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Get active!1. Getactive!

2. Relax...

3. Old-fashionedoutdooradventures

4. Explorewhat’sonourdoorstep

5. Ahoythere,matey!

6. WalkfromPolkerrisaroundDodmanPointandMenabilly

7. BeachdayatPolkerris

8. WatersportsatPolkerris

9. ExplorePolruanandLanticBay

10. Foweyriveradventure

11. DiscoverDaphneduMaurier’sFowey

12. Gocanoeing–Canadianstyle

13. Adayonthegreen

14. HaveyourownsportsdayatPolkythLeisureCentre

15. DiscoverStAustell’sminingheritage

16. VisittheEdenProject

17. Edenbybike

18. ExplorethePentewanValleyTrailbybike

19. DiscoverGorranHaven

20. AgranddayoutinMevagissey

21. FishforyoursupperinMevagissey

22. WalkthePentewanValleyTrail

23. ExploreFowey

24. Get‘wet&wild’inPorthpean

25. VisittheLostGardensofHeligan

26. StAustellBreweryCentre

27. AnartydayoutinStIves

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Get active!28. AgranddayoutinLooe

29. Afun-packeddayinNewquay

30. DiscoverBritain’smaritimeheritageinPlymouth

31. AScillyadventure

32. AgranddayoutinLostwithiel

33. UncoverFalmouth

34. ExploreTruro

35. DiscoverTrewithenGardens

36. Meetthetortoises

37. DiscoversomeofCornwall’sbest-keptsecretswithCornish CelticTours

38. Explorethecountrysideonhorseback

39. CheckoutthelatestfilmsinStAustell

40. AwalkfromPenricetoPorthpean

41. TakeatripontheRiverFal

42. DiscovertheHelfordRiver

43. AdayoutatDairyLand

44. Takeatriponasteamtrain

45. CycletheCamelTrail

46. Tryyourhandat10-pinbowling

47. ExploretheLuxulyanValley

48. VisitPineLodgeGardens

49. MagicalStMawes

50. Takeahorse-drawncarriageride

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Get active!There’snothingbetterthanthebuzzyou

getafterexercise.AndthereareplentyofwaystogetthatglowwithoutevenhavingtoleaveBosinver.Swim,playtennis,work

outinthegymorjogaroundoutwoodland.Ifyou’reinthemoodtoventurealittlefurtherafield,pickuponeofourtrailroutesfromtheofficeandtakeinthe

surroundingcountrysideasyouwalk,jogorcycle.Finishoffyourdayandeasethose

hard-workingmuscleswithasauna.

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Relax...Oneofthebestthingsyoucandowhenyougoaway

onholidayishavea‘donothing’day.Afterall,therestoftheyearyou’rebusyrushingaround,sowhynottake

sometimeoutandenjoylivinglifeataslowerpace?Andwhenwesay‘donothing’,wedon’tmean

absolutelynothing.Whetherit’slyingbesidethepoolinthesunshinewithagoodbook,sittingonthepatioallmorningwithcoffee,croissantsandthemorning

papersorcurlinguponthesofatowatchaDVD,indulgeyourselfwithalittletimeout.Andifyou

wanttoreallyrelax,treatyourselftoamassagewithCornwallNaturalTherapiesorbookRachel’sprivate

chefserviceforadinnertoremember–noeffortrequired!

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Old-fashioned outdoor adventures

TakeinspirationfromtheFamousFiveorSwallowsandAmazons(lashingsofgingerbeeroptional)andgetoutandexploretheoutdoorswiththechildren.Followthefarmtrail,huntthehiddenanimals,playcricketorrounders,flyakite,picnicbythelake,climbtreesandbuildadeninthewoods.Coveredinmudandrollingaroundonthegroundlaughing,itwillbedifficulttotellwho’shavingmorefun–youorthekids.

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Explore what’s on our doorstep

Pickuponeofourlocalwalking/cyclingtrailguidesfromtheofficeanddiscoverarangeofdelights–rightonourdoorstep.Whatcouldbemoreperfectthanaleisurelywalkorcyclefollowedbyapublunch?Our

local,thePolgoothInn,datesbacktothe16thcenturyandhasrecentlywonanawardforitsfood.

Alternatively,carryontoHewasWaterandstopforlunchattheHewasInn.

Gettingthere:Justashortwalk/cycleaway.

http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/pubs/a-z-of-pubs/224-polgooth-inn-polgooth.html

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Ahoy there, matey!DiscoverthefascinatingmaritimehistoryofCharles-

town.There’splentytoseeanddoaroundtheharbour,whichishometotheSquareSailsfleet,andisa

popularlocationforfilmingperioddramas(watchoutforfilmcrewsandpirateships!)TheShipwreckand

HeritageCentrehasthelargestcollectionofshipwreckartefactsintheUK,andiswellworthalook.

Charlestownbeachisgreatforfamilies–idealforsandcastle-buildingcompetitionsandswimming.

HeadtoCharlie’sTeaRoomforascrumptiouslunchorafternoontea.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.

http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/restormel/charles-town.htm

http://www.shipwreckcharlestown.com/

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Walk from Polkerris around Dodman Point

and MenabillyFromPolkerris,there’salovelycircularwalkwhichtakesinpartofthecoastpatharound

DodmanPointandMenabilly(approx6miles).Ifyou’refeelingmoreenergetic,continueontoFoweyandcatchthebusbackfromthere

lateron.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffat

Polkerris.

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Beach day at Polkerris

PolkerrisisatraditionalCornishfishingvillagewithanidyllicsandycove.LikeCharlestown,it’salsofeaturedinseveralTVdramasandfilms.Whenyougethungry,

trySam’sOntheBeach–thefood’sjustasfantasticastheatmosphere!They’vetransformedtheoldRNLIlifeboatstationbesidethebeachatPolkerrisinto

astylishrestaurantwitharangeoflocally-sourcedproduceservedbyfriendlystaff.Ifyou’dpreferamoretraditionalCornishpub,theRashleighInnhasexcellent

foodandaterraceoverlookingthebeachwhereyoucanenjoyacoldbeerasyouwatchthesunsetinthe

evening.Bliss.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffatPolkerris.

www.rashleighinnpolkerris.co.uk

www.samsfowey.co.uk

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Watersports at Polkerris

Fancyanenergeticdayout?PolkerrisBeachhasfirst-classwatersportsfacilties.Hireakayakfrom

thePolkerrisBeachCompany(basedina17thcenturypilchardstore,rightonthebeach)and

paddlearoundthebay,ortrysailingorwindsurfinglessons.Afterallthatactivity,trythePolkadotCafé

foranextra-specialhotchocolateandahome-madecupcake.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffat

Polkerris.

www.polkerrisbeach.com

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Explore Polruan and Lantic Bay

ThisisalovelycircularwalkwithbeautifulviewsoftheFoweyestuary.StartoffatPolruanandmake

yourwayalongthecoastalpathtoLanticBay(dogswelcomeonthebeachallyearround).Cooloffwith

adipinthesea,thencontinueyourwalkbacktoPolruanforawell-deservedcreamtea.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.Whenyouarrive

inFowey,taketheshorttripacrossthewateronthePolruanFerry.

www.polruan.org.uk

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Fowey river adventure

WhenyouarriveinFowey,hireamotorboatfromthequayandpotteruptherivertoGolantandback.Try

yourhandatcatchingcrabsfromthequaythenheadtoPinkyMurphy’sonMainStreetforamemorablelunch

orafternoontea.Thiseclectic,quirky,cafeservesgreatfoodandsmoothiestodiefor.Ifit’schilly,theirfamous

FatBoyhotchocolatewillwarmyouupatreat.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.

www.fowey-boat-hire.co.uk

www.pinkymurphys.com

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Discover Daphnedu Maurier’s Fowey

StartbybrowsingsomeofthemoreunusualshopsinFowey,thentaketheBodinnickFerryandclimbthe

hilltothestartoftheHallWalk.HeadingtowardsPol-ruan,everytwistandturnrevealsanotherbreathtaking

view.It’snothardtoseewhyduMaurierwassoin-spiredbythispartofCornwall.SitdownandrelaxwithacreamteabeforetakingthepassengerfootferrybacktoFoweyandtakingintheDaphneDuMaurierLiterary

Centre.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.

www.fowey.co.uk

www.dumaurier.org

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Go canoeing...Canadian style!

Canadiancanoesarelarge,opencanoeswhichcanbepaddledbyseveralpeople–idealforfamiliesorlargegroups.Active8willteachyouhowto

paddleandsteeryourcanoebeforeleadingyouonanadventureuponeofthenearbytidalrivers.

Happypaddling!

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFowey.

http://activities.activecornwall.co.uk/event/Canoe-ing-in-Cornwall

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A day on the green

Ifyou’reagolfenthusiast,you’reinluck-StAustellGolfClubisrightonourdoorstep.There’sadriving

rangeaswellasapopular18-holecourse.Visitorsareverywelcome.

Gettingthere:TheGolfClubisapproximately15minutes’walkfromBosinver.

TurnrightoutofthedriveandwalktowardsStAustell.TakethefirstrightontoTregongeeves

Lane.FollowthelanedowntoreachtheGolfClub.

www.staustellgolf.co.uk

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Have your own sports day at Polkyth Leisure Centre

HeadtoPolkythLeisureCentreinStAustellandgoswimming,playsquashorfootball,gotoadanceclassorworkoutinthegym.Idealforrainydays

andactivefamilies!

Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustellthenwalktotheleisurecentre.

www.polkythleisure.co.uk

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Discover St Austell’s mining heritage

Setin26acresofwoodland,ChinaClayCountryParkisidealforafamilydayout.Nowpartofthe

CornishMiningWorldHeritageSite,theParkissetinthegroundsoftwoformerworkingchinaclaypits.Findouthowchinaclaywasmined,whatit

wasusedfor,andwhatitwasliketoliveandworkinthearea.Kidswilllovethecommando-style

assaultcourse.

Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,walkalongtheClayTrailtotheChinaClayMuseum,

thengetthebusbacktoTrelowth.

www.wheal-martyn.com

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Visit the Eden ProjectTheEdenProjectisoneoftheUK’stopvisitorattractions,andwe’reluckyenoughtohaveitrightonourdoorstep.

It’sgreattovisitatanytimeoftheyear–andwhenyou’reinsidethebiomesmeansitdoesn’tmatterifit’sraining

outside.Duringthewintermonthskidsofallageswillbedelightedbytheicerink.Thereareoftenspecialeventsforfamiliesandchildrenduringschoolholidays-checkoutthe

eventscalendartofindoutwhat’shappeningduringyourstay.

Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thentakeFirstBus101fromStAustellRailwayStationtotheEdenProject

(discountedticketsforpeopleusingpublictransport).

www.edenproject.com

www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/find-us/by-bus-or-train.php

http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/kids-and-families.php

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Eden by bikeThelandscapesurroundingStAustellhasbeen

shapedbytheclayminingindustry.TheClayTrailsstretchformiles,givingvisitorsthechanceto

explorethisscenicareaofCornwallandfindoutmoreaboutitsheritage.Whynottakeadayto

explorethetrails,combinedwithavisittoEden?You’llgetadiscountedticketfortravellingbybike.

Gettingthere:Pedalpower!YoucanfindmapsofhowtogettoEdenhere:

http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/

find-us/on-foot-or-bike.php

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Explore the Pentewan Valley Trail by bike

HirebikesfromPentewanValleyCycleHire(they’llevendeliverthemtoyouatBosinver)andspendtheday

exploringthePentewanValley.ThetrailrunsalongthebedofanoldnarrowgaugerailwayfromStAustelltoPentewan.Takealeisurelytripthroughbeautifulwoodland,andfollow

theriverdowntotheseatoreachthesandybeachandharbouratPentewan.

FromBosinver,youcaneasilycycledowntotheLostGardensofHeligan(particularlydelightfulinspring)andbackviathepicturesquefishingvillageofMevagissey.

Gettingthere:Pedalpower

http://www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk/home.html

http://www.claytrails.co.uk/TrailPentewan.html

http://www.heligan.com/

http://www.mevagissey.net/

http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Mevagissey/

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Discover Gorran Haven

GorranHavenisacharminglittlevillageabout3milessouthwestofMevagisseywhichdatesbacktothe13thcentury.Withitssafe,sandybeach,itmakesforanidealfamilydayout.Ifyoufancyawalk,youcanfollowthecoastroundtoVault

BeachandmakeyourwaybacktoGorranthroughthelanes.

Gettingthere:CatchtheWesternGreyhound526busfromPolgoothtoGorranHaven.

http://www.gorranhaven.org.uk/

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A grand day out in Mevagissey

Mevagisseyisatraditional,unspoiltfishingvillagewithahistoryofboatbuilding–andsmuggling.Just5miles

fromStAustellandtheEdenProject,Mevagisseyiswellworthavisit.Wanderthroughthenarrow

alleyways,andyoumightjustdiscoversomehiddentreasures.Therearenumerouspubs,restaurantsandcafestotemptyou–andexcellentfishandchips.The

kidswillloveittoo–takethemcrabbingontheharbourorcheckoutthemodelrailwayortheaquarium.

Gettingthere:TheWesternGreyhound526alsorunsPolgoothtoMevagissey.AlternativelyyoucancatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26to

Mevagissey,whichrunsmorefrequently.

http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Mevagissey/

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Fish for your supper in Mevagissey

Ifyou’veneverbeenfishingatseabeforeyou’reinforarealtreat.Taketotheoceanwavesandgofishingformackerel(onehourtrip)orgowreck

fishing(halforfulldaytrip).Don’tforgettotakeaphotoofanythingyoucatch–especiallyifyou

managetoreelinabigfish!

Gettingthere:TheWesternGreyhound526alsorunsPolgoothtoMevagissey.Alternativelyyoucan

catchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26toMevagissey,whichrunsmorefrequently.

http://www.mevagisseyfishing.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.mevagissey.net/fishing.htm

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Walk the Pentewan Valley Trail

Thisisalovely,relaxingwalkideaforfamilieswithyoungchildrenorawalkwiththedog.ThetrailrunsalongthebedofanoldnarrowgaugerailwayfromSt

AustelltoPentewan,soit’smostlyflat.Thetrailtakesyouthroughbeautifulwoodlandandalongthebanksoftheriver.Youcaneitherwalkbothways,orcatch

thebustoPentewan.Relaxonthebeachwithapicnicorlingeroveracoffeeandcakeintheharbour.When

you’rereadytosetoffagain,takealeisurelystrollbacktoBosinveralongthePentewanValleyTrail.

Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26toMevagisseyandgetoffatPentewan.

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Explore Fowey

Fowey(pronounced‘Foy’)isapicturesque,historictownonthebanksoftheriverwhichbearsthesamename.AsadesignatedAreaofOutstandingNaturalBeautythisisdefinitelyoneplaceyou’llwanttoget

yourcameraout!Foweyisstillaworkingportandhasarangeofinterestingshopsandgalleriestowander

round,withlotsofworkbylocalartistsonoffer.Whenyou’rereadytostopforlunchorafternoontea,there’s

plentytochoosefrom.

Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstBus26toMevagissey,thentakeMevagissey/

Foweyferry.

http://www.mevagissey-ferries.co.uk/

http://www.fowey.co.uk/

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Get ‘wet & wild’ in Porthpeah

Thisone’sfortheadrenalinejunkies–orkidswithexcessenergy!PorthpeanisjustoutsideStAustellandaneasybikerideawayfromBosinver.Theydoallsortsofadventurousactivitiesonlandandsea,includingsea

kayaking,whitewaterkayakingandcanoeing,rockpooling,sailing,orienteering,archery,ropescourses

andindoorclimbing.

Gettingthere:CycletoPorthpeanOutdoorEducationCentre,PL266AZ.TurnrightonColizaHill/A390

(towardsStAustell/TregoneevesLane.TurnrightatSawlesRoad,thenrightagainatTregorrickRoad.TurnleftthenrighttoreachPorthpeanOutdoorEducation

CentreatCastleGothaFarm.

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8884

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Visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan

SomemightsayaholidayinCornwallisn’tcompletewithoutavisittoHeligan.Discoverthestoryofoneofthenation’sfavouritegardens.Withover80acresofancient

woodland,there’splentyofspacetowander,andwonder,asyoucomeacrossitscarefullyconcealeddelights.

Spotkingfishersatthelakes,andmarvelatthewoodlandsculpturesorthecarpetofbluebellsinspring.Onceyou’ve

workedupanappetite,headtothetearoomforaproperCornishcreamteaorhome-cookedlunch.

Gettingthere:Walk(approx.1hour30mins),cycleortakethebus.

TurnleftoutofthedrivewayandtowardsthevillageofSticker(RoseHill).WhenyoureachSticker,turnleftatChapelHillontoNunneryHill.ContinuetotheendofNunneryHill,thenturnright

toreachtheLostGardensofHeligan.

Ifyou’drathertravelbybus,catchFirstBus26fromPolgoothtowardsMevagissey.Turnleftoutofthedriveandleftagaininto

thevillageofPolgooth.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.

www.heligan.com

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St Austell Brewery Centre

FindoutaboutthehistoryoftheStAustellBreweryintheirinteractivemuseum,includingthebeers,winesandspiritstheyproduceandtheCornish

familieswhocreatedthem.YoucanwalkthroughtheVictorianbreweryandseethebrewingprocessforyourself,andthere’salsothechancetosample

someoftheiraward-winningalesforfree(grown-upsonly!)Ifyou’rehungry,there’shome

cookedpubfoodonofferintheHicksBar.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellthenwalktotheBreweryCentre.

http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/visitor-centre.html

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An arty day out in St Ives

TravellingtoStIvesbytrainisanexperienceinitself.ThebranchlinebetweenStErthandStIvesissimplystunning,with

viewsofsomeofthemostbeautifulstretchofcoastlineinCornwall.There’sloadstodoinStIves,nomatterwhatthe

weather’slike.Enjoyicecreamsonthebeach,pastiesorcreamteasandwanderroundsomeofthequirkyshopsandgalleries. TheTateStIvesoverlooksPorthmeorBeachandrunsregulareventsforfamilies/children.Nearby,theBarbaraHepworth

museumiswellworthavisit,withasmallbutdelightfulgardenfeaturingsomeofhersculptures.Youcanevenpeakintoher

studioandgetafascinatinginsightintohowsheworked. Ifyou’refeelinginspired,whynotmakeyourownsand

sculptureonthebeachafterwards?

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoStIves(you’llhaveto

changetothebranchlinetoStIveswhenyouarriveatStErth).

http://www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/

http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/

http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/hepworth/

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A grand day out in Looe

ThebranchlinefromLiskeardtoLooepassesthroughsomelovelycountrysidefollowingthepathoftheriver.Looeitselfisdividedbytheriver–there’s

abridgejoiningEastLooetoWestLooe.ThefamousBanjoPier(namedafterthemusicalinstrumentit

resembles)isagreatplacetowatchtheboatsgoinginandoutoftheharbour.Ifyoufancygoingfishing

oronaboattrip,thereareplentytochoosefrom.Orsimplyrelax,exploretheshopsandenjoythebeach.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoLiskeard

andchangetotheLooeValleyLine.

http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Looe/

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A fun-packed day in Newquay

Forafabulousfamilydayout,headtoNewquay.WithsomeofthebestbeachesinCornwall,it’sidealforsurfing,body

boardingandotherwatersports.Thereareseveralsurfschoolsofferinglessonsforfamiliesand/orchildren.

TheBlueReefAquariumboastsaspectacularunderwatertunnelwithahugevarietyoftropicalfish,whileNewquayZoo

haslotsofanimalstoseefrompenguinstolions,monkeys,snakesandparrots.Theyrun‘animalencounter’sessionswhere

youcanfindoutmoreaboutyourfavouriteanimalsandgetalittlecloser–ifyoudare!They’vealsogotanexcellentchildren’splay

area(sorrymumsanddads–thisone’sjustforkids).

Gettingthere:Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydownthe

road.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.WhenyougettoTruro,changetoFirstbus89/90toNewquay.

http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/

http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/newquay.htm

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Discover Britain’s maritime heritage

in PlymouthPlymouth’sBarbicanisthegatewaytoBritain’smaritime

heritage.WalkdowntheMayflowerStepsandfindoutaboutthePilgrimFathers’historicvoyagetoAmericain1620.StrollalongtheseafrontpasttheCitadeltoPlymouthHoeforstunningviewsouttosea.Smeaton’sTowerstandsoutformiles-climbupitfor

agreatviewofthebowlinggreenwhereSirFrancisDrakefamouslyfinishedhisgamebeforetakingontheSpanish

Armadain1588(theystillplaybowlstheretoday).

TheHoeisapopularareaforlocalsandvisitors,andthere’salwayssomethinghappeningonthewater,withwarships,

ferries,trawlersandloadsofdifferentsailingboatscominginandoutoftheharbour.Ifyoufancyalittleretailtherapy,

Plymouthhasmorethanenoughtokeepeventheshopaholicshappy.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoPlymouth.

http://www.plymouthbarbican.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Hoe

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A Scilly adventureYou’llbespoiltforchoiceforthingstodointheScillies.Therearescoresofbeautifulsandybeachesandmilesofoutstandingcountryside,toexplore,withover60milesofwalkingroutesandtrails.Watchoutfordolphins,basking

sharksandseals,whichareoftenseenneartheshore.

Theislandsalsohaveavibrantculturewithanactiveartsscene.You’llfindjewellerydesignerstochocolatemakers,

paintersandcraftworkersworkingandexhibitinghere.Eachislandhasitsowncharacter–andaguidedtourwithoneofthelocal‘characters’canbetheperfectwaytoget

feelforwhicheverislandyou’vechosentovisit.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThencatchthetraintoPenzanceandtake

ahelicopterortheScillonianferrytotheScillyIsles.

http://www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/timetable_sc3.asp

http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/

http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/

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A grand day out in Lostwithiel

Lostwithielisahavenforantiquelovers,withlotsofinterestingshopstopotteraroundandsomeveryenticingtearooms.TakeawalktonearbyRestormelCastle,whichdatesbacktothe13thcenturyandsawactionduringtheCivilWar

in1644.ThecastlestandsonanearlierNormanmoundandissurroundedbyadeepdefensiveditch.Withfantasticviews

acrossthelocalarea,includingtheRiverFowey,todayit’sanidealspotforapicnic.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thentakeWesternGreyhoundbus523orthetraintoLostwithiel.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/restormel-castle/

http://www.lostwithiel.org.uk/

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Uncover FalmouthFalmouthhasavarietyofinterestingshop,galleriesand

cafestowhileawaythetime.TheNationalMaritimeMuseumhassomefantasticinteractiveexhibits.StopatRickStein’sfor

fishandchips.Ifyoufancyastroll,takeashortwalktoGyllingvaseBeachandtheaward-winningGyllyBeachCafé). PendennisCastleisjustashortwalkupthehillandagreat

placeforfamilieswithlotstoseeanddoandplentyofspacetorunaroundorhaveapicnic.BuiltbyHenryVIII,thecastle

hasseenactioninseveralconflicts,includingWWIandWWII. Experiencethesights,soundsandsmellsofbattleandspottheenemyfleetapproachingthrougharangeofinteractiveexhibits

andhands-onactivities.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetrainontheMaritime

linetoFalmouth.

http://www.nmmc.co.uk/http://www.rickstein.com/Rick-Stein’s-Fish-and-Chips-

Falmouth.html

http://www.gyllybeach.com/

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/

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Explore TruroTruroisapicturesquecitywhichhaslotsoflittlewinding

streetsandalleywaystowanderaroundandalovelyriversidewalk.Discoverawealthofsmall,specialityshopsandcoffeehousesintuckedawayplaces.Thecathedralisattheheart

ofthecity.It’sopenforvisitorseveryday,whoarealsowelcometojointhemduringanyoftheservices.Truroisalso

hometotheRoyalCornwallMuseumwhichhasavarietyofexhibitions,displaysandeventsrelatingtoallthingsCornish

throughouttheyear.

Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.

Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.

http://www.enjoytruro.co.uk/welcome

http://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/

http://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/

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Discover Trewithen Gardens

TrewithenisahistoricestateclosetoBosinverwithimpressivegardensanddelightfulwoodlandwalks.–itisinternationallyrenownedforitsmagnoliasandcamellias. TheHouseisequallyimpressive,datingbacktothe18thcentury.Don’tmisstheteashopforwhat’sarguablyone

ofthebestteashopsinCornwall.

Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtowardsTruroandgetoffatTrewithen.Turnleftoutofthedrive

andwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.

http://www.trewithengardens.co.uk/home

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Meet the tortoisesJustdowntheroadfromBosinver,thetortoisegardenisgreatforkids.Theyprovideasanctuaryforallbreedsof

tortoise–thereareover140toseeranginginagefromnewlyhatchedtotortoisesover90yearsold.Ifyoufancyalittle

retailtherapy,stopatGriggs.

Gettingthere:TurnleftoutofthedriveandwalktowardsthevillageofSticker.FollowthesignsforGriggs

CountryStore.WhenyoureachGriggsfollowthesignstoLowerStickerthentakethefirstrightturn.Gopast

SOSSaddlerytoreachTopangaTortoiseGarden.

http://www.thetortoisegarden.co.uk/

http://www.magrigg.co.uk/

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Discover some ofCornwall’s best-kept secrets

with Cornish Celtics ToursCornishCelticToursoffersasmall,personaltour,witha

maximumof16peopleonatour.Choosefromavarietyofroutes,includingthepopularKingArthurandCoastlinetours.

Gettingthere:ToursdepartfromtheBritanniaInnatTregrehan,StAustell.TakethebustoStAustellthenwalk

totheBritanniaInn.

http://www.cornishceltictours.co.uk/

www.bosinver.co.uk

Explore the countryside on Horseback

WanderthroughthegloriousCornishcountrysidebyhorseback.TheBoskellRidingCentreofferstreksforadultsandchildrenandhasarangeoffriendlyhorses

waitingtomeetyou.

Ifyou’veneverbeenonahorsebefore,don’tworry!

Completebeginnersareverywelcome.

BoskellRidingCentre,TrenanceDowns,StAustell,PL265RG.T:0172673049

Gettingthere:CycleortakethebustoStAustell,thenwalkorcycletheshortdistancetoBoskell.

www.bosinver.co.uk

Check out the latest films in St Austell

Ifyou’relookingforarainydayactivityorjustwanttorelaxandenjoythelatestcinematicofferings,WhiteRiverCinema

inStAustellhasseveralscreensshowingarangeoffilms.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellthenwalktothecinema.

http://www.wtwcinemas.co.uk/

www.bosinver.co.uk

Pentewan, Trenarren and back (the hard way)FollowthelanepastApplecottagetoPolgooth,thentake

TrelowethRoad.WhenyoureachPentewanRoad,turnlefttoreachthevillageofLondonApprenticeandpickupthe

PentewanValleyTrail.OnceyoureachPentewan,gopastthepub(orcallinifyou’reinneedofrefreshments)thenthroughthetown

squarebearingleftupthehill.About200yardsupyou’llseeafootpathtotheright.Passingbyalmshousesandthechurch,fol-lowthefootpathtoTrenarren.There’sasmall,prettybeachhere

whichisanidealstopforabreakorapicniclunch.

BearleftandjointhetrailtoKingsWoodandbacktoLondonApprentice.Phew!

Thisisaslightlymorechallengingwalkbuttheviewscertainly

makeitworththeextraeffort!Ifyoufancysomethingalittlemoreleisurely,trythePentewanValleyTrail(number22).

Gettingthere:Byfoot

www.bosinver.co.uk

Take a trip on the River Fal

EnterpriseBoatsrunregulartripsontheRiverFalfromTrurotoFalmouth.Whetheryouchooseamorning,lunchtimeor

afternooncruise,takingaleisurelyvoyagedowntherivergivesyouthechancetoappreciatealltheareahastoofffrom

adifferentperspective.OnthewaytoFalmouth,you’llcatchtantalisingglimpsesofthesmallcreeksthatjointheRiverFalandthegrandarchitectureofTrelissickHouseandTregothnan

Mansion.Thetripcovers12miles,andtakesapproximatelyonehour.StopoffonthewaythereorbackandexploreTrelissick

GardensorTolverne(don’tmisscreamteasatSmugglersCottage!)

Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.

Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.

http://www.enterprise-boats.co.uk/

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trelissickgarden

http://www.lookaroundcornwall.com/cafes/smugglers-cot-tage-tolverne.htm

www.bosinver.co.uk

Discover the Helford River

SincetheMiddleAges,peoplehavebeentravellingacrossHelfordRiverbyferry.Backthen,itwasanimportantlink

betweencommunities,andlocalpeopleusedittotransporttheirproducetoFalmouthtosellatthemarket.Today,theferry’s

mostlyusedbypeopleforleisurepurposes,andbikes,dogsandpushchairsareallwelcomeonboard.Theareasurrounding

theHelfordisbeautifulatanytimeofyear.Withseveraloutstandinggardenstovisit,oldpubsfullofcharacteranddelightfulwalk,there’splentytoseeanddo.Ifyoufancy

exploringtheriverunderyourownsteam,youcanhireself-drivemotorboatsorkayaks.

Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittlewaydowntheroad.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.WhenyouarriveinTruro,changetothe

WesternGreyhound500toHelfordPassage.

http://www.helford-river-boats.co.uk/

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A day out in Dairyland

DairyLandhaslotsforallthefamily,evenwhenit’sraining.Kidswilllovefeedingtheanimals,ponyridesandtractorsgalore.The‘BullPen’indoorplayareaisfantasticandthere’sagreatoutdoorplaygroundplus

naturetrailsandmuch,muchmore.

Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro,thenchangetoFirstbus89/90toNewquayandgetoffatDairyLand.Turnleftoutofthedriveandwalkalittleway

downtheroad.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.

http://www.dairylandfarmworld.com

www.bosinver.co.uk

Take a trip on a steam train

Foratrulymemorabledayout,stepbackintimewiththeBodminandWenfordRailwayanddiscoverwhatit’sliketo

travelbysteamlocomotive.Soakupthesights,soundsandsmellsasyoutravelalongtheoldbranchline.Thestaffweartraditionalrailwayuniformsfromthe1950sandarefullofinformationandstoriesaboutthetrainsandtheirhistory.

TherearelotsofspecialeventsthroughouttheyearfrommurdermysteryeveningstoThomastheTankEngineor

PaddingtonBearthemedeventsforthekids.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustell,thetakeWesternGreyhoundservice529toBodminGeneralStation.Ifyoushowyourbusticketwhenyoubuyyourtriptickets,you

cangeta20%discountonyourfare.

http://www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk/

www.bosinver.co.uk

Cycle the Camel TrailHeadtoBodminforthestartoftheCameltrail,oneofthe

mostpopularandsceniccycleroutesintheUK.TheCamelTrailrunsfromPadstowtoPoley’sBridge,viaWadebridgeand

Bodmin.Therearespectacularviewsalongthewholetrail,fromthewoodedcountrysideoftheupperCamelValleytotheCamel

Estuary.Followingtherouteofanoldrailway,thetrailistraffic-freeandgenerallylevel,makingitidealforfamilies. Enjoyawell-earnedicecreamaswhileyouwanderround

picturesquePadstow.Ifyou’reawinelover,youmightwanttostopattherenownedCamelValleyVineyardtotakeatour

orsamplesomeoftheirworld-classwines.

BodminMikesandCycleHireisjust400mfromthestartofthetrailandcankityououtwitheverythingyouneedforagreat

dayout.They’vegotarangeofbikesandaccessoriestohireincludingtrailersetsandtag-alongsforkids.

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellandgetoffattherailwaystation.ThentakethetraintoBodmin.

http://www.bodminbikes.co.uk/

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/sustrans-near-you/south-west/easy-rides-in-the-south-west/camel-trail

http://www.destination-cornwall.co.uk/camel-trail.html

http://www.camelvalley.com/

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Try your hand at 10-pin bowling

10-pinbowlingisalwaysafamilyfavouriteandisidealforlargegroupsorwetweatherdays.Challengeyourfamilyand

friendstoseewhocangetthebestscore!

Gettingthere:TakethebustoStAustellthenwalktoOzzellBowl.

http://www.ozzellbowl.co.uk/home/

www.bosinver.co.uk

Explore the Luxulyan Valley

FloraandfaunaareabundantintheLuxulyanValley,whichbecomestransformedbybluebellsinlatespring.Watchout

forroedeer,badgers,foxesandevenottersasyoumakeyourwaydownthevalleywiththeRiverParthundering

downbesideyou.AwardedWorldHeritagestatusin2006,you’llfindnumeroustracesofCornwall’sindustrialheritage

throughoutthevalley,includingtheimpressiveviaductbuiltJosephTreffryinthe1800s.Kidsanddogswillhavesomefantasticadventures

here!Gettingthere:ThereareseveralwaystogettotheLuxulyan

Valley.CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetotheWesternGreyhound523toLuxulyanvillageor524/525toTywardreathHighway.OrtakethebustoStAustell,then

thetraintoLuxulyan(changingatPar).

http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/sites/luxval.htm

http://wiki.staustellmap.co.uk/index.php?title=Car_Free_Day_Out_CL09

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Visit Pine Lodge Gardens

PineLodgeGardensistestamenttothededicationofRayandShirleyClemo,whotravelledtheworldcollectingseeds

andplantstoestablishit.Thehabitatthey’vecreatedhasmadeitanidealplaceforwildlife–lookoutforthepairofblackswanswhohavemadetheirhomeonthelake.Openallyear,thereare

30acresoftranquilplantsman’sgardenstostrollthrough. Keenhorticulturalistswon’twanttomissTheNursery,whichalso

propagatesandsellsmanyoftheplantsseenintheGardens. Whenyou’rereadyforabreak,thetearoomshavearangeof

excellenthome-cookedfoodusingfreshlocalproduce.

Gettingthere:CatchthebustoStAustell,thenchangetoFirstbus25toFoweyandgetoffatHolmbushInn.PineLodge

Gardensisjustashortwalkaway.

http://www.pinetumpark.com/

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Magical St MawesStMaweshasoftenbeendescribedasthe‘jewelinthecrown’oftheRoselandPeninsula.PerchedonthebanksoftheRiver

Fal,StMawesoffersdelightfulviewsacrosstonearbyFalmouthandtheCarrickRoads.LikeFalmouth’sPendennisCastle,

StMawesCastle,ontheoutskirtsofthevillage,wasbuiltbyHenryVIIItodefendtheCornishcoastlineagainstthethreat

ofinvasionbyFranceandSpain.ThereareseveralwalksyoucandofromStMawes.StJustinRoselandchurchisrenownedforitsbeautifulchurchyard,andisagentletwoandahalfmilestrollaway.Duringthesummermonths,asmallferryrunsto

nearbyStAnthony,withmoreoutstandingcoastalwalks,sandybeaches–theandlighthousewhichfeaturedintheopening

creditsofthepopularchildren’sTVshowFraggleRock.

StMawesisalsoagreatplaceforadayatthebeach–oronthewater.Swim,kayak,windsurforlaunchadingyfromthe

shelteredharbour–orrelaxonthebeach.

Foralittletasteofluxury,headtotheelegantTresantonhotelandenjoyacreamtea(orifyoureallyfeellikespoiling

yourselves,achampagnetea!)andtakeinthedelightfulviewsacrossthewater.

Gettingthere:TakeFirstbus27fromTrelowthtoTruro,thenchangetoWesternGreyhound550toStMawes.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-mawes-castle/

http://www.tresanton.com

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Take a horse-drawn carriage ride

Fancysnugglingupforaromanticcarriageridefortwo,takingatriptothepubwithfriendsorahorse-drawn

adventureguaranteedtodelightthekids?PiknaistheCzechoslovakianwordforbeautiful,andonceyouseethesemagnificentshirehorsesyou’llunderstandwhyownerAlfie

chosethename.MeetTinkerandWilfredorAngelandBraveLadandtravelthetraditionalwaythroughthebeautiful

Cornishcountryside.

Gettingthere:Horsepower!

http://www.piknashirehorses.webeden.co.uk/

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Useful info!Usefultransportinformation

Busandtraintimes,routesandpricescanchange,sodocheckbeforesettingoutonajourney,particularlyifyou’retravellingwithchildren.

Youcanfindup-to-dateinformationonthetransportproviders’websitesbe-low.

OurlocalbusesFormostjourneysbybus,you’llneedtochangeinStAustell. BusestoStAustellTurnleftoutofthedriveandwalk¼mile(6mins’walk)towardsthevillageofSticker.ThebusstopisontherightoppositetheturningtoPolgoothatTre-lowerChaletPark.TheFirstbus27runsthroughStickertoStAustell.

Whenyou’rereturningtoBosinver,askfortheTrelowthstop.

BusestowardsMevavisseyTurnleftoutofthedriveandleftagainintothevillageofPolgooth.Thebusstopisonthelefthandside.

FirstGroupDevon&Cornwallhttp://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php

WesternGreyhoundwww.westerngreyhound.comTel:01637871871

Discountedday/familyticketsThereisalsoarangeofdayorfamilypassesavailableforbuses,trainsoracombinationofthetwo,liketheRideCornwallticket,whichcanbeagoodbuyifyou’replanningonusingbusesandtrains.

RideCornwallTicketAone-day‘roverticket’whichgivesyouunlimitedtravelonallrailandmostbusservicesinCornwallafter9amMonday-Fridayandatanytimeonweek-endsorBankHolidays.

YoucanbuyRideCornwallticketsatrailwaystations,onthetrain(ifthere’snobookingofficeatthestationyougetonat)orfrombusdrivers.

They’revalidonFirstGreatWesternandCrossCountrytrains,FirstDevon&CornwallandWesternGreyhoundbuses.

Formoreinformation,calltheCustomerCareline08456001420orgotohttp://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/devon_cornwall/tickets/ride_cornwall

Currentprices:Adult£10Child£7.50Family£20(upto2adultsand3children).