Things to Do
There is so much
to do in this area, it's choosing where to go that's hard. Here
are some suggestions:-
Minack
Theatre - operates in the summer season only but the exhibition
centre is open all year round. Buy your tickets as soon as possible
because the most popular performances are sold out way in advance
Land's
End - the exhibitions are definitely worth seeing. On Tuesdays
and Thursdays in August there are spectacular firework displays
Geevor Tin Mine
- an excellent tour of one of the last mines to close down.
Geevor and the surrounding area has been awarded World Heritage
Status - more information on the Cornish
Mining website.
Turn
of the Tide art gallery, St. Just - worth a browse around
Museum
of Submarine Telegraphy, Porthcurno - a secret wartime communications
centre with fascinating interactive exhibits
St.
Michael's Mount - check the tide to see if you can walk across
- if not phone the Manor office to check the sea conditions
Surfing-
surfing lessons can be arranged at Sennen Cove
Beaches
- some fantastic beaches within walking distance including Sennen
Cove, Nanjizal, Gwenver, Porthchapel and Porthcurno
South
West Coastal Path passes close to the properties in both Sennen
and Porthcurno
Isles
of Scilly day trips by helicopter- the helicopter departs
from Penzance or you can go with Skybus
from Land's End Airport, or by boat from Penzance. A visit
to Tresco is particularly recommended
Land's
End Airport scenic flights - an opportunity to see the area
from the air
Geneaology
- the Cornwall Family History Society may be able to help you
trace your family tree
Diving
- from Penzance round to St. Ives
Marine
Conservation & Diving Centre, Penzance
Marine
Discovery - exhilarating wildlife boat trips from Penzance
Gardens
- there are some excellent gardens in the area including Trengwainton,
Trewidden, Trebah and the Lost Gardens of Heligan - these are
especially worth visiting in the early spring
Eden Project
- even if you're not keen on plants the engineering project alone
is worth seeing
National Maritime
Museum, Falmouth - a mixed reaction from people on this one
but worth combining with a river cruise afterwards
Mousehole
- visit the Ship Inn to find out about Stargazey Pie - this can
be eaten in most of the pubs on Tom Bawcock's Eve (23rd Dec)
River
Fal boat trips - just turn up and choose on the day. Cruising
up the Helford for a cream tea is a favourite
Flambards,
Helston - you can spend a whole day here and there are things
to do for both adults and children
Paradise
Park, Hayle - parrots, penguins, otters, red pandas and more.
An excellent place for a picnic
St. Ives
including the Tate Gallery - lots of art galleries including
the Tate which has an excellent coffee shop, plus craft shops,
excellent beaches and high quality restaurants
Birdwatching
- a fantastic area for birdwatching, particularly at Porthgwarra.
Climbing
- lots of places in the area are used for climbing, particularly
around Bosigran.
Penlee
House Gallery & Museum - usually free on Saturdays. Some
lovely Newlyn School paintings and an excellent café
Gweek
Seal Sanctuary - try to time your arrival at feeding time
- a nice setting for a picnic
Cape Cornwall
Golf & Leisure Centre and West
Cornwall Golf Club both worth a visit
Fishing
- Stithians Lake permits from 01209 860301, Marazion Angling Club
- day tickets from West Cornwall Angling 01736 362363, Trout Fishery
Hayle 01736 850889
Sea
fishing - various trips daily in the summer 01736 368565
St Austell Brewery
Guided Tour - not suitable for children under 8,or those with
mobility problems. A chance to sample the beers and have a freshly
cooked lunch in The Hicks Bar.
Cornish
Way Cycle Path - the Cornish cycle path starts at Land's End
plus information on other cycle paths is available from Sustrans
CATA - Cornwall
Association of Tourist Attractions - this site gives you lots
of information on places to go, especially for children
Car free days out are being promoted by Devon & Cornwall rail
partnership and there are two websites which you might find useful
www.carfreedaysout.com
and www.railaletrail.com
Events
Calendar
Trewidden
Garden - excellent spring flowers. Open 10 February - 26 September
Trengwainton
Garden - open 14 February - 31 October, not Fridays or Saturdays
2 May - Pendeen Rally at Geevor
8 May - Helston
Flora Day
15 May Scillonian
wildlife trip
22/23 May Penzance
Grand Prix of the Sea
10-12 June - Royal
Cornwall Show
13 June Scillonian
wildlife trip
19th 20th June Trereife
Folk Festival, Penzance
20- 27 June, Golowan
Festival with Mazey Day on the 26th, Penzance
9, 10, 11 July - Sea,
Salts & Sail, Mousehole
28 July - Culdrose
Air Day
20, 21, 22 August - West
of England Steam Fair, Stithians Showground
30 August - Newlyn
Fish Festival
11-25 September - St
Ives September Festival
25 September Scillonian
wildlife trip
18 December - 2 January - Mousehole
Christmas lights
Contact Liz Trenary, Treeve
Moor House, Sennen, Penzance TR19 7AE, tel 01736 871284, info@firstandlastcottages.co.uk
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