Truro is the only city in Cornwall, its Cathedral towering above the skyline with its green spire and gothic aesthetic. The Cathedral was built at the start of the 1900s 250 feet in the sky with great big Victorian stained glass windows and the south aisle is one of the finest pieces of medieval architecture in Cornwall. Originally a market town and port way back over 800 years and boomed with the rest of Cornwall during the tin mining era.
Harlyn Bay Beach is a great family beach located near Padstow on the Trevose head with a northerly aspect its more sheltered than some of the west facing beaches. This beach is very popular with surfers from beginners to pros, with good September swells and small waves during summer.
The wide sanded beach is great for everyone and provides a lot of space for water activities and are generally safe to swim in being lifeguarded during summer months. Along with water activities there are lots of rock pools, sand dunes and small streams to keep the children occupies.
Prideaux place is a beautiful Elizabethan manor based in Padstow, North Cornwall. Since its construction in 1592, this charming Elizabethan manor has been the cherished home of the same family for fourteen generations. Immerse yourself in the past with a guided tour of the house, or meander through the tranquil grounds that offer captivating views of the ancient deer park.
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