{"id":8249,"date":"2023-05-08T03:10:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T03:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/12-amazing-things-to-see-in-cornwall-england\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:47:43","slug":"12-amazing-things-to-see-in-cornwall-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/12-amazing-things-to-see-in-cornwall-england\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Amazing Things To See In Cornwall, England"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cornwall is one of those areas in England that is just too beautiful to miss. Perched on the western leg of Great Britain<\/a>, it\u2019s one of the most southerly points in the UK. Best of all, there are so many amazing things to see in Cornwall that you\u2019ll wanna go back again and again.<\/p>\n

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From the white sandy bays<\/a>, historic fishing villages<\/a> and mountains of delicious Cornish pasties that I know you\u2019ll gorge on. What makes Cornwall so special is that it doesn\u2019t just have to be a summer destination, with most of the things to see in Cornwall running year-round.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I wanted to share some of my totally favourite spots to explore in Cornwall. We\u2019re already planning our next trip down later this month.<\/p>\n

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Take a look at the amazing things to see in Cornwall on your visit. Have the best time!<\/p>\n

1.) Explore St Michael\u2019s Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Not to be confused with Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a> in the French region of Normandy, St Michael\u2019s Mount is perched on a tidal island just off the coast of Cornwall.<\/p>\n

Resting around 400 metres offshore (from the beach at Marazion), it\u2019s an idyllic spot to see and one of the things to see in Cornwall if you like something a little more unique. When the tide is out, you can stroll across the causeway just as pilgrims have done for centuries.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll either love or scare yourself with the legends and souls that surround the island. Stories of seafarers being lured to their deaths by a mermaid, ghosts roaming the grounds and giants living in caves, it\u2019s a spot that\u2019ll have you enthralled or running for the hills. Ha!<\/p>\n

Read more: Best areas in Cornwall to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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2.) Stay at Watergate Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Talking of Beaches, Watergate Bay<\/a> is perched pretty close to Newquay and is one of my favourite spots to stay in Cornwall. One of the best things about Watergate Bay is its massive sandy beach, which is idyllic around sunset (especially so in Summer).<\/p>\n

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Best of all, the Watergate Bay Hotel<\/a> is right on the shorefront and has a proper seaside vibe that\u2019s just so infectious that you\u2019ll begin to chill as soon as you enter.<\/p>\n

Plus, they have an epic spa and one of the best brekkies in all of Cornwall, which is filled with copious amounts of freshly baked pancakes. Yum!<\/p>\n

Read more: Our visit to Watergate Bay<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3.) Explore St. Piran\u2019s Oratory<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Perched at Penhale Sands (close to Perranporth), St. Piran\u2019s Oratory is the earliest known Christian church in mainland Britain. This alone dates the church to well over 1300 years old.<\/p>\n

Now, the name itself (St Piran) comes from the patron saint of the Cornish tin miners, with the church discovered in the 1800s and subsequently excavated. Nowadays. There\u2019s a conservation project to restore the church and to preserve this iconic (but often little-known spot in Cornwall.<\/p>\n

It is one of the more historic things to see in Cornwall and is perfect to explore if you\u2019re looking for a day away from the beach.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best areas in Cornwall to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

4.) Ramble across Bodmin Moor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Okay, so it\u2019s true, Bodmin Moor is one of the wettest of Britain\u2019s moors, but don\u2019t let that put you off \u2013 it\u2019s totally unspoilt and unique.<\/p>\n

Over 12,000 years ago, this whole area of Cornwall was a dense forest\u2026 nowadays, the landscape is quite the opposite, with vast rolling hills that dominate this region of Cornwall.<\/p>\n

Now, Bodmin Moor is one of the best things to see in Cornwall if you love a good ramble, and you\u2019ll even get to scale Cornwall\u2019s highest point too. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for the \u201cbeast of Bodmin\u201d that’s said to roam these lands.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s not your thing, you might wanna skip this and head to some of Cornwall’s beautiful coastal villages<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best beaches in Cornwall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5.) Chill out at Gwithian Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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You\u2019ll find no shortage of amazing beaches to visit in Cornwall<\/a>, with Gwithian Beach being one of the best! Now, if you\u2019ve been to Cornwall before, you\u2019ll know all about the love of surfing in this region, with Gwithian Beach having some of the best surf around.<\/p>\n

Once here, try your hand at riding the waves (with a surfing lesson) or head out to spot the seals that you can regularly see in the area. On particularly windy days, you might even get your chance to have a go at kite surfing.<\/p>\n

Now, I\u2019ve gotta be honest, I can only just about sit on a surfboard, so there\u2019s no chance of me being able to kitesurf, but if your balance is good, give it a shot\u2026 it is one of the amazing things to see in Cornwall.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best beaches in Cornwall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

6.) Find The Great Flat Lode<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Great Flat Lode is possibly one of the most interesting things to see in Cornwall if you\u2019re looking for a peaceful stroll, horse ride or cycle around the region. Once home to Neolithic settlements, this seven-mile loop is a great way to explore a little more of Cornwall.<\/p>\n

In more recent times, this region was famous for its tin mining, and you can still spot some history of mining (as well as an engine house) along the loop trail itself.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best areas in Cornwall to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

7.) Wander Padstow and Prideaux Place<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Prideaux Place is one of the most beautiful manor houses located just outside the fishing village of Padstow. It is one of the amazing things to see in Cornwall on your first visit.<\/p>\n

Now, Prideaux Place was initially built in the late 16th<\/sup> Century and has been home to generations of the Prideaux family ever since. Now, that’s a place I\u2019d like to call home.<\/p>\n

Once here, you should make the effort to see the impressive collection of paintings, furniture and porcelain that dates back centuries. Oh, and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the staircase in the hall. Its cantilevered design gives the impression it\u2019s floating and looks beautiful.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, spend the afternoon wandering around stunning Padstow (with a hearty bag of fish from Stein’s Fish & Chips<\/em> in hand) (Google Maps pin<\/a>). It is a gorgeous little town on the north coast.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best areas in Cornwall to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

8.) Spend an evening at the Minack Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The Minack Theatre is one of the most unique (and stunning) things to see in Cornwall… and a spot you won’t wanna miss! Perched on the rugged Cornish cliffs, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you’d be fooled into thinking you’d arrived in an ancient Roman town.<\/p>\n

Often described as one of the world’s best theatres, it’s a gorgeous place you have to see when near Penzance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Once here, you can wander around until about 6 pm every day (except Tuesdays, when it closes around noon) to take in the gorgeous spot. That being said, a theatre isn’t a theatre without a good few plays.<\/p>\n

If you fancy catching one of them, check out their listings<\/a> and book in advance – seats fill up very fast!<\/p>\n

Read more: Best things to do in Penzance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

9.) Visit the Scilly Isles<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Around 30 miles, or so, from Land\u2019s End, the Scilly Isles<\/a> are an area of tropical paradise that\u2019s easily reached by flight from Newquay airport or by boat.<\/p>\n

Benefiting from the warm Gulf Stream, the islands are filled with tropical plants and trees, alongside some of the clearest waters in all of the UK. It\u2019s an unspoilt paradise that\u2019s well worth a trip.<\/p>\n

Once here, make sure to take the boats between all the islands and explore some of the smaller and more intimate islands<\/a> that are too stunning to miss.<\/p>\n

Read more: Your definitive guide to visiting the Scilly Isles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

10.) Explore Tintagel Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Tintagel Castle is connected by legend to the story of King Arthur and is one of the things to see in Cornwall if you love a little history.<\/p>\n

Now, to get to Tintagel Castle, you\u2019ll have to follow the steps down a relatively cliff face, then cross a narrow bridge to the narrow outcrop where the castle stands. It sounds like a quest, right? Well, it was a castle to protect royalty after all.<\/p>\n

Built in the early 13th<\/sup> Century, by Henry III\u2019s younger brother, Richard, Tintagel Castle is too gorgeous to miss.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best areas in Cornwall to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

11.) Spot The Hurlers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Hurlers is an example of the best-preserved stone circle in the southwest of England and one of the amazing things to see in Cornwall. Though I\u2019ve gotta be honest, if you don\u2019t like ancient history, you might find this spot a little dull.<\/p>\n

Dating back to the Bronze Age, each of the three circles contains between 9 and 24 pillars of granite and is believed to have been placed there a whopping 1500BC. Now that\u2019s old!<\/p>\n

Read more: Best areas in Cornwall to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

12.) Spend a night in Bodmin Jail<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Built in 1779, Bodmin Jail was once Cornwall\u2019s answer to Alcatraz (in San Francisco<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Now, this spot is relatively macabre and pretty dark, but you can visit Bodmin Jail and go on an after-dark experience that begins around 9 pm, which is swiftly followed by a jailhouse dinner and a night within (what is reputed to be) the most haunted spot in the UK.<\/p>\n

Once inside, you\u2019ll learn more about Britain\u2019s only ever-constructed execution pit, the souls that haunt the site and the type of criminals that once called these digs home.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best Cornish coastal spots to visit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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