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Trebah Garden Sub-tropical ravine garden on the Helford River
St Mawes Ferry
Trebah is a garden of international renown and one of the region’s most highly regarded tourist attractions. It is an inclusive garden genuinely family and dog-friendly with a dramatic coastal setting on the Helford Estuary (one of Cornwall’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The garden is set in a sheltered valley with intriguing paths, features and planting and is well known for its exotic and sub-tropical plants, palms and tree ferns in abundance. It has children’s trails and dedicated play areas, its own private beach and a visitor centre with the award-winning Planters Cafe (Licensed), shops and plant sales. In Spring it is a jewel-box of colour.
The St Mawes Ferry connects the charming fishing village of St Mawes with the bustling port of Falmouth. The ferry provides an all year round service to over 162,000 visitors a year and is an absolute must for anyone visiting Cornwall. Passing the impressive castles of St Mawes & Pendennis, the ferry route takes you on a magical journey across the Carrick Roads. As well as the castles you will see many large ships, the working docks of Falmouth, Black Rock (a local isolated shipping hazard) and, if you’re lucky, some of the dolphins and basking sharks that regularly visit the harbour.
Price ranges: Adult £8.50, Senior £7.50, Child (5-15yrs) £2.50, Under 5 FREE. Opening times: Everyday of the year from 10.00am
The classic wooden ferries depart every hour during the winter and three times an hour during the summer.
Mawnan Smith, Nr. Falmouth,TR11 5JZ 01326 252220 www.trebah-garden.co.uk
Prince of Wales Pier / Custom House Quay 01872 861910 / 01326 270917 www.falriver.co.uk/smf
Gyllyngdune Gardens at the Princess Pavilion Discover the beautiful and newly restored heritage gardens by the sea with lots of features including covered Edwardian veranda & bandstand, natural play area and unique shell grotto. Year-round programme of events for all the family including children’s holiday activities and free summer concerts from the bandstand (Suns & Weds) see programme. Step free routes to and from seafront. Plant sales. Free visitor parking + bar & bistro daily. Admission to gardens is free. Princess Pavilion, 41 Melvill Rd, TR11 4AR 01326 211222 www.gyllyngdunegardens.co.uk
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Prices & opening times Price ranges for 2012: From £3.50 (Child, single) to £23 (Family, return) Opening times: From 9am to 17.45pm, depending on departure pier and time of year.
Penjerrick Garden
Hall for Cornwall Hall for Cornwall is the largest performance venue in the county and brings the very best of national, international and local theatre to the region. Located in the heart of Truro, the multi award-winning Hall for Cornwall is conveniently located with nearby parking and all of the City’s shops and amenities close by. Throughout the year, the theatre offers a packed programme which includes music, drama and dance - as well as some fantastic family shows for our younger visitors. From top West End productions like Chicago and comedy with Julian Clary, to powerful drama such as the Donmar’s King Lear - there’s always a huge range of shows on offer. Lemon Quay, Truro, TR1 2LL 01872 262466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk /hallforcornwall @hallforcornwall
“The Drummer by Tim Shaw”
Peaceful uncommercialised 10 acre Spring flowering garden, created by the Quaker Fox family in the 19th century, featuring rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, giant tree ferns and magnificent trees. A wooden bridge leads to the valley where a circular path takes you past a network of ponds with huge gunnera and bamboo - this can be muddy - so gumboots advised. Dogs on leads welcome. Opening times: Wed, Fri and Sun 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Sorry unsuitable disabled. Price ranges: Adults £3 Children £1.50 Budock Water, Falmouth TR11 5ED 01872 870105 www.penjerrickgarden.co.uk
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