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The Eden Project
Here you can step out of Cornwall for the day and experience
a day in the tropics. Two gigantic biomes are housed in a 50
metre deep former china clay pit overlooking St Austell Bay.
With stunning architecture and a breathtaking plant collection,
it has been billed as the eighth wonder of the world.
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Lost for 75 years under bramble and ivy, Heligan is now Europe's
largest garden restoration. Now the most visited private garden
in Britain, work continues into the 200 acre estate, leaving
this project far from complete so those who have already been
will always see something new.
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Pine
Lodge Gardens, St Austell
Well worth a visit for garden lovers and only 10 minutes drive
away, 30 acres of parkland and gardens with over 6,000 labelled
plants. Includes Japanese garden, arboretum, wildlife pond
and many rare and tender plants.
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Charlestown
Once used for the export of English China Clay, this unspoilt
harbour.is now a base for three old square sail ships and is
a popular film location frequently used for period dramas. Whilst
here visit the Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre. This
offers visitors a fascinating insight into the history of Charlestown
and shipwrecks. It contains the largest general exhibition of
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Mevagissey
This popular village captures the very essence of Cornwall with
its narrow streets, tiny cottages and fishing boats bobbing
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Truro
For shopaholics, this lovely city with its majestic cathedral
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Lanhydrock House, Bodmin
A National Trust property dating from the 17th Century, but
largely rebuilt after a fire in 1881. An atmospheric Victorian
country house set in 900 acres of woods and parkland. The garden
is renown for a stunning collection of Magnolias, Rhododendrons
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Bodmin & Wenford Steam
Railway, Bodmin
This 6 mile heritage railway, offers a nostalgic countryside
trip on steam hauled trains. |
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St Austell Brewery Visitor
Centre, St Austell
A working brewery where you can follow the brewing process from
the raw ingredients to the final product. Tours run twice daily
and are by appointment only. |
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The China Clay Museum,
Wheal Martyn, Carthew, St Austell
A museum, set in 26 acres of two former 19th Century china clay
works, it takes you through the story of china clay from 1800
to the 21st Century.
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Port Isaac
For all 'Doc Martin' fans. This is the real version of the fictitious
'Port Wenn' featured in the popular TV series. Very quaint and
picturesque. (45 minute drive) |
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Tate Gallery, St Ives
This gallery holds the national collection of British art
from 1500 and of international modern art. All works can be
found on their web site, each with its own information page.
The Tate Gallery is approximately 45 minutes drive from Nanjeath
Farm.
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The
National Trust
Cornwall offers a complete spectrum of places of historic
importance and outstanding natural beauty, but the National
Trust is not just about looking back to the past, there's
so much going on in the region today. Many National Trust
historic houses and gardens are within easy reach of Nanjeath,
including Trelissick, Trerice, Glendurgan, Cotehele, Trenwainton,
and Antony.
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The Hall for Cornwall
Originally build in 1846, this old building has had many uses.
After extensive works, it opened its doors in 1997 as Cornwall's
top theatre venue and now attracts just under 150,000 theatre-goers
each year. The theatre has hosted companies such as Rambert
Dance Company and The Royal Shakespeare Company as well as
a wide range of entertainers from Bill Wyman and Mike Reid
as well as pop and rock groups.
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The
National Maritime Museum
Housed in an award winning building on the Falmouth harbour-side,
the National Maritime Museum Cornwall transports you into
the world of small boats and Cornish maritime history. The
National Maritime Museum is approximately 45 minutes drive
from Nanjeath Farm.
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