Serena's Sightseeing Guidebook
Sightseeing
A must see and unique place to visit. Watch fascinating performances like the story of Rowena Cade or simply stop for coffee and cake whilst getting to appreciate the stunning views.
180 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
A must see and unique place to visit. Watch fascinating performances like the story of Rowena Cade or simply stop for coffee and cake whilst getting to appreciate the stunning views.
A quaint fishing village, perfect for a stroll around the authentic town and harbour. Especially beautiful during the Christmas period due to their infamous Christmas lights and decorations.
154 locals recommend
Mousehole
A quaint fishing village, perfect for a stroll around the authentic town and harbour. Especially beautiful during the Christmas period due to their infamous Christmas lights and decorations.
One of Britain's best loved land marks has plenty to offer those seeking a full day out with 5 family attractions. There is free entry to the site, although an all day parking charge applies.
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndOne of Britain's best loved land marks has plenty to offer those seeking a full day out with 5 family attractions. There is free entry to the site, although an all day parking charge applies.
The UK’s largest preserved mining site, now a museum with guided underground tours, a shop and a café.
133 locals recommend
Geevor Tin Mine
The UK’s largest preserved mining site, now a museum with guided underground tours, a shop and a café.
Set in the picturesque Helford estuary by the beautiful village of Greek, this leading marine animal rescue centre began in 1958 when a baby seal, only a few hours old was washed up on the beach at St Agnes.
187 locals recommend
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Set in the picturesque Helford estuary by the beautiful village of Greek, this leading marine animal rescue centre began in 1958 when a baby seal, only a few hours old was washed up on the beach at St Agnes.
Described by some as the 8th wonder of the modern world, 3 giant greenhouse biomes house artificial environments. Wonder through the rainforest, Mediterranean and African climates and more! There are guided walks and many events on including music concerts so check their calendar.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Described by some as the 8th wonder of the modern world, 3 giant greenhouse biomes house artificial environments. Wonder through the rainforest, Mediterranean and African climates and more! There are guided walks and many events on including music concerts so check their calendar.
150 acre sub-tropical gardens, dating back to the 1880s which have been painstakingly restored after 70 years of neglect.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273150 acre sub-tropical gardens, dating back to the 1880s which have been painstakingly restored after 70 years of neglect.
A magical rocky island crowned by a medieval castle and church with gardens, café and a restaurant.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
A magical rocky island crowned by a medieval castle and church with gardens, café and a restaurant.
Established in Hayle in 1973 as a tropical bird garden you can now also see Otters, Red Pandas, Native Red Squirrels and the rare Cornish Chough. An addition in 2005 was the JungleBarn indoor play centre where there is plenty of active fun for children even in wet weather.
134 locals recommend
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdEstablished in Hayle in 1973 as a tropical bird garden you can now also see Otters, Red Pandas, Native Red Squirrels and the rare Cornish Chough. An addition in 2005 was the JungleBarn indoor play centre where there is plenty of active fun for children even in wet weather.
A new FREE visitor attraction and world heritage site which is nestled just off the A30 in Pool, near Redruth in the former mining heart of Cornwall. There are exhibitions, climb on structures, gardens, art and craft studios and the Red River Café.
43 locals recommend
Heartlands
Dudnance LaneA new FREE visitor attraction and world heritage site which is nestled just off the A30 in Pool, near Redruth in the former mining heart of Cornwall. There are exhibitions, climb on structures, gardens, art and craft studios and the Red River Café.
Thrill rides, family shows, live entertainment, gardens, Victorian village, play areas and a discovery science zone. Flambards really is “the best day of the week”.
207 locals recommend
Flambards Theme Park
Clodgey LaneThrill rides, family shows, live entertainment, gardens, Victorian village, play areas and a discovery science zone. Flambards really is “the best day of the week”.
The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important twentieth century artists.
209 locals recommend
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillThe Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important twentieth century artists.
St Ives, a small Cornish town on the southwest coast of England, perhaps seems an unlikely site for a major art gallery. However, its artistic connections date back to Victorian times when numerous artists came to St Ives to paint, attracted by its special quality of light. Artists associated with the town include Barbara Hepworth, Naum Gabo, Alfred Wallis and Mark Rothko.
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
St Ives, a small Cornish town on the southwest coast of England, perhaps seems an unlikely site for a major art gallery. However, its artistic connections date back to Victorian times when numerous artists came to St Ives to paint, attracted by its special quality of light. Artists associated with the town include Barbara Hepworth, Naum Gabo, Alfred Wallis and Mark Rothko.
Food scene
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadServes a good mix of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes.
Specialises in crab, lobster and other seafood dishes with good vegan alternatives. Amazing rum cocktails.
39 locals recommend
The Rum & Crab Shack
Wharf RoadSpecialises in crab, lobster and other seafood dishes with good vegan alternatives. Amazing rum cocktails.
Serves grills, fish, pasta and pizza using locally sourced produce where possible.
26 locals recommend
La Casita
Trencrom LaneServes grills, fish, pasta and pizza using locally sourced produce where possible.
The menu is drawn from modern European and classic British cuisine encompassing the Mexican flavour.
13 locals recommend
The Mex
3 Gabriel StThe menu is drawn from modern European and classic British cuisine encompassing the Mexican flavour.
Serving a wide range of Cornish pasty fillings, sausage rolls, soups, sandwiches, crepes and cakes. Vegan friendly.
55 locals recommend
St Ives Harbour Beach
Wharf RoadServing a wide range of Cornish pasty fillings, sausage rolls, soups, sandwiches, crepes and cakes. Vegan friendly.