The Cornwall Guide 2016

PENCARROW HOUSE
Pencarrow House near Bodmin, dating back
to the 18th Century, is still the home of the
Molesworth-St Aubyn family who were involved
in the founding of Lloyds Bank. Guided tours give
access to the stately rooms and tea can be taken
in the grounds.
www.pencarrow.co.uk (ADMISSION CHARGE)
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A PROUD
HERITAGE
Imposing stone towers in the rolling
green countryside are silent reminders of
Cornwall’s hugely important contribution
to the development of world industry and
commerce. The county’s tin and copper
mining past was given global recognition
in 2006 when World Heritage Status was
granted to many areas to preserve it for
future generations. Find out more
www.cornish-mining.org.uk
Discover the beautiful 15th Century granite
church at St Neot with its twelve stunning
stained glass windows considered to be among
the finest in the UK. The nearby Saxon holy
well, said to have curative properties, is where
legend has it that Saint Neot, a village resident
more than a thousand years ago, miraculously
brought two fried fish back to life.
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Cornwall’s most famous smugglers’ haunt and
subject of Daphne du Maurier’s classic tale, The
Jamaica Inn at Bolventor still offers food, drink
and accommodation, as well as housing an
impressive collection of smuggling artefacts.
www.jamaicainn.co.uk
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Must See:
Learn first-hand about Cornwall’s mining history
at Geevor Tin Mine at Pendeen, one of the last
tin mines in the county to shut down operations.
Now open as a visitor attraction, discover the Hard
Rock Museum and take part in a hand-drilling
session and a guided underground tour.
www.geevor.com (ADMISSION CHARGE)
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