Things to Do & See

The Roseland Peninsula is one of the very special places of the British Isles. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has so much to offer the visitor; a week is simply not enough! From breathtaking coastal walks to sailing in the Carrick Roads, from historic castles to stunning sub tropical gardens, from picturesque country pubs to stylish first class restaurants, the Roseland really has everything you could wish for in a Cornish holiday!

Please see the following pages for more detail:

Historical
From St Mawes Castle to the D-Day departure sites, there is plenty of history around the Roseland.

Gardens
Cornwall is famous for its gardens and the climate of the Roseland Peninsula allows some unique flora to grow.  Trelissick is just a short hop over the King Harry Ferry, but there are numerous other gardens to visit.

Walks
Walking is just the best way to see the coast and countryside of the Roseland.  We have chosen our 5 favourite circular walks around the Roseland which will treat you to some superb views and take you to the really special parts of our beautiful part of Cornwall.

On the Water
Pleasure boat trips, sea safaris, luxury power cruises and classic sailing trips.  Trips on our superb waters are the real way to appreciate the area.

Galleries and Gifts
For some, a gentle stroll around St Mawes or Portscatho with a bit of browsing here and there is the perfect way to spend a few hours.  Here is a selection of good places to shop!