Places of Interest in Mid Cornwall

Pengoon Farm Touring Caravan Site is situated on the B3302 to the North-west of Helston in a rural setting. This page shows those tourist attractions in the middle part of Cornwall which are within an hours drive of Helston.

The main Towns in Mid Cornwall are -
Newquay, Wadebridge, Bodmin, Lostwithiel and St Austell. Each has a section below containing information and links.

Newquay

The surfing capital of Europe, Newquay boasts many attractions for visitors including:

Tunnels Through Time (St Michaels Road) brings to life the stories and legends of Cornwall.
Newquay Bowl at Blue Lagoon Leisure, near the railway station.
Newquay Zoo at Trenance Gardens
Cornwall Pearl at Quintrell Downs
Water World near the zoo has a 60m water flume.
Trerice House(National Trust)
Oasis at Hendra - Fantastic fun pools with 3 water flumes, the Hendra River Rapid Ride, water cannon, fountains, geyser, 30 metre pool, waterfall and toddlers area.
Sealife Aquarium at Towan Promenade.

Just out of Newquay are:

Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre at St Columb Major
Dairyland Farm World towards Quintrell Downs
Lappa Valley Steam Railway near St Newlyn East
Holywell Bay Fun Park at Holywell bay

Wadebridge

Further up the North coast from Newquay is the market town of Wadebridge.
Attractions in this area include:
Shires Family Adventure Park
Porteath Bee Centre at Polzeath
National Lobster Hatchery at South Quay, Padstow
St Eval Kart Racing Circuit at St Eval
Pencarrow House heading back towards Bodmin

Bodmin

Former County Town which also hosted the County Court and local prison (Bodmin Gaol).
Attractions in this area include:
Bodmin & Wenford Railway on the road from Wadebridge
Lanhydrock House (National Trust)

St Austell

Across to the South coast to find this old market town situated in the heart of the China Clay mining area.
Attractions in this area include:

The China Clay Museum at Wheal Martyn Discovery Centre
Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre at Charlestown right next to the ancient harbour which has featured in so many films and television series including the Onedin Line, The Eagle Has Landed and The Darwin Story.
World of Model Railways at Mevagissey
Automobilia - Cornwall's Motor Museum at St Stephen
Trewithan Gardens (National Trust) at Grampound
Lost Gardens of Heligan near Pentewan
Caerhays Castle
Cornish Market World and Ben's Playworld near Par

Lostwithiel

In the 13th century Lostwithiel was the administrative centre of Cornwall and boasts a fine example of a Norman castle at Restormel Castle. Built as a symbol of wealth and status, and home to Edward, the Black Prince, it offers splendid views over the surrounding countryside.

More information on Cornwall's tourist attractions can be found on the Visiting Cornwall Website