The remains of Tintagel Castle are at the heart of Arthurian legend. The location of the castle is spectacular – half a mile outside of Tintagel, across rugged clifftops, with no vehicular access. Tintagel Island, attached to the mainland by a sliver of land, enhances the wild and romantic atmosphere.
An Elizabethan manor house with beautiful gardens and many restored rooms to explore inside. Highlights include the ornate fireplaces and ceilings and the traditional orchard containing rare heritage' varieties of apples and pears.
A stately home with magnificent gardens – 50 acres including a sunken Italian garden, a lake and over 700 varieties of rhododendron. In summer plays are staged here.
Two great beam engines sit at the heart of the Cornish World Heritage Mining Site. The dramatic story of Cornish mining is told through films, displays, models and guides.
Real Cornish tin mined through ancient traditional methods and crafted into tin jewellery and trinkets. Learn about Cornish mining heritage and visit the shop.
Built by the Acland Family in 1840 of local sandstone, Compass Point was moved to its current position in 1880. Each of its diagonal sides is carved with the points of the compass, hence the name! It stands overlooking Summerglaze Beach and is well worth the walk for the view alone.
In 1844 a terrible crime was committed on Bodmin Moor. As a visitor you will watch the evidence and decide whether the accused is guilty. Open week days year round and Saturday's from Easter to October, take a look at their website for further details and ticket prices.
You will find very diverse wildlife habitat here due to the Culm grassland which is a marshy, heathy vegetation. With a vast range of wild flowers, plus rare plants, insects, birds and mamals, it is well worth the effort to find!
Standing alongside St. Winaloe Parish Church, Poundstock Gildhouse is a Grade 1 listed building and is a fine example of a medieval chuch house. Restoration has taken place with the aid of Heritage Lottery Funding and the Gildhouse will be open to the public and available for functions throughout the year. Please see their Website for the events diary.
Another stunning Elizabethan house with formal gardens, a deer park and lovely woodland walks. Inside you will find all kinds of historic artefacts, from art and furniture to an extensive porcelain collection.
'North Cornwall has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 13 in North Cornwall. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
24 September 2020
The remains of Tintagel Castle are at the heart of Arthurian legend. The location of the castle is spectacular – half a mile outside of Tintagel, across rugged clifftops, with no vehicular access. Tintagel Island, attached to the mainland by a sliver of land, enhances the wild and romantic atmosphere.
16 March 2013
An Elizabethan manor house with beautiful gardens and many restored rooms to explore inside. Highlights include the ornate fireplaces and ceilings and the traditional orchard containing rare heritage' varieties of apples and pears.
30 September 2012
A stately home with magnificent gardens – 50 acres including a sunken Italian garden, a lake and over 700 varieties of rhododendron. In summer plays are staged here.
7 February 2011
Two great beam engines sit at the heart of the Cornish World Heritage Mining Site. The dramatic story of Cornish mining is told through films, displays, models and guides.
Real Cornish tin mined through ancient traditional methods and crafted into tin jewellery and trinkets. Learn about Cornish mining heritage and visit the shop.
Built by the Acland Family in 1840 of local sandstone, Compass Point was moved to its current position in 1880. Each of its diagonal sides is carved with the points of the compass, hence the name! It stands overlooking Summerglaze Beach and is well worth the walk for the view alone.
In 1844 a terrible crime was committed on Bodmin Moor. As a visitor you will watch the evidence and decide whether the accused is guilty. Open week days year round and Saturday's from Easter to October, take a look at their website for further details and ticket prices.
You will find very diverse wildlife habitat here due to the Culm grassland which is a marshy, heathy vegetation. With a vast range of wild flowers, plus rare plants, insects, birds and mamals, it is well worth the effort to find!
Standing alongside St. Winaloe Parish Church, Poundstock Gildhouse is a Grade 1 listed building and is a fine example of a medieval chuch house. Restoration has taken place with the aid of Heritage Lottery Funding and the Gildhouse will be open to the public and available for functions throughout the year. Please see their Website for the events diary.
Another stunning Elizabethan house with formal gardens, a deer park and lovely woodland walks. Inside you will find all kinds of historic artefacts, from art and furniture to an extensive porcelain collection.