Jessica's Guidebook
Beaches
10 mins walk. A sociable beach often full of locals. A little bit of a scramble down the last bit
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Porthchapel Beach
South West Coast Path10 mins walk. A sociable beach often full of locals. A little bit of a scramble down the last bit
Can walk around to Pedny at very low tides. Easy-access so can get crowded in the summer months
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Porthcurno Beach
Can walk around to Pedny at very low tides. Easy-access so can get crowded in the summer months
With stunning views of the Logan Rock, there is often a sand bank at low tide and plenty of water to jump off the rocks at low tide. At very low tide you can even walk along the sand to Porthcurno
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Pedn Vounder Beach
South West Coast PathWith stunning views of the Logan Rock, there is often a sand bank at low tide and plenty of water to jump off the rocks at low tide. At very low tide you can even walk along the sand to Porthcurno
It is very easy access for children, the best surfing in the area, often lots of rock pools at low tide and has wonderful views of the sunset throughout the year
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Sennen Cove
It is very easy access for children, the best surfing in the area, often lots of rock pools at low tide and has wonderful views of the sunset throughout the year
Just along from Sennen, it is more of a walk down from the car park at the top of the cliff, is often sheltered on a windy day, gets the view of the sunset and also has super surfing
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Gwynver Beach
South West Coast PathJust along from Sennen, it is more of a walk down from the car park at the top of the cliff, is often sheltered on a windy day, gets the view of the sunset and also has super surfing
Further afield, there is an area of rocks and rock pools down to your right from the car park as you face the sea, which even has pools large enough to swim in, plus the beach itself is vast at low tide and often very good for kite flying
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Gwithian Beach
Further afield, there is an area of rocks and rock pools down to your right from the car park as you face the sea, which even has pools large enough to swim in, plus the beach itself is vast at low tide and often very good for kite flying
Activities nearby
Sea pool with heated area and cafe too, right on the sea front at Sennen. Great rockpooling nearby at low tide
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Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadSea pool with heated area and cafe too, right on the sea front at Sennen. Great rockpooling nearby at low tide
A fantastic range of theatrical productions & childrens events are on throughout the year
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Het Minack-theater
A fantastic range of theatrical productions & childrens events are on throughout the year
The excellent gift shop is usually open Spring-Autumn. The lifeboat usually has a practice launch on Thursday afternoons. There is an open day annually – usually at the end of August
RNLI Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station
The excellent gift shop is usually open Spring-Autumn. The lifeboat usually has a practice launch on Thursday afternoons. There is an open day annually – usually at the end of August
You can visit Lands End throughout the year and with a spectacular display every Tuesday and Thursday evening, usually from the end of July to the start of September
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Land's End Landmark Attractie
Land's EndYou can visit Lands End throughout the year and with a spectacular display every Tuesday and Thursday evening, usually from the end of July to the start of September
Museum, café and shop usually open from the start of April – end of October (and some dates in-between). Great for adults and children
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PK Porthcurno
Museum, café and shop usually open from the start of April – end of October (and some dates in-between). Great for adults and children
Round House & Capstan Gallery
• Great range of art, craft and cards. Open throughout the year.
Run by Dave Muir, with a brilliant team of instructors. Great for adults and kids who want to learn or get better/pick up some tips. You can also book Coasteering here. Dave and his team also run the well-stocked Surf Shop in the car park
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Sennen Surfing Centre
Run by Dave Muir, with a brilliant team of instructors. Great for adults and kids who want to learn or get better/pick up some tips. You can also book Coasteering here. Dave and his team also run the well-stocked Surf Shop in the car park
Run by marine biologist, Lawrence Smith. Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak, Kitesurf, Powerkite or do Activity Days. Newcomers or those looking to develop their skills
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Ocean High Paddleboard and Kayak
Run by marine biologist, Lawrence Smith. Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak, Kitesurf, Powerkite or do Activity Days. Newcomers or those looking to develop their skills
Newlyn Filmhouse
23-31 The CoombeLovely refurbed cinema with cafe
Showing lots of current films with great cafe and bar
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Savoy Penzance Cinema, Bar & Kitchen
16 CausewayheadShowing lots of current films with great cafe and bar
Cape Cornwall Club
Cape Cornwall RoadGolf all year round and restaurant and bar
Geevor Tin Mine
Great for kids and all - cafe with a spectacular view
FAR WEST FUN RIDES
Horse rides
Cornwall Swimming Horses
Horse rides!
Coast Boat Trips
Wharf RoadSee incredible marine life
Coast 2 Coast Karting
Chenhalls RoadGo Go-Karting!
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery QuayGreat for all
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneDay of fun with all the family
Lots of animals and super indoor soft play for wet (or dry!) weather - plus family-friendly cafe
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Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdLots of animals and super indoor soft play for wet (or dry!) weather - plus family-friendly cafe
Sightseeing
A lovely place to visit at any time, but the Christmas lights here are spectacular – usually from mid-December (often with community singing at the opening) – early January
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Haven van Mousehole
21 Commercial RoadA lovely place to visit at any time, but the Christmas lights here are spectacular – usually from mid-December (often with community singing at the opening) – early January
Parking in St Ives can be tricky in the summer months, but the train saves the bother and gives absolutely spectacular views. There’s a Park & Ride from Lelant Saltings station (TR26 3DL)
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St Erth Station Park and Ride
Station ApproachParking in St Ives can be tricky in the summer months, but the train saves the bother and gives absolutely spectacular views. There’s a Park & Ride from Lelant Saltings station (TR26 3DL)
22-acre exotic and sub-tropical garden. International renowned artists such as James Turrell and David Nash RA have interacted with the garden to create site-specific permanent work. Also has a super restaurant, which caters for children too
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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
22-acre exotic and sub-tropical garden. International renowned artists such as James Turrell and David Nash RA have interacted with the garden to create site-specific permanent work. Also has a super restaurant, which caters for children too
• Follow in the footsteps of the 1920s plant hunters to see plants that flowered in Britain for the first time. Award-winning magnolias and rhododendrons are still nurtured by those with a passion for their beauty and extraordinary story and five sections of walled gardens are crammed with tender exotic species from around the world.
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Trengwainton Garden
• Follow in the footsteps of the 1920s plant hunters to see plants that flowered in Britain for the first time. Award-winning magnolias and rhododendrons are still nurtured by those with a passion for their beauty and extraordinary story and five sections of walled gardens are crammed with tender exotic species from around the world.
• Open the doors to an ancient castle and a much loved family home. The St Aubyn family retain a 999 year lease to live in the castle as well as running the visitor business under licence from the National Trust, welcoming you to discover their extraordinary family home. This unique partnership supports the Mount's vibrant island community, continuing a remarkable legacy of life and activity, which has existed since prehistoric times.
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Saint Michael's Mount
• Open the doors to an ancient castle and a much loved family home. The St Aubyn family retain a 999 year lease to live in the castle as well as running the visitor business under licence from the National Trust, welcoming you to discover their extraordinary family home. This unique partnership supports the Mount's vibrant island community, continuing a remarkable legacy of life and activity, which has existed since prehistoric times.
Eden Project, Cornwall
Incredible plants in the bio domes
De Verloren Tuinen van Heligan
B3273Stunning gardens
Food scene
The Logan Rock Inn
Fabulous atmosphere
2 Fore Street Restaurant
2 Fore StDelicious food, brilliant staff service
The Old Coastguard
The ParadeDelicious food
45 Queen Street
45 Queen StreetGreat atmosphere and little plates
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadYummy food and super service
The Gurnards Head
Great food. Dog Friendly
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Stunning sunset views
smashing views of the sunset and good pub food
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Land's End Landmark Attractie
Land's Endsmashing views of the sunset and good pub food
Porthcurno Beach
Good variety of food, plus beach bits for sale
The Apple Tree Cafe
Lovely food selection. family friendly
Lovely outdoor cafe with great variety, ice-cream and hot drinks!
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Porthgwarra Cove Cafe
Lovely outdoor cafe with great variety, ice-cream and hot drinks!
• “The best ice cream in the world”. Secret recipe vanilla ice-cream, best served with clotted cream and a flake. Open spring-the end of the October half term
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Jelbert's
9 New Rd• “The best ice cream in the world”. Secret recipe vanilla ice-cream, best served with clotted cream and a flake. Open spring-the end of the October half term