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The cliffs are certainly the highest in the West Country and the cliff walking along them is challenging and exhilarating. This is a coast of changing character. The granite cliffs, which are 700ft high in the Boscastle area, recede to little more than sandy hillocks at Padstow estuary and Perran Bay.
The Atlantic waves may crash against the high cliffs or come ashore at numerous sandy bays in long rolls of gently tumbling surf.
The smaller rather lively resort town of Bude is hardly comparable with fishing villages like Boscastle and Port Isaac or Cornwall's main resort of Newquay. Just inland there are some verdant rolling valleys with tucked away little hamlets and villages, many bearing the names of long forgotten Celtic Saints. Bodmin Moor with its rocky outcrops and prehistoric hut circles provides bewitching scenery and lovely walks.
Of course the things to do in an area such as this are governed by the nature of the place, so swimming, surf-boarding, golf, fishing, riding and the like are all popular pursuits.
Places like St Agnes, Newquay, Padstow, Tintagel and Bude have all been developed to cater for the tourist so they generally offer restaurants, Inns, gift shops and such. However, it must be said in these terms the area is little exploited. There are still 'unknown' beaches to be found by the visitors, pubs where the Cornish accent dominates and views which have remained unchanged since History began.
The Glorious Atlantic is a place where one can get away from it all.
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Add a little adrenaline to life with a lesson at the Extreme Academy…
Whether you are a complete novice or experienced in wind and wave sports, the Extreme Academy is an amazing place to try something new or sharpen your skills. You might just surprise yourself by what you can achieve with a little help from their incredible instructors… -
St Enodoc has one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England with everything you would expect from a James Braid design; undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots and all with the added bonus of some of the greatest sea and estuary views on any course in the world.
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Bike Smart is a family run business operating in Wadebridge, Cornwall, hiring bikes and accessories for the Camel Trail.
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Coasteering, climbing, kayaking and powerboat tours for all levels on the North Cornish coast.
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Holywell Bay Fun Park is well known as one of Cornwall's friendliest attractions for action, thrills, brilliant value for money anmd family fun. Free entry, free parking and 'pay as you play' system guarantees a fantastic day out.
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In the unique historic setting of the Lappa Valley you will find loads of fun things to do and discover! There are three separate miniature railways running through this oasis of conservation, where wildlife thrives in a protected environment. It’s a great place to enjoy peace and quiet away from it all.
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More than a great day out - a wonderful childhood experience. An action packed day for all the family with acres of space to run and play. Whatever the weather our giant indoor Play Barn and under cover activities mean there is always plenty to do.
We have lots of ponies that can be ridden, groomed, or will take you for a ride around the park in our carriage. Go-Karts, Rowing Boats Giant Outdoor Astra Wave Slide, Death Drop slide and Trampolines for the active youngsters.Train rides around the park, Toddler Play Area, Pets Corner for the little ones.Hands on animal action, from Easter - bottle feed our baby lambs, or a take a walk along our Wet Woodland Trail. -
The centre is located at Slaughterbridge near the medieval market town of Camelford (considered by some to be the site of Camelot) in North Cornwall, and set in 20 acres surrounding 'King Arthur's Stone'. Both the inscribed stone and battle are both dated by earliest stories to AD540.
Visitors can walk through the fields where King Arthur and Mordred met for their last battle.
Read about the legends and the history in our exhibition room, watch a video presentation on the site and legends. There is something for everyone including brass rubbing, children's quiz, a nature trail; gift shop and, for our smaller visitors, a play castle. -
Trethorne is the ideal choice for excellent home cooked food in our licenced restaurant, fun activities for adults and children, and all on one site near Launceston on the Devon / Cornwall border! Trethorne is a large all weather tourist attraction with something for everyone, a fun filled family day out!
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Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives. Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13 mile round trip through beautiful countryside, taking in the sights, sound and smells of a bygone age, as the era of a Cornish branch line in the 1950s reveals itself during the course of your journey.
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Situated in the heart of Bodmin Moor, Colliford Lake Park is one of Cornwall's forgotten jewels. With over 58 acres of woodland, moorland, wetland and play facilities to explore, you're guaranteed to have a fantastic day out.
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The museum offers an insight into the social and industrial past of Perranporth and the surrounding villages. With displays of mining, fishing, costume, farming, surfing, a replica of a Cornish kitchen and much more.
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Whether you want to experience the thrill of an adventure activity or organise a group day out, The Adventure Centre is the place for you. The Adventure Centre operates an exciting range of extreme sports and activities, as well as training courses.
Choose from surfing, coasteering, rock climbing, abseiling, kite boarding, mountain biking and much, much more. We have activities and extreme sports to suit all ages and abilities. We also have special, fun packages for children and special relaxation treatments. -
Local cinema in Wadebridge.
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Leisure Centre with indoor heated pool, tennis courts, squash courts, health suite, fitness suite, weights room, all weather/ grass pitches and cafe/ bar facilities.
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Leisure centre with multi-use sports hall, squash, fitness suite, outdoor tennis courts and roller discos.
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The centre has a poolside cafe and a shop selling quality swim wear and accessories.Enjoy the wave machine and monster flume slide. Comprehensive programme of swimming lessons for adults and children.
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Bude Sea Pool is a beautiful, part natural, part man-made pool in the rocks at Summerleaze Beach.
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25m indoor swimming pool and learner pool, 26 station Fitness Suite, Squash court, activity hall, floodlit all weather pitch.
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6 lane 25m swimming pool, tropical fun pool, 2 Water flumes, cannons and tippers, snake floatie, water play hut, erupting Volcano, snake Fountain, Swimming Lesson Program
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25m indoor pool, sports hall, squash court, fitness studio, roller disco and Gallery cafeteria.
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We still love paintball but if you don't want to get hit by a paintball, laser tag is great fun too, much more exciting than playing indoor lasers.
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St Eval Kart Circuit is Cornwall's Premier Kart Circuit! Based just outside Newquay. The only venue to feature the Award Winning Biz Le Mans Twin Engine Pro Karts. We cater for all age groups, from only 3 years old and up, and have four circuits, spectator areas, large car parks, Corporate Race events and 'Arrive & Drive' sessions. A spectacular friends & family day out.
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See the beauty of the Cornish countryside from anything up to 5000 feet in the air, with a hot air balloon ride over Cornwall with Virgin Balloon Flights. Virgin Balloon Flights operate the largest fleet of hot air balloons in the UK and have launch sites in both Liskeard and Launceston, so why not take to the skies and see the county from a completely different perspective.
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Cycle hire for the scenic Camel Trail on the beautiful North Coast.
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A scenic, nine hole golf course just outside of Newquay.
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Small groups and private classes, with professional surfers such as Nick Tiscoe, to provide an adrenaline rushing adventure experience during your holiday.
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Visit the Bee Centre and learn about their biizzzz-ness from the live exhibition, stock up on local honey and sweet goodies in the shop, relax in the tea rooms and even make a beeswax candle to remember your day.
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Situated on the beautiful North Coast, this exciting par 72 golf course is a challenge to experienced golfers and beginners alike. Well maintained with breathtaking views, this Championship links course is one of the finest in the South West.
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This small family run farm park is set just a mile from the North coast, between Padstow and Newquay, offering a fantastic day out which will see the children feeding a lamb or a calf, taking a ride on the minature railway or tractor. Whilst providing space for you to relax and enjoy a cream tea or a glass of local cider too!
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Why not take in a real countryside experience and mount a pony or horse for a beach ride or country hack, suitable for beginners to experienced riders.
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To make your holiday one to remember why not take the family for a country ride in North Cornwall, with rides to suit beginners to the experienced horseman.
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To make your Cornish escape something to remember, why not take to horse back and experience the rural way of life, whilst taking in the views out to sea and across the rolling hills.
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If you venture to Cornwall on your holidays, be sure to grab a surf lesson and take to the water.
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For adrenalin rushing entertainment, why not try coasteering or sea kayaking around Port Issac and along the beautiful North Coast.
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Situated on the sheltered Camel Estuary, Camle Ski School provides adrenalin rushing entertainment for all the family to enjoy, from water skiing to paddle boarding.
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Established in 1979, BSX provides adrenalin rushing fun for all the family to enjoy, from beginners to experienced surfers on the beautiful North Coast of Cornwall.
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Whether it's beginners, improvers, individuals or groups, Breakers will provide hours of entertainment so you can enjoy the waves. A great experience for all the family to enjoy.
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Fun for all the family, make sure you take to the sea on your trip to Cornwall and try your hand at surfing. From beginners to experienced surfers, Bluewings will provide the very best in surf education.
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Canoeing, kayaking, boogie boarding and surfing, Atlantic Pursuits offers something for the whole family to enjoy, making your trip to Cornwall one to remember.
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Whether you're looking for wildlife trips, snorkelling, angling or a great diving experience, Atlantic Diver on the North coast has it all. With over 20 years experience of chartering boats and diving, you'll be in safe hands, giving you an adventure to remember.
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Offering a great selection of traditional ales, fine wines and spirits to complement the delicious home cooked food available in both the bars and the restaurant. Live music events are frequently held in the function room.
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Since opening in 1975, The Seafood Restaurant has established an international reputation for imaginative cooking of the very freshest fish and shellfish. We have four restaurants in Padstow where you can try our food, The Seafood Retaurant, St. Petroc's Bistro, Rick Stein's Café and Stein’s Fish & Chips each offering its own atmosphere and individual menu. We also have a pub in St Merryn called The Cornish Arms.
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Fifteen Cornwall is part of a global social enterprise, founded by Jamie Oliver in 2002. It is an inspiring restaurant in a stunning location, but at the heart of it all is a chef training programme with a simple mission – to empower young people who are in need of a second chance.
Fifteen Cornwall offers an innovative menu of the best seasonal and local produce, prepared by talented professional chefs and aspiring young apprentice chefs, and served in a relaxed atmosphere by friendly and knowledgeable staff.
On top of this, there’s an incredible view over a beautiful two mile beach.
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Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, our varied menu offers vegetarian, dairy and wheat free options as well as locally sourced meat. We believe in keeping dishes simple, but imaginatively put together, allowing the flavour and quality of Cornish produce and other fresh ingredients to speak for themselves.
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A warm welcome awaits you to this old fashioned CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year 2001 with wooden beams situated in Blisland. Real Ale and home made pies and delicious soups are a specialty, ingredients sourced locally.
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After a visit around the Jail Museum we also have a newly refurbished bar and lounge serving hot and cold refreshments; remember, a cream tea always goes down well after a good walk. Or join other weary travellers in the dining room where we serve a great range of home cooked food freshly prepared from local produce by our team of qualified chefs.
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Viraj Contemporary Indian Restaurant and Takeaway, We are firmly established as Bodmin's number one Indian Restaurant.
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Our restaurant is light and airy, cheerful, contemporary and relaxed. Whether you choose to sit in our partially covered outside terrace, or inside in our formal dining area, you will get good food and drink with efficient service throughout the day.
We welcome families, passers-by, organised parties and business lunches. Glasshouse is perfect for a quick bite to eat, or if want to take some time out and linger over your coffee. -
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and positioned right on the shore line of the world famousFistral beach, our location is second to none.
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All our food is sourced locally, and we only buy what’s in season. We believe in free-range, ethical meat and sustainable farming. At The Edge it's good for nature, and it’s damn tasty.
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A 16th Century Inn tucked away in the peaceful Cornish Countryside, serving delicious Cornish food.
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A unique dining experience for locals and visitors alike, with its range of fresh local fish and seafood and friendly service, The Slipaway is the perfect way to round of a busy day exploring.
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Offering great food and drink, with fresh, local produce on the ever changing menu, The Mill House Inn is the perfect, end-of-holiday treat.
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A great stop off on the way down or way home, serving good food and drink alongside the spooky myths of smugglers and ghosts, while you're there have a wander around the Smugglers Museum.
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With beautiful views out across the bay, the Blue Bay offers fresh quality food and good service, ideal for relaxing evening meals.
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The Launceston Steam Railway- a two and a half mile steam railway running through the glorious Kensey Valley, linking the historic town of Launceston to the hamlet of Newmills.
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Experience the wildlife with over 130 different species set in lush sub-tropical lakeside gardens. From the amazing open rainforest exhibit to the beautiful oriental garden there is something for all ages and abilities with large new exhibits opening Easter 2009. Plenty to keep your children occupied with the tarzan trail, children's play area, animal encounters, face painting and much more.
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Bodmin Jail is an all weather, family attraction, that includes a licensed bar and restaurant, covered courtyard, with a Civil and Naval Prison housing a museum within its walls split over three levels. It was the last County Jail in Cornwall, eventually closing in 1927. The Jail now sits at the start of the famous Camel Trail and is the perfect alternative day out.
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Come and enjoy the films, displays, models and knowledgeable guides and discover the whole dramatic story of Cornish mining at Cornish Mines and Engines, the very heart of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
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Nestling among the modern buildings of Tintagel High Street, this unusual and atmospheric 14th century Yeoman's farmhouse, with a famously wavy roof, beckons the curious to explore. The name dates from the Victorian period when it briefly held a licence to be the letter receiveing station for the district.
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With its spectacular location on Cornwall's dramatic and windswept Atlantic coastline, Tintagel is a place of magic and myth where the legend of King Arthur was born. Tintagel Castle is Conrwall's most iconic site. A strong hold of the Earl's of Conrwall, the castle was built in the 13th century. Now in ruins, it stil has the power to inspire.
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It is seldom that one finds a place that captures the imagination. King Arthur's Halls is such a place. It is visited by arthurian flollowers from all over the world and its here the legend comes together.
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The Museum of Witchcraft houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum is 50 years old and has been in Boscastle since 1960. It is one of Cornwall's most popular museums.
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Enjoy the fun of an all weather attraction providing entertainment for all ages. So much more for the whole family to enjoy- rain or shine.
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An intimate Elizabethan manor and a Cornish gem, Trerice remains little changed by the advances in building fashions over the centuries, thanks to long periods under absentee owners. Here you can handle replica artefacts and armour and make a brass rubbing, discover the beautiful architecture and fine plaster ceilings and enjoy the tranquillity of the informal garden and Cornish orchard.
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Set on a large natural mound, Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, its focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th-century round tower built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, inside an earlier circular shell-keep. The tower top is now reached via a dark internal staircase.
The castle long remained a prison and George Fox, founder of the Quakers, suffered harsh confinement here in 1656. A display traces 1,000 years of history, with finds from site excavations. -
Set within grounds of over 100 acres, Hidden Valley offers visitors one of the most unique attractions in the coucountry - The Crystal Challenges. Similar in concept to the 'Crystal Maze' the challenges are great fun for all the family! Lots of treats around every corner wait your discovery as well; even more trains within the Secret Garden, a beech hedge maze, a charming farm complete with waterwheel but the most fun and entertaining treat is the fountain run, a challenge on it's own to negotiate it's watery power!
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On your visit to the Centre you will see British and Asian Short Clawed Otters playing and being fed close at hand. There are Fallow Deer in a woodland enclosure and you will see Wallabies and Muntjac Deer roaming around the grounds. We have Owl aviaries, peacocks and a variety of waterfowl on the two lakes.There is a woodland walk and a waterfall in our Old Quarry.
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Lanhydrock is the perfect country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home. Follow in the footsteps of generations of the Robartes family, walking in the 17th-century Long Gallery among the rare book collection under the remarkable plasterwork ceiling. After a devastating fire in 1881 the house was refurbished in the high-Victorian style, with the latest mod cons. Boasting the best in country-house design and planning, the kitchens, nurseries and servants' quarters offer a thrilling glimpse into life 'below stairs', while the spacious dining room and bedrooms are truly and deeply elegant. Don't miss the 50 rooms to explore, Tommy Agar-Robartes's poignant wartime suitcase or your chance to play the Steinway piano in the Long Gallery.
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This stunningly beautiful Elizabethan manor house overlooks the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow in North Cornwall. When Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune arrived in 1988, a huge challenge lay before them. Today, you can see the fruits of this labour of love and be enchanted by Prideaux Place and the stories surrounding it. This stunningly beautiful Elizabethan manor house overlooks the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow in North Cornwall.
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Screech Owl Sanctuary have created an area that will provide care and rehabilitation for sick and injured owls in Cornwall, promote awareness and enable visitors to see and touch owls at close proximity. A great day out with a children's play area, guided tours and hand-tame area for everyone to explore.
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Three fine late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a grouping unique in England. Probably the best examples of ceremonial circles in the south west, they are traditionally reputed to be the remains of men petrified for playing 'hurling' on a Sunday.
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The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
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Carnglaze consists of three underground caverns set in 6.5 acres of wooded hillside of the Loveny valley at St. Neot, near Liskeard. During the Second World War the Royal Navy used the first of three caverns at Carnglaze to store its supply of rum. In 2001 it was converted into an auditorium with seating for 400. The slate walls and roof form a stunning backdrop for performances, making this a unique venue.
Set amongst the wooded hillside at Carnglaze is the Enchanted Dell. Within the Dell is an enchanting collection of limited edition bronze faeries, mushrooms and a dragon. The Dell is arrived at via a landscaped terrace garden incorporating water features. Come and see Shanhara and her friends set amongst the ancient woodland with seasonal streams and waterfalls. -
A Real Murder Mystery Experience! Who killed Charlotte Dymond...? Play the part of the Jury and decide...Tour the holding cells beneath the Court House...
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Come down to Cornwall' Crealy Adventure Theme Park and join in all the excitement. There's a choice of six big Realms with huge all-weather indoor attractions so your Magical Adventures are guaranteed, whatever the weather.
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One of Newquay's longest running attractions, offers secrets of pirates and stories of ocean adventures along the magical and historical Cornish coastline.
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Paintings, ceramics, jewellery and glasswork, Over the Moon is the ideal place to spot your favourite local artists, from new talent to more established names.
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Situated on the picturesque North coast, the Gallery offers a magnificent range of local photography, framed or mounted, stretched canvas prints and other contemporary styles and sizes that can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Over 50 acres of beautiful gardens, including Italian Gardens, lovely lawns and tranquil woodland walks.
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Homeleigh Garden Centre, one of the south west's largest family run garden centres.Find everything for the keen gardener, for the home maker, for the angler, for pets, plus much, much more.
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Chef-selected quality Cornish produce, plus all the other basic supplies you’ll need for your holiday in Cornwall. Delivered to the door of your holiday accommodation(actually the kitchen and the fridge whenever possible!)
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Local Cornish company selling luxury woollen bedding and soft furnishings.
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Home to many small (and some larger) Cornish businesses selling everything from food to jewellery, furniture to crafts and an art gallery upstairs.
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We are a working family farm with on-site farm shop. In the shop, we sell our own jams, marmalades, chutneys and pickles, we well as a wide variety of prodeuce made on a daily basis; bread, Cornish pasties (in some peoples' opinions, the best you will ever have!), pies, quiches, sausage roll, cake and much more. We offer a variety of other services also, such as delivery of hampers and produce boxes to local self catering cottages.
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Incredible fruitcake, with a secret recipe passed down through generations, deliverable to your door.
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A fine local producer of pork, bacon, sausages and picnic style pies and cold meats, all deliverable to your holiday cottage during your stay, perfect to make a local Sunday lunch!
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The Atlantic Brewery produces the purest quality ales, using wholly organic ingredients which are matured for 3 months and bottled for your enjoyment.
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