Cornwall has several small breweries and most have a visitors centre. You can try all or any of the following.
www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk
www.skinnersbrewery.com
www.staustellbrewery.co.uk
The Cornwall Flying Club Ltd was founded and built in the late 1970’s. It is still owned and operated by its members.
www.cornwallflyingclub.com
Held during the first weekend in December, the Town Quay is transformed by three large marquees but the whole town of Fowey is involved to offer the visitor a chance for some enjoyable seasonal shopping.
www.foweymarket.co.uk
A literary festival held in early May and centered on the town of Fowey. It celebrates the life of the writer, a large part of which was spent in this area.
www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk
It is with good reason that the Eden Project is one of the most famous and popular destinations in England. Even if you have been before, another visit is always worthwhile as the scheme is always expanding and developing.
www.edenproject.com
Jamie Oliver chose Newquay as the location for this restuarant which develops the talents of young local people in the same way as his outlet in London. You can enjoy the wonderful dining while overlooking Watergate Bay.
www.fifteencornwall.co.uk
Operating from Town Quay, this company offers a range of trips both on the river and around the nearby coastline.
www.fma.fowey.com
A manic week of excitement and unsophisicated good fun held during August. A wonderful week for children and adults alike, but do not visit during Carnival if you are looking for a quiet holiday.
www.foweyroyalregatta.co.uk
Thanks to a mild climate, Cornwall has many destinations for the enthusiastic gardener.
www.gardensincornwall.co.uk
Cornwall has a variety of interesting golf courses.
www.golfincornwall.co.uk
Cornwall does not have many National Trust houses but Lanhydrock is very close and offers a wonderful insight into life of the privileged and not so privileged members of a large Victorian household.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Since opening in Padstow in 1975, The Seafood Restaurant has established an international reputation. Please take loads of money!
www.rickstein.com
Cornwall has been the home of many artists but has surprisingly few formal galleries, and this is probably the best. You should also visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum which is close by in what used to be her house, now rebuilt after the fire that tragically killed her.
www.tate.org.uk/stives
www.tate.org.uk/stives/hepworth
You may not wish to spend your holiday visiting gardens, but do not miss a trip to the restored estate gardens at the old seat of the Tremayne family.
www.heligan.com
Possibilities are endless for all walkers of all levels. Try the South West Coast Path, or the Saints Way, or maybe a trip around Clay Trails, just for a start.
www.southwestcoastpath.com
www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/saints
www.claytrails.co.uk
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