Best Things to See & Do in St-Michael-Penkevil

  • Trelissick Garden // Truro

    Tranquil garden near Truro with wonderful views of the River Fal. Set on many levels, containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants

  • Tregothnan Estate // Truro

    Tregothnan Gatehouse - Tresillian

    Extending over 40 hectares, the Tregothnan garden is the largest historic garden in Cornwall. The collection of plants, is highly regarded in the botanic world.

  • Truro Cathedral // Truro

    Truro Cathedral

    Cornwall's only cathedral. Built in the 1880s, the cathedral's 250ft high spire still dominates the city

  • Royal Cornwall Museum // Truro

    Royal Cornwall Museum

    The Royal Cornwall is the county’s oldest museum, famed for its important collections of natural history, geology, decorative arts and Newlyn School paintings

  • Cornwall Coast Path - Falmouth to Mevagissey

    Gorran Haven and Little Perhaver beaches

    Aside from parts of the Lizard, this 26 mile stretch is the most remote and least spoiled section of the south coast. After an enjoyable ferry ride across Falmouth Bay the path starts at the stunningly beautiful, and relatively unexplored,...

  • ShelterBox Visitor Centre // Truro

    ShelterBox Visitor Centre

    Set in the heart of Truro, the ShelterBox Visitor Centre is a unique insight into what it takes for the charity to respond to natural disasters around the world. From information about the trademark ShelterKit (including having a go at packing...

  • Truro Bowl // Truro

    Truro Bowl

    Truro Bowl is home to an eight-lane bowling alley along with a ninety seat restaurant.

  • Bosvigo Garden // Truro

    Georgian house surrounded by fine gardens featuring walled garden, borders, topiary and original Victorian conservatory. Also includes small woodland area and attached nursery

  • Enys Gardens // Penryn

    Said to be the oldest gardens in Cornwall, Enys Gardens date back to the early 1700s. Spread over 30 acres there are formal gardens, open meadow and woodland. One of the best times of year to visit is in spring when the ancient meadow of Parc Lyre comes alive with a carpet of bluebells.

  • St Mawes Castle // St Mawes

    Perfectly preserved coastal fortress built by Henry VIII. In partnership with its twin, Pendennis, it guards the entrance of the Fal Estuary.

  • Trewithen Gardens // Truro

    Trewithen Gardens

    An historic private estate boasting one of the loveliest gardens in England
    There is nowhere quite like Trewithen. With its magnificent collection of camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias, its wonderful woodland walks and its age-old family home, Trewi

  • Penrose Water Gardens // Truro

    Penrose Water Gardens

    Established for over twenty years, set within a beautiful woodland valley two and a half miles from Truro, in the centre of Cornwall