Cornwall
United Kingdom · South West England · 30 m
Description
Cornwall is England’s rugged southwestern tip, a landscape of dramatic granite cliffs, hidden coves and picturesque fishing villages. The region is shaped by its Celtic heritage, long artistic tradition and close connection to the Atlantic. St Ives is renowned for its distinctive light, sandy beaches and vibrant art scene, while Tintagel Castle is deeply rooted in Arthurian legend as the mythical birthplace of King Arthur. Near St Austell, the Eden Project combines spectacular biomes with tropical rainforest and Mediterranean landscapes. Surfers flock to Newquay, Padstow is celebrated for its food scene, and Land’s End marks the southwesternmost point of mainland Britain.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – July or September – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- St Ives beaches & art scene
- Tintagel Castle & Arthurian coast
- Land's End
- Eden Project
- Fistral Beach & Newquay surfing
- St Michael's Mount
- Minack Theatre
- Padstow harbour & seafood
- Kynance Cove
- Porthcurno Beach
- Lizard Point
- South West Coast Path
- St Ives Tate & Barbara Hepworth Museum
- Sennen Cove
- Port Isaac
- Charlestown harbour
- Boscastle harbour
- Bodmin Moor
- Trebah Garden
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- St Nectan's Glen
- Poldark filming locations
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Levant Mine & Beam Engine
- Falmouth & Pendennis Castle
- Perranporth Beach
- Polzeath Beach surfing
- Lanhydrock House & Estate
- Plymouth Barbican & Royal William Yard(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- NQY
- Train stations:
- Penzance
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry