Best Places to Visit in England: Cornwall

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Do you want to visit the real England and not just overcrowded, super touristy London?

Home of the delicious Cornish pasty, if you want a typical English summer beach holiday, there’s no better place than Cornwall.

1.     Newquay beach

Newquay is one of England´s best surf hotspots. If you like to ride the waves then you should definitely head here. Just make sure you remember your wetsuit as the sea in England is cold!

https://www.visitnewquay.org/

Photo: visitnewquay.org

2.     The Eden Project

The Eden Project is a plant conservation project, built in a reclaimed Chinese clay pit. Here they grow and conserve plants of many different species from many different climates.

http://www.edenproject.com/

Photo: edenproject.com

3.     Adrenalin Quarry

Adrenalin Quarry is perfect for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. Here you can ride the 490m long zipwire, play water total wipeout, go coasteering, defy gravity in a giant swing or have a go at axethrowing.

https://www.adrenalinquarry.co.uk/

Photo: pinterest

4.     The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

I don´t know about you but after growing up watching Harry Potter, I´ve always wanted to be a witch (the Harry Potter kind, not the scary kind). Luckily, Cornwall has a place to go for budding witches and wizards.

http://museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk/

Photo: civilianglobal.com

5.      Bodmin Jail

This old fashioned Cornish jail offers visitors and insight into life behind bars as an 18th century prisoner.

http://www.bodminjail.org/

Photo: Pinterest

6.     Horseriding

With stunning beaches and beautiful countryside, cornwall is a great place to go horseriding. I would recommend going for a hack on Bodmin Moor for the ultimate riding experience.

http://www.hallagenna.co.uk/

Photo: hallagenna.co.uk

7.     St. Nectan's Kieve

For walkers and waterfall enthusiasts, head to St. Nectan´s Kieve (or glen). Here you can follow woodland trails to 3 stunning waterfalls.

http://www.st-nectansglen.co.uk/

Photo: cornwalls.co.uk

8.     Minack Theatre

On a sunny day, treat yourself to a trip to the theatre with a twist. Minack theatre is an open air theatre built on a cliff by an eccentric British woman.

https://www.minack.com/

Photo: cornwallscottages

9.     Bedruthan Steps

If you´re feeling fit, take a trip to see the Bedruthan Steps. Legend says that these giant rocks were built as stepping stones for a giant names Bedruthan. Getting to the beach is difficult as it can only be accessed down a steep narrow set of steps cut into the cliff, but if you´re feeling up for it, it´s definitely worth a visit.

https://www.visitcornwall.com/beaches/toilets-nearby/north-coast/newquay/bedruthan-steps-beach

Photo: runic.com

10.                       St Michael's Mount

At low tide you can walk to St Michael´s Mount, a beautiful island just off the coastline. Here you can experience medieval history at the castle or explore beautiful sub-tropical gardens.

https://www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk/

Photo: christopherlong.co.uk

11.                       Poldark Mine

Ever wondered what life as a miner is like? Well now you can find out! Visit Poldark mine for underground tours of an old Cornish tin mine.

http://www.poldarkmine.org.uk/

Photo: top100attractions.com

12.                       Dairyland Farm World

Dairyland Farm World is the perfect family day out. Budding young farmers can feed and pet the animals, milk the cows and ride ponies.

http://www.dairylandfarmworld.com/

Photo: dayoutwiththekids.co.uk

13.                       Pirate’s Quest

Learn the history of piracy on this hour long interactive tour, led by live actors and enhanced by special effects. Children and grown-ups alike will enjoy the exciting stories of Cornwall’s pirating past.

https://www.piratesquest.co.uk/

Photo: falmouthpacket.co.uk

14.                       Coasteering

Cornwall is the perfect place to go coasteering. For those of you that don´t know, coasteering is making your way around the shoreline (without a boat) by means of climbing, hikng and swimming.

Companies that offer coasteering opportunities in Cornwall include:

http://www.verticaldescents.com/coasteering/coasteering-in-cornwall.html

http://www.cornishcoasteering.com/

https://newquayactivitycentre.co.uk/coasteering/

Photo: madferret.co.uk

15.                       Lanhydrock Historical House

This National Trust country house was built in the late Victorian era and boasts beautiful gardens and a wooded estate.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock

Photo: nationaltrust.org.uk

Written by: Olivia Taylor-Firth

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