You could try:
Mevagissey
Catch the atmosphere of a true Cornish working fishing village and enjoy some local fish and chips on the quay as well as a browse in the local shops.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The gardens are now open with online pre-booked timed tickets essential for Heligan Members, Local Pass Holders and day visitors.

Website: www.heligan.com

Email: reception@heligan.com

Telephone:  01726 845100

Dodman Point
A lovely coastal walk with wonderful views of the sea and coastline.  Park at Penare National Trust car park near Boswinger and follow the signs over the fields.  Please keep dogs on a lead where there is livestock. Or for a longer walk take the coast path westwards out of Gorran Haven.

Chapel Point
Enjoy the spectacular coast path from Gorran Haven to Colona Beach and Chapel Point, and perhaps on to Portmellon for refreshment.

Pentewan Valley Cycle Trail
The Cycle Trails link Mevagissey, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the historic port of Pentewan

and St Austell. You can hire bikes from Pentewan.

Website: www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk

Caerhays Castle & Gardens
It is possible to book a visit to the gardens and a tour of the castle during the spring (until 12th June) and enjoy its stunning location overlooking Porthluney Cove.

Website: visit.caerhays.co.uk

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A little further afield (but within easy driving distance) are:

• St Mawes with its castle

• St Antony Head with its spectacular views across Falmouth and the Carrick Roads

• The China Clay Museum at Wheal Martyn just north of St Austell Wheal Martyn Trust

• Bodmin & Wenford Railway

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Places of historic Christian interest to visit in Cornwall include:

• The preaching pits at Indian Queens, St Newlyn East, Tregonning Hill near Godolphin, and Gwennap near Redruth

• St Piran’s Church and Cross on Perran Sands near Perranporth

• Billy Bray’s Chapel at Baldhu near Truro

• Wesley Cottage at Trewint near Launceston