Off to Cornwall

smstext · 11-10-2008, 17:00

We off to cornwall in the early hours of Monday for a break, what can people recommend for us to do in cornwall? we no doubt take a look at goonhilly (and try and get some shots with the car in it), eden project and the seal sanctuary.

heresmo · 11-10-2008, 17:22

Hi. I can't really help as you'll have a mini text to keep happy as well, won't you? I'm wondering if somone might know of a good family resort in case the weather isn't very good... It's a while since I've been. The last time, we were quite close to the Devon border so popped over to Plymouth. Please treat as a bump

Regards
Mo

chriskite · 11-10-2008, 17:25

I was at Future World @ Goonhilly a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Just found this Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions which is an online version of the 2008 cornwall guide which i picked up free at Goohilly. Hope the weathers kind to you and enjoy your holiday.

apd007 · 11-10-2008, 17:25

Last time I went to Goonhilly you went on a coach so can't really get a picture with the car and the radio antennas in the background sadly.

Lands End isn't too bad, a few things there to go to.

pixi · 11-10-2008, 17:52

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Octygone · 11-10-2008, 17:53

All depends what you are into really .....there are some nice castles ...Pendennis at Falmouth is probably the best, there are a few national trust houses......you could always try the meadery at penzance, for an evening meal,(the one past the car parks as it is better) can even supply a phone number if you need help finding it

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Near Truro there is a cider farm

........they do some very nice pear cider in cases of twelve (Cornish rattler pear cider) also cider brandy and "hic" a few other things that may need to be sampled

The Cornish Cyder Farm, home of the Cornish Scrumpy Co. Cider Brandy Farmhouse Cider

Cheapest fuel is from Asda at Falmouth

apd007 · 11-10-2008, 18:01

The Jamaica Inn may be worth a look, food is ok there.

ScoobyChris · 11-10-2008, 18:25

Last time I was down there we did the following:

- Eden project
- Goonhilly
- Lizard point (most southerly point of UK)
- Legless but Smiling Cider Farm twice

and somewhere else around there that I forget

- Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Moor
- Bodmin Gaol

We camped at St Mawes which was also quite an interesting little fishing village, but probably not worth a detour unless you're down that way.

Have fun!

Chris

smstext · 11-10-2008, 19:31

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Originally Posted by heresmo

Hi. I can't really help as you'll have a mini text to keep happy as well, won't you?

oh no no minitext she be with her mum and she doesnt know we going (so she cant do the "i want to go its not fair" thing).

So just me and sinister. was thinking st michaels mount but dont know tides or if there be anything of interest on there for us to be honest. might do lands end. sinister wants to do eden, but dont tell her their are cider farms down there

snownrock · 11-10-2008, 19:56

I definitely recommend the eden project

apd007 · 11-10-2008, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by smstext

oh no no minitext she be with her mum and she doesnt know we going (so she cant do the "i want to go its not fair" thing).

So just me and sinister. was thinking st michaels mount but dont know tides or if there be anything of interest on there for us to be honest. might do lands end. sinister wants to do eden, but dont tell her their are cider farms down there

St. Michaels Mount was ok. Worth a look as you're over there.

Tom_vRS · 11-10-2008, 20:21

Eden Project is great!

Goonhilly is good for a couple of hours.

Seal Sanctuary was disappointing, and very expensive. Can't recommend that.

Did enjoy the Owl Sanctuary at Indian Queens though

Boscastle is really nice for a clifftop walk, I can spend a whole day there! The Witches museum is worth a visit there too, only a couple of quid, and really really wierd!

Lands End and Lizard are disappointing, but a good way to waste a day if you've not done them before.

Blue Hill Tin at St Agnes is quite a nice little place.

The best beach imho is Perranporth.

The Minack Theatre is nice to have a walk round when you are down near the Lizard, really enjoyed the romance of its history.

Fish and Chips at Rick Steins place in Padstow isn't as expensive as you'd think, and simply sublime.

Truro is about the best place for city centre shopping. Lovely cafe opposite the big shopping precint

MudPuppy · 11-10-2008, 20:48

The Eden project, as said, is well worth a look.

I would also recommend Perranporth as a great beach to go to; it's a huge beach so there's plenty of space to get away from crowds if it's a busy day (it always seems to be busy there).

Tintagel Castle's pretty impressive too.

St Agnes is great, I spent a whole day there looking in rock pools once

The coastal path is good for a walk; I've done various bits of it and the views and cliffs are great (but some of it is pretty steep)

A lot of the coastal towns have lots of character: my favourites are Mevagissey and Port Isaac.

I used to go to Cornwall every year before I moved further north and I love it. Thinking of heading back next year.

CHRIS ELLIS · 11-10-2008, 20:51

The eden project is Sh*t with a capital S total waste of money.Thats my 2p worth.

Tom_vRS · 11-10-2008, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

The eden project is Sh*t with a capital S total waste of money.Thats my 2p worth.

If you went more than 2 years ago Chris, its definitely 100% better now

I appreciate its not for everyone though.

CHRIS ELLIS · 11-10-2008, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

If you went more than 2 years ago Chris, its definitely 100% better now

I appreciate its not for everyone though.

Indeed it was tom 3 years in fact.I take it all back.

Octygone · 11-10-2008, 21:09

We have watched the Eden project grow right from the very start (when it was a building site) right through to this year and it just keeps on getting better.

Octygone · 11-10-2008, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Fish and Chips at Rick Steins place in Padstow isn't as expensive as you'd think, and simply sublime.

Padstow has been renamed by the locals it's now Padstein

gillywibble · 11-10-2008, 21:16

I went to the Lost Gardens of Heligan this year. Absolutely amazing.

CHRIS ELLIS · 11-10-2008, 21:24

I beleive where they shoot Doc Martin is meant to be very nice.

ryand · 11-10-2008, 21:42

great pub on the beach at Perranporth too! great food and drink and live music some nights.

MudPuppy · 11-10-2008, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS ELLIS

I beleive where they shoot Doc Martin is meant to be very nice.

That's Port Isaac. Lovely spot

smstext · 12-10-2008, 17:07

been to pennaporth as a kid and went for many cliff top walks with dad. we will give the eden project a look in, lands end as it has a doctor who exhibition there (get some photos for one of sinisters patients as he likes doctor who and for minitext). im still umming and uffing on seal place as ive been there tons of times dunno if sinister would want to go. Goonhilly great for internet access, might take a drive by and see how close we can get for a photo shoot, anyone know if you can see them from any vantage points to include in the car background (obviously i cant park next to them on site).

Any locations on the roads where extra observation will be needed for laser guided devices??

leeland · 12-10-2008, 19:43

A30 at Launceston, IIRC camera and A30 between Hayle and Camborne,
you will pass this one en route to Penzance, also camera on way into
Truro by college and another by Cathedral view

Drive carefully though, get some nasties on country lanes, I'd recommend
slowing down for bends, as a lot of drivers coming the other way won't

In my opinion Lands End is just a rip off, Eden project ok.
Mousehole is really nice (just on from Penzance) quite magical little
place at night, especially Christmas time, they have illunimated decorations
on the hill-side and floating in the harbour.
Enjoy your break

smstext · 12-10-2008, 20:10

where is this mousehole got a postcode? as for those nasty yellow boxes, sounds like cornwall hasnt increased its quota in the past 6 years then

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heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,554 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 143 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall Hi. I can't really help as you'll have a mini text to keep happy as well, won't you? I'm wondering if somone might know of a good family resort in case the weather isn't very good... It's a while since I've been. The last time, we were quite close to the Devon border so popped over to Plymouth. Please treat as a bump Regards Mo __________________

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Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,822 Members Car: Octavia II tdi ..for now Thanks: 182 Thanked 116 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall All depends what you are into really .....there are some nice castles ...Pendennis at Falmouth is probably the best, there are a few national trust houses......you could always try the meadery at penzance, for an evening meal,(the one past the car parks as it is better) can even supply a phone number if you need help finding it . Near Truro there is a cider farm ........they do some very nice pear cider in cases of twelve (Cornish rattler pear cider) also cider brandy and "hic" a few other things that may need to be sampled The Cornish Cyder Farm, home of the Cornish Scrumpy Co. Cider Brandy Farmhouse Cider Cheapest fuel is from Asda at Falmouth __________________

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ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,195 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 336 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall Last time I was down there we did the following: - Eden project - Goonhilly - Lizard point (most southerly point of UK) - Legless but Smiling Cider Farm twice and somewhere else around there that I forget - Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Moor - Bodmin Gaol We camped at St Mawes which was also quite an interesting little fishing village, but probably not worth a detour unless you're down that way. Have fun! Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,542 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall Eden Project is great! Goonhilly is good for a couple of hours. Seal Sanctuary was disappointing, and very expensive. Can't recommend that. Did enjoy the Owl Sanctuary at Indian Queens though Boscastle is really nice for a clifftop walk, I can spend a whole day there! The Witches museum is worth a visit there too, only a couple of quid, and really really wierd! Lands End and Lizard are disappointing, but a good way to waste a day if you've not done them before. Blue Hill Tin at St Agnes is quite a nice little place. The best beach imho is Perranporth. The Minack Theatre is nice to have a walk round when you are down near the Lizard, really enjoyed the romance of its history. Fish and Chips at Rick Steins place in Padstow isn't as expensive as you'd think, and simply sublime. Truro is about the best place for city centre shopping. Lovely cafe opposite the big shopping precint __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

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MudPuppy Seeking sanity Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,625 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 85 Thanked 66 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall The Eden project, as said, is well worth a look. I would also recommend Perranporth as a great beach to go to; it's a huge beach so there's plenty of space to get away from crowds if it's a busy day (it always seems to be busy there). Tintagel Castle's pretty impressive too. St Agnes is great, I spent a whole day there looking in rock pools once The coastal path is good for a walk; I've done various bits of it and the views and cliffs are great (but some of it is pretty steep) A lot of the coastal towns have lots of character: my favourites are Mevagissey and Port Isaac. I used to go to Cornwall every year before I moved further north and I love it. Thinking of heading back next year. __________________

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CHRIS ELLIS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 842 Members Car: Octavia Vrs MK11 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall The eden project is Sh*t with a capital S total waste of money.Thats my 2p worth. __________________ Megan Fox Yummy Zenons,Maxidot,Park assist,Heated seats,Mfd3,Stus cruise control,Bluetooth handsfree,And as bright as the sun.

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smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,650 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 302 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall been to pennaporth as a kid and went for many cliff top walks with dad. we will give the eden project a look in, lands end as it has a doctor who exhibition there (get some photos for one of sinisters patients as he likes doctor who and for minitext). im still umming and uffing on seal place as ive been there tons of times dunno if sinister would want to go. Goonhilly great for internet access, might take a drive by and see how close we can get for a photo shoot, anyone know if you can see them from any vantage points to include in the car background (obviously i cant park next to them on site). Any locations on the roads where extra observation will be needed for laser guided devices?? __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

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leeland Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Cornwall Posts: 773 Members Car: fabia vrs 54 Race blue Thanks: 57 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Off to Cornwall A30 at Launceston, IIRC camera and A30 between Hayle and Camborne, you will pass this one en route to Penzance, also camera on way into Truro by college and another by Cathedral view Drive carefully though, get some nasties on country lanes, I'd recommend slowing down for bends, as a lot of drivers coming the other way won't In my opinion Lands End is just a rip off, Eden project ok. Mousehole is really nice (just on from Penzance) quite magical little place at night, especially Christmas time, they have illunimated decorations on the hill-side and floating in the harbour. Enjoy your break __________________ .........vRSRace Blue Fabia VRSse 2005 ........

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