History & Mystery

Cornwall has an amazing history dating back 10,000 years, from bronze age stone circles to the home of King Arthur and then a colourful history of piracy and industrial mining. It is a land of magic, ghosts and legends.

ancient history

Cornwall’s Stone Circles, Standing Stones, Quoits, Settlements and other Megalithic / Prehistoric Sites. Link

king arthur

Tintagel Castle is one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain. Its association with King Arthur makes it also one of the most famous. Link

historic castles and homes

There is so much choice Link

classic gardens

In this subtropical climate, plants flourish, great gardens can be found throughout Cornwall. Link

ghost walks

There are some great ghost walks, we enjoyed Shanty Baba’s at St Ives who is an acclaimed storyteller . Link

st michaels mount

A medieval church and castle on an island linked by a causeway. Link

godolphin house

Our local country house dates from 1470 demonstrating the wealth from tin mining and has a medieval garden. Link

bodmin Jail

Award winning experience Link