This world heritage site offers a fascinating look into the underground world of mining. The beautiful rural setting belies its industrial past.
Visit the Heritage Centre website
May to Sept - 10:00 to 15:00 (last tour, takes 90 minutes)
(Tuesday to Saturday)
Oct - 10:00 to 14:00 (last tour, takes 90 minutes)
(Wednesday to Saturday)
Nov - 10:00 to 13:00 (last tour, takes 90 minutes)
(just Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd)
Free parking on premises
WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Cycle store
Free parking on premises
BBQ area
WiFi
Free parking on premises
Sea view
Free parking on premises
WiFi
Restaurant
Beach view
WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
11 miles This exciting family theme park features thrill rides, historical indoor exhibitions to take you back in time, and loads of fun entertainment for kids! Visit the website
Get outdoors and have fun at this exciting activity centre. As a charity, they help hundreds of disadvantaged children in Cornwall too.
15 miles This unspoilt estuary stretches from Falmouth Bay to the port of Gweek. Stroll along the little beaches dotted along its rocky shore. Visit the website
Take a look at a real working Cornish ice cream farm! Meet the herd of cows, go for a stroll around the meadows, and of course get a sample of their delicious ice cream.
Made famous in the BBC series Poldark, this beautiful sandy beach has a little church at one end, jutting out of the cliffs. It is also an area of archaeological importance. See the Visit Cornwall...
Love boats, the sea and Cornwall? You'll find all things nautical at this amazing museum – don't miss the stunning views from the lookout tower across Falmouth Harbour.
The North Cornish Coast and lakes offer a range of water sports both inland and on the sea. Options include surfing, canoeing and swimming, so make sure you bring your swimming gear to enjoy the fun...
A 25 minute walk through lovely woodland ends at the coast in Portreath. Enjoy the great surfing beach or relax in one of the cafes and watch people riding the waves!
There's a great 12 mile cycle route that takes you from Portreath right across Cornwall to Devoran. There are many cycle tracks in the area, mainly old mining tramways where you can see the historical...
There's a great 12 mile cycle route that takes you from Portreath right across Cornwall to Devoran. There are many cycle tracks in the area, mainly old mining tramways where you can see the historical...
Visit the hands-on discovery centre and explore one of the finest mighty fortresses built by Henry VIII to defend the country.
Dive in the sea and explore one of the wrecks on the Manacle rocks - the stair case from the Mohegan is in the hostel!
Enjoy surfing without the crowds - a surfers’ paradise without waiting to catch that perfect wave. For something a bit different, try a lesson with Porth Kerris Dive School and explore the underwater...
From monks to a Cornish giant, the history and mythology that layer up on this rocky tidal island near Penzance is richly diverse. Whether you’re admiring the views from the medieval castle or...
This is one of only a few sites in England where you can learn how to windsurf on the open sea. The local, well respected school has over 30 years experience in running courses, so you will be in safe...
If you're planning on staying at YHA Coverack, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...