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WalkaboutWest
Walkaboutwest is Mark Camp, author of the three Best of Bodmin Moor walks books and creator of The Copper Trail, a 60 mile walk around the moor. Mark is a Blue Badge Tour Guide based in the Looe area who organises guided walks all over East Cornwall and Bodmin Moor. He can also provide walks for groups staying in the area and his latest venture is to create walks and write them up for local accommodation providers.
Mark also guides on coach tours and is available for talks and presentations on various subjects relating to Cornwall.
Website Email Tel 01503 273060 |
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Bodmin Plant & Herb Nursery
Bodmin Plant & Herb Nursery is a “proper” nursery specializing in herbs and herbaceous perennials. There is also a wide range of shrubs, grasses, climbers, alpines, marginal & water plants, trees, vegetable plants, bedding & hanging baskets. There are even whole areas dedicated to the more specific challenges of shady and ground-cover gardening. It is the sort of Nursery that you thought no longer existed: traditional growing, fresh & healthy plants, a range that surprises and excites, as well as friendly advice on hand. Four acres of plants, all in a lovely countryside setting and open every day. Come and share our passion for growing.
Website Email Tel 01208 72837 |
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway
The Railway is typical of a branch line in the 1950's. Great Western steam tank engines are the main locomotives to be seen here but diesel traction is also used. The main station on the line is at Bodmin General. The engine sheds are here, as well as a Souvenir shop and refreshment room in the restored station buildings.
Trains operate from March to December - daily from June to the end of September.
Website Tel 0845 1259678 |
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Cardinham Woods
With four waymarked trails and miles of other tracks and paths, weaving their way through 650 acres of scenic, mixed woodland, Cardinham Woods offers plenty of opportunities to blow away the cobwebs. There's also a children's play area, picnic/BBQ area and a café (open 11am – 5pm daily). Car Park: £1 under 2 hours, £2 all day, annual permit £15. Special events take place throughout the year; please visit our website for further information.
Facilities: Car Park (pay and display), Toilets (including one suitable for people with disabilities), Play Area, BBQ and Picnic Area, Café. Dogs welcome.
Cafe open daily, please call 'Woods' on 01208 78111 for current opening hours
Website Email Tel 01392 832262 |
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Carnglaze Caverns
- 3 Gigantic Caverns
- Open All Year
- Group Tours underground
- Subterranean Lake
- 6.5 Acres of Woodland Walk
- Faery Dell
- Picnic Areas
- Concerts Underground ~ Classical to Rock
- Weddings
- All Weather Attraction
Website Email Tel 01579 320251 |
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Colliford Lake Park
Situated in the heart of Bodmin Moor, Colliford Lake Park is one of Cornwall’s forgotten jewels. With over 58 acres of woodland, moorland, wetland and play facilities to explore, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic day out.
Website Email Tel 01208 821469 |
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Hidden Valley Discovery Park
‘Crystal Maze' type adventure park, where guests follow series of clues to find crystals, giving them more time within the final challenge Zone! Excellent Family fun. Ride on railway, Garden Railway, Oak Tree Farm, Fountain Ruin, Hedge Maze, Forest walks, Coffee Shop, Gift Shop
Website Email Tel 01566 86463 |
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Liskeard & District Museum & Information Centre
The Museum specialises in local history covering many different periods of time and activities and across section of the people and events that contributed towards today. The Information Centre provides information of local attractions, facilities and events. Combined we are the approved interpretation centre for the Caradon area of the Cornwall & East Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage site.
Website Email Tel 01579 349148
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Minions Heritage Centre
Unusually located in a Cornish engine house, the Centre interprets the history of the landscape from the Stone Age, through the 18th and 19th century mining, to the present day.
Access for wheelchairs is by prior arrangement.
Opening hours: The Centre is open all year round from 10am to 5pm.
Website Email Tel 01579 341463
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North Cornwall Museum & Gallery
This award winning, privately owned museum is set in a building that was originally used for making coaches and wagons. The museum covers many aspects of life in North Cornwall from fifty to one hundred years ago. The Gallery has changing exhibitions by artists and craftspeople.
We are also a Tourist Information Centre.
Open 1 April – 30 September 2009, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Ticket Prices: Adult £3.00, Concessions £2.50, Child £1, Groups of 10+ £0.75 per child.
Email Tel 01840 212954
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Northwood Water Gardens
Discover a unique & magnificent 4 acre Water Garden. Romantic Lake, Islands, 8 Ponds, Water lilies, Giant exotics, Tree ferns, Waterfalls, Fountains Streams, Sculpture, Secret Walled Gardens, Superb Art Gallery, Tasty Cream Teas.
Website Email Tel 01579 320030 |
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Pencarrow
Pencarrow, family home of the Molesworth-St. Aubyns, is set in 50 dog–friendly acres. Discover the secret door, elegant reception rooms, period bedrooms and collections of dolls, porcelain, furniture and portraits. Opening Times: Gardens open – 1 March - 31 Oct, house tours Easter to end September.
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Sterts Theatre
Sterts Theatre offers a unique opportunity to experience the wonder of live theatre and music in a unique outdoor setting. The spectacular covered open air theatre has an exciting and diverse programme of drama and theatre throughout the summer. The theatre bar and bistro are open on all performance nights and the Sterts BBQ has become a popular feature of an evening at Sterts. “Sitting in the audience as it draws closer together in the fading light, you get that feeling of intimacy and involvement which only outdoor performances can evoke”.
Website Email Tel 01579 362382/362962 |
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SW Lakes Trust
We invite you to visit our lakes, which are brown tourism signposted and offer a whole host of activities including coarse and trout fishing, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. For the less energetic our Lakeside Restaurant at Roadford Lake and three other tea-rooms at other lakes along with numerous picnic areas offer the chance to relax and unwind. There is miles of footpaths and cycle routes winding through beautiful countryside. All but our smallest sites have car park and toilets suitable for disabled visitors.
Website Email Tel 01579 362382 |
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Tamar Valley Donkey Park
Cornwall's only donkey sanctuary with all weather indoor play barn, plus outdoor play and donkey rides. Feed and pet the animals.
Website Email Tel 01822 834072 |
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The Studio & Gallery, Northwood Farm
Enjoy visiting this superb Art Gallery overlooking the water gardens near St Neot. On exhibition are original canvases depicting aspects of Cornwall life. Included are the wild rocky outcrops of Bodmin Moor, rural landscapes and beautiful images of the sea and shoreline around the coastline. Also, available are signed limited edition prints from £10 and greeting cards from £1.50 each. A good selection of Cornish grown plants and shrubs are also for sale. Enjoy delicious home made cakes and teas served on the lawns.
Website Email Tel 01579 320030 |
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TM International
We are one of only 2 British Horse Society Approved Training Centres in Cornwall. We train youngsters to become riding instructors and in addition to being a riding school, available to local youngsters and adults, we offer residential instructional riding holidays to adults and unaccompanied teenagers. There is the possibility of foreign youngsters to have English lessons while they are with us.
Website Email Tel 01579 362895 |
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Trethorne Leisure Park
Trethorne has something for all ages. Open daily all year.
All weather Leisure Park open 10am to 6pm. Eight bowling lanes, games room, and bars open 10am to 11pm.
Enjoy a meal in our licensed restaurant and visit our gift shop.
Large outside play area. Undercover - excellent activities such as the 'Jolly Rogers' ball blaster, the dropslide, ball pools, assault course, giant astra slide and much more.
There are ponies to ride, lambs to feed. "In touch with animals" sessions.
Website Email Tel 01566 86324
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