Things to do in South West Cornwall
Things to do in South West Cornwall
South West Cornwall is one of the richest regions for
attractions and things to do in Cornwall. The area has some of the best views
and landscapes as well as gardens, historical sites and places to visit.
Truro,
most popular for it’s Cathedral, sits in central Cornwall with a great variety
of shops and facilities. The Hall for Cornwall offers theatre goers a local
venue for some of the best shows touring the country all year round. The Piazza
on Lemon Quay hosts regular farmers markets as well as arts and craft shows and
touring European markets.
The
River Fal, have many villages offering pubs, shops, and
water-sports centres spread over miles worth of creek side locations. Each of
the villages host a day in Falmouth Week in August, Helford, Mylor,
Restronguet, St Mawes, Flushing and Falmouth host two days.
Falmouth,
famous for its maritime culture sits at the mouth of the River Fal, looking
across to St Mawes, which can be reached by foot ferry. The National Maritime
Museum and the recent addition of Discovery Quay have helped boost the area.
Falmouth Regatta Week held on the second week of August each year is still its
most popular event, barring The Tall Ships Race, which visits the port approximately
every 10 years.
Helford
home to Frenchmen Creeek made famous by Daphne du Muarier holds many treasures.
Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens flourish in the sub-tropical ravine along the
shores of the River Helford. At the top of the River the National Seal
Sanctuary at Gweek add to the diversity of the region.
The
Lizard, home to the Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre run by
Trinity House is set on the most southerly point of Cornwall and indeed Great
Britain. Marconi made his first transatlantic radio communication from Poldhu
Wireless Station in 1901. Goonhilly Earth Satellite Station, received the first
live transatlantic television broadcast from the USA in 1962.