
being one of the first places sense of calm and remoteness,
in the country for spring to be despite its now easy access to
sprung, it’s always amazing to reach. Cornwall is a place where
see the plants and flowers that your time is your own. Regain
are abundant and in bloom your sense of adventure and
throughout our gorgeous county. interest. Start new hobbies or
expand your skills. Take in your
With so many to choose from,
surroundings and immerse
will it be the National Trust’s
yourself in all that Cornwall has
Trelissick, with it’s sweeping views
to offer, with its own unique
of rolling countryside and
sense of spirit and self.
glistening water beyond. Or will
the Lost Gardens of Heligan be Once you are here it has a vibe
your top spot with its magical of its own. A sense that time
gardens, woodland walks and really is your own, a change of
farmland to enjoy. light and scenery to inspire you.
Whatever the weather, Cornwall’s It’s not hard to see why Cornwall
vibrantly blooming gardens are boasts many artists in residence,
perfect to explore. with many studios that you can
visit and enjoy during your stay.
Wild Cornwall Take in Tate St Ives, or the
Barbara Hepworth museum and
Blow the cobwebs away and
many more galleries to delight
wrap up for some wildlife
and inspire.
watching Cornwall style. We
are lucky in Cornwall to have so Enjoy outdoor theatre, which
much wildlife on our doorstep is such a unique and memorable
to explore. At certain times of experience. The Minnack theatre
year it wouldn’t be out of the carved into the rock on a cliff top
ordinary to be on a coastal walk is truly a site to behold. Watch
and see seals, dolphins or even amazing performances, which
basking sharks. are sometimes overshadowed
by a touring pod of dolphins
With such a focus on the
wanting to get in on the action.
outdoors, it’s a wonderful place
Or Miracle Theatre, setting up in
to take in all that fresh air and
inspiring locations and touring
stroll through over 30 amazing
the glorious Cornish countryside.
Cornish gardens, walk the 400
miles of stunning coast path Check out our Events Calendar
or enjoy all the adrenaline for more ideas of the many
activities on offer at our outdoor cultural treats in store - page 50
adventure centres.
So get out and about and enjoy! View across Carrick Roads
To discover more about things to do and places
to stay in Cornwall, go to: visitcornwall.com
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NorTH
Coast
For over seventy miles a string of mile-wide golden sand bays sweep along
a wildly beautiful coastline, pummelled by giant rollers off the Atlantic.
Wadebridge town centre
Punctuated by gorgeous fishing villages, the area is a renowned hub for thrill
seekers who love the water. With family friendly resorts along with boutique get the family together
hotels and celebrity-endorsed eateries, North Cornwall combines the and cycle the 12 miles from
traditional with new trends, in stunning natural scenery. Wadebridge to Padstow and South West Coast Path
back on the Camel trail. it's one Fistral Beach, Newquay
of the uK’s most popular multi- SouTH WeST CoAST PATH
use trails and takes an easy- For over 290 miles the south
going route along the banks West Coast Path snakes around
of the river estuary that teems Cornwall revealing stunning
with wild birds. landscapes at every turn. From
a challenging trek over the high
cliffs around Bude to an easy
stroll between Marazion and Bude
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Call in at Newquay and take an suckers and pipefish.
sign up to a surf school at Pick up the freshest produce from exhilarating sea safari aboard a
Mawgan Porth, a wide open bay the people who grow it. Pop into powerboat from the harbour. a Play safe. Look but
north of newquay, and learn how one of the many farm shops in the great way to see the stunning don’t touch the local
to ride the waves expertly. take area and stock up with locally coastline while you watch out wildlife and always
on the rollers as they unleash their grown fruit and veg, delicious for dolphins, basking sharks check the tide times
power to glide you back to shore. homemade cakes, freshly laid and seals.
superb surfing for beginners. eggs and free range meats.
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tHe taMar ValleY
experience the diversity of the Cornish landscape with the contrast
between the ruggedness of Bodmin Moor and the lush Tamar Valley.
in just a matter of miles the big panoramas of the high ground give
way to a patchwork of ancient woodlands and meandering creeks.
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Kilmar Tor, Bodmin Moor
doN'T MiSS
Pull on your hiking boots and Climb to the top of Brown Willy, Jamaica inn
make the most of those big skies Cornwall’s highest peak at
and vast open spaces. explore 420m (1375 ft) and enjoy the
enjoy Calstock’s gorgeous
rugged viewpoints or seek out spectacular views over the moor
riverside setting along with its
ancient sites. and the coastline beyond.
extensive program of festivals,
Pay a visit to the windswept Visit the magnificent formal concerts and art exhibitions.
Jamaica inn at Bolventor, made gardens and soak up the enjoy some pretty walks to
famous by author daphne du Victorian grandeur of Lanhydrock Cotehele House, an untouched
Maurier, and hear mysterious House near Bodmin, Cornwall’s tudor mansion with extensive
tales of smugglers and ghosts. own version of downton abbey. gardens.
see a show at sterts theatre time travel around the moor Make your way up to Kit Hill
near Liskeard. the atmospheric discovering a treasure of near Callington. enjoy a picnic
tented amphitheatre has a prehistoric tombs, Bronze age and take in the breathtaking
summer-long program of famous stone circles and holy wells. the view of the river tamar flowing
comedians, national tours, 3,000-year-old Hurlers Circle at down to the coast past a
musicals and plays. Minions is a must. patchwork of green fields.
22 visitcornwall.com Your essential guide Your essential guide visitcornwall.com 23Truro &
surrounding area
From the cafe-cultured city centre to its award-winning parks and gardens,
there’s no end of good reasons to visit our Great Little City. Truro has
fabulous shopping, top entertainment and a vibrant food and drink scene,
framed by historic architecture and welcoming public spaces. Pydar Mews, Truro
Have a peek at the lovely
blooms at Bosvigo gardens,
just a 15 minute walk from
Victoria Gardens, Truro
the city centre. surrounding
a fine georgian mansion, rare NATure WATCH
and unusual plants impress
with vibrant colours while the discover the secrets of the
courtyard and woodland walk Cornish countryside with the
give subtle shade. Cornwall Wildlife trust who host
hundreds of activities all year
take a boat trip from truro round. Many of the activities
to Falmouth where wilder are free of charge and range
landscapes await on the stunning from rock pool rambles and
Fal river. Break your voyage guided walks to seal spotting
at trelissick House to admire and bat patrols.
the gardens, or stop off at the
Truro Cathedral lovely estuary village of Malpas
for a bite to eat. alternatively,
HiGHLiGHTS explore the city streets and Walsingham Place, Truro journey over viaducts and
alleyways and discover high through tunnels on the scenic
Visit the magnificent neo-gothic
street brands and fresh Have a bite to eat at one of Maritime Branch line that'll take
style cathedral with its tall
independent outlets, plus the truro's independent eateries you straight to the heart of
spires that soar above the city’s
lucky dip of indoor and outdoor that work their culinary magic Falmouth in just 25 minutes.
cobbled streets and handsome
markets. From one-off fashion with locally-sourced produce.
georgian town houses. the Be entertained by the latest
boutiques and jewellers to take your pick from a feast of
Victorian stained glass windows movies at the multi-screen art
alternative homeware and Cornish goodies fresh from
are considered the finest deco Plaza Cinema, while a trip
vintage shops, there’s bound local suppliers at truro’s Farmers’
examples in the uK. to the ShelterBox disaster relief
to be something to delight. Market, held every Wednesday
and saturday on lemon Quay. Centre gets you an interactive
insight into the world-famous
truro takes special pride in its charity’s vital humanitarian
award-winning parks, gardens work around the globe.
and floral displays, so take some
time out to enjoy the city's more
tranquil spaces. the formal
gardens and sunday bandstand
entertainment at Victoria
Gardens are a special treat.
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Coast
Here meandering rivers head for the ocean fringed by beautiful gardens
Crabbing - St Mawes
that bloom in Cornwall’s gentle climate. in coastal towns palm trees line the
roads and even tea plantations thrive. up and down the coast fresh seafood
is landed at busy fishing ports and hidden among tranquil countryside you'll HiddeN GeM
Looe Harbour
discover secluded coves that are perfect for leisurely walks, family picnics and
Falmouth’s maritime legacy
messing about on the water. continues to permeate the
harbour town, and the creative
buzz from its arts-based
university only adds to the
atmosphere. soak it up at
bars, restaurants, beaches and
attractions such as the family-
friendly National Maritime
Museum Cornwall. then escape
to the Helford river, whose
Create your own seafaring stories inland creeks are famed for
by riding the ferries that criss- their impossible beauty and
cross the magnificent Fal estuary, abundant wildlife.
one of the biggest harbours in
the world. Visit the picturesque
Carne Beach villages that line the water’s
edge.
Visit the bustling working port
Lost Gardens of Heligan Find yourself at the Lost Gardens
eden Project, St Austell of Looe with its unique banjo-
of Heligan near Mevagissey, a
shaped pier. Book a fishing trip
seek out the rame Peninsula restored horticultural landscape
THe To do LiST from the harbour and head out
where you’ll find a labyrinth of from a hundred years ago,
to sea to catch fresh mackerel
explore the eden Project near high-hedged lanes that pass complete with fascinating
for supper.
st austell and discover rare and medieval churches, fields full of kitchen gardens and an exotic
colourful plants and trees from flowers and long golden beaches jungle that the kids will love. OAST
all over the world in two amazing with rolling breakers that have
overlooked by a medieval castle,
giant greenhouses that have been the secret haunt of surfers
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Along the rugged coastline the sea turns turquoise in the sun and the
natural light is beautifully bright. For decades West Cornwall has been home
to a melting pot of artists captivated by a landscape scattered with the
remnants of a long heritage, including one of europe’s greatest concentrations Sennen
Newlyn
of prehistoric monuments. As you slip off the edge of the map into rocky gorges
Find out how the world kept in
where tiny fishing villages face a wild ocean, Cornwall touch long before the days of
reveals its most individual and captivating side. tweeting and instagram at the
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum.
interactive displays tell the story Food To Go
of how the tiny village played a
seek out the wonderful deli’s
huge part in the communication
and cafés in Cornwall that
revolution.
provide fast food with a local
experience geevor tin Mine twist. When you’re on the go,
at Pendeen, one of the last pick up some slow roasted
tin mines in Cornwall to close. Cornish pork in warm bread
now revitalized as a visitor with farm-produced mustard.
attraction, geevor gives you a try tapas made with freshly
genuine insight into the life and caught squid, or a baguette
times of a Cornish miner. of Cornish blue cheese with
spicy home-made chutney.
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largest natural freshwater lake twenty eight miles west of
and home to rare fauna and flora. Cornwall to the isles of scilly. it's
set off from Helston and spend the kind of place you head for to
a few hours strolling through the escape everything. uncrowded
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EVENTS Tropical Pressure Festival Falmouth Oyster Festival
GUIDE
Lafrowda Festival, St Just Lowender Peran
Padstow Vintage Rally Falmouth Festival
FEBRUARY JUNE & Country Fair Truro Trend Fashion Week
Bodmin Riding &
St Ives Feast - Hurling Silver Ball Great Estate Festival, Scorrier
World Pasty Championships,
Eden Project
2020 Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge
Heritage Day
Penzance Literary Festival
AUGUST NOvember
Saltash Regatta &
Liskeard Agricultural Show Creation Fest, Wadebridge Cornwall Film Festival
Waterside Festival
May Murdoch Day, Redruth
Stithians Agricultural Show Boardmasters, Newquay Truro City of Lights
March Camborne Show Falmouth Week Made in Cornwall
Padstow Obby Oss Golowan Festival, Penzance
St Pirans Day Launceston Agricultural Show Cornish Steam & Christmas Fair. Truro
St Agnes Bolster Festival Polperro Festival Week
Falmouth Spring Festival Boconnoc Steam Fair Country Fair, Stithians Ice skating at Eden, St Austell
Cornwall Home & Lifestyle Show, Looe Raft Race
St Columb Hurling Match Charles Causley Festival, Charlestown Regatta Week St Austell Brewery
Wadebridge Falmouth International Celtic Beer Festival
Launceston Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Black Prince, Rame area Sea Shanty Festival
St Endellion Summer Tregony Heavy Horse Show &
April Helston Flora Day Falmouth Classics Regatta
Music Festival Country Fayre
Mazey Day, Penzance DECEMBer
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature Camelford Agricultural Show
St Endellion Easter
Open Studios, across Cornwall Mevagissey Feast Week Mousehole Lights
Music Festival Cornwall Folk Festival
Bude & Stratton Folk Festival Eden Sessions, St Austell Padstow Christmas Festival
Cornwall Spring Cornwall Pride
Flower Show, Wadebridge Fal River Festival, Falmouth River St Merryn Steam Truro Primestock Show
Portscatho Regatta
& Vintage Rally
Boscastle Walking Week Lost Fest Fowey Christmas Market
Classic Car show,
Porthleven Food Festival Launceston Steam Rally Mount Edgecumbe Liskeard Lights Up
Trevithick Day, Camborne VE Day celebrations Flambards Christmas Fair,
across Cornwall Helston
SEPTEMBER
Montol Festival
Tour of Britain Cycle Race Eden Ice skating, St Austell
Across Cornwall
Winter Gift Fayre, Truro
Bude Jazz Festival
Little Orchard Music Fest
St Ives September Festival
Watergate Bay Hillclimb
Duloe Beer & Cider Festival
Looe Live
Redruth Pasty &
Mining Festival
When it comes to Booking with accommodation providers directly
Newquay Fish Festival
Truro Food Festival
accommodation it can get you better deals than using a third party
website. From a room upgrade, a complimentary
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SeLeCTiNG Your ACCoMModATioN
Whether you’re looking for a cosy B&B, quality accommodation, B&B and campsites to the
hotel, attractive self-catering or peaceful campsite same criteria and are awarded one to five star
Here
Cornwall has a variety of accommodation on offer. or pennants for campsites. the local Cornwall
to make a booking contact the property direct. inspection scheme approved accommodation
all accommodation in this guide is subject to scheme is a recognised scheme that ensures
compulsory membership & annual inspection that accommodation providers meet minimum
by Visit england, aa, Quality in tourism & local standards, legal, safe, green & clean. More
BY roAd From Penzance the sleeper departs at 21:45*
accommodation inspection schemes. Visit england, information on grading standards can be found
the M4, M5 and M6 motorways have made and arrives in london Paddington at 05:20* the
aa & Quality in tourism assess hotels guest on our website www.visitcornwall.com
travel to Cornwall simple and straightforward, following morning. the sleeper does not operate
while within Cornwall itself, the two major holiday on saturday nights.
KeY To ACCoMModATioN FACiLiTieS
routes, the a30 and a38 continue to improve, with Please note on sundays this service departs
dual carriageways as far as Carland Cross, Mitchell, Penzance at 21:38* and from london at 23:50*. Central heating golf arrangements Parking
and most of the way to Penzance. Follow the M5 For up-to-date information on timings and tickets, Children welcome ground floor beds available Phone in room
to exeter, after which you will take either the a30 please visit www.gwr.com radio in bedroom
Conference facilities Hairdryers
or a38 into Cornwall, depending on your final * Please check website 2020 timings.
destination. alternatively, if you enter Cornwall via Continental Breakfast Heating by gas/electric fires refrigerator
BY CoACH
north devon then there is the atlantic Highway, the Cooking by electricity Highchair provided residential lounge
national express www.nationalexpress.com
a39, which you can join at junction 27 on the M5. Cots provided Historic building riding/trekking facilities nearby
and Megabus www.megabus.com operate coach
BY rAiL routes in Cornwall at selected locations. Public Credit cards accepted indoor swimming pool shaver point
Cornwall has main line stations at saltash, transport information for Cornwall can be obtained shower
disabled friendly ironing facilities
st germans, Menheniot, liskeard, Bodmin Parkway, from traveline by calling 0871 200 2233 or log on to
lostwithiel, Par, st austell, truro, redruth, www.traveline.info or from Cornwall Council dishwasher licensed Christmas/new Year packages
Camborne, Hayle, st erth and Penzance. there are www.cornwallpublictransport.info dogs (by arrangement) linen provided - free of charge special breaks available
also branch lines to gunnislake, looe, newquay, drying facilities linen available for hire special diets
BY Air
Falmouth, st ives and 'bus branch lines' to eden
Cornwall airport newquay is served by several key ensuite bedrooms lounge with tV tea/Coffee making in rooms
Project from st austell station and Helston from
airlines including ryanair, Flybe, eurowings, aer t.V. in rooms
redruth station. Four poster beds Microwave
lingus and skybus. For details on schedules and
For National rail enquiries - train times and Fuel charged by coin meter no smoking tennis courts
operating routes visit
information 08457 48 49 50.
www.cornwallairportnewquay.com Full english breakfast outdoor swimming pool Washing machine
the Night riviera Sleeper is a refreshing way to
travel between london Paddington and Cornwall, iSLeS oF SCiLLY garden Packed lunches available Wireless internet access
getting you to your destination early in the morning Fly with skybus from land's end, newquay lift
after you have had a relaxing night's sleep. the and exeter airports or sail on the scillonian AddiTioNAL SYMBoLS For CAMPiNG, CArAVAN & CHALeT PArKS
sleeper operates sunday to Friday between london from Penzance harbour. Please check Cafe/restaurant on site Foodshop on site lighting in toilet blocks
Paddington and Penzance. the sleeper departs www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk or call 01736 334220. Chemical toilet disposal facilities games room on site Motor caravans accepted
from london Paddington at 23:45* and arrives in new Helicopter service launching in Children’s playground gas cylinders: exchange or refill shop on site
Penzance at 07.59* the following morning. spring 2020 for more information go to
electric hook-ups to touring pitches Hot and cold all washbasins toilets on site
www.penzancehelicopter.co.uk or call 01604 817115
VisitEngland VisitEngland
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made to ensure the accuracy 30 Boscawen street Mark Camp, Jessica Crumpton,
Quality inspected Awards and reviews
of this guide, Visit Cornwall can truro, Cornwall english Heritage, Cartel Photos all accommodation listed in this guide is quality in addition to the star ratings, excellence is
other Approved Accommodation is inspected by
accept no liability for errors, tr1 2QQ and greg dennis, Cornwall Mining inspected to common quality standards. Most are
inspected by Visit england, AA or Quality in Tourism. local organisations including Visit Cornwall, using
further acknowledged with the use of Visit england's
acclaimed silver, gold and rose awards, aa rosettes,
omissions or any inconvenience industry@visitcornwall.com Heritage site, roy Curtis, english all schemes rate accommodation from one to five star. the same common standards, and working in
or other accreditations. these are shown in the listings
inspections are carried out on an annual basis. Here’s harmony with Visit england and the aa.
arising therefrom. readers are visitcornwall@truro.gov.uk Heritage, arianna Fenton, adam an idea of what to expect:
where space permits. Many accommodation providers
have further awards. search online to find out more
advised to check all prices when gibbard, Matt Jessop, Monika 1* simple comfortable and to book.
Produced by aawen design.
enquiring for accommodation, as Kludcka, great Food Festival, 2* Well-presented and well run it is naturally hoped that persons using the
prices may vary from those quoted Printed by Paddock Print ltd. James ram, alison suitters, 3* good level of quality and comfort Campsites & Caravan Parks accommodation and services in this guide will find that
Campsites and caravan parks are rated by the aa with it meets their requirements and is of a high standard.
in the advertisements. this guide Jan thompson, national trust, 4* excellent standard throughout pennants similarly to other accommodation dependant the information detailed in this guide is supplied to the
has been published using paper PHoToGrAPHY CrediTS national Maritime Museum, alex 5* exceptional with a degree of luxury on the range and quality of facilities provided. the aa Visit Cornwall by the proprietors of the establishments
Pennant rating is only based on the touring pitches listed. Visit Cornwall cannot accept any liability
from sustainable forests. Front cover rawson, John such, Claire Philips, and facilities at campsites and caravan parks, and for the accuracy of the information which has
does not cover static caravans or chalets. been supplied.
tintagel Castle, english Heritage. Martine Peacock, shelly short
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1
eXPlore Sandymouth
BUDE
Kilkhampton
Stratton
did you know to visit all the places in Cornwall Widemouth Bay 2
the over 300 beaches and over 150 attractions
would take you in excess of 20 weeks of holidaying
in Cornwall. Crackington Haven
Here are just 3 suggestions of places to explore.
ISLES Boscastle Warbstow
3
1 the south east corner of Cornwall including
the rame Peninsula OF SCILLY Tintagel
2 the lizard Peninsula Trebarwith Strand
Delabole LAUNCESTON
3 the Bude / Crackington Haven area.
NORTH COAST Camelford
For more information on these areas please go Port Isaac Altarnun 4
to Visitcornwall.com as well as picking up a Visit Polzeath
Cornwall Visitor map when you are here from Trevone Rock
St Tudy
St Breward
Bolventor
BODMIN MOOR
tourist information services and leaflet racks within Constantine Bay
PADSTOW Wadebridge Blisland & TAMAR VALLEY
the county.
Gunnislake
5
World Heritage Site
Callington Calstock
Cardinham Minions
BODMIN Mount St Neot
not to be missed Cornwall’s only World Heritage Mawgan Porth Cornwall Newquay Airport
Watergate Bay St Columb Major Lanviet Dobwalls LISKEARD
site which is the largest heritage site in the uK and St Mellion
NEWQUAY
encompasses 200 years of innovation, Visitor
attractions and amazing landscape across Holywell Crantock Lostwithiel 6
Duloe
Cornwall & West devon. St Newlyn East
Perranporth Goonhavern Torpoint
www.cornish-mining.org.uk Downderry
ST AUSTELL
St Agnes Kingsand
The Tour of Britain Porthtowan Mount Hawke
Charlestown Cawsand
Probus
2020 sees the tour of Britain starting in Cornwall St Ewe
Portreath TRURO Mevagissey
for the first time. a date for your diary sunday 6th
september with a route from Penzance to st Just, Godrevy
Gwithian REDRUTH Ruanhighlanes Gorran Haven
st ives, Camborne, redruth, Penryn, Falmouth, truro, ST IVES CAMBORNE
Carbis Bay Philleigh Portloe
newquay, st austell before finishing in Bodmin. Zennor Veryan
Hayle Feock 8
Stithians
For more information go to the what’s on section at
Portscatho SOUTH COAST
Penryn St Mawes
www.visitcornwall.com Cape Cornwall
St Just PENZANCE Marazion FALMOUTH
Land’s End Airport Newlyn HELSTON Mawnan Smith
Praa Sands Gweek
Sennen Helford
Mousehole 9
Land’s End Porthleven
Lamorna
Porthcurno Gunwalloe Porthallow
Porthoustock
St Keverne
Mullion Coverack
WEST CORNWALL Kennack Sands
Cadgwith
Kynance Cove 10
Lizard
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We know that it's sometimes nice to speak to a real person when holiday planning
(especially when it comes to the logistical bit!) and we just love talking about Cornwall so drop
us a line or ping us an email. our expert team can help with everything from accommodation
and attraction information to travel advice and accessible Cornwall details.
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Many towns across Cornwall also have Tourist information Centres...
Telephone email Website
Bodmin 01208 76616 info@bodmin.gov.uk bodminlive.com
Boscastle & Tintgel 01840 250010 boscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk visitboscastleandtintagel.com
Bude 01288 354240 budetic@visitbude.info visitbude.info
Falmouth 01326 741194 info@falriver.co.uk falriver.co.uk
Fowey online only info@fowey.co.uk fowey.co.uk
Helston 01326 564027 info@helstonmuseum.co.uk helstonmuseum.co.uk
Isles of Scilly 01720 424031 info@visitislesofscilly.com visitislesofscilly.com
Launceston 01566 772321 info@launcestontic.co.uk visitlaunceston.co.uk
Liskeard 01579 349148 tourism@liskeard.gov.uk visitliskeard.co.uk
Looe 01503 262255 looetic@btconnect.com looeguide.co.uk
Newquay 01637 838516 newquay.tic@newquay.town visitnewquay.org
Mevagissey 01726 842200 hello@visitmevagissey.co.uk visitmevagissey.co.uk
Padstow, Rock,
01841 533449 info@padstowtic.co.uk padstowlive.com
Wadebridge & Polzeath
Penzance 01736 335530 west.cornwall@nationaltrust.org.uk lovepenzance.co.uk
Perranporth 01872 575254 info@perranporthinfo.co.uk perranporthinfo.co.uk
Redruth 01209 216760 visit@redruth-tc.gov.uk visitredruth.co.uk What's On BEaChEs thInGs tO DO
St Austell 01726 879500 staustelltic@gmail.com staustellbay.co.uk Food to music, From iconic sandy With over 250
literature to walking, beaches to intimate attractions and
St Ives 01736 796297 info@visitstives.org.uk stives-cornwall.co.uk
there are hundreds coves, Cornwall has activities there is
St Mawes and of events in Cornwall 300+ beaches for plenty to make your
01326 270440 enquiries@roselandinfo.com stmawesandtheroseland.co.uk
the Roseland throughout the year. you to choose from. holiday memorable.
Truro 01872 274555 tic@truro.gov.uk visittruro.org.uk
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MEETS LEGEND
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