Historical Places Of Interest

Padstow Museum

Unique collection of artefacts and an insight into the social history of the Port of Padstow over the past two centuries. This small but interesting museum is situated just 20 metres from the harbour side in Padstow on the North Cornish Coast.

Padstow History Walk

Why not join John for a guided tour, highlighting all the historic hotspots in Padstow.

Cornwall Heritage Trust

Visit spectacular historic sites around Cornwall. Great for walkers and adventurers.

Museum of Cornish Life

Everyday and extraordinary objects, art and cultural joy curated by Cornish communities. Social and local industry photographs, artefacts and events.

Geevor Tin Mine

Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award winner. Geevor is a real Cornish tin mine, little changed since it closed in 1990, offering a true underground mining experience.

Bodmin Railway

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on Bodmin Railway, Cornwall’s only full-size railway still operated by steam locomotives.

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum

The communications museum was once the largest telegraph station in the world. The beautiful beach at Porthcurno has been the location of a communications revolution since 1870, with sub-tropical gardens, underground WW2 tunnels and extensive exhibitions.

Royal Cornwall Museum

Free entry for under 18s. Cornish culture, art, antiquities, archaeology, science and natural history — a journey from deep underground to the sky, across the world and back in time.

St Michael’s Mount

National Trust. From ancient cobbles to castle walls, through time and tide.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

A place to enrich our understanding of the sea and Cornwall.

Tate St Ives

Visit the iconic Tate St Ives gallery overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The Story of Emily

Step into the life and legacy of Emily Hobhouse. Explore Victorian Cornish life, experience powerful storytelling in the War Rooms museum, and enjoy South African heritage dishes in the on-site restaurant.

Tintagel Castle

English Heritage. Cliff-top medieval castle ruins with spectacular views and the life-sized Gallos sculpture.

Prideaux Place

Overlooks Padstow and was built in 1585 by Sir Nicholas Prideaux. Set in sixty acres, including one of Britain’s oldest deer parks.

National Trust Cornwall

Wonderful adventurous walks and historic places of interest for all the family.

English Heritage Cornwall

Great days out with events and historic sites across Cornwall.

King Edward Mine Museum

Delve into Cornish mining history. Visit The Croust Hut café and enjoy views over the UNESCO World Heritage mining landscape.

Poldark Mine

Currently indefinitely closed. An underground mining adventure unlike any other.