Cornish Landmarks

Tintagel

The ruins of Tintagel Castle, built in 1203 are closely aligned with the tale of King Arthur.

Penzance

Chysauster is an ancient village near Penzance - showing what rural life was like over 2000 years ago.

St Agnes

A historic landmark; see the Cornish Engine houses perched on the cliffs with beautiful views over the coast.

St Buryan

An interesting and historic Cornish landmark – Tregiffian Burial Chamber is well worth exploring.

Bude

Built in the 13th century, only the ruins now remain of this historic, moated manor house.

Perranporth

A great place to see in Cornwall, St Piran's Oratory is the oldest Christian church on mainland Britain.

Pool

The heart of mining country; offering a seven-mile trail through some of the best preserved mining landscape.

Bodmin

The warmest and wettest moor in Britain; Bodmin moor is a magical place to see in Cornwall.

Launceston

A Cornish landmark steeped in history; Launceston Castle was once occupied by Richard, Earl of Cornwall.

St Just

Wheal Owles and the Crowns engine houses at Botallack doubled as Wheal Leisure in the 2015 Poldark series.

Fowey

St Catherine’s Castle has a prestigious past and is a great place to visit in Cornwall.

Wadebridge

An interesting Cornish landmark - St Breock is the largest and heaviest stone in Cornwall.

St Mawes

One of the best preserved forts on the English coastline, this iconic castle has changed little over the centuries.

Liskeard

Some of the best-preserved ceremonial circles in the South West - an iconic Cornish Landmark.

Liskeard

An interesting Cornish landmark – Trethevy Quoit is well worth exploring when visiting the county.

St Just

In excellent condition; the mine offers a reminder of what life was like in the late 19th century.

Indian Queens

An interesting place to visit; the amphitheatre was constructed on top of disused open mine workings.

St Anthony Head is a picturesque headland stretching out into Carrack Roads at the southernmost tip of the Roseland Peninsula.

St Just

A fascinating Cornish landmark - sites such as this were built as striking shrines or tombs.

Liskeard

King Doniert’s stone is the base of a cross thought to commemorate its namesake, the last king of Cornwall.

Tucked away in the hamlet of Trethevy you’ll find one of Cornwall’s best kept secrets - St Nectan’s Glen.

Lostwithiel

An interesting place to visit; Restormel is one of the four surviving Norman castles of Cornwall.

Bodmin

As the highest point in Cornwall, this iconic landmark offers magnificent views of Bodmin Moor.

Marazion

Located just offshore from Marazion, the castle and grounds of St Michael's Mount provide a 'legendary' day out.

Penzance

Carn Euny is amongst the best preserved ancient villages in the south west, occupied from the Iron Age.

Wadebridge

Providing a place of reflection for many, this interesting and beautiful Cornish church is well worth a visit.

Falmouth

A magnificent spot for spectacular views... the perfect location for the Defence of the Realm.

Signifying the westernmost tip of the country, Land’s End is famous for being one of Cornwall’s most iconic landmarks.

Helston

Halliggye Fogou is one of the largest and best-preserved underground tunnels in Cornwall.