out and about
in and around Newquay,
Cornwall
stately homes and castles
Cornwall is rich in history, from Arthurian castles to 18th century mansions. Satisfy your curiousity by poking round the former homes of kings and dukes.
Make sure you contact the Tourist Information Centre (01637 854020) or the attraction itself to check opening times and directions.
| St Michael’s Mount (Summer: open daily except Sat & Sun. Times: 10.30am to 5.30pm, last admission 4.45pm. Castle and gardens are open most weekends during the season for special functions.) Dramatic castle on top of a famous rocky island, approached by a causeway at low tide and ferry boats at high tide. Dating from the 12th century. Magnificent views towards Land’s End and The Lizard. Marazion, nr Penzance, 30m / 55 min drive from Newquay Telephone: 01736 710507 National Trust website |
| Tintagel Castle (Open: approx 10am to 6pm although closing time varies during the year) Gaunt remains of a medieval castle spectacularly located on the clifftops, joined to the mainland by a narrow neck of land. Long associated with King Arthur, Tintagel remains a place of legend. On Tintagel Head, ½ mile along uneven track from Tintagel, 27m / 54 min drive from Newquay Telephone: 01840 770328 Tintagel Castle website |
| Lanhydrock House (House: open daily 11am to 5.30pm except Mon. Garden: open daily 10am to 6pm) Fascinating late 19th-century house, full of period atmosphere and the trappings of a high Victorian country house, plus gardens filled with magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias, and glorious 900 acre woodland and parkland estate, with extensive network of footpaths. Bodmin, 20m / 35 min drive from Newquay Telephone: 01208 73320 National Trust website ** An all-weather attraction ** |
Restormel Castle |
| Trerice House and Garden (Call for opening dates and hours) A delightful small Elizabethan manor house in a secluded setting, containing fine fireplaces, plaster ceilings, oak and walnut furniture, interesting clocks and Stuart portraits, plus attractive garden. Kestle Mill, near Newquay Telephone: 01637 875404 Trerice House website ** An all-weather attraction ** |
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