Cornwall has many and diverse places to visit, and the area around Boskennal Barns is no exception. There are beaches both large and small, with
the added attraction of some excellent surfing on several of them. There are historic and pre-historic attractions, including stone circles and
Cornish Crosses. Exotic plants grow in some of the many gardens to visit, including National Trust properties and other privately owned gardens.
Then there is the Coastal Path which runs right round Cornwall, perfect for walkers, and providing excellent views of the sea and the
spectacular coastline.
The coastline from Marazion in the south, to St Ives in the North provides several
excellent surfing beaches, including Sennen Cove, St Ives and
Gwithian Sands. Other good beaches include Porthcurno,
Porthchapel and Marazion, the later of which is popular with kite surfers.
Drive around the coast road in West Penwith, and visit many places on route including Lamorna Cove,
Porthgwarra and Land's End. Spectacular views can be seen at
Cape Cornwall, which is the only cape in England, where two seas meet, the Atlantic and the English Channel.
The coast between Botallack and Levant is steeped in the history of Cornwall’s
mining past, and the beam engine is fired up several times a month (see the National Trust website for details). From Levant, walk along the coastal
path in either direction to fully appreciate the ruggedness of the coast, and views out to sea on a clear day.
For something a little bit different, visit the Minack Theatre, Cornwall’s theatre under the stars. The theatre was
carved out of the rock by Rowena Cade, and live performances can be booked during the summer months. See the Minack Theatre website for details.
The Lizard is the southerly point of mainland Britain. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
almost surrounded by the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
The are many stone circles, one of the best being the Merry Maidens, reputedly dating from the Bronze Age, and
probably used in pagan ceremonies. The Pipers Stones are the largest standing stones in Penwith, the tallest being
16 feet, and are very close to the Merry Maidens.
There are many quoits in the West Penwith area. Lanyon Quoit is easy to access from the road. Other quoits include
Mulfra, Chun and Men an Tol.
Chyauster and Carn Euny are the remains of early settlements.
Walk across the causeway at low tide from Marazion to visit St Michael’s Mount and the wonderful castle.
There are other castles to visit including Pendennis, St Mawes and
Restormel.
Tintagel is an awe’inspiring and romantic spot, a place of legends.
The catherdral at Truro is also worth a visit.
The gardens of Cornwall are home to a wealth of the most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees in the British Isles. Plants, flowers,
palms and trees thrive in Cornwall’s mild coastal climate.
Very close to Boskennal Barns is the National Trust Garden at Trengwainton, from which views of
Mount’s Bay can be seen from the terrace. Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in this sheltered
and virtually frost−free garden. There are also unique walled gardens with sloping beds, and stream and pond gardens.
Trewidden Gardens are just the other side of Penzance, on the road to Land’s End. The gardens are steeped
in history as well as natural beauty, originally planted by T B Bolitho in the late 19th Century.
Within easy travelling distance of Boskennal Barns is the Eden Project a dramatic global garden the size of
thirty football pitches nestling like a lost world in an old china clay pit overlooking St Austell Bay.
In 1990, after 75 years of neglect, the Lost Gardens of Heligan were re−discovered and thereafter
restored on a shoestring budget by a small band of enthusiasts. The estate has been brought back to life to thrill a new generation.
Other gardens well worth a visit include Glendurgan, Trellissick,
Lanhydrock and Cotehele, all of which are National Trust. Privately owned
gardens include Trebah a beautiful 26 acre garden is listed among the 80 finest in the world,
Trevarno and Trewithen.
St Ives is noted for its artist community and the Tate Gallery. The quaint
streets are worth a visit and there are many fine places to eat. There are also wonderful beaches.
Penzance has a range of shops, and many restaurants, with fresh locally produced food. Visit the harbour,
or one or two of the museums.
Newlyn has art galleries and places to eat.
Take a day trip to the Isles of Scilly by helicopter from Penzance, to visit the world-famous Abbey Gardens at
Tresco.
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...these amazing places when you stay at Boskennal Barns
The Eden Project
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The Lost Gardens of Heligan
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Cape Cornwall
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Ruined chimney on the coast road in West Penwith
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Levant (National Trust)
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St Ives
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Trengwainton Gardens (NT)
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Trelissick Gardens (NT)
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The Lizard (NT)
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Coastline in West Penwith
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