Days Out in Cornwall

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From the mighty coastal fortress of Pendennis Castle to the beautiful hilltop Tintagel Castle where the legend of King Arthur was born: a day out in Cornwall is an adventure for all the family.  

Enjoy the peaceful Cornish countryside, take in fantastic coastal views or watch history come alive at one of our summer events.

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Places to visit in Cornwall

Enjoy a great family day out with over 15 places to visit in Cornwall:

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Places to visit : Cornwall

Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth is one of the finest fortresses built by Henry VIII. It has seen action in many conflicts and was one of the last royalist strongholds to fall during the English Civil War.

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Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle is a magical day with its wonderful location, set high on the rugged North Cornwall coast. It offers dramatic views, fascinating ruins and a stunning beach café.

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St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all.

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Launceston Castle
Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.

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Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village

The houses line a 'village street', and each had an open central courtyard surrounded by a number of thatched rooms.

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Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle

Great 13th-century circular shell-keep of Restormel still encloses the principal rooms of the castle in remarkably good condition,standing on an earlier Norman mound surrounded by a deep dry ditch.

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Events : Cornwall

Jubilee Royal Trail
Jubilee Royal Trail
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Especially for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, join us to seek out kings and queens from the past on the trail around the site. Complete the challenge and a special prize awaits!
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Mon 4 - Fri 8 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.
Fighting Knights & The Legend of King Arthur
Fighting Knights & The Legend of King Arthur
Venue: Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Date: Thu 7 & Fri 8 June 2012

Experience the action as we journey back to Arthurian times and bring the castle to life with live arena displays and weaponry demonstrations. Will the real King Arthur reveal himself?
Archaeology Week
Archaeology Week
Venue: Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Date: Sat 21 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

It's the Festival of Archaeology so join us for fun activities for the whole family. Get hands-on and discover more about the history of Tintagel through our experts and the fascinating artefacts uncovered here over the years.
Time Travellers Go... Pirate Academy
Time Travellers Go... Pirate Academy
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Mon 23 - Fri 27 Jul 2012

Arr me hearties! Pirates, privateers and smugglers all be welcome to join our Time Traveller crew for some proper pirate fun an' darin' tales from days gone by. Then join our pirate school to see if ye have what it takes to roam the seven seas. Yo-ho-ho…
Family Fun Knights Trail
Family Fun Knights Trail
Venue: Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Date: Mon 30 Jul - Sun 2 Sep 2012

One of our knights has disappeared in a fierce storm at Tintagel! He's lost somewhere within the castle ruins. If you are brave enough to track him down, a special reward awaits you!
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