Archive for the ‘Cornwall’ Category

Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

 When on Bodmin Moor, visit the 18th Century Inn that inspired Dauphne du Maurier to write her novel ‘Jamaica Inn’ the Daphne du Maurier room honours the writer. Also on the site, is a collection of smuggling memorabilia at the Smugglers Museum.

Jamaica Inn
Bolventor
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 7TS
England

Telelephone: +44 (0) 1566 86250

Tamar Otter Sanctury

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

British otters are bred here for for re-introduction into the wild. Also free roaming deer, waterfowl on the lakes. Tea-room, gift shop, free car park. Walk around the lakes and woodland.

Tamar Otter Sanctury
North Petherwin
Lauceston
(5 miles N.W. of Lauceston off the B3254 road to Bude)
Cornwall
England

Telephone : 01566 785646

Tintagel Castle

Monday, April 16th, 2007

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The ‘Fortress of the Narrow Entrance’, linked with the legends of King Arthur since 1136. Arrive early in the high summer season to ensure a good parking spot for your motor home.

Tintagel Castle
Tintagel
Cornwall
PL34 OHE

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

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These lovely renovated gardens are a treasure worth visiting as part of your motorhome tour of Cornwall

The lost Gardens of Heligan
Pentewan
St Austell
Cornwall
Uk
Tel: 004(0)1726 845100

St Agnes Parish Museum

Friday, March 30th, 2007

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Contains information on the landscape and the history of St. Agnes. The Museum is run by volunteers and is a registered charity established to promote the heritage of St. Agnes. The natural history display includes a 700lb leather back turtle.

St Agnes Parish Museum
Penwinnick Road
St Agnes
TR5 0PA
Cornwall
England
Telephone: 01872 553228