The Minack Theatre

Embark on a boat trip departing from the historic town of Penzance. Make your way towards Lands End, experiencing the magic of the Minack Theatre, Porthcurno Beach, and the charm of idyllic fishing villages – all from the unique vantage point of the sea. Then, sail to the Land's End tip, passing the historic Longship Lighthouse. Venture out to the offshore shelf where the ocean depths meet the coast, offering the perfect opportunity to spot dolphins and other wildlife. Enjoy a sweeping view of the bay, with the chance to encounter the wonders of our local marine life along the way, before your return journey takes you past St Michael’s Mount and back to Penzance.

Day 1 Depart London and travel through the old kingdom of Wessex to the historic city of Winchester. The former capital of Anglo-Saxon England boasts a magnificent cathedral and the Norman Great Hall. From this bustling city, head to a quieter but equally profound place, the standing stone circle of Stonehenge. Having explored this mystical place, your tour will continue to Exeter, the Romans most southwesterly fortified settlement and your base for 2 nights. Day 2 Your morning is spent exploring the magnificent wilderness of Dartmoor, the ancient "Clapper Bridge" at Postbridge, and the historic market town of Tavistock, home to Francis Drake. Return to Exeter in the early afternoon to explore the Roman town, with its underground passages, ancient walls, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and famous 12th-Century Norman Cathedral. Day 3 Head west to the North Cornish coast and the Elizabethan fishing village of Boscastle. Indulge in a cream tea, take a stroll out to the dramatic headland or learn a spell or two in the Museum of Witchcraft. Travel to the village of Tintagel and the ruins of its headland Castle, whose romantic cliff-top setting is purportedly the birthplace of King Arthur. After lunch, the tour heads to Port Isaac where you can get your Doc Martin fix and fall in love with this picturesque fishing village, before heading south to the bustling port town of Falmouth for the next two nights. Day 4 Explore the most westerly tip of England on this magnificent day, taking in St. Michael’s Mount, the incredible Minack Theater, built into the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful National Trust beach at Porthcurno. You visit Land’s End before following a landscape dotted with the relics of the Cornish tin mining heritage, and now a filming location for the Poldark series. St Ives is the final stop of the day with its plethora of artists’ galleries in the maze of narrow, harbour-side streets. You return to Falmouth for the night. Day 5 This morning, you say farewell to Cornwall and travel across Bodmin Moor, a wild moorland that’s designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. We’ll take a break before leaving Cornwall and continuing to Glastonbury. Here you can visit the ruins of 7th century Abbey, relax over some lunch or scale Glastonbury Tor for the views across five counties. From here, you travel back to London, a busy city far removed from the experiences you’ve enjoyed in the magical counties of Devon and Cornwall.

Embark on an adventure starting from Penzance Harbour, where Mounts Bay unfolds its abundant wildlife and rich historic landmarks in a compact expanse. Climb aboard the boat with your guide, a professional with a master's degree in zoology or marine biology. Enjoy a flexible route, tailored to the daily wildlife and weather conditions, ensuring an optimal and dynamic experience. Keep your eyes peeled for the local marine life and snap incredible photos. Traverse the picturesque coastline from Penzance Harbour to the iconic Minack Theatre or venture across to the enchanting St. Michael's Mount. Discover a haven for marine life in the bay's vibrant ecosystem, with animal encounters throughout the trip.

Explore Cornwall your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 212-mile (340 km) point-to-point trip across 25 of the region’s most captivating destinations. Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into themed sections—each covering Bude to St Ives, South & Central Cornwall including Bodmin and Truro—so you only visit the places that you choose. __________________________________________________________________ WHAT TO EXPECT • This is an online travel guide – much like a digital book – ready for you to read, browse, and get inspired while planning at home or using your phone on the go. • The guidebook offers an overarching plan to help shape your multi-destination holiday, with different ideas and sample itineraries. It shows how destinations can be combined to suit your timeframe – typically from 3 to 14 days. • It’s designed to help you decide where to go, what to see, where to stay, and to inspire your trip in a way that suits your interests. It also includes helpful tips such as how to get there and where to park. • Please note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes Uncover Britain’s own pre-populated Google Maps with suggested pins and directions, plus customisable directions by section using Google Maps. __________________________________________________________________ GO BEYOND THE CLASSICS WITH: • Falmouth – A bustling maritime town with beaches, a harbour, and naval history • Truro – Cornwall’s only city, home to a cathedral, galleries, and Georgian charm • Padstow – A popular harbour town with a thriving food scene and Rick Stein’s restaurant • Bodmin & Bodmin Moor – Discover mining heritage, wild moorland, and hidden stories • St Ives – Famous for its beaches, art galleries, and colourful seaside charm • Penzance – A lively coastal town with a historic promenade and harbour views • Castles & Heritage Sites – Visit Tintagel, Pendennis Castle, St Mawes Castle, and St Michael’s Mount • Hidden Coves & Coastal Legends – Explore Godrevy Lighthouse, the Minack Theatre, and mystical Cornish caves • Poldark Locations – Follow in the footsteps of the BBC’s Poldark through iconic film locations • The South West Coast Path – Take in spectacular clifftop views and coastal walks __________________________________________________________________ While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. HOW TO ACCESS: see Know Before You Go

Departing from Penzance and finishing in Hayle. This trip aims to bring you the full story of the Cornish Peninsula. Historic landmarks, epic coastline and all the wildlife that lives in sync with this truly remarkable part of Britain. It’s where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Irish sea. The mixing of current creates a sea life phenomenon. We are the only boat operators doing this trip! It will take you past infamous waters and treacherous headlands that have a rich history of shipwrecks and piracy. This trip is a once in a lifetime experience… unless you love it so much you come back for more! This is a one-way trip, our guests use the train link between Hayle and Penzance to return to their starting location. The train station in Hayle is a 4 min walk to Hayle Harbour. The train station in Penzance is at Penzance Harbour, a 2 minute walk to the meeting point. The train trip between the two stations is about 10-15 mins. They run every 30 min most days and is around 4 pounds a ticket. We recommend pre booking your train ticket during peak season.

Day 1 You begin your journey down into the south-west of England. You’ll stop in at cute villages and enjoy a scenic drive through Exmoor National Park, a beautiful mix of moorland, woodland, coast and rivers. We like to keep things flexible this morning, so your driver-guide will touch base with you throughout the day. Next stop is Dunster; this medieval village is dominated by its Norman Castle, which you can view as you wander the village. You will visit the incredible ruins of Tintagel Castle. Sitting snug on the clifftops of North Cornwall, this historic 13th-century castle is believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur. The time is yours to explore this wonderful site. We depart Tintagel and head for the coastal city of Falmouth, our overnight base for the next two nights. Day 2 The day begins with a visit to one of Cornwall’s most loved destinations: the fishing town of St Ives. Get in touch with your inner seaside dweller as you wander this idyllic harbour town. Your next destination is a must in our opinion. Land’s End is a legendary spot that has inspired people since ancient Greek times when it was referred to as ‘Belerion’, or ‘Place of the Sun’. We head for a lunch break to an open-air theatre perched atop rugged cliffs. Yes, we’re talking about the incredible *Minack Theatre. *Please note that due to availability, we may be unable to visit this theatre. Your guide will let you know as you go. The last stop of the day is in Marazion, where you’ll get a chance for a photo of the jaw-dropping St Michael’s Mount. This rocky island is home to a medieval church and castle, and is England’s very own Mont Saint-Michel. Day 3 This morning we keep things flexible, with possible stops as we start heading north again. You then arrive in Tavistock, an ancient stannary (tin-mining district) and market town. You have free time to explore the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. Your journey continues east into Dartmoor National Park, a stunningly craggy landscape filled with forests, rivers, wetlands and tors. You’ll stop in the picturesque village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor, where the folk song of “Widecombe Fair” has been immortalized. Your adventure in Dartmoor National Park continues with a visit to the rocky granite outcrops of Haytor before you head to Exeter for the evening. Day 4 The last day of your tour stops at Durdle Door, one of Dorset’s most photographed landmarks, and the uniqueness of Lulworth Cove. Then you head to the iconic and mind-boggling Stonehenge. It’s been around for around 5,000 years and to this day, people still flock to it in wonder. You among them? There are plenty of legends surrounding these massive stones and how they ended in such a formation. Some believe aliens were involved, while others imagine the likes of the wizard Merlin having something to do with it. Whatever you believe, you’re sure to be in awe. Your adventure ends with a lovely drive back towards Bristol, where you arrive that evening.

Departing from Hayle and finishing in Penzance. This trip aims to bring you the full story of the Cornish Peninsula. Historic landmarks, epic coastline and all the wildlife that lives in sync with this truly remarkable part of Britain. It’s where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Irish sea. The mixing of current creates a sea life phenomenon. We are the only boat operators doing this trip! It will take you past infamous waters and treacherous headlands that have a rich history of shipwrecks and piracy. This trip is a once in a lifetime experience… unless you love it so much you come back for more! This is a one-way trip, our guests use the train link between Hayle and Penzance to return to their starting location. The train station in Hayle is a 4 min walk to Hayle Harbour. The train station in Penzance is at Penzance Harbour, a 2 minute walk to the meeting point. The train trip between the two stations is about 10-15 mins. They run every 30 min most days and is around 4 pounds a ticket. We recommend pre booking your train ticket during peak season.

The West Cornwall Private Tour is exclusive to you and your travelling companions. We visit the most westerly point of the UK. You will explore the ancient stone circle at The Merry Maidens. The coastline views in West Cornwall are second to none and with me, Becky, as your guide you get a full Cornish experience. We even manage to get a crab sandwich(season and weather dependent) or pasty and cream tea! We will pick you up from your accommodation at 9am and return you at 5pm. We explore no matter what the weather, Cornwall is beautiful no matter what, but we also have some good ideas of where to hide from any heavy downpours we have.

The 2015 BBC drama Poldark, adapted from the Winston Graham series, shows off the dramatic beauty of the Cornish landscape and coastline. Now you can step into the world of Ross Poldark and visit some of the breath-taking locations featured on the show in this Poldark tour of Cornwall. Your first stop will be a beautiful unspoilt Georgian working port that was used as the location for Truro Harbour in the new BBC series of Poldark. From here you'll wind your way down past the real Truro and Falmouth and on to the far West stopping firstly at a picturesque fishing cove used in the second series of Poldark. You'll then travel a couple of miles on to The Minack Theatre from where you can see over to the beach used in series one and down to Porthcurno beach used in series two. The views from here are unrivalled and it is one of the most iconic photo locations in Cornwall. You then head on further West to visit a pretty cove used in series one for the pilchard boats scene, and also from where Demelza spies on Ross taking his early morning swim. It was also used as the location for Marks escape by boat to France in series one. You will then stop for lunch at a reputable pub/restaurant in the area. After lunch you will wind your way up through the unspoilt mining town of St Just and on to Botallack. The farmhouse ‘Botallack Manor’ was used in the original 1970’s series as Ross Poldarks’ home, ‘Nampara’. The dramatic cliff top settings at Botallack and disused Engine houses and mine buildings here are used as the locations for Wheal Leisure and Wheal Grambler. Botallack is your last location on the days tour and from here you'll head up the scenic coastal road to St Ives and back up to Launceston arriving at approximately 18:00.