The Best Towns And Places To Visit In Cornwall

 

England has some of the best coastal towns to visit. In this post for those that don’t know much about Cornwall, I am going to introduce you not only to the best towns in Cornwall but the best villages in Cornwall and harbour town which include some of the prettiest places to visit in Cornwall and Devon. England might not seem a hotshot for a holiday for some, but for those in the know – Man! 

 

Cornwall is located on the Southern tip of the United Kingdom. It forms a peninsula encompassing wild moorland and hundreds of sandy beaches, culminating at the promontory Land’s End. Mystical Coves, fishing villages, and history packed in the Cornwall towns make this part of England all that more alluring. Pack your bags and get ready to discover captivating landscapes of Cornwall. 

 

 

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There is no way Cornwall wasn’t going to feature among the 30 places perfect for getaways in the UK. While it may not be near enough for day trips from London, Cornwall is still very much among the best places in the UK for couples, family or just adventures girls and guys trips.

 

Cornwall has some of the most amazing beaches in the UK. Below are some of the best villages to Cornwall that are simply too pretty to not check out besides that there are plenty of fun things in Cornwall to fill any vacation or holiday adventure. The best towns in Cornwall with some of the coolest places to visit, that and more is below. There are also plenty of tours in Cornwall that you can do that maximise your exploring time of Cornwall. If you are going to be exploring this part of the UK, make sure you also add to your these cool places to visit in Devon.

 

Newquay

Newquay is one of the best holiday places in Cornwall and also among the best seaside towns in Cornwall. If you are planning a trip to Newquay and you are one step near to picturesque beach surrounded by turquoise water and sloppy cliffs. The waves are adorned by the surfers with golden sand under their feet. The place hosts holiday parks, hotels, and camping sites.

Boardmasters Festival is the flagship event of Newquay. Zoo, Oasis fun pools, Blue Reef Aquarium, Flambards Theme park, Pirate’s Quest, Watersports Centre, and Escape Surf School, all the fun is packed here in Newquay. I will be sharing more on things to do in Newquay.

Camel Creek Adventure Park is the right spot to engage kids. Cornwall karting is waiting for you to splatter bang of fun also among 10 best things to do in Cornwall.

 

 

Truro

The town is rich with historic architecture and the swarm of public places. At the same time, it is contemporary, fast, and unique. The crisscross cobbled roads, magical mews, and the delicious smell of food attract the millions of tourists round the year.

It cherishes art through a number of art galleries and cinema house. It is the most modern town in Cornwall. Here we have enclosed captivating attractions of Truro.

• Truro Cathedral
• Healey’s Cornish Cider Farm
• Royal Cornwall Museum
• Callestick Farm
• Skinner’s Brewery
• Boscawen Park
• Tregothnan
• St. Agnes Beach

 

Padstow

Mark Padstow a fun-packed town on your holiday maps. Nestled around the harbor, the place is a beautiful blend of fisherman cottages and merchant’s huts. It is a fishing port and a serene holiday resort. If you are looking for cool villages in Cornwall this is high on the list of places to visit in Cornwall

St. George’s Cove, Tregirls, and Hawker’s Cove are the family beaches of Padstow. Take a 5-minute ferry ride across river and land on beaches of Rock. The harbor is always packed with ferries and boats to give you a trip in water harboring Dolphins, Seals, Puffins, and sharks.

Prideaux Place is an Elizabethan Country house in the town. Follow the 17 miles long Camel Trail and experience the lush greenery spread across the place.

 

 

The Lizard

Lizard occupies some of the most enchanting beaches and coves of Cornwall. Go surfing, sun-bathing, and rock pooling. Kynance Cove is the most exciting of all neighbored by Ladies’ Bathing Pool and the Devil’s Letterbox. Enjoy collecting crabs and mussels beneath rocks. 

Helford River’ coast is studded with seals, otter and, penguins. Numerous villages and hamlets are packed down the coast. Children play area is packed round the Seal Cadet’s Logbook. Multiple fishing ports are scattered around the peninsula. Fishing boats are stacked up at Coverack.

Enjoy evening tea with Cornish pasties and delicious cakes by the banks of thatched cottages.

 

 

Penzance

Another one of the cool Cornwall harbour towns. This is the town we choose to stay in when visiting Cornwall. Penzance is home of Historical & Heritage Sites, Scenic Venues, Wild-life displays and much more. Some are collected here;

• Legendary Land’s End
• St Michael’s Mount
• Levant & Geevor Tin Mines
• The Minack Theatre
• Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
• Paradise Park Bird Sanctuary
• Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital
• Penlee House Museum
• Zennor Wayside Museum

Long Rock Beach lay at Northern Curve of Mount’s bay. The shore is shallow and is a perfect spot for water sports i.e. Surfing. Jubilee Pool is located by Battery Rocks offering paddle boating, sunbath, yoga, and some food. 

 

 

Mullion

It is a fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula. Two river valleys from the heart of the village lead to Polurrian Cove & Mullion Cove. There is a 100-year-old harbor by the coast of Mullion Cove.

The 15th-century church of St Mellanus is worth visiting. Mullion Gold Course, Wheal Unity Copper Mine, Land’s end, and Saint Michael’s Mount are the highlights of the town.

 

St Ives

Plan a day trip to St Ives and get around the town by train service and get yourself amused by the parks, beaches, and boat trip to seal island. Porthminster, Harbour, Bamaulz, Porthgwidden, and Porthmeor are the sigh-seeing beaches of St Ives. Porthmeor welcomes thousands of surfers around the year.

Tate Galleries and Barbara Hepworth Museum depict the local taste of art.  Stop by the seafront and enjoy locally made ice cream flavors.

 

 

Falmouth

The town is the home to the third-largest natural harbor with a number of coves and creeks along the Fal River. Step into Pendennis Castle and get amazed by the history stored inside. Unlock the rich history of pirates and sailors in the place.

Swanpool, Castle, Gyllyngvase, Maenporth, and The Greenbank are the beaches studded around the town.  Surf, slide, swim, skim, snorkel and sail around waves.

National Maritime Museum and Falmouth Art Gallery are the welcoming spots. Enjoy panoramic views holding a cup of coffee from the eyes of a local pub, “The Working Boat”.

 

Port Issac

Port Issac fishing village in Cornwall is another charming little spot that is worth checking out. Port Gaverne’s captivating cove is very famous among the visitors. The beaches of Tregardock, Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel, Polzeath, and Daymer bay are spread across the town. The harbor by Port Issac is surrounded by fishing boats and splashing water.

St Kew Golf Course is a fine option to have some serene enjoyment. Sign up for Way 2 Go 4 Walking Holidays and Port Issac which take you around the town revealing astonishing facts and history.

Move around the town and visit;

• The Harbor
• South West Coast Path
• Cliffside Gallery
• Coast Adventures
• Port Issac and Portwenn
• Harbor Treats

 

 

Coverack

Another of the pretty villages in Cornwall. It is a picturesque fishing village studded by sand and pebbles, situated along the foot of Lizard Peninsula. It has a single curved harbor. The Manacles Reef is located off the Coverack coast. It hosts some dangerous rocks causing shipwrecks in the past.

The local hotel “The Paris” is named after the passenger ship that got rugged on Manacles Reef. The coastal area offers a sheltered bay which is ideal for swimming, surfing, Post Office, pubs, and restaurants.

 

 

Tintagel

Looking for places to go in Cornwall? Tintagel is a must see in Cornwall. It is known for the beautiful fusion of history and legend. It is the birthplace of King Arthur. The sight of the ruined castle, caves, coastal sites, and historical remnants leave the person amazed. They have just recently renovated Tintagel Bridge which opened this August. Tintagel Castle Bridge is a footbridge over a 190-metre drop between two cliffs that has reconnected two sides of a medieval ruin. Among the pretty places in Cornwall that offers amazing views of the coastline. 

 

Tintagel Castle Bridge is formed of two 30-metre-long cantilevers. The original bridge between the island and the mainland was lost sometime between the 15th and 16th century.

Move around the town and you will come across many boards dotted around in name of King and history. Do not miss having a glimpse of King’s statue called “Gallos”. Other attractions of the town include:

• Tintagel Castle
• South West Coast Path
• St Nectan’s Glen
• King Arthur’s Great Halls
• The Old Post Office
• Merlin’s Cave
• Trebarwith Strand
• Rocky Valley
• St Matriana’s Church

 

 

Boscastle

Boscastle is the most romantic town in Cornwall. The rugged landscape, natural harbor, and idyllic fishing village are attractive spots for artists, visitors, and authors. Fancy a walk from Boscastle to Pentargon Waterfall.

Try out the local food at “The Cobweb Inn” & “The Riverside Restaurant”. Stroll along the cobbled streets of Boscastle and amuse yourself with;

• Boscastle
• Boscastle Harbor
• The Museum Of Witchcraft and Magic
• Minster Church
• Beeny Cliff
• Napoleon Inn

 

St Austell

Walk a few miles from the coast and end up at Cornwall’s biggest town. It was an important mining town of history.  There are great masses of Granite and China Clay found in the region. This discovery has accelerated the local industry. The brewery is the other renowned local industry.

“The Eden Project” is the biggest attraction for tourists today. The biomes are built in an old china clay pit. The coast here is known as “Cornish Riviera”. Some highlights of the town are;

• Cornwall Football Golf
• Pinetum Gardens
• Wheal Martyn
• Polkerris Beach
• The Lost Gardens of Heligans
• CharlesTown Harbor
• Porthpean Beach
• Charlestown Shipwreck Center

 

 

Mevagissey

The old Mevagissey holds the junction of 2 harbors which is the attractive spot for fishing boats that release their daily catch of skate, lobster, plaice, and sole. The town is named after two Irish saints, St Meva and St Issey. Many pubs, cafes, galleries, and local shops are clustered around the harbor.

There are some pretty cool things to do in Mevagissey, but the Mevagissey fishing village is mostly known for its seafood restaurants and harbors. Enjoy the trip across sailing water by powerboat trips, fishing trips to paddleboarding or pooling. One may visit the aquarium, museum, model railway and church along the cobbled streets of the town.

 

Polperro

It is a small sandy beach located right in front of Willy Wicox Cave which is known to be a smuggler’s hub in the past. There are boat trips and coastal walks at the tidal sea pool. Tidal Sea Pool is located by Chapel Rock which is neighbored by boat trips and coastal walks.

Fishing trips into the sea and moving back with a bucket full is an un-forgetful experience. Explore the smuggling coves of Talland and Lantivet Bay in the town. Polperro Arts Foundation, Coffee Cake Create, Herringbone, and Ebenezer Gallery are the attractive spots of the venue.

 

 

Where To Stay In Cornwall

 

You have not only have 10 best places to visit in Cornwall but 13 cornish towns to visit and with each one places to check out. With so amazing things to do in Cornwall, its harder to choose where to stay in Cornwall or trying to figure out the best area in Cornwall to spend your time in. There are plenty of pretty villages in Cornwall with cute B&Bs, cottages, and hotels.

 

My advice for choosing where to stay or which is the best town in Cornwall to stay in, is looking at how many days you have and then make a list of your must-see in Cornwall. Cornwall is pretty big but putting together a list of the places you want to visit allows you to narrow down the possible towns and villages in Cornwall that you can start looking for accommodation.

 

Also, bear in mind that Cornwall is also a popular place especially during the summer so book your accommodation and hotels in Cornwall well in advance.  That way you get the best dibs on the nicest part of Cornwall and with easy access to Cornwall’s best attractions too.

 

Getting Around In Cornwall

There are plenty of buses to get around between the towns in Cornwall and the cool fishing villages in the region. Most of the timings of the buses are reliable but as with coastal towns, the services start to thin out in the evenings. We had our own car to explore the region. Most places are about 20 to 30 minutes drive between attractions. If you dont feel like driving all the way to Cornwall, then you can opt to take the train to Cornwall and then rent a car in Cornwall.

 

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