Heather's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A stunning sandy beach with dunes to climb and roll down, a shallow river to play in, caves to explore (including the magical holy well).
The National Trust car park gets full quickly so best to arrive early.
Short walk along an off road path to access the beach.
Incredible place to sit and watch the sun set behind 'Gull Rocks'
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Holywell
A stunning sandy beach with dunes to climb and roll down, a shallow river to play in, caves to explore (including the magical holy well).
The National Trust car park gets full quickly so best to arrive early.
Short walk along an off road path to access the beach.
Incredible place to sit and watch the sun set behind 'Gull Rocks'
One of our favourite beaches to take the children. South Coast so not so good for surfing but we love kayaking or swimming here.
Car park across the road from the beach. Toilet and cafe close by.
Small roads to access the beach but it is far less busy than north coast beaches.
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Pendower Beach
South West Coast PathOne of our favourite beaches to take the children. South Coast so not so good for surfing but we love kayaking or swimming here.
Car park across the road from the beach. Toilet and cafe close by.
Small roads to access the beach but it is far less busy than north coast beaches.
A fascinating woodland walk only a short distance away. You can walk there if you fancy the adventure (go via Churchtown Meadows (head left not right to the main road) to walk downhill under the trees and then left after the large house.
The woods are full of disused clay works, water wheels and derelict buildings.
Great fun to explore! Great place to take a picnic and enjoy scrambling around the old buildings and clay driers (keep little ones close as there are a few steep drops).
You can drive if you search maps online, there is a lay-by next to the entrance at the opposite end to the woods as you drive towards Nanpean.
Tregargus Wood
Unnamed RoadA fascinating woodland walk only a short distance away. You can walk there if you fancy the adventure (go via Churchtown Meadows (head left not right to the main road) to walk downhill under the trees and then left after the large house.
The woods are full of disused clay works, water wheels and derelict buildings.
Great fun to explore! Great place to take a picnic and enjoy scrambling around the old buildings and clay driers (keep little ones close as there are a few steep drops).
You can drive if you search maps online, there is a lay-by next to the entrance at the opposite end to the woods as you drive towards Nanpean.
Very, very busy but totally worth the visit. Parking can be almost non-existent during the peak season- the best way to visit is to catch the branch line train from St Erth.
The views you get across Carbis Bay and St Ives is breath-taking every single time.
The Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth sculpture gardens are worth visiting.
Watch the seagulls if you eat anything outdoors here- they are famous for stealing entire ice creams and pasties without hesitation!
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St Ives
Very, very busy but totally worth the visit. Parking can be almost non-existent during the peak season- the best way to visit is to catch the branch line train from St Erth.
The views you get across Carbis Bay and St Ives is breath-taking every single time.
The Tate gallery and Barbara Hepworth sculpture gardens are worth visiting.
Watch the seagulls if you eat anything outdoors here- they are famous for stealing entire ice creams and pasties without hesitation!
Gorgeous seaside village. Can get busy but large car park. Our favourite time to go is the evening. Lovely places to eat including pop up outdoor restaurants down beside the water.
Famous as a Poldark filming location.
Small pebbly beach. Great for a sea swim!
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Charlestown
Gorgeous seaside village. Can get busy but large car park. Our favourite time to go is the evening. Lovely places to eat including pop up outdoor restaurants down beside the water.
Famous as a Poldark filming location.
Small pebbly beach. Great for a sea swim!
Gorgeous and worth the 40 min+ drive to get there.
Walk across/boat to St Michael's Mount (booking online advised) or simply enjoy the views of it.
Great beach for playing, swimming, searching for sea glass. Little shops including cafes, fish and chip shop, ice cream shops, souvenir shops etc.
We love spending evenings here.
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Marazion Beach
South West Coast PathGorgeous and worth the 40 min+ drive to get there.
Walk across/boat to St Michael's Mount (booking online advised) or simply enjoy the views of it.
Great beach for playing, swimming, searching for sea glass. Little shops including cafes, fish and chip shop, ice cream shops, souvenir shops etc.
We love spending evenings here.
Whilst the attraction itself isn't worth visiting, the views and surrounding coast and villages are!
We often camp near here and there are so many little coves, beaches and hidden treasures to explore.
If you search online, there are lots of little Holy Wells, springs, clootie trees, stone circles and standing stones which we are still yet to explore all of!
If interested in these kind of places these are some of our favourites and are worth researching and visiting:
Men an Tol
Boscawen-un stone circle
Merry Maidens stone circle
Lanyon Quoit
Madron well and chapel
Sancreed well
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Attraction du Land's End Landmark
Land's EndWhilst the attraction itself isn't worth visiting, the views and surrounding coast and villages are!
We often camp near here and there are so many little coves, beaches and hidden treasures to explore.
If you search online, there are lots of little Holy Wells, springs, clootie trees, stone circles and standing stones which we are still yet to explore all of!
If interested in these kind of places these are some of our favourites and are worth researching and visiting:
Men an Tol
Boscawen-un stone circle
Merry Maidens stone circle
Lanyon Quoit
Madron well and chapel
Sancreed well
Unique and breath-taking scenery. Not unusual to spot dolphins off the headland!
You can visit or book tickets online to watch a play/performance. Check online for when it's closed for visitors.
Porthcurno beach itself is also stunning and great for swimming/kayaking
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The Minack Theatre
Unique and breath-taking scenery. Not unusual to spot dolphins off the headland!
You can visit or book tickets online to watch a play/performance. Check online for when it's closed for visitors.
Porthcurno beach itself is also stunning and great for swimming/kayaking
Another evening favourite of ours. Great with kids or low mobility as the car park is overlooking the beach (steps access to beach).
Toilets in car park
Small sandy beach with shells, caves and great for paddling. Surfers do use this beach but mind the sharp rocks along the shore.
Great for sunsets
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Little Fistral
3 Esplanade RdAnother evening favourite of ours. Great with kids or low mobility as the car park is overlooking the beach (steps access to beach).
Toilets in car park
Small sandy beach with shells, caves and great for paddling. Surfers do use this beach but mind the sharp rocks along the shore.
Great for sunsets
Incredible sunset spot!
Great for picking up chips from nearby St Agnes and eating as the sun sets.
Great coast path down to Wheal Coates engine house!
St Agnes Head Car Park
Incredible sunset spot!
Great for picking up chips from nearby St Agnes and eating as the sun sets.
Great coast path down to Wheal Coates engine house!
Gorgeous spot.
Park right at the end and walk along the Headland to see the seals!!
Search online for seals at Godrevy to see the famous spot where they come to rest. Look down on the beach where you're always sure to see lots of them!
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Godrevy Point
South West Coast PathGorgeous spot.
Park right at the end and walk along the Headland to see the seals!!
Search online for seals at Godrevy to see the famous spot where they come to rest. Look down on the beach where you're always sure to see lots of them!
Les Jardins Perdus de Heligan
B3273Great for exploring as a family
Perranporth gets very busy in the summer. We recommend arriving early to park (queues often start forming around 8.30am on sunny days!)
We recommend getting there early, parking then heading for breakfas before the beach. There is a Wetherspoons but also lots of lovely little cafes.
Lovely seaside town full of shops, boating lake with boat hire and crazy golf and a 3 mile long beach!
We used to live here and still have family there. Never gets boring and easy to spend an entire day there. Toilets and pub on the beach.
Tidal swimming pool in the rock on the beach. Caves and rock pools to explore.
Great for walking. 3 miles at low tide to the other end where you will see the remains of Wheal Vlow tin mine entrance- my great, great grandfather used to be the mining captain of!
Great walk for adventurers either East to Holywell beach or West to St Agnes.
A mile up the hill towards St Agnes is Perranporth Aerodrome which still has WWII bunkers and spitfire bays. Fun to explore!
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Perranporth Beach
Perranporth gets very busy in the summer. We recommend arriving early to park (queues often start forming around 8.30am on sunny days!)
We recommend getting there early, parking then heading for breakfas before the beach. There is a Wetherspoons but also lots of lovely little cafes.
Lovely seaside town full of shops, boating lake with boat hire and crazy golf and a 3 mile long beach!
We used to live here and still have family there. Never gets boring and easy to spend an entire day there. Toilets and pub on the beach.
Tidal swimming pool in the rock on the beach. Caves and rock pools to explore.
Great for walking. 3 miles at low tide to the other end where you will see the remains of Wheal Vlow tin mine entrance- my great, great grandfather used to be the mining captain of!
Great walk for adventurers either East to Holywell beach or West to St Agnes.
A mile up the hill towards St Agnes is Perranporth Aerodrome which still has WWII bunkers and spitfire bays. Fun to explore!
Go and say hi to the seals scavenging for scraps from the fishing boats or go on a boat trip! Or grab a bucket and go crabbing.
Beautiful clear water to paddle in.
Sainsburys just up the hill so we tend to grab food for a picnic and take it down here on a warm evening.
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Newquay Harbour
North Quay HillGo and say hi to the seals scavenging for scraps from the fishing boats or go on a boat trip! Or grab a bucket and go crabbing.
Beautiful clear water to paddle in.
Sainsburys just up the hill so we tend to grab food for a picnic and take it down here on a warm evening.
Simply stunning
Arrive early as the carpark gets full. Check tide times and visit at low tide.
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Kynance Cove
Simply stunning
Arrive early as the carpark gets full. Check tide times and visit at low tide.
Well known if you love searching for seaglass! Hours of fun
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Pentewan Beach
Well known if you love searching for seaglass! Hours of fun
Food Scene
Our top restaurant/take away for Indian and Nepalese food.
You can order through Just Eat for delivery to the house!
Our favourite is their Paneer Shashlik (vegetarian).
Highly recommended
Gurkha Restaurant
36-38 Fore StOur top restaurant/take away for Indian and Nepalese food.
You can order through Just Eat for delivery to the house!
Our favourite is their Paneer Shashlik (vegetarian).
Highly recommended
If you love Thai food, don't go anywhere else. Take away only.
Mam's is a family favourite! Their chilli rice is a must (it isn't too spicy- our eldest daughter loves it) as is their Green and Red Curry and Pad Thai. Their tempura veg is also amazing!
Menu and phone number to order found online.
We recommend phoning in the daytime to order
Mam's Authentic Thai Takeaway Newquay
29 Mellanvrane LaneIf you love Thai food, don't go anywhere else. Take away only.
Mam's is a family favourite! Their chilli rice is a must (it isn't too spicy- our eldest daughter loves it) as is their Green and Red Curry and Pad Thai. Their tempura veg is also amazing!
Menu and phone number to order found online.
We recommend phoning in the daytime to order
Delicious chip shop just up the road. Order and pay online available.
We highly recommend their battered halloumi!
Archie’s Fish and Chips
1 Trethosa RoadDelicious chip shop just up the road. Order and pay online available.
We highly recommend their battered halloumi!
Family attractions
Great day out for families!
They currently have a £25 pp deal to go as often as you want this summer.
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Camel Creek Adventure Park
Great day out for families!
They currently have a £25 pp deal to go as often as you want this summer.
Another of our favourites. Beautiful little attraction with plenty to do for little ones and lovely food and coffee! Also recently opened soft play area here
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Lappa Valley
Another of our favourites. Beautiful little attraction with plenty to do for little ones and lovely food and coffee! Also recently opened soft play area here
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Great for families
Zoo de Newquay
Trenance GardensFamily attraction
Boating lake for boat hire. Beautiful rose gardens, lovely cafe. Short walk under the viaduct to a miniature steam railway and play park! Also crazy golf.
You can easily spend a day here. Just next to Newquay Zoo!
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Trenance Gardens station
Boating lake for boat hire. Beautiful rose gardens, lovely cafe. Short walk under the viaduct to a miniature steam railway and play park! Also crazy golf.
You can easily spend a day here. Just next to Newquay Zoo!
Jungle Jack's
Great for a rainy day! Yummy menu. Book online
Atlantic Reach
Swimming pool
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneExpensive but great family day out!
Kidzworld Adventure Play
Par Moor RoadGreat for a rainy day
Lovely family day out rain or shine as they have a large indoor soft play area!
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Dairyland Farm World
Lovely family day out rain or shine as they have a large indoor soft play area!
A bit rough around the edges but a fun family day out. Pony rides, indoor play area, boat rides, animals to see
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Springfields Fun Park
A bit rough around the edges but a fun family day out. Pony rides, indoor play area, boat rides, animals to see
Boscawen Park
Malpas RoadGreat playpark
The kids love walking around in here- free to enter. Truro itself is a city full of great shops and cafes.
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Cathédrale de Truro
Saint Mary's StreetThe kids love walking around in here- free to enter. Truro itself is a city full of great shops and cafes.
Great for a rainy day. The only museum in the UK outside of London with an Ancient Egyptian Mummy!
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Musée royal de Cornouailles
25 River StGreat for a rainy day. The only museum in the UK outside of London with an Ancient Egyptian Mummy!
Send yourselves (or your kids!) off a cliff!! Zip wire over a quarry (our youngest did this aged 2!!) Small play park, big swing and go karts
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Adrenalin Quarry
Lower Clicker RoadSend yourselves (or your kids!) off a cliff!! Zip wire over a quarry (our youngest did this aged 2!!) Small play park, big swing and go karts
Fun with the kids to see the animals and taste the jams and juices! Bonus that the adults get to taste the ciders 😄
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Cidrerie des Cornouailles Healeys
Fun with the kids to see the animals and taste the jams and juices! Bonus that the adults get to taste the ciders 😄
Little Western Railway
Trenance RoadGreat family fun!
If you're interested in learning about WWII, this place is really interesting!!
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Davidstow Airfield & Cornwall At War Museum
If you're interested in learning about WWII, this place is really interesting!!
If you fancy a gentle walk, this place is beautiful. Pick up a bag of bird seed and monkey nuts and head here for a couple of hours. Squirrels will take the monkey nuts from your hands! Always plenty of ducks and swans to feed too.
Lovely cafe serving soups and cakes.
Flat and recently paved pathway making it easy for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
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Tehidy Woods
If you fancy a gentle walk, this place is beautiful. Pick up a bag of bird seed and monkey nuts and head here for a couple of hours. Squirrels will take the monkey nuts from your hands! Always plenty of ducks and swans to feed too.
Lovely cafe serving soups and cakes.
Flat and recently paved pathway making it easy for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Search online for 'Rogue Theatre'. If you fancy a truly magical and unforgettable couple of hours you will not be disappointed!
See fairies, mermaids and other magical creatures in the woods for an immersive Theatre experience. They also serve the best hot chocolates and witches stew!
Get some fairy wings and glitter on and enjoy the magic!
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Tehidy Woods, north cliff car park
Search online for 'Rogue Theatre'. If you fancy a truly magical and unforgettable couple of hours you will not be disappointed!
See fairies, mermaids and other magical creatures in the woods for an immersive Theatre experience. They also serve the best hot chocolates and witches stew!
Get some fairy wings and glitter on and enjoy the magic!
Neighbourhoods
Local amenities include:
Co-op
Nisa (shop)
Hair dressers
Archie's fish & chip shop
Play park
Laundrette
All within walking distance.
(We don't recommend the Chinese takeaway)
Saint Stephen
Local amenities include:
Co-op
Nisa (shop)
Hair dressers
Archie's fish & chip shop
Play park
Laundrette
All within walking distance.
(We don't recommend the Chinese takeaway)
Lovely town for exploring and shopping.
Harbour, promenade, Jubilee outdoor pool, lots of cafes and pubs.
Great alternative/hippy shops.
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Penzance
Lovely town for exploring and shopping.
Harbour, promenade, Jubilee outdoor pool, lots of cafes and pubs.
Great alternative/hippy shops.