Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site >
Cornwall Mining World Heritage Site recognises the importance of
Cornwall's contribution to the development of the modern
industrialised world.
There are 12 sites within the WHS; we are on the edge of the Caradon
Mining District and just 12 miles from Tavistock. |
Launceston Castle >
The Castle dates from the early years of the Norman conquest; built
by Count Robert Mortain who was William The Conquerors half brother.
Still standing are the mound with its store keep and high tower, the
ruined gatehouses and curtain wall, on the impressive earthworks.
Open all year. English Heritage |
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Tintagel Castle
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The legendary home of King Arthur
The ruins of a 13th century settlement on the rugged north coast
cliffs, probably a royal site for Dark Age rulers of Cornwall. Then
walk south from here along beautiful cliffs with a Site of Special
Scientific Interest, or go further north to Rocky Valley.
Open all year. English Heritage |
Cadsonbury Hill Fort
near Callington
A massive bank and ditch encompasses the hilltop, once the
impressive home of a local chief.
Park by the River Lynher near Callington at Newbridge and walk along the level paths before the climb
to the hill
fort. Grid Ref. SX344674 |
Castle Drogo >
on
the edge of Dartmoor
'The 'last castle to be built in England', designed
by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built 1911-1931, with extraordinary granite
and oak. Walks above the 300 foot gorge and down into the woods
along the River Teign.
National Trust in Cornwall & Devon
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National Maritime Museum Cornwall >
Discovery Quay, Falmouth
An exciting new building and interactive displays. |
Minions Heritage Centre,
Minions
nr. Liskeard
In a renovated Cornish engine house close to the village, the
display interprets the history of the landscape: the Stone Age
through prehistory to the eighteenth and nineteenth century mining
and the
present
day.
Open all year round.10am - 5pm daily
Nearby are the Hurlers Stone circles, (Early
Bronze Age) and the impressive Cheesewring granite formation.
There's a car park and gentle
moorland walks are easy to access here.
 reconstructions
of Bronze Age round
houses
near Kilmar tor |
Morwelham Quay >
In the Tamar Valley, Devon
'History comes alive!' in this 1860's port on the Tamar; includes a
copper mine tunnel, Victorian cottages and workshops, shire horses,
and a
1908 sailing ship. |
National Marine Aquarium
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Plymouth
The National Marine Aquarium is a charity
dedicated to raising awareness of the oceans, the challenges they
face and the ways in which we can all help ensure they have a
sustainable future |
Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre >
Charlestown, St Austell |
Wheal Martin China Clay Museum
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The story of China Clay, from 1800 to present day |
Lawrence House Museum
Lawrence House, Launceston, is a fine Georgian house built in 1753,
located in a street which John Betjemen described as 'having the
most perfect collection of 18th Century townhouses in Cornwall'. |
Bodmin Town Museum
Local and social history of the area; including
working life, Cornish Bards, Victorian Costume, World War I
and II.
Free admission.
Open all year.
Parking nearby |
Bude Museum,
Bude on the north coast
A small museum mainly about the Bude canal
and includes a working model of an incline plane.
It is interesting to walk by the canal, the
first two miles of which are in usable order.
Open: Daily, 11.00am - 5.00pm |
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