General Interest Activities

Flambards Village - A theme park with lots of exciting rides and activities. It also has a large display of exhibits from the past. This is the biggest theme park in Cornwall.

World In Miniature - As the name suggests this is a theme park with a difference. It has been likened to seeing the highlights of the world on a single visit. Contact telephone number : 01872 5722828.

National Seal Sanctuary - Established more than 40 years ago the sanctuary is Europe's leading marine animal rescue centre caring for dozens of sick, injured and orphaned seals. The National Seal Sanctuary is located on the picturesque Helford estuary and is a haven for some of the marine world's most enchanting creatures.

Paradise Park - A wildlife sanctuary which is famed for its conservation work and is the home of the World Parrot Trust. Other animals include flamingos, squirrels, otters, penguins and monkeys.

Goonhilly Earth Station - The largest Satellite Earth Station in the world. Since its establishment 38 years ago it has probably transmitted & received more remarkable events than any other Earth Station, from the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 to pictures from the Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA in 1996. With the ability to cover more than two thirds of the Earth, Goonhilly simultaneously handles hundreds of thousands of international phone, fax, video and data calls. The site is capable of handling 600,000 worldwide phone calls at any one time. This is not just a tour there are many interactive things to do as well.

Land's End - Land's End has one of the most breathtaking views in West Cornwall. The newly developed "Legendary Land's End 2000" has 20,000 square feet of undercover exhibitions and attractions. The new "Discovery Trail" encourages visitors to play an active part in the conservation of this legendary place.