Things to Do
Discover the beauty of West Cornwall
West Cornwall is a place of rugged, tranquil beauty, surrounded on two sides by sandy beaches, smuggler’s coves, crystal clear blue sea and some of the best surf in the UK. It is also a treasure trove of World Heritage Sites, officially designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and historic buildings reflecting its rich seafaring and mining history.
Lamorna Cove lies within walking distance of Borah Farm
Inland, miles of ancient footpaths, a mass of wild flowers in spring and summer, connect unspoilt villages and tiny hamlets with woodlands and rolling hills making Cornwall a walkers paradise.
Surround yourself with blue seas, sandy beaches, friendly people, beautiful countryside, history and a thousand and one things to do. Visit West Cornwall, it has everything you’ll need in a holiday.
You won’t be bored for a single minute. Theatre, music festivals, art galleries, museums and family attractions will appeal to all tastes. And talking of taste, you’ll never go hungry. As well as some of the best local pasties you’ll find in Cornwall, you’ll discover some superb restaurants, with mouth-watering menus of fresh local produce.
Geevor Mine: Explore the workings and even go underground in these two nicely restored historic tin mines.
The Levant Mine and Beam Engine: Now fully restored, this is the oldest working beam engine powered by steam in Cornwall.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum: Once the nerve centre of the British Empire: this is where telegraph cables that liked Britain with its colonies came ashore.
Tate St Ives: Galley of international repute exhibiting contemporary art and works from the St. Ives School of Artists.
Paradise Park: Situated in a walled Victorian garden, get to meet otters, red squirrels, and rare birds, especially parrots in their own ‘Parrot Jungle’.
Jubilee Pool, Penzance: A beautifully restored 1930’s open air lido on the Penzance seafront.