Crumbly Yarg cheese, meat-stuffed pasties, clotted cream... The endless list of Cornish delicacies literally rolls off the tongue. Work up an appetite surfing off Atlantic coves, ambling across granite moors or striding out on the South West Coast Path across sandy beaches and wild flower-strewn clifftops. Be prepared for plenty of sky and lots of attractions, days out and family trips that will let you take advantage of the often stunning weather. It's easy to see why England's southwest toe with its super-quaint harbour towns has inspired celebrity chefs to take up residence. Green fingers? Potter round Cornwall's lush gardens that can be found at rambling stately homes and the modern biomes of the Eden Project alike.
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Crumbly Yarg cheese, meat-stuffed pasties, clotted cream... The endless list of Cornish delicacies literally rolls off the tongue. Work up an appetite surfing off Atlantic coves, ambling across granite moors or striding out on the South West Coast Path across sandy beaches and wild flower-strewn clifftops. Be prepared for plenty of sky and lots of attractions, days out and family trips that will let you take advantage of the often stunning weather. It's easy to see why England's southwest toe with its super-quaint harbour towns has inspired celebrity chefs to take up residence. Green fingers? Potter round Cornwall's lush gardens that can be found at rambling stately homes and the modern biomes of the Eden Project alike.
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Discover The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Explore hidden paths and bamboo tunnels on this aristocratic Cornwall estate.
Heligan, Cornwall
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Broaden your horizons at Eden Project
Five biomes make for one of Britain's most impressive eco-attractions in the hills of Cornwall.
St Austell, Cornwall
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Explore the Barbara Hepworth Museum
Whether you’re a garden lover, art aficionado or simply a St Ives devotee you can’t fail to fall for the magic of the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
St Ives, Cornwall
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Take a break to picturesque Falmouth
Based around a thriving harbour Falmouth is gateway to the beautiful Fal River which runs through an Area Of Natural Beauty.
Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
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Enjoy a gourmet break at Rick Stein’s cookery school
On the beautiful north coast of Cornwall, the award-winning Padstow Seafood School offers a fantastic foodie break for seafood lovers.
Location: Padstow, Cornwall
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Explore Cornwall’s mining heritage
Sandy beaches, cream teas, ancient woodlands and innovative architecture make for a fascinating family day out in Camborne and Redruth.
Location: Cornwall
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Find a Wonderful Haven for Unusual Blooms
The Isles of Scilly are world famous for exporting scented narcissi; beautiful delicate flowers that grow through the winter
Location: Isles of Scilly
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Explore The Islands' Regatta
Join us for Scilly's inaugural Islands' Regatta on St. Mary's over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, and celebrate the maritime heritage of the Isles.
Location: St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly
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Head to Lanhydrock for a splendid woodland picnic
Head to finest house in Cornwall for a relaxing picnic with magnificent panoramic views and 900 acres of parkland and woodland.
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
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Walk between the Islands at Low Tide
On extreme low tides, walk the channel between Tresco and Bryher and take in the magnificent views across the sands.
Location: Isles of Scilly
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Modern art on the coast of St Ives
With clean air and shimmering sea, St Ives is a true English beauty. Escape the hustle and bustle of modern living by stopping in this idyllic spot.
Location: St Ives, Cornwall
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Feel the Excitement of Treesurfing at The Tamar Valley
Tree surfing is an adrenaline-pumping, bird’s eye experience. A complex of ladders, rope bridges, zip wires, and walkways are the perfect adventure.
Location: Cornwall
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Experience a little bit of Island Culture
Open-air theatre, art and craft galleries, music, history. The Isles of Scilly have a range of attractions and activities for culture connoisseurs.
Location: Isles of Scilly, Cornwall
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Explore the lavish rooms of Pencarrow House
Forget painfully preserved rooms cordoned off behind scarlet ropes, this is a bona fide family home.
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
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Cycle The Camel Trail to Bodmin Gaol
The Camel Trail provides access to the beautiful Cornish countryside along a disused railway line.
Location: Padstow to Bodmin, Cornwall
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Find over 230 ancient monuments and sites on the Isles of Scilly
The tiny landmass of the Isles of Scilly is home to 239 ancient monuments and archaeological sites, the UK’s greatest density of historic sites.
Location: Isles of Scilly, Cornwall
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Push your Limits at Adrenaline Quarry
Adrenaline Quarry. Throwing people off cliffs since 2009. Come and get your heart racing at Cornwall's high-flying adventure park.
Location: The Tamar Valley, Plymouth, Devon
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Enjoy a fairytale stay at Truro’s Water Tower
You’ll feel like a hero or heroine in your very own fairy story as you mount the stairs of Truro’s Victorian Water Tower.
Location: Truro, Cornwall
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Discover Cornwall’s rugged landscape on the Poldark Trail
Saddle up for Hallagenna’s horse riding trail across Bodmin Moor, taking in some of the stunning filming locations behind the BBC’s Poldark remake.
Location: Cornwall
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See an open-air play at the Minack Theatre
Carved into a granite cliff face on the southern tip of Cornwall, the Minack Theatre is a wonderfully unique theatrical experience.
Location: Porthcurno, Cornwall
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