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Porfell Animal Land Nr Liskeard Cornwall |
Porfell Animal Land
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10 minutes drive from Pencubitt is a place where the peace and tranquility of the Cornish countryside combines with the exotic world of wild animals. There's a warm welcome at Animal Land for everyone who enjoys and appreciates animals and the countryside. Take a look at some familiar animals and some different ones too. Make close contact with rabbits, guinea pigs and goats, feed the ducks, chickens and deer, or just simply sit and watch. Open 1st April to end of October. 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Daily tel: 01503 220211 |
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The Southern Gallery Dobwalls Liskeard Cornwall |
The Southern Gallery |
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10 minutes drive from Pencubitt is the Southern Gallery - the UK's leading nature artists gallery, providing an unrivalled collection of original and limited edition nature and wildlife art from renowned artists Carl Brenders and Steven Townsend, famed for their stunningly detailed paintings. In addition to wildlife art the gallery also shows the work of talented land and seascape artist Max Oliver, a range of contemporary international art and an array of religious art. Open throughout the year. Tel 01579 320325 |
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Trago Mills Nr Liskeard Cornwall |
Trago Mills
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To describe Trago Mills as a theme park is not really accurate, but it
attracts tourists in their hordes. However, whether you'll want to repeat
the experience is a question only you can answer. Trago Mills is a huge
discount superstore in acres of landscaped gardens and where there's a
bargain to be had - there is usually many people. Trago is no exception,
it can certainly be a wild ride. Proceed with caution!
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The Monkey Sanctuary Nr Liskeard Cornwall |
The Monkey Sanctuary |
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15 minutes from Pencubitt, The Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall has been the home to a colony of woolly monkeys since 1964. Its original aim was to provide a stable setting in which woolly monkeys, rescued from lives of isolation in zoos or as pets, could live as naturally as possible. The Sanctuary has received world-wide recognition as the first place where this beautiful primate has survived and bred successfully in captivity. The aim is to secure a protected reserve in the Amazon for monkeys from the pet trade and if possible also to rehabilitate some of the Cornish group. Normal Opening From the Sunday before Easter until November 4th Sunday to Thursday 11am - 4.30pm (closed on Friday and Saturday) Children under 5 are free. Parking Free. From Pencubitt: take A38 towards Plymouth, follow signs to Looe until you see signs for The Monkey Sanctuary. |
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Morwellham Quay Near Tavistock Devon
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25 minutes from Pencubitt. An award-winning, evocative museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar. Here in the heart of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again. Costumed staff welcome visitors to the restored port and help to transport you back to the bustling 1860s when heaps of gleaming copper ore filled the quays and a forest of ships' masts lined the river. All human life is here as you explore the busy assay office, marvel at the over-crowded miner's cottages and stroll through the delightful, walled gardens. There's also an opportunity for you to play your part! Authentic replica costumes are available for you to promenade through the village, while the children find out what life was really like working on the "dressing-floors" of the mine or acting as servants in the "Manager's House". For many a highlight of the visit is the journey underground into the copper mine. Here son et lumiere displays illustrate the harsh working conditions of Victorian miners and our train drivers offer an expert commentary on the technical aspects of hard rock mining |
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Bodmin & Wenford Railway Bodmin General Station Cornwall |
Bodmin & Wenford Railway |
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25 minutes from Pencubitt. All Aboard! Enjoy
a relaxing journey by Steam Train combined with countryside walks, a
pub lunch or a visit to historic Lanhydrock House for a memorable day
out. Souvenir Shop and hot/cold Refreshments available at Bodmin General
Station; Bar operating on most train services. Visit by No 6204 'KING
EDWARD' Bodmin General Station The restored Great Western Railway station
at Bodmin General is the line's headquarters where there is a Buffet
and Souvenir Shop. On most days, you can also view locomotives being
restored in the Engine Shed. Colesloggett Halt. TRAIN TIMES: SteamTrain:
run daily 26 May to 30 September. Also 24 March to 7 April Selected
dates during March, April, May, October, November. Everything Goes:
Easter 29 March - 1 April. Open from 10.00am to 5.00pm Mon - Fri Trains
from 11.30am (monday to Friday - June to September - 10.40am). For further
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China Clay Country Park Wheal Martyn Carthew St Austell. PL26 8XG |
China Clay Country Park
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25 minutes from Pencubitt. Whether you want to find out more about Cornwall’s rich China Clay heritage in the interactive visitor centre, fancy exploring the nature trails complete with children’s woodland play area and adventure course, or want a unique view of a modern China Clay pit at work with monitor jets and giant machinery, the China Clay Country Park has something for everyone. |
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Blue Reef Aquarium NEWQUAY Cornwall |
Blue Reef Aquarium |
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35 minutes drive away is THE ULTIMATE UNDERSEA SAFARI. Towan Promenade, Newquay. Call 01637 878134 Open Daily From 10am. From the drama of the Cornish coastline to the underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the dazzling beauty of a Caribbean tropical reef. The Blue Reef Aquarium brings the magic of the undersea world alive through over 30 living displays, regular talks and feeding demonstrations. 250,000 litre display houses black and white tip reef sharks, stingrays, moray eels, giant groupers and hundreds of brightly coloured reef fish. Enjoy incredible views into the reef display from inside the walk through tunnel, a series of underwater viewing windows and from the surface. |
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Lappa Valley Steam Railway NEWQUAY Cornwall |
Lappa Valley Steam Railway |
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A 35 minutes drive will take you to the Lappa Valley Steam Railway: Ride on a narrow-guage steam railway through lovely countryside to a leisure park with boating, two more train rides, crazy golf, play areas and a magnificent listed mine engine house. Signposted on the road to Newquay. |
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Flambards Village HELSTON Cornwall |
Flambards Village
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80 minutes away is Flambards Village. Ride the Mighty Thunderbolt at the all weather family leisure park with a unique mix of internationally acclaimed exhibitions, rides, playgrounds, shows, entertainment and gardens. Home of the famous Flambards Victorian village and Britain in the Blitz. Plenty to see and do here. |
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Wendron HELSTON Cornwall TR13 0ER |
Poldark Mine
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Approximately 85 minutes drive away, 18th Century
Tin Mine. Underground workings on three levels accessible to visitors
on guided tour. All-weather attraction on Historic Tin Mining site dating
back to medieval period. Open: 7 days a week 9/4/01 to 1/10/01 10am
- 6pm (last underground tour 4pm). October - April 10.30am - 4.30pm
(last tour 3pm) Closed Fridays except half term week. Check for Winter
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Gweek HELSTON Cornwall TR12 6UG |
National Seal Sanctuary |
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Approximately 85 minutes drive away, For a rewarding and fascinating day out, the Seal Sanctuary is a must. Meet the resident seal, sea lions and recovering pups. There are regular talks throughout the day introducing you to the seals and the work of the sanctuary. The highlight of any visit is feeding time, when each character tries to get more than their fair share of fish. Visit the specialised seal hospital and enjoy an audio visual display of a real rescue. Don't miss the underwater observatory where you can see these graceful and inquisitive seals in action. OPEN: ALL YEAR (except Christmas Day) Open 9am. Ring for winter opening times. |
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Eastern Green PENZANCE Cornwall TR18 3AP |
British International Helicopters
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About 70 minutes drive away, British International Limited operate regular scheduled helicopter flights between Penzance heliport and St. Mary's airport, and Penzance heliport and Tresco heliport in the Isles of Scilly. Flights are operated daily except Sunday. It is the longest running scheduled helicopter service in the world. Charters and scenic flights can be undertaken. OPEN: ALL YEAR |
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Sennen PENZANCE Cornwall TR19 7AA |
Lands End |
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| Approximately 85 minutes drive away, Land's End has a unique, magical quality that touches the hearts and minds of all who make the rewarding journey to the most Westerly point of mainland Britain. The Visitor Centre presents a legendary collection of exciting attractions and displays - like the 200 year old Greeb farm - thought provoking exhibitions, shows, specialist shops and delightful restaurants, where guests can relax and soak up the atmosphere at this Landmark site. Admission to the site is free. Admission to each attraction is by individual ticket. Special family discount tickets and multi-attraction passes are also available. Information Line: (01736) 871220. OPEN: ALL YEAR - Daily from 10 am (except Christmas Day & Christmas Eve). | ||
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There are many many more places to visit, the above are suggestions, but do look at the tourist brochures and the National Trust guides for there are so many places of interest, parks, gardens, castles, stately homes etc. to visit. See also http://www.cata.co.uk/index.htm
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| DISCLAIMER. The descriptions above are taken from advertising literature and other publications relating to attractions described. The descriptions are not verified by Pencubitt House management and accordingly cannot be held responsible for any perceived disagreement with the descriptions above. Travelling times are approximate and depend on road conditions pertaining at the time | ||
