Historic Houses
Immerse yourself in Cornwall’s Dark History in our new ‘Dark Walk’ with state-of-the-art theatrical effects that bring some of the grimmest stories vividly to life. Bodmin Jail is an experience for the family (please refer to their website for family recommendations), or for the daring who want to discover the paranormal. The Jail is steeped…
Read MoreBodmin, Cornwall is a historic town which was once the county town of Cornwall. Although it doesn’t lie on the main tourist trail, the town isn’t short of things to do. There are unique attractions, historic houses, and vast stretches of countryside to explore. Bodmin is quite centrally located, so it’s a great base to…
Read MorePencarrow House & Gardens Washaway, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3AG Pencarrow House is home to the Molesworth-St Aubyn family and is set in 50 acres of gardens. The gardens were designed by the politician Sir William Molesworth and created between 1831 and 1855. There is an Italian Garden, and a rockery made entirely of granite taken…
Read MoreAntony House and Garden Torpoint PL11 2QA Used as the film set for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, with grounds, which border the Lynher Estuary contain modern sculptures as well as the National Collection of Daylilies. This 18th century National Trust property was once home to the Carew Pole family. Humphrey Repton, who is well…
Read MoreCotehele House St Dominick, Nr Saltash PL12 6TA The National Trust’s Cotehele House and Gardens now has a newly planted orchard of fruit trees. The extensive gardens run down to the River Tamar and Cotehele Quay, from where it is possible to take a boat trip up the river. The gardens are open every day…
Read MoreLanhydrock House & Gardens Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AB The National Trust’s Lanhydrock in Cornwall is a beautiful Victorian family home nestled within 900 acres of gardens and wooded estate. Less than 10 minutes from Bodmin and just minutes from the A30, it is easy to get to, and the sort of place you can easily…
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