Art, Heritage & Museums

  • A Guide For One & All Picture

    A Guide For One & All

    Guide to Attractions, Activities and Events in Cornwall

  • Best Days Out Cornwall Picture

    Best Days Out Cornwall

    Days of discovery, years of memories. Explore almost 40 of our top tourist attractions. Run by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions

  • Bodmin Jail Picture

    Bodmin Jail

    Renowned for its award winning immersive history, Bodmin Jail is a world-class experience for all the family!

  • Bodmin Railway Picture

    Bodmin Railway

    Take a step back in time and experience the era of steam travel on Cornwall's Premier Steam Railway!

  • Charlestown Shipwreck Centre Picture

    Charlestown Shipwreck Centre

    Europe's largest private collection of artefacts from over 150 shipwrecks. Located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, all weather and dog friendly.

  • Chysauster Ancient Village Picture

    Chysauster Ancient Village

    This Iron Age settlement was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago.

  • East Pool Mine Picture

    East Pool Mine

    East Pool mine, was a metalliferous mine in the Camborne and Redruth mining area, just east of the village of Pool

  • Geevor Tin Mine Picture

    Geevor Tin Mine

    Award-winning Geevor Tin Mine is the key centre for the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Parking is FREE.

  • Helston Railway Picture

    Helston Railway

    The Helston Railway operate trains over a scenic 1.25 miles of track on Thursdays, Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays between Easter & November

  • Launceston Castle Picture

    Launceston Castle

    Set on a large natural mound, Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape.

  • Launceston Steam Railway Picture

    Launceston Steam Railway

    We reopen for the last week of May - please see our website for more details.

  • Lawrence House Picture

    Lawrence House

    Built in 1753, Lawrence House is leased to Launceston Town Council and used as a local museum and civic centre.

  • Levant Mine and Beam Engine Picture

    Levant Mine and Beam Engine

    Unique steam-powered Cornish beam engine in action. Part of Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site.

  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall Picture

    National Maritime Museum Cornwall

    Winner of Britain's most family friendly Museum, as well as a host of other awards, National Maritime Museum Cornwall is an exceptional day out.

  • Pendennis Castle Picture

    Pendennis Castle

    Explore one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses with fantastic family events & breathtaking 360 degree views over Falmouth town and out to sea.

  • Restormel Castle Picture

    Restormel Castle

    The great 13th-century circular shell-keep of Restormel still encloses the principal rooms of the castle in remarkably good condition.

  • St Catherine's Castle Picture

    St Catherine's Castle

    One of a pair of small artillery forts built by Henry VIII in the 1530s to defend Fowey Harbour, consisting of two storeys with gun ports at ground level.

  • St Mawes Castle Picture

    St Mawes Castle

    St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all.

  • St Michael's Mount Picture

    St Michael's Mount

    This iconic rocky island, crowned by a medieval church and castle, is home to the St Aubyn family and a 30-strong community of islanders

  • Tate St Ives Picture

    Tate St Ives

    Inspiring art and breath-taking scenery meet at Tate St Ives

  • Tintagel Old Post Office Picture

    Tintagel Old Post Office

    One of the Trust's most delightful medieval buildings, enhanced by a cottage garden.

  • Wheal Martyn Clay Works Picture

    Wheal Martyn Clay Works

    Dig deep and discover the special ingredient in our everyday lives that still shapes Cornwall and our world today...china clay!