Guidebook for Minions
Sightseeing
Folk-law says that villagers were playing ‘hurling’ on the Sabbath and were turned to stone as punishment! There are three standing stone circles.
25 locals recommend
Hurlers Stone Circles
Folk-law says that villagers were playing ‘hurling’ on the Sabbath and were turned to stone as punishment! There are three standing stone circles.
Iconic, stunning geographic feature. Well-photographed and ideal for exploring.
38 locals recommend
The Cheesewring (Stowes hill)
Iconic, stunning geographic feature. Well-photographed and ideal for exploring.
Excellent, small museum situated in an old mine building giving a brief history of the local area.
9 locals recommend
Minions Heritage Centre
2 Caradon ViewExcellent, small museum situated in an old mine building giving a brief history of the local area.
One of the last built mines of Cornwall’s mining Heritage. Well-preserved buildings ready to be explored and photographed.
Phoenix United Mine
One of the last built mines of Cornwall’s mining Heritage. Well-preserved buildings ready to be explored and photographed.
Very quiet, secluded cove. One of our favourites for a nice, quiet day at the beach. 1 1/2 mike walk down to a shingle beach. Great for quiet swims in a calm cove. National trust car park.
20 locals recommend
Lansallos
Very quiet, secluded cove. One of our favourites for a nice, quiet day at the beach. 1 1/2 mike walk down to a shingle beach. Great for quiet swims in a calm cove. National trust car park.
Parks & Nature
Bodmin Moor
Stunning landscape for exploring.
Highest point locally and on a good day views to the sea, Plymouth and Bodmin Moor.
Caradon Hill Transmitter
Highest point locally and on a good day views to the sea, Plymouth and Bodmin Moor.
Food Scene
Perfect for ice-creams after a walk at Golitha Falls or a well-earned burger.
20 locals recommend
Inkie's Smokehouse
Perfect for ice-creams after a walk at Golitha Falls or a well-earned burger.
Very welcoming pub which serves everything from a cream tea to a hearty, traditional meal including that well-earned dessert you need after a walk!
Live music most Saturdays.
14 locals recommend
Cheesewring Hotel
Very welcoming pub which serves everything from a cream tea to a hearty, traditional meal including that well-earned dessert you need after a walk!
Live music most Saturdays.
Minions Shop & Tearoom
A good range of cakes, light-eats and cream teas.
Incredible cakes and a good range of local produce and light eats.
18 locals recommend
Trevallick farm shop
Incredible cakes and a good range of local produce and light eats.
Good, traditional pub of Daphne du Maurier fame. Good range of food and drinks.
50 locals recommend
Jamaica Inn
Good, traditional pub of Daphne du Maurier fame. Good range of food and drinks.
Arts & Culture
Showing a variety of performances, see website for details.
91 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Royal ParadeShowing a variety of performances, see website for details.
Drinks & Nightlife
Caradon Inn
Traditional pub serving good food and drinks.
Everything Else
Small fishing town. Great fish and chips, can get very touristy in the height of season. Variety of shops selling local produce. Range of pubs and places to eat.
209 locals recommend
Looe
Small fishing town. Great fish and chips, can get very touristy in the height of season. Variety of shops selling local produce. Range of pubs and places to eat.
Shopping
Anything and everything is sold at Trago! A Cornish iconic landmark!
35 locals recommend
Trago Liskeard
Anything and everything is sold at Trago! A Cornish iconic landmark!