Attractions around
Little Pengelly Farm
| Places to visit | |
| Eden Project Bodelva, St Austell, PL24 2SG edenproject.com Tel: 01726 811911 |
Magnificant domed greenhouses provide the climate for Mediterranean, South African and Californian plants. The huge former clay pit has become one of England's leading tourist attractions. |
| St. Michael's Mount (National Trust) @ nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01736 710507 |
Originally a Benedictine priory this beautiful 12th century castle perches dramatically on a rocky island and can be reached by boat or across a causway (low tide only). Stunning views of Mount's Bay front the pretty village with interesting shops. |
| National Maritime Museum Cornwall Discovery Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3QY nmmc.co.uk |
This futuristic building in Falmouth docks houses boats and craft of all types. Highly interactive, the museum uses video, sound and the written word to highlight the importance of seafaring. |
| Lanhydrock Bodmin, PL30 5AD (National Trust) @ nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01208 265950 |
Magnificant late Victorian country house with extensive servant's quarters, gardens and wooded estate. One of the most fascinating and complete late 19th century houses in England, Lanhydrock is full of atmosphere. |
| The Minack Theatre minack.com Tel: 01736 810181 |
World famous open-air theatre perches on the cliff at Porthcumo. The Atlantic ocean faces the theatre which puts on plays from May to the end of September. Stunning views from the visitor centre coffee shop. |
| Isles of Scilly islesofscillyhelicopter.com islesofscilly-travel.co.uk (Plane and Ferry) |
These beautiful islands can play host to an interesting day trip. The five islands lie 29 miles south west of Cornwall. Helicopter 20 mins from Penzance. |
| King Harry Ferry kingharry-info.co.uk Tel: 01872 862312 |
Voted one of the worlds top 10 most beautiful ferry crossings this ferry trip takes you between Trelissick (between Truro and Penryn) and the Roseland peninsula |
| Levant Mine & Beam Engine (National Trust) @ nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01736 786156 |
Perched on the cliff edge the famous Levant bean engine conjures up the sight, sounds and smells of Cornwalls industrial past. Half a mile along the cliff is Geevor mine and mining museum and Botallack mine. |
| Gardens | |
| Trevarno Estate Crowntown, Helston, TR13 0RU trevarno.co.uk Tel: 01326 574274 |
Privately owned gardens encompass pretty woodland walks and lake. Home also to the National Museum of gardening which is full of inventive tools and equipment from by gone eras. Approx. 4 miles from Little Pengelly. Open all year |
| Trebah Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5JZ trebahgarden.co.uk Tel: 01326 250448 |
Huge trees, unusual and exotic plants provide all year interest in this garden. In summer months you can arrive by boat as the garden winds down to the beautiful Helford River. Open all year |
| Trelissick Garden Feock nr Truro, TR3 6QL (National Trust) @ nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01872 862090 |
Tranquil garden set on many levels containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants. Situated at the head of the Fal estuary there are panoramic views and parkland. The spring blossom is of particular note. |
| Trengwainton Gardens Madron, nr Penzance, TR20 8RZ (National Trust) @ nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01736 363148 |
Sheltered garden with a stream running through its valley. Huge magnolias are a particular highlight in March. The walled gardens contain many rare and unusual species which are difficult to grow in the open anywhere else in the country. Open 13th February - 30th October |
| The Lost Gardens of Heligan Pentewan, St. Austell heligan.com Tel: 01726 845100 |
Heligan estate has been recovered from overgrowth and dereliction in a massive restoration project. See the Victorian varieties of flowers, vegetables and fruits in the walled gardens. There are 100 acres of grounds, pastures and woodland. Open all year. |
| Trerice Kestle Mill nr Newquay, TR8 4PG (National Trust) @ nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01637 875404 |
Elizabethan manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden. Unusual plants and an orchard with old varieties of fruit trees. |
| Trewithen Gardens Grampound Road, Nr Truro, TR2 4DD trewithengardens.co.uk Tel: 01726 883647 |
Over 100 years old the gardens have outstanding collections of magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons as well as other rare trees and shrubs. Open 1st February - 30th September Mon - Sat |
| Caerhays Castle Gardens Gorran, St Austell, PL26 6LY caerhays.co.uk Tel: 01872 501310 |
Informal woodland garden overlooking the sea and extending 60 acres. The National Magnolia collection is held here. Open 14th February - 31st May |
| Events | |
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