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Boconnoc House
Boconnoc House and its surrounding estate is one of the most beautiful locations in hidden Cornwall. Tours can include the gardens filled with azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons; The restoration of Boconnoc House; 15th Century Church; The Deer Park; view the location of the filming of Poldark and The Three Musketeers.
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approx time from port
1 hour |
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Bodmin - County Assize Courts
Visit the County Assize Courts then move onto Bodmin Gaol, built in 1778 it was the first prison to have individual cells, and was the scene of 55 executions mostly in public. It was the site of the last public execution in Britain in 1909. Bodmin was the only Cornish town to be mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086 and the Doomsday book was housed in Bodmin Gaol during the First World War, as were the Crown Jewels. |
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1 hour |
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Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey was founded in 1278 by the Cistercian order of monks, the last Cistercian foundation in England. Exhibition galleries, film and interactive displays allow visitors to explore 700 years of history at the property and discover more about Sir Francis Drake. There is a regular programme of events and historical re-enactments. More information.
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approx time from port
25 minutes |
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Caerhays Castle and Gardens
Located between Fowey and Falmouth. It is important for the visitor to remember, this is a private home the family, however welcome cruise passengers to the Gardens and the Castle. There are many collections on display and displays alter year by year but include Victorian Jugs, the crockery used for running the house (19th Century Houses were very labour intensive), the Bric-a-Brac of an Edwardian Billiard Room and much more.
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approx time from port
1 hour 40 minutes |
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Cotehele House
At the heart of this riverside estate sits the granite and slatestone house of Cotehele, built mainly between 1485 and 1627 and a home of the Edgcumbe family for centuries. Intimate chambers feature large Tudor fireplaces and rich hangings. Outside, the formal gardens overlook the richly planted valley garden below, with medieval dovecote, stewpond and Victorian summer house, and 18th-century tower above. More information.
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approx time from port
40 minutes |
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Crownhill Fort
Crownhill Fort has great importance today, as the last of this country’s true castles and the most important of the great Victorian forts built to defend Plymouth from attack by land as well as sea. The Fort’s buildings contain displays where you can experience a soldier’s life in the re-created Victorian and WWII barrack rooms, Victorian sergeant’s quarters and guard room. You can learn about the story of the Fort and Plymouth’s local regiment, the Devon and Dorsets.
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approx time from port
5 minutes |
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Morwellham Quay
In the heart of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again. Costumed staff welcome visitors to the bustling 1860s port where history comes alive. Daily demonstrations of forgotten crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, woodland walks and an historic farm combine to make a memorable day out.
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approx time from port
40 minutes |
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park is many things to many people. The House operates as a museum, and conference facility and a wedding venue, whilst the formal gardens are a horticulturist’s paradise. The 865 acres of landscape is a ramblers dream and the coastline attracts an abundance of wildlife.
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approx time from port
50 minutes |
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Restormel Castle
The castle, originally built by the Normans on a spur, overlooking the river valley, stands proudly one mile upriver from Lostwithiel. You can still make out the ruins of Restormel’s keep, gate and Great Hall, built around 1100, making Restormel one of the oldest and best preserved Norman motte-and-bailey castles in Cornwall. The Castle still belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall.
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approx time from port
1 hour |
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Saltram House
Saltram is a remarkable survival of a George II mansion, complete with its original contents and magnificently decorated.The superb 18th-century gardens contain an orangery, the Chapel Art Gallery and several follies, as well as beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees. A new catering facility offers a menu featuring local produce, set in stylish surroundings by the historic carriage pond. More information.
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approx time from port
20 minutes |
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Tintagel Castle
If you want to give your imagination a treat, take it to Tintagel Castle. Tristan and Isolt, King Mark, Uther Pendragon, Merlin the Magician and King Arthur were all here according to legend - and at Tintagel legends have greater potency than facts, for there are few historical certainties here - most remains a mystery.
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approx time from port
1 hour 30 minutes |