The Lizard
This narrow river inlet is near the village of St-Anthony-in-Meneage. Locals can sometimes be spotted trigging (cockle-picking) in the nearby mudflats –…
Must-see attractions in West Cornwall
The Lizard
A minuscule scrap of sand and boulders edged by tall cliffs, this tiny cove makes for a pretty picture – and if you're a confident swimmer, the submerged…
The Lizard
There's plenty of background on the Furry Dance at the town's quirky museum, where the displays include replica shopfronts, a 5-tonne cider press and a…
Isles of Scilly
For many day-trippers to St Mary's, Hugh Town's big, sandy, south-facing beach is as far as they ever explore – and it's hard to blame them. It's a fine…
Isles of Scilly
It might not be immediately obvious to the unschooled eye, but sprawling over this hilly heathland is a vast Neolithic burial site – one of the largest of…
The Lizard
This small wedge of southwest-facing sand is easily reached from Mullion's village centre, which makes it a popular spot in summer. It makes a good…
St Ives
On the grassy promontory known as the Island, between Porthmeor and Porthminster, is the tiny pre-14th-century Chapel of St Nicholas, patron saint of…
West Cornwall
A well-preserved dolmen that probably marks the site of a burial tomb, and is likely to be associated with the original settlement that later developed…
The Lizard
Mullion's tiny fishing fleet operates out of this tiny harbour, a very Cornish cluster of boats, slipway and slate-topped cottages. There's precious…
Isles of Scilly
There's not much space at this minuscule cove, but it's a good destination if you're planning on sunbathing in solitude. A minor road leads fairly close…
Penzance
The Egyptian House looks like a bizarre cross between a Georgian townhouse and an Egyptian sarcophagus and was originally built for a wealthy mineralogist…
The Lizard
Up on the cliffs above Cadgwith, a collapsed blowhole plunges 60m straight down into the broiling sea. It gets its devilish name from the way it spits out…
Isles of Scilly
This beach is nearest to St Martin's main drag, so it's usually the busiest – but on the upside, it's the only place on the island where you can hire…
Isles of Scilly
This dynamic little winery specialises in tutored wine tastings, but it's working on its own vines too (it produced its first vintage in 2014). The 'wine…
Penzance
This statue honours Penzance's most famous son, chemist and inventor Humphry Davy, who invented the miners' safety lamp and discovered the elements…
Isles of Scilly
Covering much of the southern part of St Agnes, this bracken-strewn heath is littered with prehistoric remains, although they can be tricky to find among…
Isles of Scilly
The coast path around St Agnes leads to this concentric maze of stones that’s thought to be around two centuries old, but might be based on a prehistoric…
Penzance
A historic pub on Chapel St, the first place in England to hear news of Admiral Lord Nelson's death after the Battle of Trafalgar.
Isles of Scilly
This horseshoe cove is the one to pick if you want to wild swim: if you're lucky, you'll have it pretty much to yourself.
West Cornwall
Above Minack Theatre, the visitor centre recounts the theatre's history. It's closed when there's a matinee.
Isles of Scilly
Climb the hill behind Hugh Town for a great sunset spot. There's also a small chamber tomb here.
St Ives
At the top of Tregenna Hill, St Ives' parish church dates in part from the 15th century.
Isles of Scilly
A small pocket of sand and rocks, and a prime location for rock-pooling at low tide.
The Lizard
Just outside town is Flambards, Cornwall's oldest theme park. Attractions include the wartime-themed Britain in the Blitz, an aviation gallery and a…
West Cornwall
This longstanding family attraction (founded in 1973) focuses on birds – there's a wide spread of feathered inhabitants, including macaws, cockatoos,…
