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Cornwall
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.
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Lanhydrock
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.
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Trelissick
A welcoming house and garden set in an estate with surrounding maritime views and woodland walks.
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Cotehele
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 colourful autumn walks.
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Glendurgan Garden
A historic and exotic wooded valley garden leading down to the Helford River.
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Pentire
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.
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East Pool Mine
Impressive Cornish Beam Engine and industrial heritage discovery centre. Open by pre-booked tours.
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Levant Mine and Beam Engine
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.
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Antony
18th-Century house set within a magnificent landscape garden, still home to the Carew Pole family
Top things to do in Cornwall
Castles and forts in Cornwall
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.
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St Michael's Mount
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.
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The Iron Age fort at Trelissick
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.
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The wartime bunker on Nare Head
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.
October half term and Christmas
October half term in Cornwall and Plymouth
There are tricks and treats galore at our places in Cornwall and Plymouth for spooky season. From pumpkin trails to apple folklore and even Cornish Piskie parties, discover spine-shivering family fun for October half term.
Plan ahead for Christmas in Cornwall and Plymouth
Find out how the ancient houses and exotic gardens around Cornwall and Plymouth are being transformed for Christmas and plan a festive day out for all the family.
Our work
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C:UP Lanhydrock Long Gallery ceiling conservation project
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.
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Looking after the Lizard's rare habitats and species
Find out more about how a National Trust recovery project is focusing on unique and vital “microhabitats” found on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall.
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Cornish coastal meadows project
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.
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National Trust collaboration with Wildworks in Cornwall
National Trust will host multiple new artworks commissioned for the Hello Stranger community engagement programme led by Wildworks, the UK’s leading landscape theatre company, in an exciting new collaboration. The programme will run across multiple National Trust places from July 2024 until March 2025, featuring works by Cornish artists and co-produced by communities across Cornwall.
Holidays in Cornwall
Stay at a National Trust holiday cottage in Cornwall this year and discover some of the most dramatic scenery in the UK.
Hayloft
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.
Durgan Beach Cottage
A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.
Cotehele Dairy Cottage
A quiet and luxurious cottage, with access to Cotehele's house and garden.
Places to visit in Cornwall car-free
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Cornwall you can visit without a car.
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Places you can visit in Cornwall without a car
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.
Upcoming events
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This is Me by Wildworks
Pentire, near Wadebridge, CornwallPOSTPONED TO NOW BEGIN FROM SUN 13 OCT A new visual artwork by Melanie Young and Caroline Schanche.
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October half term trail
Trelissick, near Truro, CornwallThis October half term head to Trelissick and embrace your creativity in the garden as part of a free half term trail.
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Trengwainton's October half-term family fun
Trengwainton Garden, near Penzance, CornwallGet welly-ready this October half term with our autumn-themed family activities.
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October Half-Term at Godolphin
Godolphin, Helston, CornwallThis October half-term celebrate the apple harvest with us at Godolphin with crafts, games and apple pressing in the Cider House.
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Spooky Scarecrows at Cotehele
Cotehele, near Saltash, CornwallThis October half-term, head to Cotehele to see how many spooky scarecrows you can find hiding in the garden. Spot the scarecrows and read their stories from local folklore to solve the mystery.
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Marina Rule art exhibition
Botallack, near St Just, CornwallBe the first to see paintings by emerging local artist Marina Rule, many of which have been produced specially for this exhibition.
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Spooky Storytime
Cotehele, near Saltash, CornwallJoin us this Half Term for a spooky story, performed by a rather spooky scarecrow storyteller.
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Story Shelter at Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, CornwallStory Shelter is a work of art produced for Hello Stranger, a Cornwall-wide community engagement programme created by Wildworks and supported by National Trust places in Cornwall and the communities they serve.
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