Things to do in Cornwall

The Minack Theatre

Located above Porthcurno Bay near Penzance in Cornwall, England, the Minack Theatre is a world-famous open-air theatre ingeniously set into a steep granite cliff overlooking the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. This unique theatre was built by Rowena Cade in the 1930s, who was inspired by Shakespeare's play The Tempest and decided to build a stage on the cliff in her backyard. The performance season is from mid-May to mid-September each year, mainly performing Shakespeare's plays such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth, and the audience enjoys a unique viewing experience against the backdrop of the starry sky and sea view. The theatre is also famous for Sarah Brightman's singing of Scarborough Fair. In addition to theatrical performances, the Minack Theatre also has a subtropical garden with succulents, adding a touch of vitality. Visitors can also visit the nearby Porthcurno Beach to experience the magnificence of the Cornish coastline. This theatre is not only an art palace, but also a legend about persistence and dreams, and is known as "a woman's epic".

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Tintagel Castle

The ruins of Tintagel Castle are more than one, and most of the excavated sites date back to the 13th century, and there is increasing evidence that King Arthur was born in Tintagel Castle. The castle stands on the high platform of the rocky peninsula and is connected to the British mainland by a steep plank road and bridge.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan is home to many native plants and wildlife. The garden also features 1 tea room.

National Trust - Lizard Point

National Trust - Lizard Point, located in Cornwall, England, is a magnificent cape at the southern tip of England. The place's name, "Lizard," comes from its lizard-like landform, and its unique natural landscape and geographical location make it an ideal destination for tourists. National Trust - Lizard Point is renowned for its rugged coastline, steep cliffs, and turbulent sea. Visitors can walk along winding trails, enjoying spectacular sea views and expansive ocean vistas. As one of the nature reserves at the southern tip of England, it also boasts rich wildlife, especially birds and marine life, attracting many wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The lighthouse here is also a highlight, holding significant historical importance as a navigational beacon for ships.

Marazion Beach

St Michael's Mount

St Michael's Mount, located in Penzance, is a tidal island off the coast of Cornwall, famous for being an island at high tide and a mount at low tide. At low tide, a stone causeway emerges, connecting it to the coast, and you can easily reach the island by following this 300+m path.

Eden Project

The Eden Botanical Garden is located in St. Blaise, England. It has a wide variety of plants and a lot of wild animals. It is a good place for nature lovers.

Land's End

Lands Point is located at the tip of the Cornwall Peninsula, a place surrounded by the sea on three sides. The starting point of the Olympic torch relay for the London Olympics. There are jet-black cliffs and heather-covered headlands, and when the weather is nice, you can stroll the tops of the cliffs and look out over the Isles of Scilly 28 miles away.

National Trust - Lanhydrock - House and Garden

Bodmin Jail Attraction

Bodmin Jail Attraction, located in Bodmin, Cornwall, UK, was built in 1779 and closed in 1927. As Britain's first prison with individual cells, it witnessed over 50 public hangings during its 150 years of operation. After restoration and redevelopment, it now serves as a historical attraction combining a museum, guided tours, and a themed hotel. Visitors can explore original cells, administrative blocks, and execution sites, and enjoy immersive heritage tours, the Dark Walk, and paranormal experiences to learn about Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment . Blending profound history with an eerie atmosphere, it is one of Cornwall's most popular historical landmarks .