Cornish Attractions to visit while staying at Burnt Toast Holiday Cottage
The main attraction of Cornwall for a Self Catering Holiday is of course it's charm and beauty, but in addition Cornwall is a County full of things to do places to go and sights to see.
Cornwall is full of picturesque and historic places to visit including (officially designated) 'World Heritage Sites' and 'Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty' as well as the superb 'South West Coastal Path' plus beaches and coves to keep you fully occupied and entranced throughout your holiday.
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The Eden ProjectThe Eden Project consists of five giant Biodomes sited in an abandoned
China Clay Quarry. Each Dome holds a theme from a different climatic
region, from Tropical to Temperate with plants and trees not found in
one place anywhere else in the World. |
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Lands EndLands End needs no introduction, just visit and enjoy the view, the Last Labyrinth and don't forget to have your picture taken by the famous sign post.
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The Tate St IvesTate St Ives is in a superb location looking down over St Ives beach. It was opened in 1993 and is Cornwall's outpost of the Tate Gallery featuring art exhibits of art produced in or associated with the County of Cornwall. |
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Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculptures in Trengwainton GardenAn impressive Cornish Garden scattered with many Sculptures by Barbara Hepworth in Stone, Bronze and Marble. There is also a Barbara Hepworth Museum in the Grounds.
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Flambards Theme Park, Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz |
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More than a just another Theme Park, this is the 'Flambards Experience' featuring all the exciting rides you expect in a Theme Park, plus authentic reproductions of a Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz. |
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Geevor Tin MineThe largest Mining history site in the UK and now a Museum which includes underground tours as well as the surface buildings, structures and other 18th Century engineering marvels. |
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Dairyland Farm WorldDairyland is a family day out on a working farm. Children can get to interact with animals, even feed them or watch in safety in the Milking Parlour. This is really something to talk about when they get back to school. |
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Trerice House and GardensTrerice House is a grand Elizabethan Manor House with a six acre valley garden.
This is a gem having been part of the National Trust Portfolio since 1953 and predates the Doomsday Book. The original house was updated to the Elizabethan Manor in 1570. |
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Lappa Valley Steam RailwayDating back to 1849, Lappa Valley Steam Railway was a mineral railway built on the old 'Narrow Guage'. Quite an experience and the scenic Lappa Valley is the perfect setting for this ultimate Joyride. |
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Levant SteamThis restored Steam Engine in a spectacular cliff top setting is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
Well worth a visit for those interested in the Steam Age pioneered by Richard Trevithick that powered the worlds mining boom of the 19th Century. |
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Paradise ParkMany of the Exotic and Rare birds in Paradise Park are endangered species some of which are being successfully bred in captivity. Bird flying displays and a chance for Children to interact safely with
some of the species. |
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Future World at GoonhillyA glimpse into the future of where technology is taking us. You can also have a FREE session in (probably) the fastest Internet Cafe in the World.
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Newquay ZooNewquay Animal World is the only Zoo in Cornwall and is a must visit for the Animal Lovers. You will find that Newquay Zoo is home to some of the Worlds most endangered species. |
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Skinners BreweryYou can book a hospitality trip round Skinners Brewery at Truro if you are a Real Ale Enthusiast. The guided tour is very interesting and is followed (and proceeded) by a session in the Hospitality Suite
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Godolphin HouseA 15th Century House dating back to when Cornwall was such a huge exporter of Tin making it possible for the Godolphin Family to build and run this impressive Estate. Recently acquired by the National Trust it undergo a massive restoration program. |
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Poldark Mine and Amusement ParkExperience an underground tour of Poldark mine and enjoy the Amusements Restaurant and Gift Shop.
Admission to the Amusement Park is FREE |
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Trereife House Gardens and Animal ParkTrereife is a fine old Manor House dating back to the early 18th Century. There are extensive Gardens and a variety of unusual animals plus loads of surprises. |
You can see pictures with their captions of nearby attractions around Lamorna Cove if you visit our Photo Gallery
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