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Canoe Tamar
Canoe a historic route along the River Tamar. Canoe Tamar offer two regular journeys. The first is between Morwellham and Cotehele (taking in mining relics, Calstock Viaduct and Morwellham Quay a living history museum), The second trip offered is between Morwellham and Weir Head (paddling upriver and wathing rare wild-life). Paddling in Canadian canoes, Canoe Tamar offers easy, safe canoeing and fun tours for all the family.
Carnglaze Caverns
Just a couple of kilometres from St. Neot's, Carnglaze Caverns are the result of years of local slate mining. Three underground caverns and a tour lasting 45 minutes will take you 60m underground and 150m into the hillside. Beautiful colours and a spectacularly blue-green subterranean lake make this a truly wonderful place. Other attractions at Carnglaze Caverns is the Enchanted Dell, a place where fairies, mushrooms and even a dragon look comfortably at home. Also on site is the Rum Store which stocked the Royal Navy's supply in WWII. The subterranean venue now holds concerts and private functions.
Chichester Interest Holidays and Accommodation
Offering Cornwall tours with a difference, Chichester Interest Holidays specialise in walking tours. Your experienced and knowledgeable local guide will detail various aspects of interest such as archaeological curiosities along the way. On your tour, you can sit in a Bronze Age style house, visit a working quarry, hunt for rare flowers or go birdwatching.
Daphne du Maurier Connection
An open top bus service taking you to various destinations intimately associated with Dame Daphne and other attractions and places of interest in the area. The service runs between Fowey and Charlestown allowing you to stop at the Eden Project, Wheal Martyn - the China Clay Country Park and St. Austell.
Fowey Sailing School
An RYA approved sea school, the Fowey Sailing School specialises in practical sailing courses and charters. One of the oldest sailing schools in England, the Fowey Sailing School also offers shore based theoretical courses in preparation for RYA examinations and trial weekend courses for beginners.
Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry
Winner of the Cornwall Tourism Awards in 2002, the Fowey to Mevagissey Passenger Ferry is renowned for its high standard of customer care. The service runs from the beginning of May till the end of September in good weather conditions. See some of Cornwall's best and take a cruise between Fowey and Mevagissey across St Austell Bay. The Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry leaves from the Lighthouse Quay in Mevagissey and from the Whitehouse Quay in Fowey.
Classic Sailing
Beautiful calm waters make St Mawes an ideal spot to whet your sails. Classic sailing offer cruises around St Mawes for novices as well as RYA courses for the more experienced sailor. Other sailing destinations on offer are trips to the Isles of Scilly, Brittany and Scotland.
Lamorran Gardens
Located in St Mawes, Lamorran Gardens looks out to St Anthony's Head and lighthouse. Planted in 1982, Lamorran Gardens is inspired by Mediterranean and Japanese influences. Water features are ever present throughout this landscape both as a backdrop and in the form of pools and running streams. On your tour of Lamorran Gardens, you'll be able to explore I Gardini Secreti and other intimately secluded areas. More attractions here include a Japanese water-garden, a wishing well, woodland areas, temples, archways and bridges.
St Mawes Ferry
St Mawes Ferry offers regular services to Falmouth as well as evening aqua cabs. Attractions to see in St Mawes include St Mawes Castle and Lamorran Castle. Crossing Carrick Roads upon the water will take you to Falmouth with attractions such as Pendennis Castle, good beaches, St Anthony Lighthouse and the National Maritime Museum of Cornwall.
Mevagissey Sailing School
A great place to pick up a new skill, the Mevagissey Sailing School offers you RYA sailing courses in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty. Located in the fishing harbour of Mevagissey in St Austell Bay, the Mevagissey Sailing School offers a range of courses from beginners to yacht master and other specialist RYA courses.
Lobbs Farm Shop
A multi-award winning attraction, Lobbs Farm Shop is located in the main carpark of the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The visitor centre displays exhibits on land rotation, animal life cycles, environment protection and wildlife heritage. You can also take a Farm Tour (40 minutes) and get a glimpse into life on a real working farm.
Bodmin and Wenford Railway
The only steam operated standard gauge railway in Cornwall, the Bodmin and Wenford Railway will take you through thirteen miles of colourful countryside. On your tour, you'll stop at Bodmin General Station where you'll be able to see repair work being carried out on locomotives. The next stop at Boscarne Junction will stop you close to the Camel Trail which is an old trackbed running from Wadebridge to Wenfordbridge. Just 25minutes away from here is an unusual English attraction, the Camel Valley Vineyard. Bodmin Parkway with its converted signal box cafe is a good place to alight for Lanhydrock. From here, a 40 minute walk on the old carriage drive will take you to the wonderful Victorian mansion.
Wavecrest Scuba
Newquay promises you a diving experience you'll never forget. Wavecrest Scuba offers you a range of courses from beginner and refresher dives to Divemaster and PADI qualifications. Dive sites include Newquay Slipway and its marine life, Gylly Beach and its reef and the Steps where you'll be able to see the remains of five German U-Boats. Your friendly guide, Mark is a qualified dive and emergency first response instructor.
Reef Surf School
The place to learn to surf, Reef Surf School offers surfing lessons from beginner to advanced levels. Open every day all year, Reef Surf School offers you BSA approved instructors with full lifeguard qualifications.
O'Neill Surf Academy
O'Neill Surf Academy offers a range of courses from Introduction to Pro Rider Days. Choose the course that suits you from individual to small group and group surfing lessons. Alternatively, try a Newquay sunset surf or have a go on a long board.
The National Surfing Centre
The National Surfing Centre offers professional surf coaching by qualified instructors. Owned by the British Surfing Association, the centre promises you a high level of coaching and equipment. Levels range from beginner to Advanced Level Competitor. Your instructors are fully qualified lifeguards and B.S.A. accredited instructors.
Newquay Riding Stables
Approved by the British Horse Society and a member of the Association of British Riding Schools, Newquay Riding Stables offer individual and group riding lessons for children and adults. Why not get an elevated view of the world and go on a scenic coastal trek? Newquay Riding Stables provides you with a kids' attraction that adults can't fail to enjoy (evening pub ride, anyone?).
Day Trip Tours From Newquay
If you don't have your own transport, Western Greyhound provides you with a great way to get to the major attractions around Newquay. From Easter to October, they offer a range of tours such as the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St. Ives, Penzance, Land's End, St Mawes, Isles of Scilly Tour and a Murder Mystery Tour.
Wooden Waves Ramp Park
An attraction for skateboarders and bikers, Wooden Waves gives you the opportunity to test and improve your skills on a range of ramps.
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
Another great Cornwall kids' attraction, the Lappa Valley Steam Railway will take you on a scenic woodland tour aboard a steam engine train. You'll pass through a tunnel, round the Trevithick Maze, pass the nature pond and return to the station at East Wheal Rose. On your visit, you can also watch the East Wheal Rose Disaster Video telling the story of a torrential downpour that left 60 miner's children fatherless. If you're interested in historic buildings, you can visit the East Wheal Rose Mine Engine House. Dating from 1882, this was housed of the largest mine engine pumps in Cornwall. Other attractions at Lappa Valley Steam Railway include children's' play area, canoes, a maze, pedal bikes and a play castle. All in all, Lappa Valley Steam Railway is guaranteed to keep your kids smiling for the day!
Camel Valley Vineyard
Although you may think of England as an unlikely place for wine production, the Camel Valley Vineyard has surpassed sceptical criticism and proven its ability to produce fine wines. Winner of no less than the Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge for their Cornwall Brut, the Camel Valley Vineyard has blended the Cornwall climate to its grape growing techniques. Why not see what all the hype is about for yourself? The Camel Valley Vineyard offer tours Wednesdays at 5pm (1st April 30th October) and Thursdays in August. Guided by a winemaker, your tour also includes wine-tasting.
Atlantic Scuba
Atlantic Scuba is based is central Cornwall. Diving both coasts of Cornwall with a preference of the North coast and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. During calm seas the visibility in the Atlantic Ocean can exceed 25m and can reach over 16 degrees centigrade. With years of Scuba Diving experience in Cornwall from Padstow to Plymouth we can take you to some of the best scuba diving in Cornwall and the U.K. Atlantic Scuba teaches a range of Scuba Diving courses from Scuba Diving International (SDI), the recreational side of Technical Diving International (TDI).
South West Cycle Tours
We want you to love cycling around Cornwall, Devon and Exmoor as much as we do. We take pride in offering a great value personalised service, believing our local knowledge and cycling experience are our key assets.