Holiday Destinations in Cornwall

Sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, green valleys and charming fishing villages are few features of the various holiday destinations in Cornwall.

It is not only small fishing villages that create the rustic charm. Other elements like cities and towns have their own scenic attractions as well. Cornwall has something for everyone who visits the place. You can visit the beautiful gardens, theme parks, museums, heritage buildings, and maritime centers and so on. Holiday at Cornwall is a good option when you want to spend some time with your family and friends.

The best time to visit the place would be during summer when the weather is warm and pleasant. Winter months are a little cooler but the risk of snow is less here.

Popular Holiday Destinations in Cornwall

Let us browse over some of the famous places in Cornwall that you can visit on your trip.

Tintagel Castle

The castle is situated on one of the most dramatic coastlines of England. All the remains of the castle date back to 13th century and is a point of attraction for many travelers. You can see the huge walls and the stones enveloping the Great Hall. This is where the famous Earl of Cornwall once held his royal feast.

Tintagel Castle was closely connected with the famous legend of King Aurthur. For travelers who keep interest in history this is a must visit site in Cornwall.

Minack Theatre

For the ones who have an artistic bent of mind, the city offers you the Minack Theater. It is a globally acclaimed Cliffside theater built by Rowens Cade. As you reach the exhibition center, you would find a series of pictures, models and audio visuals on the theater itself. The evening performances are something that you must watch out for. If you want you can also relax at the nearby coffee shop as you enjoy the scenic views of the Cornish Coast.

Land´s End

Holidaying in Cornwall means dropping at least for once in Land’s End. This is one the top holiday destinations. No one wants to miss the scenic beauty of the Isles of Sicily that you get to see from here. A reason why this part is known as the photographer’s delight. Other attraction that comes with the package are the restaurants and the West Country Shopping Village.

The Eden Project

Cornwall also offers you some of the best natural surroundings as tourist attractions. An example of it is the Eden project. This is an exciting doorway that opens to lively people and green plants. The city houses about thirty football pitches and overlooks the St. Austell Bay. The terrain also consists plants like coffee, banana, cocoa and rubber.

Newquay Zoo

For the ones who love adventure and wildlife, you can visit the Newquay Zoo. The zoo comprises of about 130 species of animals. The climate here is subtropical. Some of the new species that has been recently acquired includes the Vasa Parots, Crowned Lemurs, and Stripped Mongooses and so on.

As you step into the jungle in the Tropical House, you will discover the various species of birds, lizards, snakes, fruit bats, poison arrow frogs and so on.

The top attractions however are the meerkats on sentry duty and the penguins resting on the pools.

With regards to accommodation, you have options for exclusive as well as budget hotels. On your trip you can also visit the Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn

Last updated on 18/9/2010