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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Discover the best things to do in Cornwall; from visiting exotic gardens or ancient houses, to exploring the mining history, all encircled by a much-loved coastline.
As well as the magnificent late Victorian country house and garden there is 1,000 acres of parkland, woodland and heath to discover at Lanhydrock. Explore two miles of the River Fowey, plus adventurous woodland cycle trails.
A welcoming house and garden set in an estate with surrounding maritime views and woodland walks.
An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a mill on a historic quay and a glorious garden with valley views. Visit the wider estate for miles of springtime walking.
A historic and exotic wooded valley garden leading down to the Helford River.
Pentire is an exceptionally beautiful headland with far reaching views and managed for wildlife. The café at Pentire Café offers undercover and indoor seating throughout the year.
Impressive Cornish Beam Engine and industrial heritage discovery centre. Open by pre-booked tours.
High-up on the exposed cliffs on the 'Tin Coast' and part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Levant Mine and Beam Engine is open by pre-booked tours.
18th-Century house set within a magnificent landscape garden, still home to the Carew Pole family
Find non-stop family adventures and fun throughout the school holidays as part of the National Trust’s Summer of Play (sponsored by Starling Bank).
Looking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
Pack a picnic and gather your friends and family for some live entertainment in the beautiful surroundings of a National Trust garden near you this summer.
With a rocky island crowned by a castle and an Iron Age hillfort with a wartime bunker, there is a lot of history and beautiful views to admire from these castles and forts in Cornwall.
The Mount is managed by both the National Trust and the St Aubyn family, working together. This unique partnership supports the Mount's vibrant island community, continuing a remarkable legacy. St Michael's Mount is open throughout the year however, dates and times vary during winter months. Click here to find out more and book your tickets online.
Travel back through thousands of years of Cornish history to the very impressive Iron Age promontory fort and 18th-century quay. The fort is the only one of its kind in Europe and its well defined ditches and embankments are still clearly visible.
Nare Head, next to Carne and Pendower, is home to an underground bunker, which started life as a Royal Observer Corps post spotting aircraft during the Second World War.
The Long Gallery ceiling at Lanhydrock is a masterpiece of Jacobean plasterwork. One of the few part of the house that survived the great fire at Lanhydrock in 1881, the ceiling is now undergoing a major conservation project to clean and restore it. Climb the scaffold to get up close to the ceiling, see the conservation specialists at work and find out what it takes to care for this delicate piece of art.
Find out more about how a National Trust recovery project is focusing on unique and vital “microhabitats” found on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall.
We are working to create 250 hectares of new species rich grassland at National Trust sites across Cornwall. The project, due to be completed by 2026, will help us rise to the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Stay at a National Trust holiday cottage in Cornwall this year and discover some of the most dramatic scenery in the UK.
With sea views for miles and a 10-minute walk to family-friendly beaches, this cottage is in a clifftop cluster of restored farm buildings.
A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.
A quiet and luxurious cottage, with access to Cotehele's house and garden.
Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Cornwall? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Cornwall that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.
Play on repeat this summer, every day from 25 July - 2 September at Trelissick. What will you do first? Get active and try traditional games, play tennis on the West Lawn or come along on a Friday to have a go at archery Fridays 26 July – 23...
Are you ready for a summer of play? Join us at Godolphin for a summer chock-full of fun activities for all the family to enjoy.
Get set for family fun at Trengwainton with our Summer of Play activities (21 Jul - 1 Sept). We’ve lots for you to do including a giant 3-D jigsaw, tug o' war, wild art, storytime and much more.
Head to Cotehele this summer for days out jam-packed with fun for all the family.
Throughout the summer come along to Pentire and have a go at fun activities and challenges. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.
Get active with animal-themed play at Lanhydrock this summer
Enjoy a summer of family-fun activities at Trerice!
Join us this summer to discover the fascinating world of insects thriving in Glendurgan Garden.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.