16 Best Things To Do in Cornwall

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Welcome to my guide of 16 things that you can do in Cornwall! Cornwall is an amazing place full of so many things to do including mindblowing gardens such as the Eden Project, legendary castles such as Tintagel Castle (apparent home to the story of King Arthur and Merlin), peaceful and serene coastal towns such as Polperro, incredible tidal islands such as St. Michael's Mount and many many more beaches, waterfalls, gardens, castles, caves, towns, surfing, stone circles, mines, and more!
This video is my top 16 things that I found when exploring Cornwall, no doubt I missed some amazing things to do off the list, so feel free to let me know down in the comments if you have any suggestions of places to visit!
- The Eden project - 0:42
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan - 1:43
- Tintagel Castle - 2:28
- King Arthur Statue - 3:15
- Merlin's Cave - 3:35
- Tintagel Village - 4:08
- Golitha Falls - 4:34
- Polperro - 5:18
- Charlestown - 5:58
- Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 6:27
- Chapel Porth Beach - 7:00
- Hurlers Stone Circles - 7:51
- Cheesewring - 8:29
- Trethevy Quoit - 8:58
- St. Michael's Mount - 9:28
- Falmouth - 10:54
Cornwall is an amazing place for a holiday this summer, with so many great things to do you will never get bored, and if you're anything like me... never want to leave!
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@carolreed5109 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother was born in Cornwall in 1895 and her father and uncle were miners. She emigrated to the US when she was 12 years old. In 1979 she and I traveled back there to visit her cousins. The cousins took us on a road trip all over Cornwall - it was a wonderful trip. So much to see - and so much we didn't have time to see. Thank you for this video!

@LtD973 10 ай бұрын

10 mins from Tintagel is the amazingly beautiful St.Nectans Waterfall. A truly magical place set in the woods full of spirituality and legend. Quite a walk up and down steep, tricky valley paths not for the faint hearted but after a fair bit of struggle, very well worth the effort.

@Mausbiber Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. We are visiting Cornwall this year and are sure we will love it.

@brianswan3559 3 ай бұрын

Grab a mountain bike and cycle the Mineral Tramways, 40 miles of off road cycle trails around the Truro, Camborne, Redruth and Portreath area and it's completely free including parking at Devoran, South Wheal Frances and a few other places. Lots of places to eat and drink, also take in the spectacular views from the summit of Carn Marth and Carn Brea if you're feeling fit.

@LFC1122 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why some Cornish dislike the tourists It helps are economy and stopping us becoming even MORE deprived than we already are

@jodydagless5368 8 ай бұрын

Nanjizal beach....one of the most stunning beaches I've seen lovely waterfall there too...its a few miles from lands end

@ianmangham4570 Жыл бұрын

Paradise Park ,Hayle Cornwall

@silpastephen5196 Жыл бұрын

Wowww.Greatt....this is the exact description which I was looking for......

@propsandcosplay 10 ай бұрын

King Arthur’s Halls in Tintagel it is a must place to visit and John will look after you there is a lot of history in side the Halls

@absvchmp1681 2 жыл бұрын

This was the exact sort of video I was looking for. I go to Cornwall in September with my wife and we wanted a list of places to visit. Thank you and keep up the good work!!

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you found the video helpful! The Eden project, Tintagel castle and St. Michael's Mount were definitely my personal highlights

@AbsoluteFrong Жыл бұрын

I live in Cornwall

@AbsoluteFrong Жыл бұрын

Good place to go

@bushcraftdadgary5381 Жыл бұрын

Good vid Mate, love it. Gonna have to watch it again with the Mrs just before we go to Cornwall next year and take some notes.

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful. Enjoy your trip!

@smurfyhh 2 жыл бұрын

Kynance cove ... I lucky enough to live in Cornwall and kynance is stunning . My most favourite happy place when I need to just take time to be me

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to come back to Cornwall at some point this summer so I'll definitely have a look into that!

@PDC020879 Жыл бұрын

I love kynance cove, I’m hoping to go next week

@berdinedevisser8593 Жыл бұрын

Love your video; suggestion: St Nectan’s glenn.

@danielazziptrips 2 жыл бұрын

I spent 2 weeks in Cornwall last summer and the beauty of this area is just incredible. I vlogged all of the trip and hoping to come back for another 2 weeks to hopefully finish exploring the whole region! I find it so hard to narrow it dow to a list of only 15-20 places as there is so so much! Loved the presentation of this video Alex! :D

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

It was so difficult to narrow everything down! I only stayed for just over 1 week so there were definitely so many things I didn't see, the next time I head back to Cornwall if like to explore around the St. Ives area and definitely do some more surfing as well!

@danielazziptrips 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexTravels1 I heard Cornwall is amazing for surfing! I feel like you can easily spend one month or even more if you really want to fully explore the whole county 😊

@Barbysluxurynails Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video great information

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@adamrose1918 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you very much😄

@AlexTravels1 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@ralucamonica4346 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jacobmoszynski6546 2 жыл бұрын

Marvellous! Especially St Michael's Mount :) Cornwall is one of Britain's most magnificent locations

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

It really is! I can't wait to head back and see some of the things that I missed, St Michael's Mount was definitely a highlight for me... even with the constant wind and rain!

@Max-es6mh 2 жыл бұрын

i am planning for my honeymoon in cornwall

@KL-ib2ul 9 ай бұрын

thank you!

@AlexTravels1 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@lotuselise4432 9 ай бұрын

Off to Maenporth on the 25th for 7 nights sons in-laws are over from Peru, have to do Supper on the Green in Gweek with Sids fish and chips. I knew the guy that used to fly the whirly bird rescue copter from Culdross.

@patrickverstraeten7004 Жыл бұрын

We go in august, thanks for the tips!

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

@xhogun8578 Жыл бұрын

A great video, places that are not normally mentioned. Have added them to my bucket list of places to see. Look forward to your next video on Cornwall.

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm hoping to head back soon to visit some of the other areas that I missed this time!

@adventureswithtim2743 Жыл бұрын

Good advice matey, we going down tomoz, might see you if your there lol 😁👍

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

I'm certainly hoping to get back to Cornwall this summer, I can't wait to explore even more of it! Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip!

@anirudhjonnala 2 жыл бұрын

Yes very useful mate Ty ty

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found it useful!

@ukfromabove 11 ай бұрын

Love this, I live in Cornwall and am on mission to film every beach, going to take a while, there are around 300 of them.

@AlexTravels1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! That sounds like a great project, can't beat Cornwall's beaches!

@hannahbotanica3311 Жыл бұрын

Great info & amazing video images! I dream of some day going to the Cornwall area. I live in the states so it's a bit of a long trek. This made me want to go even more. Seems that from reading the comments you may have to make a part 2 unless you have & I missed it! Thank you! 😊

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Cornwall is an incredible area indeed, you definitely must visit one day! I'm hoping to head back soon to visit some of the other areas of Cornwall that I didn't mention in this video (then I'll finally be able to make part 2)

@tutsecret499 Жыл бұрын

You should go. I was there.

@kazbaz8645 11 ай бұрын

Love a Cornwall holiday. We had a beautiful walk around Zennor headland and a drink in the Tinners pub afterwards and a look around the little church with the mermaids chair. We like St Ives with all the fab beaches. We enjoy the Mount and never bore of a visit. Tintagel Castle is even better now I think with the new bridge making it a bit easier to get to. The scenery from the Minack Threatre and the Porthcurno beach are awesome. We like the Eden Project but its always in my mind how man made it is. We like places like Trerice house - beautiful garden in the summer. We like Mousehole for a little visit and Sennen Cove etc. We also like Perranporth - especially when it had the Ponsmere Hotel! Sadly now demolished. Love the watering Hole. So much to mention .... new ideas are always good

@jodiesimone8291 Жыл бұрын

Alex, Good video! Not too long at all. Full of great images and info. Thanks!

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! glad you liked it!

@DantheMan2605 Жыл бұрын

I love Cornwall 😊

@Sophie.ay1 Жыл бұрын

Another great place to visit which is quite close to our county town is Trellisick Gardens, similar to the lost gardens of Helligan except they offer a few mor off site walks, along with an array of shops and old huts and houses to look around

@dorcasibrahimbirma3484 Жыл бұрын

I love your review,can't wait to visit soon

@SKZSTUFF Жыл бұрын

Just what I am looking for. :) I’m going in 12 days! :)

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@roccomara Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips! hoping to travel around Cornwall this summer so the video really helped !

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful!

@travel8k333 2 жыл бұрын

Nice guide, love cornwall, thanks mate 👍👍👍

@petercavaciuti571 Жыл бұрын

Great video, We as a family have been going to Cornwall for decades but it even showed us something new to do next time - thanks

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you found the video helpful! I tried to throw a couple of lesser known gems into the video that I've found throughout Cornwall among the popular ones!

@MirikhGaming Жыл бұрын

Do Devon next if you haven't already. I live there and haven't really explored anywhere :D

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

We're hoping to head down to Devon before this summer is over, it's somewhere that we haven't really explored either, we've only ever just driven through it on the way to Cornwall, so that's just one of the many reasons we definitely need to visit soon!

@stanmusz Жыл бұрын

I love hunting emmets in the summer time. (Dueling banjos playing in the distance)

@oddities-whatnot 22 күн бұрын

A lot of smug rich people go to places like St Ives and pretend they actually live there for two weeks. Second home owners are the worst. They should be outlawed. Seriously, locals cant afford properties and a total ban on second home ownership in Cornwall is needed. The situation is so bad id even go as far to say that ALL housing should then be sold to only those with a Cornwall connection because of the unique problems with affordability there. Set the policy for reassessment every five years. Prices would gradually drop, the nicer tourists would still visit which it needs but at least it would start to stabilise the housing market there.

@gemmasmall3088 11 ай бұрын

Im litteraly going to Cornwall tomorrow for a week I'm somexcited

@AlexTravels1 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy your trip!

@skinlesswalnut6259 Жыл бұрын

Going to Penzance end of the month hopefully it's not as busy! Lol

@keeleybeer7163 Жыл бұрын

This is funny to me since I've lived in Cornwall since I was born so these are all places I've been to/go to somewhat regularly

@amymyers547 11 ай бұрын

Do you know which pastie shop he talks about that he said was the best one he ever had? I need to try 😂

@alexandrasuperbonita2626 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. You might want to consider finding synonyms for 'epic' and 'iconic', though.

@OrcaTri 8 ай бұрын

Truro cathedral is missing on the list

@yvonnehart7004 Жыл бұрын

Hi that was very informative my sister has recently moved to St Austell and I'm looking forward to a visit we can definitely take in some of your suggestions especially tge Eden Project which I would love to visit thanks Eve

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful! Eden Project was certainly a favourite of mine!

@mrman5925 Жыл бұрын

The best Cornish pasty in the world in at Philp's (Filps) in Hayle. I should know. I am Cornish.

@ladygwarth 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You need to visit the most southerly point in the U.K., Lizard point on the Lizard peninsula and Kynance cove. Look out for the serpentine rock, unique to the area. Oh and get a Roskilly’s Icecream at St Keverne if you go to that way, yum. I’m biased, I live in the area. 😁 Avoid July and August if you can, you will get around much easier.

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I will definitely try to head back soon, I visited St. Ives around 10 years ago but I can't remember much, so when I go back I'll definitely look into the Lizard peninsula and explore much more of this area. Thankyou for the advice!

@BIJIHALAM 2 жыл бұрын

Coming back friends.- hopefully more success continues to develop in your work.

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed

@tombell9116 Жыл бұрын

If you are going again I would suggest Truro Mevagissey and st mawes

@lilnurse1100 2 жыл бұрын

What B&B hotels or Airbnbs u recommend in Cornwall near to these tourist spots please? Thank u..

@Outland9000 Жыл бұрын

Ha, The Meat Counter does indeed make a tasty burger. Great fries too.

@user-ew1zn3el7r 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@stephyringler4578 Жыл бұрын

What are the names of the beaches in Cornwall that have sea glass on the beach? Great video and thank you.

@stephanieo7373 Жыл бұрын

Tintagel is a bucket list item to me, we are going to Cornwall in September but taking the train from London.....no lines to Tintagel!! Best suggestions? Bus, tour, car hire????

@nigelbriggs8078 Жыл бұрын

One you've missed that I think you'd like: Luxulyan Valley. Either park up the top end near the village of Luxulyan and enjoy the leats and the amazing Treffry Viaduct. Or park down by Ponts Mill and climb the incline!

@kraftyhandz 2 жыл бұрын

It’s no wonder someone like Aphex Twin came from this place.

@premv83 Жыл бұрын

Can I travel to these places by bus or train?

@NotAnotherAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Yes guys, we absolutely love the lost gardens of Heligan! But some of these places we've never heard of?? Looking into booking another trip soon now!

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

yep, summer is on the way which feels great, trips are much more appealing when it's warm... but still great in the cold! I'm hoping to get back to Cornwall this summer, I've got a need for some surfing!

@tenniskinsella7768 Жыл бұрын

Not another Adventure yes lost gardens of heligan are brilliant. I've been abroad obviously but been to a lot of places in Britain. It amases me that some British people haven't actually seen much of their own country.

@fatboi1650 Жыл бұрын

How has nobody mentioned Treebah Gardens in Falmouth? It does cost to get in but is completely worth it, what an experience, if you haven’t been I would highly recommend giving it a try

@ANDIMILLS1 Жыл бұрын

I was a tour guide of Cornwall.. My thoughts. Eden Project. Great but by god it’s expensive! Lost Gardens. Amazing and well worth a visit Tintagel Castle. Please stop! It’s an island where the castle used to be. There is no castle! Statue is cool though… Merlins cave.. If your in to that kind of thing I suppose.. Golitha falls are great, again worth a visit. Quite the walk though.. Polperro. Lovely little village, great for a cream tea. Charlestown. Known by most from the Poldark series. Wheal Coates.. Pick a good day as views are stunning. Chapel Porth beach will get stupidly busy in summer! Hurlers Stone Circle. As he said great walk.. But personally I prefer the Merry Maidens Trevethy quoit. Don’t go out of your way for it.. Day on the moors… yea ok St Michaels Mount. If it was a day like video go on a good day! Again stupidly busy during peak season. Falmouth.. I drive through it. 😂 Loads of so many nice places to visit in Cornwall though.. Enjoy. Surprised you didn’t mention St Ives..

@yashinagurung1853 11 ай бұрын

Hello I want to visit Cornwall soon Will you be my guide and show me around some nice places please

@Sandyman406 5 ай бұрын

Been to Cornwall dozens of times. Agree about the ‘Castle’ at Tintagel. £16 to do a cliff walk past a number of broken walls. No castle, just a total rip-off.

@MrPhantom1961 Жыл бұрын

Try Mousehole. Great little village and habour. Avoid the centre of Newquay at all costs, really downmarket and not at all representative of Cornwall as a whole.

@tutsecret499 Жыл бұрын

True.

@elliebrown9831 Жыл бұрын

I live in Cornwall and There's an amazing place called Rough Tor, it's a gorgeous walk but Cornwall is a very different place in the evenings compared to the mornings I'll tell e that bird

@reworkgaming1202 Жыл бұрын

You missed the best place in Cornwall, st Ives!

@RealDeccagon 2 жыл бұрын

I knew everything in this video cuz I was born in Cornwall and lived here ever since

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous! I can't wait to explore more of Cornwall!

@noahstrainadventures3031 Жыл бұрын

Go to perranporth and go to the sundile

@jessicaliu4292 Жыл бұрын

Minack theatre

@kelshadylady 2 жыл бұрын

Go to lands end to park car then walk along coast path to ninjazal song of the sea cave. Lizard peninsula doesn't disappoint either

@AlexTravels1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to come back to Cornwall this summer and explore the area around the Lizard peninsula this time so I'll definitely look into these places!

@rebeccakenneweg2910 10 ай бұрын

what is the name of the pasty place you loved?

@AlexTravels1 10 ай бұрын

The place we found in Tintagel was called Pengenna Pasties I believe. Hope that helps

@RealDeccagon 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot wadebridge with our history

@SonjaHolgeronTour Жыл бұрын

Hello, we are currently traveling in Cornwall. It's an interesting video, but it would be good to speak a little slower so you can follow the content

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Noted! enjoy your trip to Cornwall!

@LFC1122 Жыл бұрын

1:leave

@adamdavies6277 Жыл бұрын

4 of the 16 things are Tintagel

@ziggya_ Жыл бұрын

Person 1: “Wasson, shag?” Person 2: “Goin’ down pub, wan’ come?” Person 1: “Yeah sure. Be there dreckly.”

@pamthevan7340 Жыл бұрын

Eden Project at £37 a head . . . Prices me out.

@deelatham5080 Жыл бұрын

Bude is amazing and definitely deserves a visit My very favourite place is the Minack Theatre … check it out 👍

@richardcummins5465 10 ай бұрын

Heligan became" lost" during world war one because about 17 of the 22 gardeners were killed in action!

@kinsab3481 Жыл бұрын

And how many places are free to visit out of the list?

@AlexTravels1 Жыл бұрын

Polperro, Golitha Falls, Charlestown, Wheal Coates Tin Mine, Chapel Porth Beach, Hurlers Stone Circles, Cheesewring, Trethevy Quoit, Falmouth, and Tintagel (Village and Merlin's Cave) are all free.

@leviplasma 8 ай бұрын

You ask most Cornish people what are 16 best things to do in Cornwall, they'll just list 16 different illegal drugs.

@stevezodiac491 8 ай бұрын

Cornwall is the most unwelcoming destination anyvwhere in the UK in my opinion. Their tourist board 3 years ago asked people to stay away and when I have visited there I got the impression that visitors were decidedly unwelcome. I will never go there again. Who wants to go where you are not wanted. Give them what they want and remove their tourist income, that is what I am going to do.

@ianmangham4570 Жыл бұрын

Mousehole, Porthleven,Lamorna cove ,Padstow,Carbis Bay, pra sands, treyarnen Bay. I AM TERRIBLE AT SPELLING 😮, st Ives, Hayle

@thestinkshack7211 Жыл бұрын

emmet

@baresh111 Жыл бұрын

Jasenovac First konc lager for kids kids Magnum Crimen

@barriewood9336 Жыл бұрын

Please note Kernow / Cornwall is NOT England

@scottf8756 2 жыл бұрын

p̶r̶o̶m̶o̶s̶m̶ 🌟

@ginzulu Жыл бұрын

Not England.. Part of Britain!

@Mrs.S-uk 2 ай бұрын

Cornwall is in England. England is in Great Britain... FYI

@crisantinapangilinan8375 9 ай бұрын

Cornwall is a Celtic nation

@matthewvanzyl7791 Жыл бұрын

can you be my childs' godfather?

@grimekid666 6 ай бұрын

number 1: leave

@MassiveLib Жыл бұрын

No1.... Don't go

@jedgunshot4331 Жыл бұрын

I live here and I flipin hate visitors

@pineapple1099 Жыл бұрын

Well people ain't visiting your house are they???🙄.. it's not like u own the place..

@zannaxz Жыл бұрын

i live here too and sometimes it can be stressful since it's so busy but they aren't really doing much harm!

@debbiesalacuri3511 Жыл бұрын

We are bringing in business to the county! It would be terrible for the economy without visitors!

@saddiqabatool888 Жыл бұрын

We’ll that’s a warm welcome People here are very nice so far ❤

@dawudgt Жыл бұрын

Move to the jungle. I’m coming to visit with 12 people and 1 million more is coming. 😈

@ra-js1vf 10 ай бұрын

Parcock/ Hancock, whatever. Keep the sexual orientation hints to yourself