| Cornwall is arguably one of the UK's best places | | | | Number three is Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium |
| to visit, especially in the summer months when | | | | which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and lets you |
| the weather is often very warm and sunny. It is | | | | explore themed displays of the huge variety of |
| well known for its fabulous beaches and for | | | | creatures that inhabit the ocean. Here you can |
| towns such as the surfer's paradise Newquay and | | | | also listen to informative talks, watch feeding |
| the picturesque St Ives. This, however, is not all | | | | demonstrations, learn about conservation or walk |
| that Cornwall has to offer. There are many things | | | | through a tunnel in the centre of a tropical tank, |
| to see and do here from historic sites to | | | | coming face to face with sharks and fish. The |
| museums and gardens, it really is a place that | | | | aquarium has received many tourism awards and |
| offers something for everyone. Even though | | | | it is advised that you spend a day here to make |
| there are hundreds of tourist attractions to visit | | | | sure you get the most of all it has to offer. |
| and towns to explore, this article will outline 5 of | | | | The fourth of our great places to visit in Cornwall |
| Cornwall's greatest places to visit to give you an | | | | is the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. This |
| introduction into what Cornwall has to offer. | | | | museum celebrates everything to do with the sea |
| The first place of interest is one of Cornwall's | | | | and allows you to explore boats and submarines, |
| most popular tourist attractions. It is the | | | | teaches about the history of diving and allows you |
| internationally renowned Eden Project in St Austell. | | | | to view the waves from below the water's |
| Eden is a huge global garden housed in tropical | | | | surface. There is a live boat restoration zone and |
| biomes, the size of 30 football pitches. With the | | | | a 29 metre tower offering breathtaking views |
| sights and smells of the rainforest, tropical plants | | | | over the water. Children will love all the hands on |
| and simulated environments of tropical | | | | interactive activities so be sure to allow a whole |
| destinations all over the world, The Eden Project | | | | day so as not to rush curious kids! |
| is a very fun and educational way for children and | | | | Last but not least is Pendennis Castle in Falmouth. |
| adults alike to learn about the environment, you | | | | This grand fortress is 450 years old and provides |
| certainly need a day here to fully appreciate it. | | | | hours of interest for all the family. Explore the |
| The second great place to visit in Cornwall is the | | | | castle's history at the Discovery Centre with |
| Carnglaze Slate Caverns in Liskeard. These | | | | interactive activities for visitors of all ages. Take a |
| caverns are centuries old and were created by | | | | guided tour through an underground air raid |
| local slate miners. The caverns house a huge | | | | shelter, visit a Tudor gun deck and enter real life |
| subterranean lake whos clear blue-green waters | | | | restored Victorian defences complete with sounds |
| are a sight to behold. The site also offers | | | | and smells. |
| woodland walks and gardens, an underground | | | | Whichever of these attractions you choose to |
| theatre and an impressive collection of minerals. | | | | visit, they all provide hours of fun for explorers |
| You would need at least half a day to explore | | | | young and old and truly make up 5 of the great |
| everything this mystical attraction has to offer. | | | | places to visit in Cornwall. |