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The Eden Project near St Austell is frequently described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Plants, trees and flowers from tropical and rain-forest areas of the world have been brought to Cornwall and are grown in giant "Geomes" or glass roofed geo-desic greenhouses. |
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The National Maritime Museum, Cornwall newly opened in Falmouth, houses a superb collection of ships, boats, small craft and maritime artifacts illustrating the Maritime heritage of Cornwall. |
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English Heritage. This web site has information on many of the major ancient sites of interest in England including such Cornish sites as Tintagel, suggested home of king Arthur! Did you know the whole English Heritage movement was started by the destruction of the Tolmen rock, a large freestanding granite boulder the size of a small house, by quarry workers from Constantine where many of our homes are situated? |
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The National Trust has 19 properties located in Cornwall ranging from Country Houses, Castles and "Stately Homes" to landscaped gardens and heritage sites. |
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Trebah Garden. This garden is the twin of Glendurgan sometimes described as one of the worlds most beautiful gardens. They are sub tropical paradises set in two sunken river valleys opening onto the Helford river about two miles from Constantine. They should not be missed if you like gardens and are easily combined with the beach. |
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Heligan Gardens. You may have seen this other recently restored Cornish garden on its channel four television series or read its book. Heligan offers over 200 acres for exploration. Discover the Victorian Productive Gardens, romantic Pleasure Grounds, lush sub-tropical Jungle, pioneering Wildlife Project & beyond.
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Helford River Cruises provide a memorable and magical tour of the Helford River, with its deep, sheltered valleys, ancient oak woodlands and an abundance of birds and wildlife surrounding the unspoilt river, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Motor quietly amongst the yachts and fishing boats and meander up the many creeks, including romantic Frenchman's Creek.
Venture down river, passing the gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan then onto Helford village before returning to Port Navas to see the picturesque village and oyster farm.
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The Trengilly-Wartha. Awarded the accolade of "Best Pub in Britain" this free house is virtually on the doorstep of several of our Constantine houses. Many hours of unstinting sacrifice have gone into carefully vetting of its good food, ever changing selection of unusual guest beers and ales and its selection of whiskies from now bankrupt distilleries (some of which clearly explain why they went bankrupt). Indeed you may well find a member of Forgotten houses selflessly continuing to ensure the beer remains good to the very bottom of the glass. |
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Goonhilly Earth Station. Bestriding the skyline on the goonhilly downs is Cornwall's part of the 21st century. A group of huge telecomunication satellite dishes complete with visitor center and tours. Set in a beautiful location on the rugged lizard peninsular its fire breaks have led to the preservation of an unusual diversity of moorland wild life and it makes an interesting diversion. |
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Cornwall Tourist Board giving detailed information about locations and tourist attractions throughout Cornwall |
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Cornwall County Council's web site. A very smart web site with lots of general information about all aspects of life in Cornwall. |
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