Best things to do in Cornwall
Cornwall's Absolute Essentials
Cornwall’s landscape is defined by its rugged Atlantic coastline and rich industrial heritage. This selection features the iconic tidal island of St Michael's Mount and the medieval ruins of Tintagel Castle, famously linked to Arthurian legend. Botanical innovation is showcased at the Eden Project’s geodesic biomes and the restored Victorian grounds of Heligan. Historical sites range from the Iron Age courtyard houses of Chysauster to the 16th-century artillery fortress of St Mawes. Coastal highlights include the turquoise waters of Kynance Cove and the granite cliffs of Land’s End.
Land's End
The westernmost point of mainland England, characterized by 200-foot-high granite cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Longships Lighthouse.
Porthcurno
This charming southern beach with its golden sands is an ideal outing if you want to soak up the summer sun.
Port Isaac
Port Isaac is a small fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England, in the United Kingdom.
Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor Tin Mine, formerly North Levant Mine is a tin mine in the far west of Cornwall, England, between the villages of Pendeen and…
Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle lies by the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, England, UK.
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