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Best Days Out Cornwall

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Our tips for dog-friendly tourist attractions in Cornwall

Posted in News, Useful Information by Lauren Webb on 13th January 2022

Cornwall is a fantastic destination for a dog friendly holiday. As well as miles of coastal walks, countryside rambles and beaches, we also have many tourist attractions who are happy to welcome your dog.

Take our lead and don’t leave the dog at home. Dogs are welcome at many of our visitor attractions here in Cornwall. Most will allow dogs to visit all or part of their site.

Here’s our pick of top tourist attractions who will welcome your dog on site.

Remember to check for guidance before you visit. Some attractions will request that your dog remains on the lead, while others may limit access to outdoor areas only.

Eden Project Best Days Out Cornwall

Eden Project

The Eden Project is a global garden, educational charity and social enterprise all in one. Begin your journey in the Outdoor Gardens, where wild landscapes are juxtaposed with Europe’s largest collection of useful plants – […]

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Geevor Tin Mine Best Days Out Cornwall

Geevor Tin Mine

The stunning Cornish coastline around Pendeen was once at the heart of the Cornish mining industry, providing jobs and community around the tin and copper mines. Today, the award winning Geevor Tin Mine gives visitors […]

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Bodmin and Wenford Railway Best Days Out Cornwall

Bodmin Railway

Discover the nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on Cornwall’s leading full-size railway operated by steam and diesel locomotives. Relax in style and enjoy a leisurely 13-mile round trip, through the […]

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Trrebah Gardens Best Days Out Cornwall

Trebah Garden

Experience the magical essence of Trebah, a sub-tropical paradise with a coastal backdrop, steeped in heritage, creativity and the spirit of innovation. Four miles of footpaths wind through dazzling exotic planting, transporting you from one […]

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Pendennis Castle Best Days Out Cornwall

Pendennis Castle

Stir up your sense of adventure at English Heritage Pendennis Castle, a coastal fortress with unmissable sea views. Travel back to wartime Cornwall, climb to the top of the keep, and enjoy acres of green […]

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Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Dig deep and discover the special ingredient that’s helped shape Cornwall and plays a massive part in our world today – china clay!

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Trengwainton Best Days Out Cornwall

Trengwainton Garden

A sheltered garden that’s nestled between the moors and the sea and nurtures an award-winning plant collection. This garden of contrasts has winding wooded paths that climb to an open, grassy terrace with sea views […]

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Trerice Best Days Out Cornwall

Trerice

A delightful small Tudor manor house with fine interiors and delightful garden, Trerice is an architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit […]

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Lappa Valley Best Days Out Cornwall

Lappa Valley

Lappa Valley is the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic train ride from our car park station into a secret world of all-weather traditional fun and family adventures. Children will […]

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National Lobster Hatchery Best Days Out Cornwall

National Lobster Hatchery

Experience pioneering marine conservation in action on the beautiful estuary in Padstow and be inspired to make a difference. An award-winning visitor centre, you can get up close with rarely seen lobster babies, pregnant lobster […]

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Healeys Best Days Out Cornwall

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm

Explore the home of Rattler Cyder and uncover a world of apples, imagination, and adventure at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm! Meet their friendly farm animals, experience traditional Cornish jam making, venture above the cyder production […]

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Lands end Best Days Out Cornwall

Land’s End

Escape to the westernmost point of Cornwall, famed for its unique location and breath-taking coastal landscapes. Immerse yourself in over 100 acres of outstanding natural beauty at the far end of our county, and don’t […]

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Lanhydrock Best Days Out Cornwall

Lanhydrock

A magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate, the National Trust’s Lanhydrock, near Bodmin, is the quintessential country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family home. After […]

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Fal River Ferries

Embark on a unique adventure with Fal River Ferries, where you can sail amidst stunning landscapes, visit picturesque villages, and immerse yourself in rich history. Choose to sail between bustling Falmouth and the pretty fishing […]

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Minack Theatre Castle Best Days Out Cornwall

The Minack Theatre

A place like no other, the world-famous Minack Theatre is a must-see for visitors to Cornwall. Perched on rugged cliffs overlooking the spectacular panorama of Porthcurno Bay, you might think ancient Greeks had carved it […]

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Cornwall Football Golf Best Days Out Cornwall

Cornwall FootballGolf

Imagine crazy golf – but supersized, and played by kicking a football. Everyone will enjoy the unique outdoor experience with spectacular views over the coast, found just five minutes from the Eden Project. With hazards […]

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Tintagel Castle Best Days Out Cornwall

Tintagel Castle

Go on a legendary day out at English Heritage’s Tintagel Castle, a clifftop fortress where history and legend intertwine. Cross the new bridge to the ‘island’ and explore the medieval Great Hall, high above the […]

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Mineral Gallery

Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

The definitive destination for Cornish art, artefacts, history, nature and culture. This recently transformed, award-winning museum is home to the Heart of Cornwall Gallery, sharing the story of all that is unique and captivating about […]

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Via Feratta Cornwall

Via Ferrata Cornwall

High Wire Adventures: Via Ferrata Course and Zip Wire safari! In need of an epic adrenaline adventure? We have some fantastic activities to choose from in our stunning historic granite quarries… Via Ferrata: Take on […]

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Heligan Best Days Out Cornwall

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

“Heligan is so much more than just a garden—it is a place in the soul.” Thirty years ago The Lost Gardens of Heligan were rediscovered from the brambles of time. Today, Heligan remains one of […]

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