Top Ten Attractions to visit in Cornwall

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  • Author Jennifer Biddall
  • Published May 16, 2010
  • Word count 441

Cornwall, situated in South West England is a popular tourist destination with its unique culture, spectacular landscape and mild climate. It boasts many miles of beaches and cliffs, and includes beautiful moorland, country gardens, historic and prehistoric sites and much more. Each year, approximately five million tourists visit Cornwall, mostly from within the UK. Ten award winning famous attraction spots are highlighted below.

  1. The Eden Project is the internationally acclaimed dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that takes up the size of 30 football pitches. Eden, situated in St Austell, is a fascinating location; witness a vast array of tropical plants at a family friendly place with all the facilities required for a perfect day out.

  2. Penlee House Gallery and Museum situated in Penzance is a delightful public gallery specialising in artists such as Walter Langley, Harold Harvey and Laura Knight. The museum covers West Cornwall’s archaeology and social history and is set in an elegant Victorian house.

  3. DairyLand Farm World in Newquay is dubbed the ‘National Farm Attraction of the Year’ and provides entertainment for all ages and weather conditions. Enjoy a host of rides in the adventure playground, meet lots of animals and take a picnic in the nearby gardens.

  4. Trebah Garden is a beautiful wooded sub-tropical garden with its own beach on the Helford River in the lovely town of Falmouth. Rated as one of the best 80 gardens in the world, it is filled with Mediterranean and southern hemisphere plants together with Australian tree ferns and palms.

  5. Newquay Zoo is a must- visit location for all wildlife enthusiasts. With over 130 species of animals from across the world and an amazing Oriental Garden packed with Asian plants, this is an entertaining place for the entire family.

  6. Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium offers visitors a dazzling undersea safari through the oceans of the world. Explore a wide range of sea life and naturally themed displays.

  7. Paradise Park situated near St Ives is an award winning sanctuary specialising in rare birds such as parrots.

  8. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall situated in Falmouth is another award winning tourist spot. This place celebrates the sea, boats, and maritime history of the area. Go diving and explore a world of shipwrecks and ocean.

  9. Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre situated near Newquay is the perfect place to explore the woodlands, and have fun with ponies and other farm animals. This is a perfect place to take the kids.

  10. Lost Gardens of Heligan, located in St Austell, is an award-winning Cornish garden that was lost for 70 years and has now been restored as a living museum. The gardens offer acres of mysterious estate for exploration.

Looking for a place to stay in Cornwall whilst you visit these fantastic attractions? Visit Toad Hall Cottages for luxury holiday cottages in Cornwall.

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