Historical Places Of Interest
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
Why not join John for a guided tour, highlighting all the historic hotspots in Padstow.
Visit spectacular historic sites around Cornwall. Great for walkers and adventurers
Everyday and extraordinary objects, art and cultural joy, Curated by Cornish Communities. Social and Local industry photographs, artifacts and events.
“Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award” Geevor is a real Cornish tin mine little changed from when the mine closed in 1990 with a real underground experience.
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.
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 to captivate enquiring minds.
Free Entry for under 18s
Cornish culture, art, antiquities, archaeology, science, and natural history we take people on a journey from deep underground to up into the sky, around the world and way back in time.
National Trust. From ancient cobbles to castle walls, through time and tide.
“A place to enrich our understanding of the sea and Cornwall”
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 in the original Rectory, experience powerful storytelling in the War Rooms museum, and savour South African heritage dishes in our welcoming on-site restaurant. A unique and enriching day out in the heart of Cornwall.
English Heritage. With the cliff top remains of the medieval castle, spectacular views, and the life-sized kingly figure Gallos. There is plenty to see and do, follow the link for further information.
Prideaux Place overlooks the town and was built in 1585 by Sir Nicholas Prideaux. The building is set in sixty acres of ground which includes twenty-two acres of deer park situated opposite the house. This deer park is thought to be the oldest in Britain with records dating back to the year 450.
For wonderful adventurous walks and local historical places of interest for all the family.
Great Days out can be planned and often events to be found via the website.
King Edward Mine Museum Delve into Cornish mining history. Visit The Croust Hut cafe. enjoy the Tin Mining Landscape
with spectacular views of the UNESCO World Heritage Mining area.
Poldark Mine – Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
Currently indefinitely closed. Poldark Mine an underground adventure unlike any other.
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