Cornish Landmarks

Perranporth

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

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

Marazion

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

Helston

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

Liskeard

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

St Just

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

Bude

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

Indian Queens

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

Falmouth

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

St Agnes

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

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.

Pool

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

Wadebridge

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

Launceston

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

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

Wadebridge

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

Fowey

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

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

Penzance

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

St Mawes

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

St Just

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

Liskeard

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

Bodmin

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

St Buryan

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

Liskeard

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

Bodmin

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

St Just

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

Lostwithiel

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