Activities
& Attractions
Cornwall
has a wide variety of quality attractions- from some of the country's
finest historic houses, superb gardens and a range of theme parks and
farm attractions which together offer a huge choice of great days out
for everyone.
City
of Plymouth
The maritime
City of Plymouth is only 18 miles across the River Tamar in Devon and
is home to the award winning National Marine Aquarium. Plymouth is famous
for its association with the Pilgrim Fathers, founders of the Americas,
who set sail for the new World in 1620 from the Mayflower Steps on the
historic Barbican.
Gardens
Mild winters
ensure that many plants, not found in other parts of the country, are
able to thrive in Cornwall. The Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey
and the Eden Project near St. Austell are both within 25miles.
Historic
Houses
The great
Cornish families have left a legacy of superb historic houses in south
East Cornwall in many of which are owned by the National Trust, including
Cotehele, Lanhydrock and Antony.
Arts
& Entertainment
The Cornish
environment seems to bring out the creative in side of people; a day
trip, could take you to the Tate at St Ives, the Hall for Cornwall in
Truro, Sterts - Arts Theatre and Environmental Centre at Upton Cross,
(very close by), Callington Mural Trail or the Theatre Royal in Plymouth,
often, a test venue to West End productions.
Sports
and Leisure
There are
also a number of golf courses all within a 20 mile radius including
the course that Jack built at St Mellion, Looe Bindown and Lanhydrock.
Liskeard sports and leisure centre with swimming pool, squash indoor
bowling, badminton and fitness suite and nearby Siblyback Lake has a
windsurfing school and fishing lake.
The
Countryside
South East
Cornwall has some of the best and most varied countryside in the whole
of the South West of England from the mists of Bodmin Moor, the creeks
and valleys of the rivers, to the secluded coves, sandy beaches and
rocky outcrops of the coastline in the south. The area has the highest
tree cover of any area of Cornwall with some lovely ancient woodlands
to explore. It also has over 400km of public footpaths and with over
47 km of coastline bordered by the South West Coast Path, there are
plenty of opportunities for everyone to explore the countryside.
Walking
South East
Cornwall has a dense network of public footpath rights of way which
pass through some of the best countryside in the district. Many are
very ancient paths which link the old hamlets and villages together,
whilst others are little more than paths which stretch across farmer's
fields. There are walks directly from the village.
