places to visit in west cornwall

Harry Safari - Guided History Tours

If you are coming to Cornwall, why not get to know it with a born and bred local man. Harry has a fund of knowledge and a way of imparting it with passion and humor.

Harry Glasson is your driver and guide, whose in-depth knowledge of the area will entertain and enlighten you. With him you will enjoy discovering the history, legends, landscape and wildlife of this beautiful county of Cornwall. The best way to see and get to understand the complex ancient history of Cornwall, from stone circles to the present day, is to take a tour with Harry Safari.

Acorn Arts Centre
Acorn Arts Centre is a small, independently run arts venue in the heart of Penzance. Visit the Acorn for theatre, dance, music, film and talks.

Coastal Walks - South West Coastal Path
Stunning scenery, hidden smugglers coves, rare wildlife and plantlife are among the sites you will cherish upon your exploration of the South West Coastal Path.

The Eden Project
A global garden for the 21st century and beyond - a dramatic setting in which to tell the fascinating story of mankind’s dependence on plants.

Flambards Theme Park
Flambards Theme park near Helston features award winning exhibitions, exciting rides, family shows, live entertainment and glorious gardens.

Goonhilly Earth Station & Future World
Explore the story of international communications. From interactive displays to film shows to historical artefacts, Goonhilly has something for everyone.

Hall For Cornwall
The Hall For Cornwall is the largest theatre in Cornwall offering a mix of live shows from musicals, children's shows, gigs, drama, plays and music shows.

Industrial History
Cornwall is known throughout the world for its industrial history. Follow this link for details of mining, steam and submarine telegraphy museums.

Lands End
Spectacular clifftop trails with fascinating facts, attractions that bring you tales of heroism, skulduggery and adventure, and summer firwork displays.

Lost Gardens of Heligan
One of the most popular gardens in the UK. After WWI the gardens fell into neglect until a group of enthusiasts decided to restore them to their former glory.

Minack Theatre
Outdoor amphitheatre with the dramatic backdrop of the ocean - a world-famous venue with a summer season of plays and musical entertainment.

National Maritime Museum
Explore the lives of a community for whom the sea has been an essential lifeline and source of food: the people of Cornwall. Discover the maritime history of Cornwall.

National Seal Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a busy rescue centre, and also has resident Grey Seals, Common Seals, Fur Seals, Californian and Patagonian Sea Lions, Goats, Ponies and Otters.

Paradise Park
A tropical bird garden, also featuring otters, red pandas, native red squirrels and the rare Cornish chough. Childrens activities, and Victorian walled garden.

Penzance Town
West Cornwall's commercial centre offers restaurants and bars, night clubs, shopping and Cornwall's longest promenade. Plenty of history to explore.

Poldark Mine
Poldark is by far Cornwall's most popular mining heritage site, also featuring craft workshops including jewellers, candle makers, pottery makers and wood turners.

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
In 1870, Porthcurno became an important centre of international communications, when a chain of telegraph cables linking Britain with India was completed.

Tate Gallery, St Ives
Contemporary art created in or associated with Cornwall. The Tate's location provides a unique opportunity to view work in the surroundings in which it was created.

Trebah Garden
This sub-tropical paradise is home to a unique collection of rare and exotic plants, trees and shrubs winding down to a private and secluded beach on the Helford River.

Trengwainton
Woodland and stream garden with rich collection of camellias rhododendrons, magnolias, and walled gardens containing many unusual shrubs.