🌿 Local Attractions, Wildlife & Hidden Cornish Gems
From tucked-away creeks and cliff-top gardens to lively harbour towns and wildlife-rich waters, here are some of the nearby highlights to explore during your stay at Curlew Bank. #local-attractions .grid{display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr))} #local-attractions figure{margin:0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff} #local-attractions img{display:block;width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover} #local-attractions .card{padding:1rem} #local-attractions h3{margin:.25rem 0 .5rem 0;font-size:1.05rem} #local-attractions p{margin:0 0 .75rem 0} #local-attractions a.more{display:inline-block;margin-top:.25rem;text-decoration:none}
Helford Village & Foot Ferry
Whitewashed cottages, a creekside pub, and a tiny post office for ice cream and pasties. Hop on the seasonal Helford – Helford Passage foot ferry for walks and lunch over the water.
Helford Ferry →
Wildlife Boat Tours
Join a local skipper from Falmouth or the Helford to spot seals, dolphins, porpoises, seabirds, and sometimes basking sharks. Popular operators include AK Wildlife Cruises and Orca Sea Safaris.
AK Wildlife Cruises → Orca Sea Safaris →
Frenchman’s Creek
Daphne du Maurier’s famous creek: oak-lined, mirror-calm, and best explored on foot or by kayak.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek
Rescued seals and sea lions, plus otters and penguins, in a peaceful creekside setting. Lovely for children.
National Maritime Museum, Falmouth
Award-winning galleries, lookout-tower views and hands-on exhibits celebrating Cornwall’s sea stories.
Roskilly’s Farm, St Keverne
Organic working farm with friendly animals, nature trails and indulgent, farm-made ice cream.
Coverack
Pretty fishing village with a curving beach, rockpools and cafés. Lovely for a gentle day out.
The Lizard Peninsula
Britain’s most southerly point: dramatic cliffs, rare plants and a lighthouse to tour on windy days.
Kynance Cove
Iconic white sands, serpentine stacks and a cliff-top café with jaw-dropping views. Best early/late.
Trebah Gardens
Sub-tropical ravine garden tumbling to a private beach on the Helford. Seasonal colour in abundance.
Glendurgan Garden (NT)
Famous laurel maze, valley walks and spring flowers. A gentle wander down to Durgan village.
Trelowarren Estate
Historic estate with woodland walks, an art gallery and the acclaimed New Yard Restaurant.
Mullion Cove
Rugged west-coast harbour with spectacular sunsets and dramatic storm-watching in winter.
Porthleven
Lively harbour town known for its restaurants and cafés. The harbour wall is spectacular in a storm.
Falmouth
Buzzy university town with beaches, galleries, indie shops and a great food scene. Home to the Maritime Museum and ferries across the Carrick Roads.
Marazion & St Michael’s Mount
Walk the tidal causeway (check times!) to Cornwall’s fairytale island castle, or take the little boats when the tide’s in.
Praa Sands
Long sandy beach with good surf on the right day, cafés, and a coastal path to Rinsey and Prussia Cove.
Kernow Adventure Park (near Falmouth)
Hidden quarry-lake adventure park offering open-water swimming, SUP, e-boats and an inflatable aquapark. Booking essential in peak season.
Kernow Adventure Park →Image credits: Photos via Wikimedia Commons/Geograph under Creative Commons licences (attribution on file pages). Links open in new tabs.
