Heartlands
26 August 2014
Set in the heart of Cornwall in the former mining area, you will find 19 acres of gardens, sculpture, adventure playscape for kids, art and craft studios and a cafe.
'With 17 places to visit near Portreath, start planning your holiday or day out using the Classic Guide's independently reviewed places to go near Portreath.'
26 August 2014
Set in the heart of Cornwall in the former mining area, you will find 19 acres of gardens, sculpture, adventure playscape for kids, art and craft studios and a cafe.
26 August 2014
250 acres of woodland with over nine miles of paths to explore and a gentle three mile cycle track. Peaceful woods, lakes, picnic areas and a cafe make Tehidy a great choice for a day out when you want to get away from it all. In spring, the carpet of bluebells is quite a sight.
10 May 2011
Set in 28 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, Trevaskis Farm has an abundance of fruit and veggies to pick whatever the weather (lots of the crops grow under cover). There's also a restaurant serving nice big healthy portions; their recipes will inspire you with ideas for turning your hand-plucked fruit into mouthwatering treats. Pick up some organic goodies from the well-stocked farm shop before going home to cook up a storm.
10 May 2011
An excellent travelling theatre company based in Cornwall. Miracle stage classic and contemporary performances in a variety of venues across Cornwall and the West Country.
7 February 2011
Two great beam engines sit at the heart of the Cornish World Heritage Mining Site. The dramatic story of Cornish mining is told through films, displays, models and guides.
30 March 2009
Godrevy is a locality in far west Cornwall with high cliffs, sheltered coves and sandy beaches. With The National Trust owning all of the land from Godrevy to Navax Point there are plenty of walks where seals, guillemots, razorbills and fulmars are a common sight.
20 October 2008
The oldest complete mine site left in Cornwall. Seasonal opening so please check their Website for times.
16 July 2008
Lots of curiosities, an excellent mineral collection, and plenty of artefacts from St Agnes' long maritime and mining history.
Real Cornish tin mined through ancient traditional methods and crafted into tin jewellery and trinkets. Learn about Cornish mining heritage and visit the shop.
(Also known as the Bassett Monument) this imposing monument was built in 1863 as a tribute to Francis Basset a local philanthropist. Standing 90ft high, the monument can be seen for miles around and on a clear day both coasts can be seen from the top. Access from Camborne by following the Great Flat Lode Trail or use the car park near the top from the village of Carnkie, locate using postcode TR16 6RZ and follow the uneven track to Carn Brea Castle and take the footpath from the car park.