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Read our blog for the latest news and updates from the top tourist attractions in Cornwall.

What’s happening at Cornwall’s top tourist attractions for October half-term?

Cornwall’s top tourist attractions will be offering plenty of family fun during the October half-term holidays, as visitor attractions across the county reveal the activities they’ve lined up. For holidaymakers and locals looking for something […]

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Lappa Valley near St Newlyn East is “chuffed” to announce that it has been named one of three attractions to make it through to the finals of the 2024-25 Cornwall Tourism Awards.

The awards celebrate the brightest and best businesses in the Cornish tourism industry. Dozens of attractions entered the large visitor attraction of the year category, with Lappa Valley, National Trust Lanhydrock, and The Minack Theatre […]

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Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Cornwall 

Across Cornwall, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on […]

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Don’t let flash flooding rain on your parade this summer

Watch Mollie’s family respond to a flash flood on their holiday here. Summer holidays: the long-awaited and much anticipated holiday period that many plan for in advance. Sunscreens are slathered, ice creams are consumed in record […]

Houdini the ‘outdoor’ penguin has her first chick at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall

Humboldt’s Penguins Houdini and Rory have a special little chick who was hatched and is being reared in full view of the visitors to Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary. Keeper Becky Waite comments “Lots of people […]

Otter Pups at Paradise Park, Hayle

Cute otter pups at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle

Keeper Becky explains “Our vet Paul Hall confirmed this week that we have yet again three female and one male pup, which is the same as last year’s pups who are now fully grown. It’s […]

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Trebah Garden Recognised as a Traveller-Favourite Attraction

Trebah Garden, on the idyllic Helford River, is delighted to announce that it has been named as joint 8th top ranked garden in the world by travel insurance experts insureandgo.com (https://www.insureandgo.com/blog/best-countries-gardens-plant-lovers/). Based on visitor reviews, […]

Eden Project Best Days Out Cornwall

Rainy day fun in Cornwall

Even when the Cornish skies turn grey, there’s no shortage of weather proof award-winning attractions in Cornwall to brighten your day. From exploring the magical realms of the Eden Project’s biomes, where lush rainforests and […]

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Discover what’s on this summer at Cornwall’s top attractions

This summer, Cornwall is the place to be for curios adventures and cultural events. Renowned for its breathtaking coastline and charming villages, our top attractions are also buzzing with an array of exciting events and […]

Flamingo Egg at Paradise Park

First Caribbean Flamingo Egg in 5 years at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary

Staff at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Hayle are thrilled to announce a flamingo egg was laid on 15th June, with others in the flock looking very interested at doing the same! Keeper Becky Waite explains […]

Lappa Valley celebrates 50 years with weekend of festivities

A valley on the outskirts of St Newlyn East echoed with the jubilant sounds of whistles and horns this weekend, as one of Cornwall’s most loved attractions celebrated a milestone birthday. Over the weekend of […]

Swing into summer with the National Trust in Cornwall

Across Cornwall, National Trust places are alive with the promise of warm summer days, lazy weekend picnics and trips out with family and friends. There’s loads going on this season from pond dipping to willow […]