Guidelet: Historic Cornwall
A travel guide to Cornwall, United Kingdom | Target Market: families, couples,tourists | A travel guide by: Rachael
Cornwall is full of history from ancient legend to the Industrial Revolution. Come and discover some of the highlights.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Cornwall, United Kingdom
St Michael's Mount
Why visit:
Walk across the causeway at low tide to this beautiful castle in the sea. You can visit the ancient caslte, and travel back by boat. The beach at Marazion is lovely too.a day option
at Marazion
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Tintagel Castle
Why visit:
This is the ancient castle of King Arthur.a day option
at Bossiney Road
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wheal martyn museum
Why visit:
A very interesting museum detailing the china clay industry in Cornwalla day option
at Wheal Martyn Museum
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Launceston Castle
Why visit:
A historic castle that is really interesting to explore. Go to the very top for some spectacular views.a day option
at Castle Lodge
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Restormel Castle
Why visit:
This castle played an important part in the English Civil Wara day option
at Nr Restormel Road
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East Pool Mine
Why visit:
Cornwall has a rich mining heritage and this old engine house is fascinating.a option
at Nr Restormel Road
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Cotehele House & Gardens
Why visit:
A beautiful historic house with spectacular gardens in Cornwall.a day option
at Cotehele
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Dozmary Pool
Why visit:
Associated with Arthurian legend this may have been the place where the sword Excalibur was thrown into the lake. It is reputed to be bottomless.a option
at Cotehele
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Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum
Why visit:
A great place to learn about the role of the RAF in Cornwall during World War two.a option
at Cotehele
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Royal Cornwall Museum
Why visit:
Lots of interesting history about Cornwall.a day option
at Cotehele
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Charlestown Harbour
Why visit:
A beautiful place and full of maritime history,a day option
at Quay Rd
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Cornwalls Regimental Museum
Why visit:
A very interesting museum about the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.a day option
at St Nicholas Street
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Lanhydrock House
Why visit:
A historic house in Cornwall with some beautiful gardens.a day option
at Lanhydrock House
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Tolgus Tin Mine
Why visit:
An excellent place to learn about the tin mining history of Cornwall.a option
at Lanhydrock House
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Port Eliot House & Gardens
Why visit:
A delightful house and gardens with history. Famed for its literature festival.a day option
at Tideford Drv
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King Doniert's Stone (Men Myghtern Doniert)
Why visit:
An ancient standing stone on Bodmin Moora option
at Menheniot
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Morwellham Quay
Why visit:
An award winning historic port and museum.a day option
at Morwellham
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Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Why visit:
A historic railway in Cornwall.a day option
at Trevose Head
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Carnglaze Caverns
Why visit:
A beautiful cavern in the slate country. Used as a concert venue.a option
at Trevose Head
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Arthurian Centre
Why visit:
Where to learn more about the legends of King Arthur and the connections with Cornwall. It is close to Slaughterbridge, believed to be the site of the last battle King Arthur fought.a day option
at Trevose Head
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Lawrence House
Why visit:
A great museum. John Betjeman described this as one of the perfect townhouses in England.a day option
at 9 Castle Street
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Trelissick Gardens
Why visit:
Some beautiful gardens with a historic country house by the River Fal.a day option
at Trelissick Gardens
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Lost Gardens of Heligan
Why visit:
This old garden was one of the finest in Cornwall. During World War One all the gardeners were killed in battle. The garden lay forgotten and overgrown for many years. Now it has been beautifully restored.a day option
at Heligan
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