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Things to Do in Cornwall


Flights: Cheap airfare to Cornwall (arriving in Exeter, United Kingdom - Exeter)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in St Austell
Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Tintagel

This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician.

Attraction type: Castle; Ancient ruins; Mysterious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Bodmin
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Penzance

Visiting  the Minack will certainly be one of the highlights of any  trip to Cornwall area and Penzance.  The setting is breathtalkingly beautiful and it is almost unbelievable that this place...

Attraction type: Theater
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Saltash
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Truro
Attraction type: Farm
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Bodmin

This 19th-century high-Victorian country house is one of the most fascinating in England.

Attraction type: Garden; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Newquay

This splendid beach offers excellent water for surfing and body boarding.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 11 attractions in Newquay

New for 2004 - Fascinating Frogs - come face to face with the world's most toxic frog and huge cane toads in this exciting new display. Voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. A giant tropical ocean tank with its own underwater tunnel, the amazing otter enclosure and the awesome shark display provide an unforgettable experience.

Attraction type: Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Newquay
Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in St Ives

This half-mile-long beach with firm sands is a popular recreational area around St. Ives, where all amenities are available, including beach chalets.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Helston
Attraction type: Garden; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Saltash
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in St Ives

This picturesque bay, located in St Ives, offers outstanding views and a magnificent sandy beach offering many recreational activities such as swimming, boating, surfing, rock climbing and tennis.

Attraction type: Bay
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 10 attractions in St Ives

Visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden gives a remarkable insight into one of the 20 th Century’s most important sculptors. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display...

Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Falmouth

One of Cornwall's greatest fortresses was built by Henry VIII to ward off a French attack.

Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in St Mawes

This round stone artillery fortress was built for Henry the Eighth in 1542, using a cloverleaf plan with a four-storied round tower.

Attraction type: Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Helston
Attraction type: Mine
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Boscastle
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Falmouth
Attraction type: Maritime museum
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