Attractions in Cornwall
Cornwall is an area of outstanding beauty, there are lots of places to visit, activities to pursue, sites to see – and all within easy driving distance from the Porth Avallen Hotel
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The Eden Project, St Austell.
A large scale horticultural site containing biomes housing plants from sub-tropical and mediterranean climates.
Sat nav details: – PL24 2SG
Distance from us: 3.5 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 13min
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The Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, Charlestown.
The Shipwreck and historical artefacts on display are the largest private collection of this type on public display in Europe.
Sat nav details: – PL25 3NJ
Distance from us: 0.5 miles
Approximate driving time: N/A (10min on foot) |
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Lanhydrock House, Bodmin.
Stunning 17th century house and gardens, used as a film set for The Three Musketeers (1993) and Twelfth Night (1996).
Sat nav details: - PL30 5AD
Distance from us: 9.5 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 20min
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Pendennis Castle, Falmouth.
Built by King Henry VIII to defend from attack against the French and Spanish over 450 years ago.
Sat nav details: [Postcode] – TR11 4LP
Distance from us: 27.7 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 45min
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England.
Sat nav details: – PL26 6EN
Distance from us: 7.4 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 21min
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Poldark Mine, Helston.
Cornwall’s most popular mining heritage site, with organised mine tours.
Sat nav details: – TR13 0ES
Distance from us: 30.4 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 52min
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Flambards Theme Park, Helston.
Established over 30 years ago, Flambards is one of Cornwall’s top all family all weather theme park attractions.
Sat nav details: – TR13 0QA
Distance from us: 33.5 miles
Approximate driving time: 1hr 1min
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Towns
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Mevagissey.
The harbor is a working fishing harbor, but is also a welcome haven for visiting yachts.
Sat nav details: – Mevagissey
Distance from us: 7.0 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 18min
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Bodmin.
Ancient Cornish town, with a steam railway and nearby rolling moorlands.
Sat nav details: – Bodmin
Distance from us: 13.5 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 22min
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Newquay.
The most popular tourist destination town in Cornwall, with great beaches and popular night life.
Sat nav details: – Newquay
Distance from us: 18.3 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 38min
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Padstow.
Home of some of the greatest restaurants in the South West.
Sat nav details: - Padstow
Distance from us: 20.5 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 39min
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Plymouth.
City in Devon with a great array of shopping and entertainment facilities.
Sat nav details: – Plymouth
Distance from us: 37.7 miles
Approximate driving time: 1hr 9min
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Truro.
Cornwall’s capital, with a range of shopping facilities. Explore the cathedral too…
Sat nav details: – Truro
Distance from us: 16.2 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 30min
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Falmouth.
An historic maritime town, now home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
Sat nav details: – Falmouth
Distance from us: 26.3 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 48min
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St Ives.
Historic Cornish town with world class beaches and charming cobbled streets.
Sat nav details: – St Ives
Distance from us: 42.3 miles
Approximate driving time: 1hr 6min
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Penzance.
Penzance, in the far west of Cornwall is set in Mounts Bay – dominated by the grandeur of St. Michael’s Mount.
Sat nav details: – Penzance
Distance from us: 44.5 miles
Approximate driving time: 1hr 7min
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Local Beaches
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Porthpean, St Austell.
A popular sandy beach that gets very busy in late summer. Slipway for dinghies.
Sat nav details: - Porthpean
Distance from us: 1.4 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 4min
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Pentewan, St Austell.
A wide sandy beach with a disused harbour. The beach is private but access is allowed from Pentewan village.
Sat nav details: – Pentewan
Distance from us: 4.7 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 9min
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Carlyon Bay.
The Beach is situated between the sailing haven of Fowey and historic village of Charlestown, and close to the up and coming market town of St Austell.
Sat nav details: – Pentewan
Distance from us: 1.7 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 5min |
Local Golf Courses
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Porthpean Golf Club.
Porthpean Golf Club is a relaxed and informal club. We can offer a variety of packages tailored to meet your individual requirements.
Sat nav details: – PL26 6AU
Distance from us: 1.2 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 4min
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St Austell Golf Club.
The club has thriving Men’s, Ladies, Seniors and Junior sections and has a friendly atmosphere towards both members and visitors.
Sat nav details: – PL26 7DS
Distance from us: 3.2 miles
Approximate driving time: 0hr 8min
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Attractions