Historical

  • National Maritime Museum
    Discovery Quay, Falmouth. TR11 3QY
    01326 313 388
    Known for celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, as well as breathtaking views from the 29 metre tower, an underwater viewing tidal zone, activities for all the family and the chance to get onto the water and discover the delights and wildlife of our coastline.
  • Jamaica Inn
    Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7TS
    01566 86250
    Cornwall’s legendary coaching house, immortalised in Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name, has stood high on Bodmin Moor for over four centuries. Still referred to as Cornwall’s most famous smuggling inn!
  • Poldark Mine
    Poldark Mine, Wendron, Helston. TR13 0ES
    01326 573 173
    Follow in the footsteps of 18th Century Cornish Tin Miners on the most atmospheric mine tour in Britain, an adventure unlike any other.  Not just a tin mine ? something for all the family.
  • Lappa Valley Steam Railway
    St. Newlyn East, near Newquay
    01872 510 317
    In the unique historic setting of the Lappa Valley you will find loads of fun things to do and discover! There are three separate miniature railways running through this oasis of conservation, where wildlife thrives in a protected environment. It’s a great place to enjoy peace and quiet away from it all.
  • Bodmin and Wenford Railway
    Bodmin
    0845 125 9678
    Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway – Cornwall’s only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.  Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13 mile round trip through beautiful countryside, taking in the sights, sound and smells of a bygone age, as the era of a Cornish branch line in the 1950s reveals itself during the course of your journey.