Days Out Southwest

Bodmin Museum

Bodmin

A local history museum displaying a collection of ores, minerals and fossils, a Cornish kitchen, photographs, artefacts and text relaing to World War II, the fire service, agriculture, wildlife, law and order, archaeology, railways and Victoriana.

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Bodmin

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.

Glendurgan Gardens

Near Falmouth

Lose yourself in the three valleys of Glendurgan Garden – full of fun, natural beauty and amazing plants.

Helston Folk Museum

Helston

Housed in the former butter and meat markets, now also the Drill Hall, the museum was established in 1949. The collection is mainly Victorian and covers all aspects of life on the Lizard Peninsula.

The Monkey Sanctuary

Looe

The Monkey Sanctuary cares for four different species of monkeys; all rescued from the UK and international primate pet trades.

Mount Edgcumbe House

Torpoint

Mount Edgcumbe House is the former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Set in Grade I Cornish Gardens within 865 acres Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, South East Cornwall.

The National Maritime Museum

Falmouth

Celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, this award winning Museum illustrates the past, present and future of this island nation and offers a number of stunning exhibitions.

Newquay Zoo

Newquay

Get closer to over 130 species at award winning Newquay Zoo!

Penrose Estate

Near Helston

Loe Bar separates Cornwall's largest freshwater pool, The Loe, from the sea.

Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary

Liskeard

A zoo with a difference! Porfell is home to zoo animals needing a home for life. In the park, you will get up close and personal to exotic animals including Ring-tailed lemurs, Ostrichs, Zebra and Meerkats.