Home to the famous ‘Lost Gardens of Heligan’, Britain’s most visited garden.


The narrow valley, with ever steeper sides, shelters the village of Mevagissey from the prevailing winds in the winter – and provides a 'suntrap village' in the summer!


At the centre of the village is the distinctive twin harbour, built to shelter its extensive fishing fleet.


The fishing catch is increasing each year bringing gorgeous fresh fish to the local restaurants and cafes around the harbourside each day.


Walkers enjoying the Cornwall Coast Path stop briefly in the village to explore its narrow streets - alive with a tremendous range of shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants and cafes.


Mevagissey


Back on the harbour, two free attractions – the local Museum and the Aquarium – tell more of Mevagissey's history and the source of its wealth.


A gentle stroll up the footpath or cycle trail, at the back of Mevagissey, to the top of the valley is the location of the The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Britain's most visited garden.


Well worth a visit at anytime of the year, it has superb vegetable garden which provides its produce to the popular Heligan Tearoom.


Walk through the woods to find the Giant's Head, Mud Maid and the Grey Lady or enjoy the sub- tropical Jungle, the Northern Gardens and the Heligan Hide – a hi-tech bird hide with video


cameras showing live coverage of nesting sites as well as the traditional viewing facilities.


Just over the hill to the east of


Mevagissey is the village of Pentewan with safe, sandy beach and lovely old harbour, once used for exporting China Clay.


St Ives


St Ives, loved for generations, is easy to reach by road or by air and easy by train, too, along one of the most spectacular railway journeys in Britain to crystal blue waters, golden sands and a warm welcome.


Life here is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of freshest fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with.


Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for your dinner plate or for the tables of some of Britain's finest restaurants.


A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista to greet you at the end of each one.


Take a leisurely walk along the coastal footpath to Lelant with the opportunity to return by


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A maze of tiny cobbled streets lined by fishermen’s cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista


branch line train or opt for a more energetic hike west towards Zennor and Gurnards Head.


Soak up the sounds and images of this mythical and rugged land.


St Ives is renowned for its art and rightly so as there are workshops, studios and galleries everywhere.


Tate St Ives is a stunning building with a varying exhibition of local and national works, well worth a visit.


The gallery's inspirational building stands high above the magnificent surfing beach of Porthmeor and features exhibitions which represent the modern 'St Ives School' of painters such as Peter Lanyon, Patrick Heron and Sir Terry Frost as well as a changing programme of other contemporary work.


Allied to the Tate is the Barbara Hepworth Museum, a lasting


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memorial to the great sculptress who lived and worked in St Ives at her Trewyn Studio.


Her workshop has been carefully preserved whilst the gardens and house contain many examples of her work and some of her finest pieces.


The Leach Pottery at Higher


Stennack is one of the most influential pottery studios in the world and is accessible to visitors and working potters alike.


Or you could just stroll around or lie on a beach!


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