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Newquay Cornwall Airport Bodmin & Wenford Railway | PL31 1AG 2 The Minack Theatre & Visitor Centre | TR19 6JU 20 The China Clay Country Park | PL26 8XG 5 Pendennis Castle | TR11 4LP 26 Tintagel Castle | PL34 0HE 37 Tate St Ives | TR26 1TG 31 The Courtroom Experience | PL31 2DQ 6 Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre | PL25 3NJ 4 St Austell Brewery | PL25 4BY 29 Porthcurno Telegraph Museum | TR19 6JX 28 Bude Castle Heritage Centre | EX23 8LG 3 Geevor Tin Mine | TR19 7EW 12 Poldark Mine | TR13 0ES 27 Cotehele | PL12 6TA 7 Lanhydrock | PL30 5AD 18 Trelissick | TR3 6QL 33 Glendurgan | TR11 5JZ 13 Trengwainton | TR20 8RZ 34 Pencarrow | PL30 3AG 25 Trerice | TR8 4PG 35 St. Michael’s Mount | TR17 OEF 30 Trebah | TR11 5JZ 32 Trevarno | TR13 0RU 36 Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park | PL27 7RA 8 Lappa Valley Steam Railway | TR8 5LX 19 Dairyland Farm World | TR8 5AA 9 World Of Model Railways | PL26 6SB 38 Holywell Bay Fun Park | TR8 5PW 15 Jamaica Inn | PL15 7TS 16 Eden Project | PL24 2SG 10 Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station | TR12 6LQ 14 Flambards Experience | TR13 OQA 11 Land’s End | TR19 7AA 17 National Maritime Museum Cornwall | TR11 3QY 21 Blue Reef Aquarium | TR7 1JQ 1 Paradise Park & JungleBarn | TR27 4HB 24 Newquay Zoo | TR7 2NN 23 National Seal Sanctuary | TR12 6UG 22 MORWELLHAM QUAY TAVISTOCK MUSEUM www.visitcornwall.com Accommodation and general information can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centres listed on this map or from: VisitCornwall, Pydar House, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1EA Tel: 01872 322900 Fax: 01872 322895 or E-mail: [email protected] Dogs On Beaches Whether on holiday with young children or with a fourlegged best friend, you can be assured of finding a beach to relax upon and enjoy, although some beaches operate a dog ban in the Summer months. To obtain your free “dog friendly” guide, please contact VisitCornwall in Truro. Beach Safety To ensure your family’s safety on the beach, visit www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety for information on lifeguarded beaches in Cornwall. World Heritage Site The Engine House logo denotes an approved attraction within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site www.theguide-cornwall.co.uk Produced by the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions FREE! Cornwall MAP Why visit a CATA Attraction? We are all quality inspected and approved We are all committed to continual improvement of our sites,our staff and our product We include both internationally acclaimed sites and smaller highly individual attractions that ensure that there is something for everyone www.theguide-cornwall.com Please note that whilst every effort has been made by VisitCornwall, the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions, Cornwall County Council 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. In 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. Due to the disparate variety of our Members, we advise all disabled visitors to contact Attractions prior to their visit to ensure that their disability will not detract unduly from their experience. Design Creative Edge 01872 260023 www.creativeedge.co.uk Print Westdale Printing Group 029 2066 2600 www.westdale.co.uk. Main cover photo Mark Northcott YOUR KEY TO QUALITY The Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions (CATA) is committed to ensure that Quality is the essential ingredient for all CATA Attractions. The Map has been designed, in association with VisitCornwall and Cornwall Council, as a compliment to the CATA Guide to Cornwall Attractions available via our Attractions, accommodation providers, TICs and in Attraction racks throughout Cornwall. Each member of CATA has been selected because they consistently offer the widest variety and the highest standards. On independent inspection they have achieved over an 80% pass mark based on the best quality, service, content and value for money. If you have any suggestions to help CATA give you a better ‘Cornish Experience’ from any area of our tourist industry, then please let us know: Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions Freepost, RRYT-ATCR-ZXEH, TR11 3EN E-mail: [email protected] We have locations throughout the county, so geographically, you are always close to at least one of our Attractions and finally… We offer the best service, content and value for money – Enjoy your visit CATA QUALITYATTRACTIONS This symbol represents those attractions that you can access by bus and offer a discount. This symbol represents those attractions that you can access by bus. d Attractions with this symbol are open at various times during the winter. Please read the individual advertisements or telephone before setting out for a visit. ARTS & HERITAGE d 2 Bodmin & Wenford Railway - PL31 1AG d 3 Bude Castle Heritage Centre - EX23 8LG 4 Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre - PL25 3NJ d 5 The China Clay Country Park - PL26 8XG d 6 The Courtroom Experience - PL31 2DQ d 12 Geevor Tin Mine - TR19 7EW d 20 The Minack Theatre & Visitor Centre - TR19 6JU d 26 Pendennis Castle - TR11 4LP d 27 Poldark Mine - TR13 0ES d 28 Porthcurno Telegraph Museum - TR19 6JX d 29 St Austell Brewery - PL25 4BY d 31 Tate St Ives - TR26 1TG d 37 Tintagel Castle - PL34 0HE GARDENS AND COUNTRY HOUSES d 7 Cotehele - PL12 6TA 13 Glendurgan - TR11 5JZ d 18 Lanhydrock - PL30 5AD d 25 Pencarrow - PL30 3AG d 30 St. Michael’s Mount - TR17 OEF d 32 Trebah Garden - TR11 5JZ d 33 Trelissick - TR3 6QL d 34 Trengwainton - TR20 8RZ d 35 Trerice - TR8 4PG d 36 Trevarno - TR13 0RU ATTRACTIONS & THEME PARKS d 8 Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park - PL27 7RA d 9 Dairyland Farm Worvld - TR8 5AA d 10 Eden Project - PL24 2SG d 11 Flambards Experience - TR13 OQA d 14 Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station - TR12 6LQ 15 Holywell Bay Fun Park - TR8 5PW d 16 Jamaica Inn - PL15 7TS d 17 Land’s End - TR19 7AA 19 Lappa Valley Steam Railway - TR8 5LX d 21 National Maritime Museum Cornwall - TR11 3QY d 38 World Of Model Railways - PL26 6SB WILDLIFE d 1 Blue Reef Aquarium - TR7 1JQ d 22 National Seal Sanctuary - TR12 6UG d 23 Newquay Zoo - TR7 2NN d 24 Paradise Park & JungleBarn - TR27 4HB FREE! 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Page 1: MAPChecking out the beach flags, may save your life LIFEGUARD ONDUTY Safe to swim in designated areas DANGER NO BATHING SURF CRAFT ONLY NO INFLATABLES When blowing offshore POLDARK

Newquay Cornwall Airport

Bodmin & Wenford Railway | PL31 1AG2

The Minack Theatre & Visitor Centre | TR19 6JU20

The China Clay Country Park | PL26 8XG5

Pendennis Castle | TR11 4LP26

Tintagel Castle | PL34 0HE37

Tate St Ives | TR26 1TG31

The Courtroom Experience | PL31 2DQ6

Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre | PL25 3NJ4

St Austell Brewery | PL25 4BY29

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum | TR19 6JX28

Bude Castle Heritage Centre | EX23 8LG3

Geevor Tin Mine | TR19 7EW12

Poldark Mine | TR13 0ES27

Cotehele | PL12 6TA7

Lanhydrock | PL30 5AD18

Trelissick | TR3 6QL33

Glendurgan | TR11 5JZ13

Trengwainton | TR20 8RZ34

Pencarrow | PL30 3AG25

Trerice | TR8 4PG35

St. Michael’s Mount | TR17 OEF30Trebah | TR11 5JZ32

Trevarno | TR13 0RU36

Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park | PL27 7RA8

Lappa Valley Steam Railway | TR8 5LX19

Dairyland Farm World | TR8 5AA9

World Of Model Railways | PL26 6SB38

Holywell Bay Fun Park | TR8 5PW15

Jamaica Inn | PL15 7TS16

Eden Project | PL24 2SG10

Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station | TR12 6LQ14

Flambards Experience | TR13 OQA11

Land’s End | TR19 7AA17

National Maritime Museum Cornwall | TR11 3QY21

Blue Reef Aquarium | TR7 1JQ1

Paradise Park & JungleBarn | TR27 4HB24

Newquay Zoo | TR7 2NN23

National Seal Sanctuary | TR12 6UG22

MORWELLHAM QUAY

TAVISTOCK MUSEUM

www.visitcornwall.com

Accommodation and general information can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centres listed on this map or from:VisitCornwall,Pydar House, Pydar Street,Truro, Cornwall TR1 1EATel: 01872 322900Fax: 01872 322895or E-mail: [email protected]

Dogs On BeachesWhether on holiday with young children or with a fourlegged best friend, you can be assured of finding a beach to relax upon and enjoy, although some beaches operate a dog ban in the Summer months. To obtain your free “dog friendly” guide, please contact VisitCornwall in Truro.

Beach SafetyTo ensure your family’s safety on the beach, visit www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety for information on lifeguarded beaches in Cornwall.

World Heritage SiteThe Engine House logo denotes an approved attraction within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site

www.theguide-cornwall.co.ukProduced by the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions

FREE!

CornwallMAP

Why visit a CATA Attraction?

We are all quality inspected and approved We are all committed to continual improvement of our sites,our staff and our product We include both internationally acclaimed sites and smaller highly individual attractions that ensure that there is something for everyone

www.theguide-cornwall.comPlease note that whilst every effort has been made by VisitCornwall, the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions, Cornwall County Council 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. In 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. Due to the disparate variety of our Members, we advise all disabled visitors to contact Attractions prior to their visit to ensure that their disability will not detract unduly from their experience.

Design Creative Edge 01872 260023 www.creativeedge.co.ukPrint Westdale Printing Group 029 2066 2600 www.westdale.co.uk.Main cover photo Mark Northcott

YOUR KEY TO QUALITY

The Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions (CATA) is committed to ensure that Quality is the essential ingredient for all CATA Attractions. The Map has been designed, in association with VisitCornwall and Cornwall Council, as a compliment to the CATA Guide to Cornwall Attractions available via our Attractions, accommodation providers, TICs and in Attraction racks throughout Cornwall. Each member of CATA has been selected because they consistently offer the widest variety and the highest standards. On independent inspection they have achieved over an 80% pass mark based on the best quality, service, content and value for money.

If you have any suggestions to help CATA give you a better ‘Cornish Experience’ from any area of our tourist industry, then please let us know:

Cornwall Association of Tourist AttractionsFreepost, RRYT-ATCR-ZXEH, TR11 3ENE-mail: [email protected]

We have locations throughout the county, so geographically, you are always close to at least one of our Attractions

and finally… We offer the best service, content and value for money – Enjoy your visit

CATA QUALITYATTRACTIONS This symbol represents those attractions that you can access by bus and offer a discount.

This symbol represents those attractions that you can access by bus.

d Attractions with this symbol are open at various times during the winter.

Please read the individual advertisements or telephone before setting out for a visit.

ARTS & HERITAGE

d 2 Bodmin & Wenford Railway - PL31 1AG

d 3 Bude Castle Heritage Centre - EX23 8LG

4 Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre - PL25 3NJ

d 5 The China Clay Country Park - PL26 8XG

d 6 The Courtroom Experience - PL31 2DQ

d 12 Geevor Tin Mine - TR19 7EW

d 20 The Minack Theatre & Visitor Centre - TR19 6JU

d 26 Pendennis Castle - TR11 4LP

d 27 Poldark Mine - TR13 0ES

d 28 Porthcurno Telegraph Museum - TR19 6JX

d 29 St Austell Brewery - PL25 4BY

d 31 Tate St Ives - TR26 1TG

d 37 Tintagel Castle - PL34 0HE

GARDENS AND COUNTRY HOUSES

d 7 Cotehele - PL12 6TA

13 Glendurgan - TR11 5JZ

d 18 Lanhydrock - PL30 5AD

d 25 Pencarrow - PL30 3AG

d 30 St. Michael’s Mount - TR17 OEF

d 32 Trebah Garden - TR11 5JZ

d 33 Trelissick - TR3 6QL

d 34 Trengwainton - TR20 8RZ

d 35 Trerice - TR8 4PG

d 36 Trevarno - TR13 0RU

ATTRACTIONS & THEME PARKS

d 8 Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park - PL27 7RA

d 9 Dairyland Farm Worvld - TR8 5AA

d 10 Eden Project - PL24 2SG

d 11 Flambards Experience - TR13 OQA

d 14 Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station - TR12 6LQ

15 Holywell Bay Fun Park - TR8 5PW

d 16 Jamaica Inn - PL15 7TS

d 17 Land’s End - TR19 7AA

19 Lappa Valley Steam Railway - TR8 5LX

d 21 National Maritime Museum Cornwall - TR11 3QY

d 38 World Of Model Railways - PL26 6SB

WILDLIFE

d 1 Blue Reef Aquarium - TR7 1JQ

d 22 National Seal Sanctuary - TR12 6UG

d 23 Newquay Zoo - TR7 2NN

d 24 Paradise Park & JungleBarn - TR27 4HB

FREE!

CornwallMAPMy Holiday Notes

www. thegu ide-cornwa l l . co .uk

Places I want to visit,opening timesdirections

Page 2: MAPChecking out the beach flags, may save your life LIFEGUARD ONDUTY Safe to swim in designated areas DANGER NO BATHING SURF CRAFT ONLY NO INFLATABLES When blowing offshore POLDARK

Checking out the beach flags, may save your life

LIFEGUARDONDUTYSafe to swimin designated areas

DANGERNOBATHING

SURF CRAFTONLY

NOINFLATABLESWhen blowing offshore

POLDARK MINE T: 01326 573 173 - TR13 0ES - www.poldark-mine.co.uk

Poldark Mine boasts one of the Europe’s finest underground mine tours giving a fascinating insight into the life of 18th Century tin miners. More than just a tin mine there are lots of things to do, you can visit the Museum, relax in the Garden Café and browse the local craft shops. For children there is a play area as well as craft workshops with candle making, pottery painting, wood turning and panning for precious stones including real diamonds.

THE MINACK THEATRE & VISITOR CENTRET: 01736 810181 - TR19 6JU - www.minack.com

Cornwall’s ‘Theatre under the stars’ created by one remarkable woman: Rowena Cade. A unique place to visit all the year round with our summer season of shows running from mid May to mid September. For details of timings and prices pick up a leaflet, telephone or visit our website.

GEEVOR TIN MINE T: 01736 788662 - TR19 7EW - www.geevor.com

A World Heritage Site, Geevor is on the dramatic coast between St. Ives and Lands End. Explore the surface buildings of the mine including the new museum of Hard Rock Mining. Expert guides will take you into the fascinating Wheal Mexico Mine where Cornish miners worked over two centuries ago. Free entry to the famous Count House Cafe and our Gift Shop. Open Sun to Fri 9-5.

THE CHINA CLAY COUNTRY PARK T: 01726 850362 - PL26 8XG - www.chinaclaycountry.co.uk

26 Acres of all year, all weather, Fun, Discovery and Adventure. Experience a working Victorian clay works, including Cornwall’s largest waterwheel. Marvel at the interactive displays on the China Clay industry. Test your strength against a village tug of war team or our Challenge Assault Course. Enjoy the park’s nature and cycle Trails · Lookout for our forthcoming special events. Shop for that perfect gift or simply relax in the café.

BUDE CASTLE HERITAGE CENTRE T: 01288 357300 - EX23 8LG - www.bude-stratton.gov.uk

Cornwall’s smallest, family-friendly castle is full of surprises. Meet a Cornish genius, a giant and an eccentric Vicar or marvel at the heroism of Bude’s lifeboats.Try the inter-actives, traditional toys or a game of croquet on the lawn. There’s an exciting gallery, gift shop and first class restaurant. So come and enjoy a fascinating, historical building with a wonderful seaside location.

THE COURTROOM EXPERIENCE T: 01208 76616 - PL31 2DQ - www.bodmin.gov.uk

Ever fancied being a member of a jury? Well, this is your chance. Take part in a re-enactment of a Cornish, Victorian murder trial which is full of mystery and intrigue. Listen to the evidence against Matthew. Will anyone speak in his favour? Then cast your vote – Guilty or not guilty? Afterwards visit the spooky holding cells where inmates awaited their fate. Also, don’t miss our special events! Bronze Small Visitor Attraction Cornwall Tourism Awards 2009.

PORTHCURNO TELEGRAPH MUSEUM T: 01736 810966 - TR19 6JX - www.porthcurno.org.uk

Visit this award-winning museum to find out about the history of the village of Porthcurno and the part it has played in world communications since 1870. Explore the underground tunnels and climb the secret escape stairs. See demonstrations of working equipment and learn about daily life in Victorian times and during World War II. Set in landscaped gardens just five minutes from the beach.

PENDENNIS CASTLE FALMOUTH T: 01326 316594 - TR11 4LP - www.english-heritage.org.uk/pendennis

As Cornwall’s greatest fortress, Pendennis Castle has over 450 years of history to offer all who visit, from the times of Henry VIII to World War II. A hands-on discovery centre, Tudor gun deck, WWI guardhouse and secret underground defences are all waiting to be explored. Experience the sights and sounds of an air raid and don’t miss the castle’s collection of Butterworth wartime cartoons before visiting the superb tearoom. A programme of special events bring history to life for adults and children alike!

PARADISE PARK & JUNGLEBARN T: 01736 751020 - TR27 4HB - www.paradisepark.org.uk

Famous for its rare and beautiful parrots, Paradise Park is home to many other wonderful birds plus otters, red squirrels and red pandas. Large aviaries in exotic gardens, feeding times and free-flying events. Plus huge ‘JungleBarn’ indoor play centre, with challenging soft play, drop slides and toddlers area with ball pool fountain. Choose a day for your family at award-winning Paradise Park, whatever the weather!

NATIONAL SEAL SANCTUARY T: 0871 4232110 - TR12 6UG - www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

Welcome to the National Seal Sanctuary, home to the UK’s busiest rescue centre for mammals. NEW 2010 – Penguins! We are thrilled this year to have welcomed a colony of fantastic penguins. These endearing and sometimes comical creatures are some of the most amazing personalities you’ll ever see! Enjoy the wonderful feeding times and magical day that you’ll never forget.

NEWQUAY ZOO T: 01637 873342 - TR7 2NN - www.newquayzoo.org.uk

Come and join Charlie and Connie the African Lions for a wonderful day at Newquay Zoo. New for 2010 is the fantastic Madagascan Walkthrough exhibit featuring Crowned Lemurs, Striped Mongoose, Vasa Parrots and more. Visit the African Savanna to view Zebra, Lechwe, Wildebeest, Ostrich and Waterbuck from the viewing platform or step into the Tropical House for reptiles and amphibians! For feed times and events visit our website.

WORLD OF MODEL RAILWAYS T: 01726 842457 - PL26 6SB - www.model-railway.co.uk

A variety of trains run through a miniature world of detailed scenery – towns, beaches, china clay hills, a harbour and a stunning Alpine mountain scene, all set with scale size cameos from daily life. Also featuring a children’s layout, indoor garden layout, fairground, and lots of buttons to press! Comprehensive model shop with loads of ‘Thomas’. Great for dads, interesting for mums and heaven for children. 130 metres from the harbour.

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALLT: 01326 313388 - TR11 3QY - www.nmmc.co.uk Cornwall’s award winning visitor attraction offers something for everyone. With breathtaking views from its 29m tower, one of only three natural underwater galleries in the world, hands-on interactives, family activities, the survival zone, changing exhibitions, talks and lectures; there’s a lot more than you might expect. The best way to get there? By boat. Use the Park & Float/Ride and sail to the Museum in a classic ferry. Experience the sea, boats and Cornwall.

LAND’S END T: 0871 720 0044 - TR19 7AA - www.landsend-landmark.co.uk

Land’s End is a place of natural beauty and stunning scenery with 5 fantastic modern visitor attractions. Visit the famous Land’s End signpost and wander through The West Country Shopping Village to discover a large selection of gifts and souvenirs, including many locally produced items. Why not make a day of it and finish off your experience with a meal in the Longships Restaurant whilst watching the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean.

HOLYWELL BAY FUN PARK T: 01637 830095 - TR8 5PW - www.holywellbay.co.uk

20 All-age, all-action attractions including F1 Go Karts, Star Cars, Kiddy Karts, Battle Boats, Blaster Boats, Pitch & Putt, Merlin’s Maze, Trampolines, Adventure Golf etc and do try our American Diner. FREE ENTRY, free parking, ‘Pay as you Play’. Open 10.30am Easter to October. Check out our website for more information.

FLAMBARDS EXPERIENCE T: 01326 573404 - TR13 OQA - www.flambards.co.uk

The Best Day of the Week Come rain come shine. Experience thrill therapy on the best family rides in Cornwall including the UK’s first twisting drop-tower THE NEW SKYRAKER001. Enjoy the huge undercover play areas and let your imagination roam as you wander through the streets of the Victorian Village, then experience the perils of Britain and the Blitz .

JAMAICA INNT: 01566 86250 - PL15 7TS - www.jamaicainn.co.uk

The legendary Jamaica Inn, made famous by the writer Daphne Du Maurier’s novel of the same name. Jamaica Inn is an ideal place to stop and rest after a long journey to Cornwall along the A30. With its cobbled courtyard, beamed ceilings, roaring log fire and real ales, Jamaica Inn’s friendly, warm, traditional pub atmosphere welcomes you at any time of the year.

GOONHILLY SATELLITE EARTH STATION T: 0800 679593 - TR12 6LQ - www.goonhilly.bt.com

Take control of your own Segway on one of our fantastic guided tours. Choose from the “on” or “off road” adventure trails, feel the rush as you glide around our unique site. Full instruction, training and safety equipment provided. Also available are guided tours of “Arthur” our Grade II Listed antenna, plus licensed coffee shop and internet café. Terms & conditions apply on activities, please call for full detail.

EDEN PROJECT T: 01726 811911 - PL24 2SG - www.edenproject.com

An unforgettable experience in a breathtaking epic location. Eden is a gateway into the fascinating world of plants and people and a vibrant reminder of how we need each other for our mutual survival. Space age technology meets the lost world in the biggest greenhouse ever built. Located in a 50 metre deep crater the size of 30 football pitches and beautifully sculpted to make a spectacular and unique global garden.

CORNWALL’S CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARKT: 01841 540276 - PL27 7RA - www.crealy.co.uk Families visiting Cornwall’s BIGGEST all-weather family day out can return to the Park FREE of charge for a whole week after their first visit to explore some of the region’s biggest rides, enjoy 40,000 sqft of indoor fun and adventures, meet friendly animals all set within 100 acres of countryside. Open daily 1st April-31st Oct ‘09. (Winter: Closed 1st Nov ‘09-31st Mar 2010) Reopens 1st April 2010. Minutes from A30 and A39 nr Wadebridge.

LAPPA VALLEY STEAM RAILWAY T: 01872 510317 - TR8 5LX - www.lappavalley.co.uk

In a tranquil valley near St Newlyn East, start your adventure at Benny Halt by boarding our 15” gauge steam train for a mile-long ride. At East Wheal Rose park, the family can enjoy more train rides (101/4” and 71/4” gauges), boating, crazy golf, maze, children’s play areas and country walks. The East Wheal Rose mine engine house provides insight into local history. Dogs welcome on leads. Open Easter - October.

DAIRYLAND FARM WORLD T: 01872 510246 - TR8 5AA - www.dairylandfarmworld.com

Cornwall’s No.1 for Family Fun. Experience the fun of an all weather attraction providing entertainment for all ages. Rain or Shine this working farm has so much for the whole family from The Bull Pen, a 7000sq.ft indoor play area, Cornish Heritage Centre, Nature Trail, Farm Park and Calarabelle’s Space Age Orbiter where 120 cows are milked daily. Open Easter to the end of October. An outstanding value quality assured attraction.

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TINTAGEL CASTLE T: 01840 770328 - PL34 0HE - www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel

Visit the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and home of Merlin the magician and discover the mystery and myths that surround Tintagel Castle. With its stunning location, breathtaking views and unanswered secrets, it is truly a day out to inspire the imagination. Look out for our great value family ticket and programme of events throughout the summer. Relax in the Beach café and browse the well stocked gift shop.

TATE ST IVES T: 01736 796226 - TR26 1TG - www.tate.org.uk/stives

Tate St Ives offers an introduction to international modern and contemporary art, including works from the Tate Collection. Tate St Ives also manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which gives a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain’s most important 20th century sculptors. Entry is free for 18s and under and Tate Members.

ST AUSTELL BREWERY T: 01726 66022 - PL25 4BY - www.staustellbrewery.co.ukExplore St Austell Brewery’s interactive museum and learn the fascinating story of our pubs, beers, wines and spirits and about the Cornish families who created them. Walk through the Victorian Brewery and see the brewing process first hand, including the secret spring that supplies our water! End your tour at the Hicks Bar with some essential sampling of our award winning ales. Then visit our licensed Brewery Shop where you will find an extensive range of wines, spirits, gifts and of course St Austell bottled beers - all at special prices.

TREVARNOT: 01326 574274 - TR13 0RU - www.trevarno.co.uk

A perfect day out for all the family. Explore the beautiful and historic gardens and grounds or let off steam in the extensive Adventure play area. Enjoy homemade refreshments in the sub-tropical Conservatory, follow progress of a major steam railway restoration project and on route, see the spectacular National Daffodil Collection Showgarden (Dec-May), Santa’s reindeer and don’t miss the remarkable National Museum of Gardening and two other nostalgic museums.

TRENGWAINTON T: 01736 363148 -TR20 8RZ - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trengwainton

Set at the foot of the granite hills which lie behind Penzance, Trengwainton is a garden rich in exotic plants with spectacular views across Mount’s Bay to the Lizard. The extreme mildness of the climate means that visitors can see plants that are rarely grown on mainland Britain and the garden has plenty of colour throughout the year, from the camellias and magnolias of early spring to the hydrangeas of late summer.

TREBAH GARDEN T: 01326 252200 - TR11 5JZ - www.trebah-garden.co.uk

Silver Winner of Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009. This beautiful and enchanting garden descends to a secluded beach on the Helford River. A stream cascades through a forest of rhodendrons, magnolias and camellias mingling with 100 year old tree-ferns and massed blue and white hydrangeas. With a bamboo maze and giant rhubarb to walk through, it is a sub-tropical paradise for all the family. Private beach, childrens trails and play areas. Dogs are welcome at all times, on a lead. Open every day of the year.

ST. MICHAEL’S MOUNT T: 01736 710507 - TR17 OEF - www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

The jewel in Cornwall’s crown, this magical island has a church, a medieval castle (home of the St. Aubyn family for over 300 years), an exotic garden clinging to the steep flanks, and an ancient harbour where you will find shops, restaurants. Access is by foot across the historic causeway around low tide, or experience a memorable journey by ferryboat to the harbour.

TRERICET: 01637 875404 - TR8 4PG - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice

A grand Elizabethan manor ‘on a Cornish scale’ Trerice remains little changed by the advancement in building fashions over the centuries due to long periods under absentee landlord-owners. Today the renowned stillness and tranquillity of Trerice is now occasionally pierced by period music or shouts of excitement from the Bowling Green bringing back some of the bustle and noise that must have typified its time as a busy manor house.

PENCARROWT: 01208 841369 - PL30 3AG - www.pencarrow.co.uk

A hidden gem tucked away in rolling countryside, Pencarrow has for 500 years been the cherished home of the Molesworth-St Aubyn family. Still privately owned, this Georgian gem has superb collections of portraits, furniture and ceramics, all set in 50 acres of woodland and garden where dogs and children are most welcome. Craft and plant shop, café, soft fruit in season and special events throughout the year.

GLENDURGAN T: 01326 252020 - TR11 5JZ - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/glendurgan

Valley garden of great beauty dating from the 1820s, descending to the village of Durgan and its beach on the Helford River. Outstanding spring displays of camellias and magnolias, with many unusual and exotic plants. Wild flowers carpet the valley slopes beneath fine old trees and shrubs. Children love the famous laurel maze, the Giant’s Stride and thatched school room. Shop and tea-room and garden events.

COTEHELE T: 01579 351346 - PL12 6TA - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

An ancient and romantic place lost in woods above the River Tamar. Thick Tudor walls enclose intimate chambers, lit only by natural light. Shop, restaurant, plant sales and art gallery. Atmospheric garden with formal terraces, old and new orchards, lush valley and domed dovecote. Estate walks through woods, fields and river valley, with refreshments at the riverside quay. Working watermill selling stone-ground wholemeal flour.

LANHYDROCKT: 01208 265950 - PL30 5AD - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock

Great house set in 900 acres of woods, parkland and gardens. Fifty rooms to explore, including kitchens, nursery and Long Gallery. See how a rich and splendid Victorian household worked, upstairs and downstairs. Gardens of formal and informal beauty, with parterre, borders and magnificent magnolias, Estate walks through woods and park and alongside Fowey River. Refreshments, shop, plant centre, and programme of events throughout the year.

TRELISSICKT: 01872 862090 - TR3 6QL - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick

Large garden and historic estate in outstanding position at the head of the Fal Estuary. Breathtaking views and extensive walks through parkland and creekside woods. Garden set on many levels with tender and exotic plants blooming throughout the year. Spectacular spring shows of camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons, azaleas and bulbs. Renowned art and craft gallery, shop, plant sales and restaurant. Regular programme of events.

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CHARLESTOWN SHIPWRECK & HERITAGE CENTRE T: 01726 69897 - PL25 3NJ - www.shipwreckcharlestown.com

Located in a historic china clay building, we offer visitors an insight into the history of Charlestown, heritage, rescue and shipwrecks. Walk through underground tunnels where clay trucks were pushed out to the ships in the port. We have the largest exhibition on public display in the UK, of artefacts recovered by divers. Memorabilia from the finest ocean liners; Roland Morris Collection; Titanic exhibition.

BODMIN & WENFORD RAILWAY T: 0845 125 9678 - PL31 1AG - www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall’s only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives. Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13 mile round trip through beautiful countryside, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age. Trains run February - October - Special Events and Special Trains throughout the year. A great “attracktion” for all the family!

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BLUE REEF AQUARIUM T: 01637 878134 - TR7 1JQ - www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

There’s a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered at Blue Reef Aquarium. Walk through an underwater tunnel inside the giant tropical ocean display, surrounded by sharks and hundreds of brightly coloured fish. Over 30 living displays feature amazing aquatic life including octopus, seahorses, giant crabs & lobsters. Regular talks and feeding displays make Blue Reef an unforgettable experience - whatever the weather. Open daily from 10am.

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