Cornwall is a region of England that has a lot to offer, from biodomes to castles, from modern cities to the quaintest of Cornish fishing villages and from modern science to ancient fairy tales.

It is a region where every visitor will be able to find something that suits their personal interests. No holiday in Cornwall will ever be boring!

We look at the various places in Cornwall and put together a list of our favourite spots.


The 10 Best Places in Cornwall


1. The Eden Project

The Eden Project is a fascinating place to visit, especially if you are interested in sustainable living and biology. You can see thousands of different plant species in the two biomes of the Eden Project.

One is a Mediterranean biome, the other a rainforest biome. The botanical garden is also a must-see as some of the plants there are prehistoric, rare, and you might not get to see them anywhere else.

The Core of the Eden Project is the place to go to if you are interested in art as different exhibitions are held there all over the year.


2. The Lost Gardens of Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan photo

Photo by Rob Young

The Lost Gardens of Heligan are one of the most famous and most popular botanical gardens in the UK.

The garden layout is typical of the 19th century, and visitors can see some colossal plants. In addition to fragrant, colorful, and beautiful flowers, there’s also an interesting vegetable garden that shows that healthy foods are anything but boring.


3. Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle photo
Photo by sagesolar

It should not be a surprise to see Tintagel Castle among the ten best places in Cornwall. Almost every visitor to this region wants to visit the famous building.

The medieval castle sits on the island of Tintagel and is the center of many tales. Richard, the first Earl of Cornwall built the Tintagel in the 13th century, and later the castle became famous because of its ties to the King Arthur legend.

The castle is now owned by Prince Charles and is a busy tourist attraction.


4. Minack Theatre

Minack Theatre photo

Photo by jeremySO

While the Minack Theatre is not as popular as Tintagel Castle, it is well worth a visit for people with an interest in arts and culture.

The theatre is home to a variety of plays from May to September and includes international as well as national plays.

During the off-season, the theatre is open to tourists who simply want to have a look at the stunning architecture and the views from the audience seats.

It was built in the early 20th century and is on the list of the world’s most spectacular theatres.


5. Trebah

Trebah photo

Photo by Clivid

Trebah is a beautiful subtropical garden which lies between some medieval settlements in an area of the same name.

The gardens include a bamboo garden and even a small jungle. It’s a great place to get away from it all and you might want to plan a visit here in between the visits of more popular and busy tourist attractions.

This is a great place to take a breather and marvel in the variety of plants you’d never expect to grow in England.


6. Bodmin Moor

Bodmin Moor