| AROUND & ABOUT |
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Places To Visit |
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The Eden
Project has proved a tremendous success. Opened in March
2001, it has become one of the most visited attractions in the
country. Unique and unforgettable, the giant 'biomes', nestled
in a disused china clay pit, display plants from all over the
world. The interpretation of why plants are so important and
how they fit into our environment is fascinating for visitors
of all ages. An easy 30 minutes drive from The Fieldhead, Eden
is a must for every visitor to Cornwall. Fast track tickets
available. |
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Looe itself provides a myriad of activities
and interesting things to see ranging from rock and sea fishing,
golf
(five quality courses within a 40 minutes drive - click here
for more), tennis and bowls (near the hotel), plenty of
coastal and countryside walking and of course the beach. |
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The picturesque fishing village of Polperro
is just 15 minutes away by car or a spectacular 2½ hour
walk along the coastal path. Fowey and Polruan, twin towns connected
by ferry are close by, as are the historic towns of Bodmin,
Liskeard and St Austell. |
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Plymouth with its famous Hoe, National Marine
Aquarium, marinas and shops is a 40 minute drive, with the Cathedral
City of Truro just one hours drive away. |
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Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor offer unrivalled
walking and nature opportunities while the North Coast of Cornwall
has spectacular scenery. |
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For the garden lover, there are the fascinating
Lost Gardens of Heligan, 30 minutes drive away and other equally
fine examples such as Trebah,
set in a hidden valley and Glendurgan with its famous maze. |
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Although at their best in the spring, visitors
can enjoy a huge range of plants throughout the year, many not
grown anywhere else in the UK. |
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Alongside the magnificent gardens, National
Trust properties at Lanhydrock, Antony, Mount Edgecumbe and
Cotehele are all an easy drive from The Fieldhead. |
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National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, Cornwall.
Experience the new Endurance and Survival exhibition at National
Maritime Museum Cornwall. This year-long exhibition is an adrenalin
adventure, re-living the stories behind some of our most famous
adventurers, including Shackleton, Ellen MacArthur, Tony Bullimore
and Robin Knox-Johnston. All have endured and survived, in a
personal challenge to achieve their goal; often in the face
of extreme danger and this exhibition captures the incredible
stories behind their achievements and those of less well known
adventurers. |
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With newly discovered objects and hands-on
survival exhibits - including a hands-on, climb-in life-raft
- even the most hardened of explorers will admire the feats
achieved by some of our most recognised heroes. |
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With breathtaking views from the 29m tower,
one of only three natural underwater viewing locations in the
world, hands-on interactives, audio visual immersive experiences,
talks, special exhibitions and the opportunity to get out onto
the water and discover the marine life around our coastline,
this new generation of Museum has something for everyone and
is the perfect day out. |
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The best way to get there? By boat. Use the
Park & Float and sail to the Museum in a classic ferry - there
is no better way to arrive than on water (June - September) |
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Open daily 10-5, 7 days a week. Closed Christmas
& Boxing Day. T: 01326 313388 F: 01326 317878 E: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk
| www.nmmc.co.uk |
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Top Attractions in Cornwall
including The Eden Project. |
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Photo Tour |
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Click here for a
photo tour of Looe area or click on photos to zoom. |
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