Local area – things to do and see
(1) Besides the great beaches and coastal path, Lyndale Cottage Guest House is located close to many of Cornwall’s most famous attractions, Lyndale Cottage is the perfect base from which to explore. Don’t worry about the weather either just visit: 101 things to do on a rainy day!
(2) The National Seal Sanctuary
The Sanctuary started in the winter of 1958 when a baby seal, only a few hours old, was washed up on the beach at St Agnes. Ken Jones lived with his wife just one hundred yards from the beach, he picked up the pup and took it back to his small garden. For many years he ran a rescue centre for seals and oiled birds, with just one pool, at St Agnes. The news of his work with seals spread, and he received more and more calls about injured seals – Visit the website
The Helston Railway Preservation Society was the result, some ten years ago, of a vision by a small number of enthusiasts to re-open a section of the Helston Branch Line. We now have a thousand members! Please browse our website and learn more about this wonderful project.
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The small Cornish town of St Ives has attracted painters for over a century, amongst its early visitors were J.M.W. Turner, Whistler and the young Sickert.
In 1928, on a visit to St Ives, Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood discovered the work of retired mariner Alfred Wallis whose untutored paintings of town and seascapes had a profound influence on the development of their work. Visit the website
Established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cornwall. Not only does the Theme Park host the best thrill rides in Cornwall, but also the Flambards Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz indoor tourist attractions.
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Housed in an award winning building on the Falmouth harbour-side, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall transports you into the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history. Why not Explore the Museum now?
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More than just a green theme park, then? Eden is about connecting plants, people and places. We are a living demonstration of regeneration and we aim to reconnect people with their environments locally and globally. We don’t have all the answers, we don’t want to tell others what to think; what we do is invite people to explore their world afresh.
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It’s a memory you’ll cherish forever – arriving like so many generations before you at one of the world’s best loved landmarks. It’s a place of almost mystical beauty where the might of the Atlantic meets the towering cliffs of Cornwall – a place where nature is still one of the big attractions. Discover a myriad of wild flowers, soaring seabirds or even seals coming out to play.
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Explore the amazing island world of St Michael’s Mount and discover legend, myth and over a thousand years of incredible history.Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and walk the causeway at low water or enjoy a short motor boat trip when the tide is in – getting to St Michael’s Mount is always an adventure.
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Discover the magic of this beautiful Cornish valley garden, explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to our very own secluded beach on the Helford River.
(11) Enchanting gardens of Cornwall
Cornwall is often described as the ‘garden capital of the world’ as the lush vegetation and colour give garden lovers a feast for the eyes all year round. Whether you are a serious horticulturalist, specialist gardener, enthusiastic amateur, holidaymaker or a day-tripper, Cornwall’s magnificent gardens can show you everything from wild woodland to neatly manicured lawns, the small and unusual, those with eccentric features, to the large and famous – whose plants, flowers, palms and trees thrive in Cornwall’s mild coastal climate. Visit the website
Godolphin House can be found between Helston and Penzance, not far from St Michael’s Mount, you will find Godolphin, one of Cornwall’s most beautiful and romantic old houses, lying hidden at the heart of its 550-acre estate.
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Other useful links:
The National Trust’s website
The Lizard Lighthouse website
The RSPB CHOUGH PROJECT
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
SUSTRANS
South West Coastal Footpath
The Ramblers Association
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
