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Polperro Lost Gardens he surfing capital of has a decidedly boho ith a rich maritime history, Fowey is tep back in time in this unspoilt fishing of Heligan vibe, and it’s fun to watch the surfers ride the waves a magnet for sailing fans. Explore village, once the haunt of smugglers. Here, an Tas they come rolling in off the Atlantic. During surfing Wthe narrow streets of the medieval Senchanting jumble of cottages cling to steep iscover history, mystery and festivals, Fistral Beach becomes the centre of the world and Georgian old town and check out the hillsides around a small harbour with spectacular romance in gardens that had for many, but family-friendly Newquay has plenty of other independent shops selling unusual gifts, views. There are several galleries in the village Dbeen lost to the brambles of attractions to occupy everyone. artwork, clothing and books in Fore Street. selling work by local artists and plenty of nice cafés time, until a chance discovery led to There are many tempting bistros, cafés and eateries. the restoration of this once great Discover Newquay’s evolution from fishing port to surf and restaurants often serving local estate, now known to be among There’s also a small sandy beach just beyond mecca on the town trail, take a boat ride out to sea, Sands produce. one of the finest gardens the main breakwater.. browse the eclectic range of shops or get up close to heltered from the wind and the swell, this lovely family in . Take a trip on one of the a vast array of marine life at Blue Reef Aquarium. friendly beach is a great spot for swimming, not to pleasure boats that leave ARRIVE 1125 | LEAVE 1330 You can explore Victorian ARRIVE 1129 | LEAVE 1333 (from outside Smention windsurfing, sea kayaking, water skiing and Productive Gardens and Pleasure from the Town Quay sailing. Canoes and sailing dinghies can be hired from the rail station) steps, or the ferry across Grounds along winding paths and Holiday Park. the harbour to Mevagissey stroll by rhododendron boughs, ARRIVE 1108 | LEAVE 1345 and explore the narrow beside Maori-carved tree ferns and lanes that climb steeply ander through the narrow through an Italian Garden. alleyways of this traditional Newquay Zoo through the village. ARRIVE 1105 | LEAVE 1350 WCornish fishing village, his National Trust house has the feel of a wealthy but eet many of your animal ARRIVE 1100 browse gift shops and art galleries, favourites big and small, unpretentious family home. Dating from Jacobean LEAVE 1400 and try the local ale in one of the including lions, lemurs, njoy the harbour life, where fishing and pleasure Ttimes, the house was refurbished in high-Victorian M many pubs. It was once a centre craft rock side-by-side on their moorings, children style after a fire. You can experience life ‘below stairs’, and otters, penguins, red pandas, lynx, for pilchard fishing and still has a armadillos, meerkats, plus a Efish for crabs and quayside inns, cafés, compare it with the comforts of ‘upstairs’ living. shops and galleries overlook the calm water. tradition of boat building. You can variety of different bird and reptile species. learn the story of the village at the In the extensive gardens you’ll find beautiful herbaceous There’s also a village farm and Tropical It’s also a foodie destination, so try some Mevagissey Museum. borders and a formal parterre. House with poison dart frogs and of ’s fish and chips, dine in his The shallow harbour is full of fishing and ARRIVE 1100 | LEAVE 1400 beautiful birds from around the world. restaurant or visit Paul Ainsworth at No6 for some truly delicious food. pleasure boats coming and going and there Children will love the play areas and are several cafés and coffee shops from which activity trails. There’s a gift shop Take a boat trip or visit the you can sit and watch them. and café. fascinating National Lobster Tregrehan Gardens ARRIVE 1120 | LEAVE 1340 ARRIVE 1122 | LEAVE 1325 Hatchery. Soak up a little history ucked into Bay and protected by hills, this at Prideaux Place, an Elizabethan sheltered oasis is one of Cornwall’s great gardens. manor house on the edge of the TAdmire towering conifers planted by early Victorian town with views towards plant hunters and walk among woodland gardens. Moor. Charlestown This family-run, non-commercial setting is a delight and a

ARRIVE 1118 | LEAVE 1335 iscover this unspoiled late Georgian working wonderful space just to relax and unwind. port, originally built to export copper and ARRIVE 1041 | LEAVE 1413 Dimport coal, and well known today for featuring Dairyland in film and TV dramas like Poldark. Marvel at the fleet of square rigger tall ships in the ids will love getting up close and personal with harbour or head off for walks along on the South lambs, ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs, meerkats Pinetum Gardens West Coast Path. Kand other lovable animals. There’s bottle- his 30-acre garden has one of the largest plant feeding, pat-a-pet and pony rides to enjoy. Look in at the Shipwreck, Rescue and collections in the county. Enjoy 10 themed They can enjoy a race around the go-cart Heritage Centre. It’s in one of the old China Tgarden ‘rooms’ set in stunning parkland. Clay buildings and has exhibits relating track, take a tractor ride and have great fun Discover fine herbaceous borders, water features, in the Bull Pen with slides, ball pools, soft play to Charlestown’s maritime history and shrubberies, a formal garden, cottage garden, areas and much, much more. Cornwall’s shipwreck salvage. pinetum, arboretum and Japanese garden. ARRIVE 1109 | LEAVE 1340 ARRIVE 1050 | LEAVE 1405 ARRIVE 1043 | LEAVE 1411 e’ve made it so easy to get how does it work? your departure have an adventure out and about to some there is also a shuttle bus from The Eden by bus on one of these Wgreat destinations in Get to the bus stop in good time & return times St Austell rail station to spectacular open-top Cornwall without all the hassle - the camp site can tell you where The Eden Project Project it is if you’re not sure - and raise his vast impressive global of driving and parking. 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 rides your arm when you see the bus garden is housed in tropical The bus picks you up from close approaching. pick up drop off returning at Tbiomes in a crater the size Land’s End Coaster of 30 football pitches. 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