Arts & Culture in Cornwall

Explore the vibrant arts scene and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Cornwall, where you can visit charming art galleries and discover the fascinating stories at captivating museums. Click here to read more or see below for results.

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Walking, Arts & Culture, Family Attractions, History & Heritage

National Trust East Pool Mine

East Pool Mine is in Pool near Redruth. See the impressive beam engine and industrial heritage at the heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Open by pre-booked tours.

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Arts & Culture, Events

Birds: The Art of Cornwall’s Birdlife

Birds: The Art of Cornwall’s Birdlife at Penlee House Gallery explores how artists from the 1870s to today have captured the beauty and spirit of Cornwall’s birds and their habitats.

PenzanceRead more
Arts & Culture, Shopping, Experiences

Bryluen Botanicals

Create your own scent — Create your own unique scent at our candle workshop here in Cornwall, make memories. Pure essential oils, soy wax and cotton wicks a perfect day for all the family.

St IvesRead more
Events, Arts & Culture

'Here and Now' exhibition at Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

An art exhibition with a difference opens at Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery this month, as local artists unite to support the museum’s innovative Dementia Programme.

TruroRead more
Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Family Attractions, Arts & Culture, Gardens, History & Heritage, Cycling

National Trust Lizard & Penrose

There's plenty to entertain the family with at Penrose, including wildlife watching across Loe Pool, wandering one of the many woodland trails and exploring on bikes throughout the parkland.

HelstonRead more
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Miracle Theatre

Miracle Theatre are an award-winning touring theatre company, based in Cornwall with a reputation for producing comical, highly entertaining and thought-provoking shows.

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Walking, Tours, Wellbeing, Golf, Arts & Culture, Nature & Wildlife, Travel, Experiences, Food & Drink, History & Heritage, Gardens, Boat Tours, Fishing & Sea Safaris

Cornish Tours

With Cornish Tours you’re assured to uncover the real Cornwall. Through our extensive local knowledge and relationships across the region.

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Family Attractions, Gardens, Experiences, Arts & Culture

Eden Project

The Eden Project is a feast for the senses and can be experienced in so many different ways, whether you’re looking for calming immersion in nature or a fun packed day of adventure and family fun.

St AustellRead more
Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Family Attractions, Gardens, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage

National Trust Antony House

Discover the story of a family who became caught up in the events of the English Civil War. Their history is bound up in this beautiful house, which is still the home of the Carew Pole family today.

Cawsand & Kingsand, Whitsand BayRead more
Arts & Culture, Family Attractions

Falmouth Art Gallery

One of the leading art galleries in the South West, Falmouth Art Gallery is family friendly with free admission. it stages a vibrant and ambitious exhibition programme and regular changing displays

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Nature & Wildlife, Family Attractions, Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

The Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery is home to a treasure trove of art and artefacts shedding light on what makes Cornwall such a unique and special place.

TruroRead more
Events, Arts & Culture, Food & Drink

Mousehole Craft Fair

Discover a treasure trove of fabulous crafts at the bustling Mousehole craft fair. Meet passionate makers, explore diverse stalls brimming with quality artistry and individuality.

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Arts & Culture, Insider Recommendations

Artistic Heritage in Penzance & Newlyn

Delight in the discovery of the region’s unique cultural heritage, centered around Penzance and Newlyn

Penzance, MarazionRead more
Walking, Tours, Arts & Culture, Experiences, Food & Drink, History & Heritage, Travel, Wellbeing

Skool Cornwall

Skool Cornwall - Learn English in the heart of Cornwall

St AgnesRead more
Arts & Culture

Waterside Gallery

The Waterside Gallery is located in the heart of the beautiful Cornish fishing village of St Mawes, with the most magnificent views overlooking the harbour.

St MawesRead more
Arts & Culture

Jo Downs Glass Gallery

Jo Downs handmade glass can be seen at her three galleries and her studio all based in Cornwall. You will surely be inspired by Joʼs beautiful art and giftware ranges.

Launceston, Fowey, Padstow, St IvesRead more
Arts & Culture, History & Heritage, Family Attractions

PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

Discover the Museum of Global Communications, explore the story of our connected world, and how Porthcurno became host to the past, present, and future of worldwide communications.

Land's End, PenzanceRead more
Arts & Culture, Events, Shopping

Cornwall Shop Small

Cornwall Shop Small is your destination to discover the most wonderful local & independent makers, creators, producers and small businesses at Markets, Festivals, Pop Ups and in the Online Directory.

Newquay, TruroRead more
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FAQs

Everything you need to know to plan your perfect Cornish getaway.

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  • Spoilt for choice!

    St Ives alone has five wonderful beaches, with both Porthminster and Porthmeor being awarded Blue Flags in 2022. Across the bay you will find three miles of golden sand stretching north from the Hayle Estuary. Then there's Porthtowan and Portreath just up the coast...

    Sennen Cove right down near Land's End is another popular stretch both with surfers and families, whilst Mount's Bay provides endless walking and is often home to kite surfers.

    There's also countless small secret coves, ideal for hiding away in, we would tell you where they are, but they wouldn't be secret then!

  • Yes... loads!

    The mild climate caused by the Gulf steam means the south side of Cornwall has some fantatstic gardens to visit. Perhaps the best known are the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey. Come in the spring and be blown away by the colours...

    Down near Falmouth there's Trebah and Glendurgan, sitting side by side and running down valleys to the Helford Passage, there a must if your in that area.

    Smaller gardens such as Pinetum Park and the Hidden Garden are on the outskirts of St Austell. as is the Eden Project, not technically a garden, more a environmental wonderland!

    And if you're in the far east of Cornwall, a visit to Mt Edgcumbe Country Park should be on your list, and allow a day to do the place justice. The formal gardens are amazing, and then there's the deerpark and all the rest of the surrounding countryside.

  • Dogs are restricted on the designated beaches at the times listed below Cornwall Council enforces restrictions at the following beaches which are all part of a Public Spaces Protection Order. Other privately owned beaches may have their own local restrictions in force.

    Please note: Blue Flag and Seaside Award beaches have longer restrictions due to the requirements of the Award status. In addition there are three protected wildlife areas that are subject to individual restrictions.

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  • Often, and quite literally, bypassed, mid Cornwall is overlooked by visitors who are understandably seeking coastal charms. Next time, however, pull over, stop for a while and allow yourself to be pleasantly surprised by the pastoral beauty of this underrated area… There's still plenty of pretty villages, lots of heritage, tucked away attractions and Cornwall's only city, Truro.

  • The A30 runs down through the centre of Cornwall, leaving the M5 at Exeter. It enters Cornwall at Launceston, crosses Bodmin Moor and passes Bodmin. Once past there roads branch off to St Austell and Newquay and a little further on, Truro.

    The A30 continues past Penzance all the way to Lands's End.

    Leaving Exeter, the other major road into Cornwall is the A38. This crosses the Tamar Bridge at Plymouth and serves the towns and villages of south-east Cornwall before terminating at Bodmin where it joins the A30.

    Coming down the North Coast, the A39 (also known as the Atlantic Highway) is good for access to Bude, Wadebridge and Padstow, and all the lovely north coast beaches. It continues onto Truro and eventually Falmouth.

    The A390 is the main road serving St Austell, running from Tavistock in Devon, across the Tamar at Gunnislake and onto Liskeard. From St Austell it continues down to Truro.

    Running north. and adjacent to the Devon/Cornwall border, the A388 runs from Saltash up to Launceston.

    The A94 runs from Falmouth to Penzance via Helston where the A3083 runs down to Lizard Point.

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