22 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Cornwall - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Cornwall

Cornwall, England

St. Michael's Mount

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

Cornwall, England

Lost Gardens of Heligan

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

Cornwall, England

St. Nectan's Kieve

A unique waterfall that some believe attracts the fairfolk.

Cornwall, England

The Eden Project

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.

Cornwall, England

King Arthur's Stone

A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.

Cornwall, England

Merlin’s Cave

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

Cornwall, England

Minack Theatre

A open air theatre built on a cliff by an eccentric British woman.

Cornwall, England

Restormel Castle

The ruins of an 11th-century Norman castle with a rare, perfectly circular shape.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Cornwall

Cornish Pasty

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

Hevva Cake

The simple sweets welcomed Cornish fishermen after they returned with their catch.

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