Things to do in Cornwall

What better way to celebrate your time in Cornwall than with a photo shoot using iconic Cornish landscapes as your backdrop? Portraits in Cornwall offers you the chance to commemorate your stay by getting out into nature. The best part? You have every say in where your photoshoot takes place, but should you need inspiration they can provide you with a list of picturesque spots.

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Padstow Sealife Safaris is a local family business that aims to offer customers the chance to experience the rich and diverse marine wildlife that the North Cornish Coast has to offer safely and responsibly. Spend the day discovering the charm of the Cornish Coast out to sea with a boat trip and experience unrivalled views, sea breezes and an array of sealife from seals to dolphins.

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Penelewey Tours offers driven day tours of three rivers, from source to sea of The River Fowey, The River Kennal and a surround of The Carrick Roads. Also offering a ‘Build your own Experience’ tour allowing guests to experience Cornwall their way with pick-ups taking place from The Carylon Bay for all tours booked.

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Colwith Farm Distillery is Cornwall’s only ‘plough to bottle’ gin and vodka distillery. Come and see how they transform the potatoes grown on their fifth-generation family farm into award-winning vodka and gin - then sample the produce straight from the source!  Or better still, have a go at making your own!

Colwith offer Guided Tours of their working distillery, Tutored Tastings, Gin Schools and Masterclasses, as well as the UK's first plough to bottle Vodka School and Masterclass!  They also have a beautiful, upcycled tasting bar overlooking the picturesque countryside and a distillery shop where you can enjoy free samples!

Carlyon Bay is delighted to offer an exclusive discount of 10% off one of these tasting experiences.

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Based in Charlestown, just a short walk along the coast path, GyllyAdventures offers both kayaks & stand up paddleboarding from the world-famous Georgian harbour where you can access hidden coves & beaches accessible only by water in the shelter of St Austell Bay.

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Tregothnan Estate is home to Europe's largest tea garden, in Cornwall's goldilocks climate for botanical gardens with a history going as far back as 700 years.  

The Gardens are now open to the public, with tours being described as "The Vinyard tour you can drive away from" with glorious views over the 18-metre deep Fal River. Each tour takes about two hours, covering about 2 miles and a variety of terrains from the tea gardens at Halwyn overlooking the King Harry ferry to the hidden valley jungle gardens Kea Plum orchards of Coombe by the edge of the foreshore.

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Get out on the crystal water and experience adrenaline-fuelled Jet Ski Sessions and scenic Safaris with the UK's official Yamaha Jet Ski Experience on Carlyon Bay Beach, along with Standup Paddle Boards & Kayaks. We are delighted to be able to offer our residents a 10% discount when they book to enjoy these facilities just 200 yards from the hotel's front door.

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Walk With Me is a free story app created by award-winning theatre company Kneehigh. It brings the tales and landscapes of Cornwall to life. Looking for a the perfect socially-distanced activity that can be enjoyed alone or with family and friends? Kneehigh has launched four new story walks at the Eden Project and in St Austell. Funny, magical and often moving stories from locals can be found as you explore the local area.

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The most extraordinary theatre in the world, carved out of granite on the side of a cliff, with spectacular sea views. Open air performances take place throughout the summer.

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Don’t miss the wonderful surfing that Cornwall is famous for! Harlyn Surf School near Padstow offers great family activities including surfing, paddle boarding, coasteering and kayak tours. 

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The famous landmark boasts iconic scenery and a range of fascinating family attractions. No Cornwall holiday is complete without a photo in front of the Land’s End signpost!

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Cornwall's dramatic coast offers ample opportunity for sea angling. Whether you are a seasoned, experience angler or just want to spin for mackerel there are a wealth of rocks, beaches and boats available.

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Situated across St Austell Bay from the Carlyon Bay Hotel, the Polkerris Beach Company offers a range of activities including powerboating, sailing, windsurfing and many more. Suitable for all ages and experience, all done with friendly and expert instruction.

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Lanhydrock House is a magnificent National Trust Victorian style country estate set in beautiful manicured gardens and grounds. Discover the differing life below stairs to the elegant and luxurious manor house home to the Agar-Robartes family. Discover the ancient woodlands and riverside paths, perfect for country walls and unspoilt nature.

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Flambards is one of Cornwall’s best family day visit attraction with rides for everyone, family fun, indoor attractions and entertainment. Visit the award-winning and unique indoor attractions including The Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz life-size re-creations and enjoy some top rides.

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Trebah Gardens are a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. Visit to discover the magic of this beautiful Cornish valley garden with over four miles of footpath. Follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to our their own secluded beach on the Helford River. 

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The fantastic Hangloose offer a variety of activities for the adventurous! Including the longest and fastest zip wire in the country, a giant 20m cliff top swing, a free fall simulation, jumping off a platform to an airbag of epic proportions, a 16 metre climbing tower and the world’s first commercial freefall onto an airbag! Situated in the spectacular surroundings of the world famous Eden Project, a definite one for all the family especially those adrenaline junkies.

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This unique multi-award-winning attraction on the outskirts of St Austell is spread over 20 acres of stunning Cornish countryside. Cornwall FootballGolf Park is where guaranteed fun and laughter await for all ages & abilities.

FootballGolf uses the same rules as crazy golf but instead of using a club, players kick a football into a hole navigating hazards and obstacles along the way helping to make this game fun and enjoyable for everyone.

Featuring two very different 18 hole courses, the Parkland course on level ground and the Hillside course on the hills. If being outdoors and having fun is for you, come and give it a go! 

Open 7 days a week from April to November, no booking required just turn up and play anytime between 10am and 7pm. The Park then closes at 9pm. 

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You will never forget your first visit to the spectacular biomes, as you wander deep in a rainforest and through gorgeous Mediterranean gardens. Eden always has a lively programme of entertainment that are educational and huge fun. Buy your tickets from reception for pre-paid entry!

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Since they were rediscovered 25 years ago, these have become some of the most popular botanical gardens in the country, with an enthralling history stretching back hundreds of years. Buy your tickets from reception to receive discounted, fast track entry.

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This is a wonderful way to experience our countryside. Sunrising Riding Centre near Liskeard run guided pony treks across Bodmin Moor for riders of all abilities.
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Barguse Riding Centre, near St Austell, has an indoor school, outdoor arena and jumping paddock. 
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Take a spellbinding journey through time as you travel underground to experience at firsthand a chapter in Cornwall’s history made famous by the hugely popular Poldark novels and TV series.

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Doc Martin tour is fully guided tour which will take your around the fictional Cornish seaside viggage of Portwenn. This tour is led by the local who has been involved in the filming of Doc Martin itself as an extra who shares many anecdotes about the filming of this show. Doc Martin is filmed on the location in Port Isaac. Port isaac is a very popular place for tourists. This is a small picturesque filming village on the Atlantic coast of North Cornwall. 

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A popular attraction in Cornwall.

Wheal Martyn is the UK's only china clay mining museum. 

The museum tells the story of Cornwalls's largest mining industry. Their charity provides opportunities for all visitors to discover how china clay was mined, processed and used.

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Dairyland Farm World offers a fantastic adventure park to suit all ages. With lots of fun such as slides, nature trails, pony rides, tractor rides, milking cows & feeding the animals. This is a fabulous day out for the family at reasonable prices.

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Enjoy an unbelievable luxury trip as you explore our lovely coast in the hands of a professional skipper. Falmouth Motorboat Charters offers full day, half day and evening cruises tailored to your requirements.

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Kidzworld has plenty for everyone, majority being undercover therefore a great day out come rain or shine! Everything included in admissison price - Open 7 days a week throughout all school holidays and bank holidays. Great fun all the kids!

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Get close to over 1,000 of the world’s rarest and endangered animals at Newquay Zoo! 

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With over 66 trampolines there are lots to keep the family entertained.  There's plenty to experience with their interactive light games, the energetic activity zone and the new skywalk, where children and their adults can climb steps and rope bridges to jump off a 1.5m high platform on to a giant airbag. The first trampoline park in Cornwall. 

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Visit a real working cider farm making over forty varieties of delicious fruit products including farmscrumpy and sparkling cider.

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Pop by and find out about the history and heritage of the Brewery with their interactive tour. A great day out for all with prices from ONLY £12.00 per ticket including beer sampling & a pint of your choice.

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Eat, Swim, Play & Party at The Seahorse Centre!

Sheltered under the cliffs and with stunning sea views between St Austell and Mevagissey, this fresh and vibrant leisure venue is a wonderful setting for a day out with friends, family or just to get away from it all!

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Experience the beauty of the Cornish coastlines on a hike with an experienced walker and leader! Selection of dates available, walking locations including Fowey, Polkerris, Carlyon Bay, Charlestown and Porthpean. The guided walks include shorter, circular walks in readiness for light/path conditions at this time of year.  Also providing a service to tailor single or multi-day guided walks for private parties.

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Fantastic fun for the whole family at this top quality attraction which consistently gets five star reviews on TripAdvisor. Beautifully designed rides and animal attractions in a lovely setting.

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Lovingly created over 4 decades and located in the heart of St Austell Pinetum Gardens stands as a place of tranquillity, peace and remarkable garden scenery.

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Discover the magic of the 140 acres of Spring Gardens at Caerhays Castle and Estate. Enjoy a day exploring the natural beauty of the coastlines, the sweeping valleys, the castle grounds and the exciting rich history. 

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The UK’s most haunted venue. Built in 1779 from 20,000 tons of granite by the prisoners themselves this jail isn’t just a Building… It is a story, Museum, tourist attraction and paranormal hotspot. Discover Cornwall’s most haunting and dark history in its brand new world-class immersive experience, by delving into the depths of the jail’s state-of-the-art 'Dark Walk' where your perceptions between the past and present will be blurred and provoked. Take 90 minutes to walk in the footsteps of the condemned. 

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What better way to see the sights of Cornwall than on a Luxury Cruiser?

Operating from Fowey, Fowey Maritime Centre offer a variety of packages including bespoke to you cruises.

Whether you wanted to watch the Sunset with a glass of bubbly or perhaps take the family on a day trip with lunch. Nothing is too much trouble.

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